My faith stems only from the Name of Jesus.

It's broken in the matter of myself, my flesh, and the world around me. But it's entirely different in the Name of life in God's Kingdom here on earth. Let’s unpack it and wrestle with it in our own hearts today. I invite you, my sweet family of believers and sweet friends battling with belief, to hear His Words.

At the beginning of 2023, I was prompted through the Lord to implore before Him in prayer. It is repeated in His Word that He informs a person of His plans, implicitly urging the person either to intercede for or proclaim those plans and further accomplish them.

Does this make you feel anxious? Acknowledging this is what you want wholeheartedly. But.. how can I do this?

God initiates, and we express. And then He fulfills. This can look different for each of us.

Just listen, sweet friends. The biblical pattern and His children trusting the story is often for God to initiate our prayer and petitions set before us. Not on our own. We would not wish to pray if we deny any portion and/or belief in God.

It is God’s breath; remember, we were made In His Image. ❤️

What?…Do I finally comprehend some of what it means to live in God’s Will and plans intended for me because I am prompted through His Spirit in me?

Truthfully it is like a bell ringing or a trumpet sounding.

Praise the Lord, YES! This is His Will.

Does this make a difference to me? YES.

Why?

What took me so long to come to this reality in my mind, heart, and soul?

I find many strongholds that ‘take me away’ from the presence of God. It’s not true in the least; however, in my mind and heart, it seems it is. I will name a few of them below.

Do any of these look familiar? If not, provide yours in the comments. I would love to know each unique mindset and perspective. We can help each other catch the holds that can make Him not seem close. Because ultimately, it’s lies, my friends!

• the enemy.

• what I think of myself…spiritually, mentally and emotionally.

• relationships.

• sin (pride, envy, greed)

Gratefully, my appeal is not always based on my own needs and petitions, and God requests me to exemplify His behalf for His Glory. Right there is His plan for His motives and not my own. My purpose is right there at that moment. No matter where my life is and how I am living. God provides our faith to live. He provides us with how to glorify Him. And what happens to us? It changes our hearts to be a little more like Him as we are created.

Is this hard for us to do? No, truthfully not. God wants you and me to share what we learn from Him. He tells us how we can do it. Listen with your ears and not with what you see. We see a lot we shouldn’t in this fallen world, and we are subject to believing what we see. We are His sheep and are created specifically to listen to Him, our One and only Shepherd—God the Father, Son, and Spirit.

To give glory to Him, making us nearer to Him and changing our hearts, and lastly, and so crucial to the Lord as we grow to become more like Him, helping others find Him because they are designed to join us as a family for eternity. We are the body of Christ, and we are better together. The good news!!!

What does this make me or you have in our hearts after we see and acknowledge Christ Jesus for eternity?

• joy

• happiness

• gratitude

• kindness

• LOVE

and so many other fruits!

It is fascinating that my faith and your faith set us apart face-to-face for His plan.

His unique plan. This is what we all want, His plans for us. We already have our plans in the Name of Jesus.

Let us live our faith.

Precious Christ Jesus, we pray to You,

Thank you for your ransom and for allowing us to live Holy in Your Name in freedom from our sins. Thank you for fulfilling Kingdom on earth and giving us within You the right Hand of God our Father. We pray that you keep your provisions known to each and every one of us. Your will is what we desire; your love is what we know above all else. Holy Spirit, thank you for being our comforter in all the pain of the world; your faithfulness and your prayers to the Father are wondrously beautiful and appreciated wholeheartedly. Abba Father, your compassion is significant, glorified, and glorious to your children, and I want to thank you for a majestic creation for us to have joy and rest in. Yahweh - God Almighty