Distractions

Distractions was a word God put in my Spirit yesterday. I actually tried to write the blog last night, but it just wouldn't come. I've learned that is God's way of saying not yet Child. The word is not finished yet, the story is still being written on your heart. Thank you Lord for whispers and for knowing that you are faithful to finish what you start. Thank you Jesus for being louder than the feelings, stronger than the distractions....and for speaking peace to an otherwise weary and give out soul.

God is moving, I'm walking it out, obedience step by step (even if some of them are baby steps), It's not a perfect walk, it will never be this side of heaven....but God is faithful. He knows the intentions of our hearts, the desires of our hearts, and what we are truly seeking after. He knows what desperate looks like(newsflash...desperate is something that only He can fill). He is longing for a people to put desperate before opinions, a people that want the fire despite the cost, a people that will forge ahead when everyone else it can't be done. Normal isn't okay anymore, the events of today are requiring more than normal. Lukewarm isn't okay anymore, pick a side....either be hot or cold but quit trying to walk the fence. As a Child of the Most High, we have been given a seed to share....are you still holding on to yours or are reaping the harvest?

The enemy loves distractions. They come in all forms and fashions. Some have a voice, some are a thought, food, a TV show, a FB post, and some are well meaning people. Some can even be a good thing, but they take you away from what God has ordained for your life. Distractions are anything that causes you to lose focus and take your eyes off of the One walking on the water with you. Distractions can cause you to sink when you have taken the step out of the boat. Distractions can lead to discouragement, despair, doubt, and a pretty good pity party. None of these are from God...they are all tools of the enemy to keep us from living the abundant life of joy, peace, and purpose that Jesus died for.

Thank you Lord for the strength to push past the distractions of the enemy this weekend. It happens after an encounter from the Lord, a time of renewing, a refreshing. Moses had to deal with the mess at the bottom of the mountain when he can down from the 10 commandments. He had just had an encounter with God and when he came down, it was obvious the people were going about their own way. The enemy wants to keep us distracted and staying the course of norm. If he had it his way, we would never find freedom....but thank you Lord for your way. The enemy knows that if he can keep your mind going on what other people think, what they say, what they do, how a situation is going, or even how you feel at the moment....then the whispers God wants to send your way aren't going to be heard. The enemy knows those weak spots for you (side note: we have got to quit speaking when something bothers us, aggravates us, frustrates us etc. because he is taking note). There is power in our words and they can bring life or death. The enemy also wants to keep us from letting the word God has for us to take root. Thank you Lord for intervening and moving even despite moments of weakness and for bringing back the word. The day may not always go according to plan, but walk it out. Grace is there with outstretched arms to pick you back up. God knows your heart, He sees that part of you that no one else can see. Trust Him to take care of it and you. You know what God has spoke to you....just do it. The word wasn't given to someone else, He gave it to you. Quit worrying about who you make upset, they don't know where God has brought you from or why you shout, raise your hands etc. When you find freedom, when the chains of tradition, normalcy, of doing things the way you have always done is finally broken, lifted....it will make you want to shout, run, and tell everyone about it!

Moving forward into this new week..the enemy wanted to distract me over the the past couple of days....but that's because he knew God had a word. Thankful for remembrance, for grace, and for technology that feeds my Spirit and my soul! (Download Periscope app and follow Restoring Hope TN...you will be BLESSED!).

It's a new season...its a new day...step by step with Him leading the way.