Psalm 91

Lately, I've been dealing with a lot of fear and it has gotten to the point where I am too afraid to accomplish certain things or even start them. For example, I am supposed to re-do my Moody essays, but I am so afraid that I won't do them right that I find myself pushing them to the side. My fears have brought me to the point of tears...it has been plauging my life, but I will not stand for it any longer! My God is greater, stronger, wiser, all-knowing, etc. Still...even though I know that about my God, I am caught up in fear/ worrying/...Within my misery, God got my attention. During my devotions two days ago I opened up my Bible to a random page and it opened at Psalm 91. The first two verses of Psalm 91 says, "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.² I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” After I read both of these verses, I felt the Holy Spirit leading me to write them down on a note card to memorize. So I did...:)

I began to read over Psalm 91 and these two verses over and over. Through my head I continually wanted to remind myself that God is my dwelling place--someone who I could run to no matter what and most importantly, someone who I could trust with ever part of my life, including my fear problem. Two days after coming across this Psalm, I was searching the set-apart girl website, and came across a sermon by Leslie Ludy's husband, Eric Ludy. The sermon I found was called fearless. Even though it was a one hour and 33 minutes long, I knew I needed to take time to watch it because the title drew me in. As Eric began talking, he began to explain how it is a sin to fear. I thought to myself, “Wow, I didn’t know it was a sin to fear…oh dear…I’ve been sinning a whole lot then.” After the sermon was over, I fell at the feet of Jesus in prayer and asked Him to empower me to stand strong against Satan attacks. I want to be a young woman who follows her King, and lives life to the fullest. Through God’s power, I will not be a slave to fear—for my only master is Jesus Christ.

Recent update: Today, Satan has been attacking me with waves of fearful thinking, etc. Instead of dwelling on my fears, I am choosing to take those thoughts captive immediately, and bringing them before the Lord. God is my strength--I am not in this fight alone. :)

Verses that I’ve been meditating on:
 Psalm 91:1-2

Psalm 24: 1-The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it,
   the world, and all who live in it…

Songs that have been helping me through this time:

Our God is greater, our God is stronger--God you are higher than any other! –Chris Tomlin “Our God”

Kristian Standfill- “My hope is in the Lord”

God is good, all the time! J

Christ and poetry

http://dreaminsoul.com/blog/2011/09/creativity-masterpiece-spoken-poetry-by-amena-brown/

Amena Brown is the women who inspired me to do Spoken Word. She is a very talented young lady who's goal it is to have God glorified through her poems.

My own love for poetry started when I was a young girl. I so enjoy thinking deep and writing my feelings, thoughts, emotions, dreams, etc..on paper. It speaks volumes through the pages. Word are so powerful. Dictionary.com defines the word, word in the following way: a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning. Words are composed of one or more morphemes and are either the smallest units susceptible of independentuse or consist of two or three such units combined under certain linking conditions, as with the loss of primary accent that distinguishes blackbirdfrom black bird.Words are usually separated by spaces in writing, and are distinguished phonologically, as by accent, in many languages.

Wow what a mind blower!! Thank you Lord for words:) Thank you that we can use words in many different ways. Thank you that words can speak powerfully through Spoken Word poems...God you are SO good (ALL the time).

I am waiting for you

http://youtu.be/igCj3jsbcqs

This video holds much truth:)

Journey of Life

I am only, but a dust still God uses me to do great works for His kingdom
I doubt, have little faith, hide away, feed into my self-pity
Yet God sets me on a high Rock
He continues to guide me in the direction He wants me to walk
He doesn't give up on me even when I give up on myself
He upholds me with His righteous right hand
I continue to fail time and time again
But He continues to show me grace
I am left speechless before His grace
Who am I but a young girl journeying through this life with troubles, hurt, sorrow...the list goes on...on...and on
From the darkness He shines a glorious light
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."
Awaken
Broken
Humbled
His love is patient, kind, gentle, unwavering, unique...
A love worth holding on to
Lord You NEVER let go of me
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. Your perfect love is casting out fear."
Trials roar and temptation peaks around the corner but God you are nearer then my breath
You are closer than it all
May my journey of life be but a song of praise to my God and King
I mess up but You use my mess ups for Your glory
Thank you Lord for directing my steps
I commit my ways to You
"Trust in Him, and He will act."

Immortal, Invisible by Laura Story

Immortal, You are not are like a man
That you change your mind
or change your plan
Invisible, our human eyes can't see
The Depths of your majesty

You're the God of forever and ever amen
The alpha, omega, beginning and end
We sing hallelujah
We worship in awe
Immortal, invisible God

Immortal, You are not bound by death
You're the living God, my very breath
Invisible you are not bound by space
But your glory is filling this place
Yes your glory is filling this place

Immortal yet you once died for me,
to pay my debt to set me free
Invisible you will not always be
Cause you’re coming to reign as our king
And the saints will fall down at your feet

What powerful words to meditate on. He is "the alpha, omega, beginning and end."
Sometimes I tend to think God can't handle a situation in my life, but He can! If He can sustain the whole universe then He for sure can sustain me! There is so much about Him I will never be able to wrap my mind around, but I am SO thankful that He loved me enough to send His one and only Son to die for my sins. I am so undeserving, but He chose me from eternity's past to be His Child. My God is mighty and awesome to save!

A prayer away

It is about that time to be still and meet with God.
Bedroom floor
Cracks in the wood
Hands lifted high
Bright blue walls
Music drifting
Words uttered under tears
Sweet mercies flowing
Renewed
Satisfied
Chills creeping
Empowered
God is near
He is nearer than grass is to the soil of earth
He is here
Here is where I want to be
He listens
My cries spring fourth from my distressed soul
He comforts
I am set free
He never lets go
I am secure
I am valued
Loved
Cherished
Fought for
"The victory was won at Calvary"
Breathe taken
In deep reverance of my Maker
He lives
In my times of despair, joy...
He is only, but a prayer away