It’s my birthday, and I am so happy about this day! Not because of how old I am turning (29 for those curious minds) but because the Lord decided this was the day for ME! I love how God and Jesus teach us about faith through out the bible, but it is in activating that faith that we fall deeper into the Lord.
I am reminded of when Jesus was walking through a crowd of people and a woman touched the hem of his garment (Luke 8:45-48) 45 And Jesus said, “Who touched Me?”
When all denied it, Peter and those with him said, “Master, the multitudes throng and press You, and You say, ‘Who touched Me?’”
46 But Jesus said, “Somebody touched Me, for I perceived power going out from Me.” 47 Now when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling; and falling down before Him, she declared to Him in the presence of all the people the reason she had touched Him and how she was healed immediately.
48 And He said to her, “Daughter, be of good cheer; your faith has made you well. Go in peace.”
It’s amazing that it’s our faith that heals us… it’s belief in spite of disbelief that heals and brings joy. I’ve been told by many that I am strong a woman, or an amazing person, or that they don’t know how I do what I do. I have to be honest, it’s not me, it’s God in me! I don’t smile to hide pain, I smile because God has taken my pain. I don’t laugh to hide tears, I laugh because God has taken my tears and given me joy! My faith that God will bring me through all things is what brings me strength and peace. I can not say I have bad days, I have days that have more joy then others.
I had one person tell me I am the “New Age Pollyanna”. I laughed and said thanks, but truth be told none of what I do is me. I didn’t stop cursing because I wanted to, one day I woke up and it stopped. God had removed that part of my life. In fact, on many occasions God has asked me in the Spirit, “What will you give me?” and I always tell Him, anything. He has led me to fasting, (and not just of food,) to step outside my box and go to places or speak to people I wouldn’t normally do. It’s amazing what we can do with Christ at our side. The amazing strength we get when God becomes our Jehovah Nissi (The Lord My Banner) or when we let Him be our Jehovah Jireh (The Lord our Provider) or even when we let Him be our Jehovah Maccaddeshem (The Lord who sanctifies).
I rejoice this day, because I do not walk my path alone, but with the Kingdom of God in me. I rejoice this day, because the Lord has led me away from drugs and violence, away from abuse and sexual immorality, away from cursing and hatred – into a place where He is my Jehovah Shalom (The Lord my Peace) and my Jehovah Rohi (The Lord my Shepard).
In fact I am reminded of this scripture –
Psalm 23:1 – The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
It’s amazing how in that one scripture, without realizing it, God has become two important values in life. The Shepherd ( Jehovah Rohi) and the provider (Jehovah Jireh). God plays such roles in so many of us today, and we don’t even realize it.
I pray this for all who are reading –
Holy Father, May you bring revelation to all those who read this. That they may feel your presence within them and around them. That they may feel you nearest to them and, in looking back, may they see your finger prints through out the painting of their life. Through out the molding of themselves. Holy Spirit, ask that you make yourself known to those reading. That they will feel the Joy of the Lord about them and that Shalom Peace may descend upon their lives. May choices be made clear, Oh God, and may their path be made straight.
Praise your Mighty Name, oh God! In Jesus Holy Name! Hallelujah and Amen!
God bless all of you!
Cynthia
God bless!
