"May movement always be your response."
I shared the above statement with a prior student who came to visit in office to share her law school acceptance (TGBTG ❤️). We had a great time catching up & then I asked, why do you want to go to law school? She shrugged her shoulders to say she was uncertain. I immediately became concerned because the work isn't for the faint and knowing the "why" always helps on tough days.
Maybe it was my stare but after a few moments she said, I can tell you this because you are a Believer & you will get it. "But God told me to. He has always pointed in that direction; so, I'm going to where I believe He is guiding. I don't know anything beyond that yet. I'm just going."
My response to her was, may movement always be your response to the "God saids" of your life. I affirmed that this is her why. & God's words are enough.
On the hard days, remember Him & that He led you there. His character is great. So, what you need, He will provide. Finally, I told her to be an unapologetic Believer. Sharing her story isn't a contingency for others' understanding because people will not get everything that you do for God.
I did not understand the weight of her words & the student becoming the teacher until she left my office. All she knew is God said it & I'm just going...
Maybe it is the Jesus in me, but I immediately got happy thinking about our conversation. & I knew I had to share this with HERspace. Have you ever heard the statement; analysis is paralysis? Her statement is not it!
The idea 💡 is an individual thinks and overthinks a problem, opportunity, or life decision to the point of inaction. Every variable is considered, fear or inadequacy often takes place until nothing happens or so much time passes that they are out of God's window of time & they die leaving it for the next generation. Their stories are often laced with what they are doing vs. what is done. Or when I was younger, I wanted to BUT...
It's a reality we are here for a "set time" with purposes & plans the Lord has for us (Jeremiah 29:11).
This is not an issue for everyone; so, stop reading if you do not identify with the following:
You are a masked deep thinker, reflector or even let me "pray" on it as the first response to the aforesaid scenarios but in actuality it is a disguise to ruminate on the what ifs... no matter how outlandish. This is not an admonishment not to prayerfully consider what comes before you or to end praying without ceasing. Instead, it is to keep prayer as a tool when needed, an in-time response & weapon solely against the enemy and not yourself. Prayer is an opportunity to draw close to God and seek His will that will always produce movement (Isaiah 55:11; Hebrews 4:12).
The common Imposter Syndrome - despite obvious successes, you feel fraudulent or inadequate in places of promotion, visibility or praise concerning the success. Often due to personal fear, inadequacy, or past failed attempts in the same area of now achievement. So, the enemy robs you again, when it's a now opportunity to look at, bask in & praise God for what He's done (Jeremiah 1:12).
The list goes on...the real evidence that overthinking is present is cycles. "Seemingly" never ending cycles. For instance, a God goal that you have had for two years & it is in the same place or very little progress from the original start. For those that may overthink the aforementioned...you know it's an in-season goal because God said it's time or at least instructed movement in this area via a download or knowing in your heart, but nothing has changed. Often due to the aforesaid. Always make certain it is a "God goal" & you're not plowing or waiting on something He never said. When you know He said it, do not allow HIS timing or way to discourage you. This begets cycles.
I've been praying (not overthinking...I hope) about ending Historic cycles that I've seen in my personal life &/or bloodline. If you're not familiar, some cycles are resident solely against you that you've invited in or have been set against you by the enemy. The latter is at times due to familial history, the call on your life, sin, or even association. The depth of this is for another day.
Any of these cycles becomes historic if they have interrupted HIStory in your personal life or the lives in your family as a whole.
Example 1 - "you" cycles. These are targeted OR dictated by you that impact your personal history - - by delaying, hindering, or distracting you to the point of ineffectiveness. Thusly creating the same cycle or preventing you from ever reaching those people, places or things you're set to influence, birth, or build in your lifetime.
A common theme is God has shown you that you're beyond due on something He has written for the history of your life. & you're constantly working in the arrears. This is often coupled with the thought; I should be further than this or beyond this now. It's not about overachieving, it's simply God's will & you're not in it.
Example 2: "them" cycles that impact or influence you. These familial cycles passing from generation to generation that are now seen in your life not because you started them, just because you're "in the family." Thusly, creating similar ways or impact as listed in the first example.
This may look like every grandmother for five generations in your family have had blood pressure issues not due to weight or eating habits but solely the "family history."
HISTORIC CYCLES set to interfere, delay, hinder or distract to the point that the set HIStory God has for you ends. Either through the individual giving up, working in the wrong area or their window of time is up in this life i.e. death.
I'm under the belief that there is NOTHING my God cannot heal or deliver. We must all recognize the ungodly cycles (actual root) in order to stop them & begin what He intends for us.
WE can stop the cycles. Control your thoughts by submitting your thinking to Him. He is the controlling authority of your thought life. Place your focus on the Father. Rid stinking thinking with "God saids." What did God say about this? Then repeat it aloud like a shout!
James 4:7-10 MSG
[7-10] So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him make himself scarce. Say a quiet yes to God and he’ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.
Secondly, when God says it, go! Go in the direction of what He told you. The details don't matter nor do the big picture. Just get moving.
I mentioned I prayed & asked God to stop...end the cycles I recognize and those I don't. I asked, how do they end?
His response was simple, just go. I was immediately reminded of my student and realized at least in that moment; the teacher had become the student.
Go in the direction the Lord has said or shown. & be consistent in the go no matter what it looks like or presents. Many start but never finish due to the in between. Keep going.
He told me if I constantly reflect on the magnitude of what I face or greatness of what He's giving me, it will seem insurmountable.
Remember the children of Israel? They saw the men as giants. They were in the wilderness for 40 years & finally able to Live in the promise. But the enemy robbed them just before receiving what God said.
Their analysis became their paralysis. & only the ones who believed conquered. The Father even used the unlikely (a prostitute) to secure the land for the generations. Read Joshua 2.
Finally, it's about the Generations. Not just the ones in your bloodline but every generation you are called to. We are here for a work. Simply put it's the Salvation of many souls that Believers accomplish together. It is facilitated through the work of our hands while here on earth. Our work varies by season. Some seasons the focus is on the family, health, you, writing, or transition. He who wins souls is wise. We have to get and remain in position to accomplish the thus saith the Lord.
The enemy & often our flesh wants to interfere with the God chosen impact we are to have on the Generations we're to build or birth. Don't let him!
My best friend shared this wedding clip below and it sealed the "it's about the Generations" for me. Satan is working overtime to:
*Destroy families via generationally passed errors from food to finances to faith (or lack thereof) in some cases.
*End lives prematurely. Be sure to work from a place of "rest." God is the performer & promise insurer. Simply, go in the direction He has promised.
*Warp & control the mind through the power of suggestion & influence especially in culture...
These few common areas are yielding families that do not look like God's image.
Besides the obvious, this is also working in subtle ways. Women as head of households marrying later in life due to "work" as the FIRST & SOLE goal before family where God's generations are intended to be birthed & grown in His word, will, and way (Genesis 18:19).
The Lord has shown me how this subtle shift in history has now produced people marrying later or not at all with many baring no children. Check the birth statistics of the last decades & there is an obvious decline. However, there is an increase in wealth and education over time. Which I'm all for the latter but not to replace or eliminate God's plan and design for HIS people (again this blog isn't for everyone).
WATCH:
If our families, bodies, and minds are not well, society isn't well and again this produces subtle infectivity in the current generations.
Do not allow historical negative cycles to repeat or continue in your life. God's ways are not our ways and thoughts aren't our thoughts. But He always delivers on the promise.
Remember your obedience & submitted thinking is not just for you, it's about the GENERATIONS!
We can create a new cycle of Historic Blessings and we do this with immediate obedience to God. As the song above seals, may God's way and will be our marker from generation to generation (Read Numbers 6:24-27 & Matthew 6:33). Perfection isn't required, only your obedience.
Really quickly, let's deal with the WHAT IFS. Again, today's Herspace Blog isn't for everyone, just the overthinkers. What if you've been thinking wrong, doing wrong, in the wrong field, wasted time, chose wrong...what if all of this is just wrong? Determine now not to panic, instead, what did God say about whatever the concern?
If you do not know, patiently wait on His response in His presence (via worship, the Word, and prayer). Yes, you need all three of them. The attack may seem like a small distraction, or slight delay until tomorrow but in reality, it is not just stopping you but all generations you're connected. All of God's words are time sensitive. We must all obey Him when He says the direction because He only knows the duration (sometimes He will reveal it) for completion and our "yes" to the Lord impacts all of creation.
Repeat the Lord's word, "In thee oh Lord will I put my trust, I will not be put to shame" (Psalm 31:1).
With the roles and gifts God has given me to steward, I often deal with the unseen. Some areas or days confidence is high while others I intentionally endeavor to remind myself of God's character. He loves me, He will never play me (slang for verse above), His way is perfect even if I do not understand it and He doesn't waste time because He created it for a set purpose. If I am wrong, He corrects me & I receive the help. I normally say aloud, write or repeat these truths until it settles in my heart.
If you do know, just go in the direction. He will reveal all that is necessary for completion at His set time.
"May movement always be your response to the God saids of your life."
WATCH:
We will live free from generation to generation. Cycle broken. Just go. God says go!
***Full message on Revealing Word Ministries' Facebook page on 1.17.21 HERE.
Don't let the hair be a distraction, it was wash day 🙆🏾♀️😁. Just go!
This was certainly on time! Something that I absolutely needed to hear. It was relevant and on time!!
This is SO RICH!! I will be sitting with this one for a minute. I hear the Lord emphasize “MAY MOVEMENT” as in the month of May everytime I read the phrase “May movement be your response”. MAY MOVEMENT….be your response.
I DONT HAVE MUCH TO SAY!!!! I am Still processing this truth. So so so good!! I can identify with this!! I now have tools to GO!! Just Go! Not just go but GO WELL!!!
WOW! All of this is spot on. I thank God in advance for empowering us all to do our part in breaking all ungodly cycles and permanently establishing generational blessings! Amen 🙏🏾