As readers you know that the Holy Spirit graces me with Words in several languages, mostly in Hebrew. I of course, am not Jewish, and do not know Hebrew. I only share what I receive from up above.
This journey of Words is not easy. It is done in obedience. It is making oneself available for the purposes of God. It is giving God permission to access your heart and mind day and night. I do not know if anything written here makes a difference, but I cannot underestimate the power of God’s Word, and its impact. All I know is that in this journey I have fallen in love with the Word of God. It is my source. It is my well.
“You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody…written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts” (2 Corinthians 3:2-3 NIV)
Until you have an incredible experience that cannot be explained otherwise, you will not be able to understand this, or maybe not even able to believe it. Knowing how much something costs, does not mean you understand the value of it. You might be the designated one to bring the word of God to a selected person. When God gives a Word, it may not be what we want to hear, but what we need to hear at that time. If someone gives you a word, pray upon it, and ask God to reveal it to you.
Here is another Word:
Da’at is a Hebrew Word meaning Knowledge. Accordingly, Daat is associated in the soul with the powers of memory and concentration, powers which rely upon one’s “recognition” (hakarah) of, and “sensitivity” (hergesh) to, the potential meaningfulness of those ideas generated in consciousness through the powers of chochmah (“wisdom”) and binah (“understanding”).
Do you have an assignment you have yet to accomplish?
Be Thou My Vision – Ancient Irish Hymn
from AlbertJBurton
Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;
Thou my soul’s Shelter, Thou my high Tower:
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.
Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise,
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou art.
High King of heaven, my victory won,
May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.
There is a post on this blog dated July 6, 2009. It has to do with Spiders, and is titled “Araneide” – the scientific name for spiders.
My sister was over on July 18, 2009. I mean she is over all the time, but something happened on this night. She had come over to assist my mother in taking a bath, and handling some of her “stuff.” We share in my mom’s care.
Well, as usual when we get together, we have so much to talk about since we are more than sisters, we are friends of the heart. My mother, Mary Lou and I can have a good old time all by ourselves.
Well, it turned quite late, having shared and laughed while having coffee. So after our goodbyes and take cares I saw her to the door, and usually wait on the porch until she drives down the street, and I say a prayer for safe travel.
As we exited the door, I bumped right into her, as she stopped short abruptly. She let out a scream, and I jumped back. You see inches away from her face was a spider, smack in the middle of the web. Oh, my sister was so upset, as she came back into the house, “where’s that broom” she said, and “I’m going to kill that spider.” I could not stop laughing, as I told her about the spider webs I walk into every morning. I said, “you know, I wrote a post last week about this very thing, spiders and spider webs on my porch.”
My sister, Mary Lou stopped to look at me, like I had lost my mind. “You posted about spiders ?” she asked. I could not stop laughing, as she obliterated the spider on the porch, whacking at the air and the cement, and threatening the spider. I answered, “I had to, the Lord made me do it!” She stopped to shake her head at me, then grabbed her purse, handed me the broom, and said, “I lost about five minutes time, good night.”
I stood laughing on the porch, broom in hand, calling out, “yeah, I wrote about spiders. You know you just destroyed one of God’s miracles and killed one of his creatures. “ She stopped at her van, and said, “what are you talking about?’ I finally said seriously, you know, the Lord showed me spiders and webs are a miracle. You have to read the post, how it saved someone’s life.” My sister responded, “okay, I will read it tomorrow’ and with that she drove into the night. I stood there saying a prayer after her, and checking myself for spiders.
I turned off the lights and went to bed. But, the next day, I saw my sister at church. As she entered, she pulled on my blouse, and whispered that a miracle had occurred. You have to know us, to appreciate that sentence, because miracles really do occur often. Trying to not draw attention because we were in the middle of the service, she told me that the miracle had occurred last night. So I was intrigued, and she shared that had it not been for the spider on the porch, she would have been involved in the most ugliest of vehicle accidents on the road that she travels. She said that as she passed the tragedy, my words rang out in her head, “the Lord showed me spiders and webs are a miracle. You have to read the post, how it saved someone’s life.”
My sister relates that she had to praise the Lord and worship him for providing a miracle. Sorry thing is the spider had to die. Next time we will think twice about killing the spider and try to relocate it. I will extend immunity to the spider. Join me in saying, “thank you God for spiders and their webs.” Watch out for miracles.
Ordinary Miracle – Sarah McLachlan – Lyrics from DaisyDoo167
I first met Yolanda through our Heart to Heart gatherings. Melinda was faithful in bringing her to share time with us. She always had a smile and peacefulness about her. I would observe her quietly talking to different women, giving them a Word of encouragement. She lovingly prepared something to share at our pot luck. Anything and everything she brought was always so delicious and savory to our hearts and bodies. She would lovingly help set the table when we gathered. Now God has confirmed her place at the table at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.
Yolanda would not miss a chance to testify of God’s love and His goodness. We connected with her surviving spirit, the very testimony that despite the circumstances, she did not lose direction, instead continued head on toward the mark.
I was already awake early this morning when Melinda called. God bless you Melinda for your faithful friendship to Yolanda.
Yolanda had been on my heart for the last two weeks, when the Lord woke me up at 2:57 am, and showed me Yolanda. I saw the experiences we have shared with her as in a flash book. She was at peace and smiling. I got up and began to thank God for her life, and made intercession.
I asked that if He was not going to heal her, then to be merciful with her illness, and that she not suffer. Melinda had that same prayer in her heart. Melinda relates that she spoke with Yolanda yesterday, and she prayed for a peaceful ending. She did not forget the women of Heart to Heart. She asked Melinda to thank those who had prayed for her.
I pray for those in her family who would need a touch from God. It has been my experience, when I pray, that I can sense the heart of God. Sometimes I can feel him smiling. Yolanda is so precious to God, and He was smiling when he showed me her that night.
You know, I began to pray for her when we began to pray for my cousin Topi. We began to pray in 2006, and the Lord sustained Yolanda through the present. I have a page under the right hand column titled “Prayer Request for Yolanda.” It was one of the first pages posted on this web log. Please leave any thoughts you might have of her under the comments section.
For those who have loved and prayed for Yolanda, we know the walking testimony she left imprinted in our hearts. We love you Yolanda and will miss you. Your fragrance will be sorely missed in our bouquet at Heart to Heart, but like potpourri, your fragrance will linger in our hearts.
I think about Yolanda’s joy upon hearing her Savior’s voice say, ‘Arise My Love.” Amen.
I am seeking His presence through the Holy Spirit, through praise and worship. I am drinking deep, asking for His Grace. I receive this word or phrase:
Yiddish word: ad kahn – meaning sufficient for the purpose, enough
Amen – 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) reads: But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
The next Word is:
Shekhar - It is used twenty-three times in the Old Testament; Easton’s Bible Dictionary; Shekar , “strong drink,” any intoxicating liquor; from a root meaning “to drink deeply,
Just like me, you have a story behind your praise. There are times when our need pushes us deep into the presece of God. You came here to this blog today because you need something from the Lord, you want to hear of him and from him.
The needs we have, our wants, our praise draws the flow of the Holy Spirit, the annointing. This determines the atmosphere. Raise your hands until your fingertips touch the presence of God. It is in your hands how you quench your thirst. Is your drink half empty, half full, to the brim or overflowing? Press your way into the promises God has for you.
I can’t end this post without asking you to make remembrance from where God has brought you, worship Him, I dare you to leave empty. Wait on Him.
JUANITA BYNUM LIVE – I DON’T MIND WAITING from AIKAN74
I am seeking the Lord. What is one of the principles to have victory according to the Word of God?
Jehoshaphat used praise as a weapon of war. 2 Chronicles 20:21 – After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the LORD and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the LORD, for his love endures forever.”
David new the same principle in Psalm 100:4 – “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” Ps 100:4.
Psalm 32:7 reads – “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.
Therefore, I wait like Daniel: (read Daniel 10:12 AMP) – Then he said to me, Fear not, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your mind and heart to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come as a consequence of [and in response to] your words.
Envelope yourself in prayer and study of the Word. The Spirit works through Scripture. HE will guide you to the truth you are looking for. Wait on Him. Listen for Him. Listen to Him.
“But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” – John 14:26
“But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.” – John 16:13
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. – Galatians 5:22-23, 25
1 Corinthians 12:3 (Amplified Bible)
3Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking under the power and influence of the [Holy] Spirit of God can [ever] say, Jesus be cursed! And no one can [really] say, Jesus is [my] Lord, except by and under the power and influence of the Holy Spirit.
I hear in repetition the Words: Sha leema shama
Hebrew word “shalema”Hebrew means “complete,
In Hebrew, “shama” (Hebrew: transliterated from Hebrew as “shema”) means ‘to hear.’
My spirit says hear completely, fullness of hearing.
I again receive these areas of scripture:
Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy–meditate on these things.”
Colossians 3:1-4 “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.”
The Holy Spirit will sift our inner motive and intent of our heart. (Hebrews 4:12) For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Dear Ones, as you recall, on January 27, 2009, of this year, I posted “QUALIFIED TO GIVE HOPE TO ANOTHER” regarding the culmination of the “Kerugma Journey” and the “Internal Dialogue”, and the subsequent intensive care unit hospitalization and diagnosis of Diabetes Type II and seizures.
Much has transpired, and I am not done with the telling of the story, my spirit whispers “Haggadah” – a Hebrew Word for “the Telling” (of the Jewish Passover). That Word first came to me in the year of 2007 during the writing of “Internal Dialogue” (which has its own page on the right side column in pdf format), with a posting dated March 19, 2007. You have to click over the words in order to access the pdf document.
As I was saying, I was not done with my testimony, but the Lord had other plans for me to write about these past few months. That is until last night…I heard the Word “aphf”. “aphf?” I questioned. So I lay my head back down, and then clearly in my ear (in English) I heard “encore”.
So I got up and wrote what I heard “aphf”, which when I was able to research the “Word aphf”, means – ‘aph in Hebrew (Strong 0637 http://net.bible.org/strong.php?id=0637) – furthermore, much more. Encore right !
‘aph <0637> – Pronunciation: af – also 15, yes 14, and 12, Yes 10, Indeed 10, much 9, even 8, how much less 4, indeed 4, really 3, too 3, Surely 2, What will it be like 1, Even 1, So 1, No 1, In spite of 1, Furthermore 1, Moreover 1, How much more so 1, as well as 1, or 1, part 1, so 1, surely 1, much less 1, moreover 1, as does 1, as well 1, yet 1, how much more 1, along with 1 According to: http://net.bible.org/strong.php?id=0637
So, I am now to post this, Part II. In order to tell you My Story, I have to tell you my story in three parts. This is Part II. You can read the post (Part 1) dated January 27, 2009, of this year to refresh your memory and read in continuum. Then here is Part 2.
In “the telling” of Part 1, I left off while still in intensive care, and at the end of the first night into morning. I must make a correction on the blood sugar level I stated being 300. I was relying on information that was told to me at the time I was released from the hospital, since I could not see clearly enough to read. But first, I must digress to tell you that during that night into morning, the Holy Spirit ministered to my spirit. I remember trying to “take it all in” and repeating “ I have Diabetes, it does not have me” and “It is a blood disease, and I am covered by the blood.” I still was foggy minded at the time, so I told the Lord “remember the Words written in red.” In retrospect, I can see all of the above as a film (movie) that I had seen.
As noted in the posting of January 27, 2009, I had suffered six seizures and was told I had diabetes, with blood sugars over 300. A correction must be made, verified by the Hospital records and documentation (evidence), and further documentation at the current treating physician facility. Actually my blood sugar level was 556.
I was not angry, was not discontent or depressed. I was not trying to be a Pollyanna. I knew that I needed God in this situation, and I knew where I was firmly planted. I knew and know that I could trust God my father with what was before me. I had witnessed his grace too many times, and knew that His grace would be sufficient in all things, in this thing, for me.
The next Word I wrote down and later referenced was ‘cepher” in Hebrew (Strong 05612) –translates ‘evidence.”
I had “Blessed Assurance” in the middle of the hospital, and repeated to myself “GOD WILL NEVER FAIL ME OR FORAKE ME.” I remembered writing some time back that David had encouraged himself in times of trouble (Read Psalms), and over the seasons and journeys, I have relied on “encouraging” my soul. If ever there was a time to do so, this was it!
How many times had I encouraged others in difficult moments? Now was the moment to speak God’s promises to my soul, to every fiber of my being, to every cell and to my pancreas in particular. Surrendering all my fears, confusion and “moments” were key in maintaining my peace and joy, and wholeness.
I was constantly whispering prayers to the Lord, and at times, called out loudly, when I did not have the understanding I needed to move forward. I had never been one to wallow, or a “woe is me” kind of person, and I did not intend to start now. I knew God was trusting me with this.
I formed a battle plan with the Lord. Once I had direction, I called in the Generals in God’s army. I knew that what the Devil meant for evil, God would turn it for good. I knew the Lord could heal me, and by the same token use this. They told me there was no cure, only treatment and management. “we’ll see about that!” My hope was, and is in the blood of Jesus.
I had something to say, and I needed my shoes. The first thing I did when they wheeled me out of intensive care onto another floor and into a new room was to call home and ask for shoes.
I asked my sister to bring me my sturdiest common sense shoes that I had (translation – ugly shoes). She asked, “Are you sure you don’t want slippers?” I was adamant, I wanted shoes. I knew that I was in for the fight of my life, and warfare required armor. At that point, my memory was not intact, and I had trouble concentrating, but I remembered that “somewhere” in the Book of Ephesians (Ephesians 6:15), it told of the “full armor of God so that you can take your stand”. So in my mixed up reasoning, I needed shoes so that my feet would be “fitted with the readiness” and to “take a stand.”
Well, my sister brought me my common sense shoes. I was not allowed to get up out of the bed, since I was still very dizzy, and weak. My sister humored me, and helped me put on my shoes. The nurses who walked in, wanted to know why my shoes were on, “I need to be ready” I answered. “Ready for what sweetie?” “You’re not going anywhere”, they would say. I would answer, “maybe not today, but I’m getting ready.” Each nurse that would come in would comment on my shoes while I was in bed. The doctor commented on my shoes. Family members who came by would be surprised to find me in shoes. To one and all I gave the same answer, “I’m getting ready.” I whispered jokingly to my nephew Jason that “I’m bustin’ out of this joint!”
That first night the nurse helped me take off my shoes, and as I turned away, she took my shoes to the closet. “oh no” I called out, “please park my shoes here on the floor, beside the bed, I need them to be positioned.” She just smiled and said “okay honey” and left the room with a chuckle. In my mind, I needed to be positioned, and I was readying my feet by faith. I could not remember the whole verse, I would say out loud “speak those things as though they are” (“…and calleth those things which be not as though they were” – Romans 4:17), and would fall asleep repeating those words.
My continuous thought in all my “fogginess” was: I will overcome this situation. This experience will bring victory for me and others. I felt I was headed on an Abraham -faith journey. You know, the kind of journey, where HE calls us to an assignment and instructs us to head out, not knowing where we’re going or what we will do when we get there (Heb. 11:8). I knew one thing for sure. Abraham must have had sturdy common sense shoes, (and they were probably a bit ugly too.)
Just for reference, I am interjecting some “shoe” scriptures:
Joshua 1:3 – Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses.
Psalm 17:5 – Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not.
Proverbs 3:26 – For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.
Psalm 20:8 (King James Version) - 8They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
Psalm 26:12 (King James Version) – 12My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.
As I look back to my hospital notebook, the next Word I had written down to later reference was ‘parar” in Hebrew (Strong 05612) – literally means to trample underfoot. Aha, so my spirit was in the right place with the “shoe thing”. You need shoes to trample.
At dawn, I thought about the “thorn in the flesh” (in relation to Paul), and I knew that this was more than a thorn, this was a whole thorny bush. I could not recall where that verse was located in the New Testament, so I wrote down the word and phrase. As is my practice, I try to have a notebook of some kind to record the Words I receive or a thought to build on.
This is where the word ‘aph (furthermore) makes sense, the part that reads…”my grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Now I am only applying this to myself for this situation, (where Grace was sufficient for me) not the sickness or illness, since there is great contention as what the “thorn” for Paul actually signified.
So after noting down what the Lord had for me, and coming in and out of deep sleeps, and struggling to stay attentive, I felt so drained. I remember on that second day, November 24th, 2008, I prayed, “Send your Angeles Lord, ” and I remembered the verse in Psalm 91 (my mom’s favorite verse, which she prays over her children every morning and night: “He will command his angels concerning you, to guard you in all your ways.” (My mom inserts our names in the “you”part).
Again I prayed, “Send your Angeles Lord as evidence of your care” … and He did. As I lay awake at dawn, I could hear the bustle of the nursing staff as they changed shifts. The television was on, and TBN, the Christian Network was on (I remember someone was speaking on Acts 11:23 (I had my trusty notebook, and knew that this was a Word for me – 1,2,3, act, you know like get ready (to me, it was ”he who has ears let him hear…”). I noted down key words, which were (evidence..Grace..
God…glad…encouraged..hearts), I later referenced that verse as: (NIV- Acts 11:23) (Did you notice 1, 2, and 3) – “When he arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.”
Over the next three days – He sent me three nurses. They were the Head Nurses on that floor, and I was their assignment. Can you say, “uncommon favor.”’ They were so tenderhearted toward me, and encouraged me. I decided they were the angels and referenced my verse.
The first nurse was Grace (she was evidence of favor) (5485 is Charis translates as favor which translates to Grace – 5485 Strong’s)
The second nurse was Gladys – “Glad” was in my verse
The third nurse was Aida – like in help (AID) who encouraged.
My last nurse was Joyce-like my joy is complete.
Family and friends that came by and called and prayed with me were sustenance to my soul. There are so many, and I thank you all, and will forever ask the Lord to bless you and reward your steadfastness, and “standing in the gap for me.” Even as I faced new beginnings with Diabetes I would encourage myself, thinking, “right now Somebody is praying me through.”
In all of this, while learning to cope with Diabetes and seizures, I was awakened one morning by nurses in gear for “infectious control” and wheeled to the “infectious control” unit (across the hall), and told flatly, you have “a situation with a “staph infection.” It was about 3:30 a.m. I kept asking questions to the night staff, but I was told to wait until the day shift came in and my doctor would speak to me. Can you imagine, the things that ran through my mind? It is in those moments that faith matters, and you can keep your head about you. When the clock almost struck 7:00 am, I called Melinda, (poor Melinda at that hour) and said “Melinda please help…can you look up in the internet what “MRSA” is all about?” She called back soon, and I could hear her falter when trying to “coat” the information she had, but I knew what she was saying that it was a tough infection to combat, and together we prayed. A short time later there she was… suited up in mask and gown. She had informed the Prayer Warriors and was right there. Thanks you ladies, ministers and Pastors, friends and family. Here is some info on MRSA from: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mrsa/DS00735
MRSA infection is caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria — often called “staph.” MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It’s a strain of staph that’s resistant to the broad-spectrum antibiotics commonly used to treat it. MRSA can be fatal.
It was going to be Thanksgiving in a day and a half, and I wanted to come home, desperately. I was in need of a “Paul and Silas” deliverance….AND GOD’S PEOPLE PRAYED. Faith in the midnight hour…Acts 16 talks about the Power of Praise (ACTS 16:36 NIV) The jailer told Paul, “The magistrates have ordered that you and Silas be released. Now you can leave. Go in peace.” HA! A day and a half later, the gowns and infectious signs were gone. I was told that the infection had healed quickly.
I was leaving the hospital – waiting for my ride – on the outside it looked like I was walking around the nurses’ station on that floor, but inside I was marching. I marched seven times around that floor, while all the time repeating “ For we walk by faith, not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). Not just for me, but for everyone on that floor. I prayed that their outcomes be determined by faith in Christ.
So, I was released with prescriptions for over a dozen medications, and Insulin to be injected twice daily. I was just getting started on this journey. Stay tuned for Part III, somewhere down the road.
Gotta Believe – Yolanda Adams from PinkStar231
Yolanda Adams- Never give up (lyrics) from jahlight4ever
I Will Lift My Eyes – Bebo Norman (with lyrics) alwaysforgiven821
I have been in contact with my “girlfriends in God” this week. As I thought about each one of them and myself, I also thought about how God has a place in His Kingdom for all of us. Kingdom purposes if you will. We go about our Father’s business, at times with small details, others are big, but all have eternal perspective and a purpose, to further the Kingdom of God.
The “Kingdom” has been on my mind consistently, these past few months. As I posted about the High Priest and his garments, the precious stones for each of the tribes of Israel on the breastplate, this brought to mind the Celestial City in the Kingdom. It is described in Revelation 21:18 – 20, in this manner:
v18: “The construction of its wall was of jasper: and the city was pure gold like clear glass. v19: “The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with all kinds of precious stones: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, v20: the fifth sardonyx, the sixth sardius (ruby), the seventh chrysolyte (peridot), the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprasus (quartz), the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst.”
Can you just imagine the clarity, the beauty, the brilliance, and the luster, as we view the Celestial City. There will be nothing synthetic about these precious stones. That is a good thing to look forward to, as I speak from the perspective of a diamond woman draped in crystals.
Be on the alert, you don’t want to be bedazzled. Don’t take any rhinestones from fairy god-mothers. There are none. Cinderella sat among the ashes, but it is God who has Beauty for ashes… “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.”—Isaiah 61:3
It is He who will adorn you with a new garment, beauty, and precious gifts. In Him you will find your kingdom identity. It is for Him you will dance in Worship, perfumed in His fragrance, and clothed in splendor and majesty (See Psalm 45 -NIV).
Psalm 45
1 My heart is stirred by a noble theme
as I recite my verses for the king;
my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.
2 You are the most excellent of men
and your lips have been anointed with grace,
since God has blessed you forever.
3 Gird your sword upon your side, O mighty one;
clothe yourself with splendor and majesty.
4 In your majesty ride forth victoriously
in behalf of truth, humility and righteousness;
let your right hand display awesome deeds.
5 Let your sharp arrows pierce the hearts of the king’s enemies;
let the nations fall beneath your feet.
6 Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever;
a scepter of justice will be the scepter of your kingdom.
7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness;
therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions
by anointing you with the oil of joy.
8 All your robes are fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia;
from palaces adorned with ivory
the music of the strings makes you glad.
9 Daughters of kings are among your honored women;
at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.
10 Listen, O daughter, consider and give ear:
Forget your people and your father’s house.
11 The king is enthralled by your beauty;
honor him, for he is your lord.
12 The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift, [b]
men of wealth will seek your favor.
13 All glorious is the princess within her chamber ;
her gown is interwoven with gold.
14 In embroidered garments she is led to the king;
her virgin companions follow her
and are brought to you.
15 They are led in with joy and gladness;
they enter the palace of the king.
16 Your sons will take the place of your fathers;
you will make them princes throughout the land.
17 I will perpetuate your memory through all generations;
therefore the nations will praise you for ever and ever.
All that matters is that he is King of my Heart, Lover of my Soul. The King has extended his scepter toward us. So we are Daughters of a King, destined with a kingdom purpose, and destined for diamonds.
“….And who knows but that you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this and for this very occasion?” – Esther 4:14
Michelle Tumes – King of My Heart from DreamForever7
Lyrics:
All the castles underneath the sky
Fit with kings and rulers
Could never measure all this glory inside
It makes me sing when we’re together
Oh, and His words igniting power
Oh, His sweetness fills my hours
Chorus: All that you are, all that you do
Like mountains of treasure, like an ocean of jewels
You rule all the stars
Make me brand new
I love You forever
You’re the king of my heart
You’re the King the King of my heart
You’re the King of my heart
Everyday the King of my heart
Above everything You’re the King of my heart
You could tell the finest fairy tale
Where peace rules in the kingdom
And I would tell you this is how I feel
‘Cause He reigns with love and wisdom
Oh, and He hears every whisper
Oh, He cares for every creature
Una Noche Con el Rey from lckorg
Lyrics (Letra de: Un Viaje Largo
Ha sido largo el viaje pero al fin llegué
La luz llegó a mis ojos aunque lo dudé
Fueron muchos valles de inseguridad los que crucé.
Fueron muchos días de tanto dudar, pero al fin llegué, llegué a entender
CORO.
Que para esta hora he llegado, para este tiempo nací, en sus propósitos eternos yo me vi
Para esta hora he llegado, aunque me ha costado creer, entre sus planes para hoy me encontré
Y nunca imaginé que dentro de su amor
Y dentro de sus planes me encontrara yo
Fueron muchas veces que la timidez, me lo impidió
Fueron muchos días de tanto dudar, pero al fin llegué, y ya te amé
Ha sido largo el viaje pero al fin llegué…
(Loosely translated to English)
It has been a long journey, but I have finally arrived
The light has come to my eyes although I doubted
There were so many valleys of insecurity which I crossed
There were many days filled with doubts, but I am finally here, I came to understand
That I have arrived for such a time as this, in His eternal purposes I see myself
For such a time as this, I have arrived, although it has cost me to believe in his plans for me today, I have found myself
I never Imagined that in his love and in his plans I would find myself
There were many times, my timidness did not let it be
There were many days filled with doubts, but I am finally here, and I have loved you
Any Crown – Juanita Bynum from Anahel77
Any crown, I’ve ever won I lay it down
Any praise, I’ll ever gain , I give it all to you
There is nothing in this world that can compare
(You alone are worthy 2X)
You are near to those who call, upon your name
You’re ever giving and ever loving, you remain the same
For you open up your hand, and satisfy
(Give you all the glory 2X)
You are worthy oh Lord
Of all honor
You are worthy to receive our praise
In your presence I live
And with all I have to give
I will worship
You are near to those who call, upon your name
You’re ever giving and ever loving, you remain the same
For you open up your hand, and satisfy
(Give you all the glory 2X)
You are worthy oh Lord
Of all honor
You are worthy to receive our praise
In your presence I live
And with I have to give
I will worship you
You are worthy oh Lord (You are)
Of all honor (Your worthy)
You are worthy to receive our praise (It’s only in your presence)
In your presence I live (And with all)
And with all I have to give (I will)
I will worship you (Worship you)
All my years (All my years)
Glorify (I’ll glorify)
Your holy name (I will)
You are worthy oh Lord (Your worthy)
Of all honor
You are worthy to receive our praise
In your presence I live
And with all I have to give
I will worship you (Worship you)
All my years (All my years)
Glorify (I’ll glorify)
Your holy name (Holy name)
(Hey, I’m gonna bless your name
Yes I will
When I don’t know which way to turn
I’m gonna bless your name
Tears running down my face
I’ll still bless you)
Cause you are worthy oh Lord
Of all honor
You are worthy to receive all my praise
In your presence I live
And it’s all I have to give
I will, worship 2X
You are worthy oh Lord
Of all honor
You are worthy to receive our praise
In your presence I live
And with all I have to give
I will worship you
Worship you 7X
I was in conversation with God and I was reflecting on tough issues in our emails and face-to-face conversations, and my heart ached. I could not imagine everyday-life situations without knowing Christ as my Lord and personal Savior. Everyday life has enough challenges, let alone those mountains and valleys we sometimes face.
I spontaneously burst out to the Heavens “To know you is to love you Lord.” Suddenly a whisper came back “you know me by loving me.” What beautiful soothing words.
In looking for a song of worship in which to dwell for awhile I found the labor of love below.
I recommend the following: listen to the words and sing along with this beautiful song unto the Lord. Then listen to it again, and lose yourself in the stars and let your spirit float in worship, breathe with the song and let your soul touch the melody.
May this soothe your troubled mind and spark the peace in your heart that only comes from up above. His light cancels the darkness, his love casts out all fear. This is for you my friend.
Michelle Tumes – Lovely from ChineseLoveSong
You’re the sweet dreams that soothe me
When I can’t fall asleep
You’re the field in the middle of the city
When I’m rushing by at the speed of light
You’re the strong resolution when I find no peace
You’re the church bells ringing in the evening
When all is quiet You whisper comfort
That lifts my heart
I get so weak
Chorus:
Ooh You’re lovely, lovely
You’re the center of my universe
A thousand times I look around me and I find
Ooh You’re lovely, lovely
You’re the center of my universe
A million ways could not explain
You’re lovely
You’re the soft words that touch me
When I just can’t speak
You’re the breeze on the ocean in the morning
Reminding me to greet the day
You’re the flowers I remember seeing in Italy
Colors through a golden haze
Bright and radiant, soft and fragrant
In the noon day sun, it makes me sing
chorus
I understand there may be grief
And there may be pain
But I’m aware You blind the darkness
With Who You are
I witnessed something beautiful last week. It was in the middle of Worship at Church. You could feel the presence of the Almighty enthroned in that room as Nadja led us in Worship. The atmosphere was charged with love.
Ever so softly, I felt a wisp like sensation across my hair, and I opened my eyes to see Melinda. She was lost in worship as she danced across our meeting place with the banner or streamer twirling around her. It was as if angels danced with her, and I could see the flow of love from her Father to her, and from her to her Father. What a beautiful expression of love. There was joy and intimacy. There was no doubt, this was an expression of Mark 12:30 (KJV) – “And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.”
Can you just imagine, what it does to our Father’s heart when we completely lose ourselves in Worship, showing and telling God what he means to us. What His love causes in us? What His loves stirs up in us? It is indescribable how much broader and deeper interactive love can be.
Maintaining a relationship with God requires communication on the heart level, not just mouth piece worship. A stable relationship does not just take, take, ask, ask and take, take, without reciprocating? God yearns and waits for us to touch His Heart. He is blessed by our greeting Him each morning and whispering sweet words to Him as we fall asleep.
Psalm 149 verses 1 – 5 reads:
1 Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. 3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. 4 For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation. 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
As we read our Bibles, we come to understand that dance was an expression of prayer and praise. Do you think it irreverent to be exuberant? King David danced before the Ark of the Covenant you know.
As we come to know the attributes and the Character of God, He develops into the object of our Love, and that Love grows day by day.
Dear friends, may you too praise and worship and dance with the angels as you express your love to God our Father and to Jesus our Redeemer.
JESUS, WE ENTHRONE YOU from aben2u
I Will Dance, Phil Driscoll from beanscot
Singing Melody – I Can Only Imagine (2009 – Official Video)
