The word "bless" means "to kneel." It's bending down in love and honor to lay hands on someone to declare good. It's more than encouragement—it's agreeing with God's vision for that person. It's opening a door and cheering on all the life he has in store for him or her. It's speaking prophetically of opportunities …
Afraid to Free
Getting a bigger, clearer picture of your life means letting go of fear and bitterness and letting God fill up that space with his presence and view of your life. Read the "I ams" and the scriptures out loud, if possible. Take time to answer the questions with God, and let him take you from …
A Little Conversation
Me: Did you see what they just did? Jesus: Yes. Me: It's horrible, and heartbreaking. Jesus: It certainly is. Me: I'm gonna fix this. Jesus: How? Me: * Still Me: Well, I'm gonna let 'em have it, at least. Jesus: Have what? Me: Your wrath, indignation, and other King James-y kinds of words. Jesus: Yes. …
Let’s Be Careful Out There
You don't have the power to make everyone happy, but you do have the power to keep everyone from making you sad, angry, and afraid. You can’t keep everyone from judging you out their own unbelief, misery, and hate, but you can keep from becoming them by determining to see yourself and them through faith, …
A Confident Life
When something triggers fear, frustration, stress, or pain, you can: Surrender Give in to it, abandoning your identity in God, and letting the negativity shape the way you think, and the way you relate to God, yourself, and everyone else. Run Away Physically, emotionally, and spiritually avoid dealing with the situation, using any means to …
