Awake & Arise Warriors of God

10/04/2024

I have never had to contact friends that had access to helicopters, planes or any aviation equipment to help our families. Ramona, Michael, Alison, years ago I was told if you ever need a helicopter or air support we have it, just let me know. Our families are fighting to stay alive because our government is not assisting them. I am nobody, but my God can move mountains. Please if you all have connections, we need them NOW! We will provide supplies, if someone can get them there, but these people to be saved❤️Lord Help Us, Please🙏🏼

10/01/2024

People often lose sight of why underwear and socks are crucial for our children's well-being. Photos from years past can evoke sorrow by creating a false narrative. Seeing our filled bins, supporters may wrongly assume the need is met. Yet, during floods, we must mobilize to support affected children. It's vital that supporters comprehend the vast effort necessary to address these fundamental needs. God gets all the Glory in providing not only for our children, but for those in North Carolina and Tennessee as well. Thank you for never allowing our bins to empty ❤️🙌🏼❤️

08/29/2024

Many years ago, we were faced with God leading us to a church that wasn’t accepting of those we were called to minister too. Did God release us? No, He didn’t, for over two years, we stayed at this church. It felt as if, I was dying a slow literal death, except I was very much alive. You see, I was experiencing **Spiritual Death**. This is where there is a division between your spirit and God. I was being obedient in going to church, yet they would not allow my spirit to activate into the true calling within me. Many times, this causes bitterness, frustration and turning from God. God knew what we needed, because we received growth within the adversity, that we wouldn’t have received any other way. I was very new and very naive at ministry. Yet, I had been in business management for many years. Could there be that much difference? Oh yeah, I had to learn lessons most the time the hard way. Seemed like every week brought different challenges, whether the ladies of the church didn’t want our children to partake of their cookies or brownies, slapping their hands in the process of denying and rejecting them. Many battles over the sanctuary as if our children were contaminating Gods Holy Place with their nasty dirty clothing and shoes. Not realizing, their attitudes are very unholy and probably what is stinking up the church because stagnating religion. Somewhere along the way, it had became more important to only minister to those who had something to offer (usually money or favors), clean brand name clothing and a designer smell. You may be appalled to read this and think it must **NOT** be true. The fact is, it happens every Sunday in churches across America. I have came to the conclusion that God allows us to be uncomfortable to teach and form us into the vessels He wants us to be. You see, He has many in the church willing to slap hands and say NO, but He is calling a NEW kind of worshipers. Those that’s been rejected, cast out, abandoned, looked down upon, shunned and mocked. He is building His True church within the mess of religion. My question to you: Are you a Pharisee-always running, tattling using unholy babble to backlash against the change or idea? Are you a Sadducee-sad~U~Cee, always upset or trying to find something to complain about, usually your face and actions display it. The spirits are still alive and living in our churches and ministries today. Many times they are hidden in our personalities, we accept them without changing our ways or knowing them. Time to get to know yourself, accept and love yourself as He made you, **REPENT** and **CHANGE** . Don’t allow your negative personality traits keep you from growing into the vessel He intended. Each of us have to decide are we part of the problem, as the Pharisee or Sadducee were in Jesus day? Do we actually unintentionally try to stay committed to nothing, fighting against change or ideas, because we have grown comfortable. Do we have a little Roman in us, still wanting & willing to kill and destroy the examples of Jesus compassion? I encourage you take a personality test online, find the buttons the enemy uses against you, and becomes a hindrance to those around you. Sometimes it’s not the enemy fighting us, it’s our own complicated self. The problem is many don’t want to take the time to learn to love and change their own ways. Unfortunately, God made us to Love, but we must first start with ourselves. God is Love, we are His Creation. If we don’t learn to love ourselves, we are telling God His Creation is unworthy of Love! Usually, we master condemning our own selves. The enemy knows us better than, we know ourselves. We better start taking a lesson in Knowing and Still Loving Ourselves. If YOU want change in your Life, start with yourself. Be the Change you want to see around you. Remember, you are worth knowing, loving and fighting for! You are valuable, because God is Your Designer❤️

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8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul;
He who keeps understanding will find good.
Proverbs 19:8

Putting Prayers to Action

07/25/2024

Have you ever wondered why Jesus chose to call fishermen first? I certainly did, and being curious, I decided to go fishing to learn more about these men. I discovered that fishermen need to have a strong prayer life, patience, and a positive attitude, even when things aren't going their way. They face many challenges, such as losing anchors, breaking fishing lines, and dealing with the unseen enemy - the Gar. Despite these obstacles, Jesus chose these men because they were already trained to battle the unseen enemy. They were in training long before Jesus called them to be Fishers of Men. The first day of fishing, I was told not to bathe or use any fragrance, perhaps so the fish wouldn't smell us. When we arrived at the boat, everyone else had showered and smelled nice. I caught fish while the others struggled, and I realized that God fights our battles even when we don't realize we're in one. Our appearance, aroma, and attitudes may have caused people to pass by us without acknowledging us, but the fishermen and lake communities were accepting of us because they knew what we did. Jesus needed those who provided physical food, but he also wanted those who weren't afraid to cast a net. He wants those who draw strength in the storm of adversity. These men's faith grew in just minutes, and they were able to catch many fish. They were tired and heavy laden due to their own lack of success, but Jesus gave them a new purpose. We should ask ourselves what God is asking us to do that may not have worked before, but now He's saying, 'Put out a little deeper!' We have one life to make a catch for Jesus, so how many fish have you caught lately?

When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”
5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”
6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” 9 For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken,10 and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.
Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” 11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
Luke 5:4-11

07/22/2024

Which animal represents your faith? The peregrine falcon reminds us to soar to new heights, while yet being able to dive deep. The spur-winged goose shows us the importance of perseverance, gracful flight, although clumsy. The cheetah demonstrates the value of quick thinking and agility, with the ability to change directions mid air. The wild mustang symbolizes the power of resilience and determination, but to be useful they must first be caught and trained . The sloth encourages us to slow down and appreciate the simple things in life, while using our reach to assist others.

I have had the pleasure of recognizing my own animal spirit of Faith as an uncanny mixture, but lately I’ve been feeling more like the wild mustang. My question had been, “How far do we push our Faith?” With me, my stubborn, rebellious and curious spirit knows Jesus is healing me completely and throughly. So, with me I had to push my flesh to truly try to meet my Faith. Was I wrong in thinking or trying to do without my braces? At first, satan tried to make me feel bad, like a failure who had faulty Faith, that’s why I guess God made me the way I am. He knows, my weaknesses & failures will only glorify Him. I got a little bit more comfortable than I should’ve and expected a good return. Unfortunately, when we get comfortable with our own decisions and choices in life, it can become a problem that can lead to a serious and dangerous situation. I decided to go even longer without my braces. Knowing in my spirit and mind, God was strengthening my legs. My spirit forgot to tell my flesh how strong God was making them. While out on the lake fishing and checking limb lines, I made the decision that my braces were actually in the way and I would be safer if I didn’t have them on due to the weight of them. Everything was fine until I encountered a tree limb, much stronger than I expected. You see, many times we make decisions or choices then wonder how we got in the situation. Was it that God hadn’t healed or heard me? No, He gave me Freedom from the nets, chains, bo***ge or the bridal & bit. Some of us, when God gives us a little grace, we turn greedy to want more. I truly believe that some of us need to remember God can bridal us, if He choses. Lord, I am thankful for the days of grace You have shown me walking around in freedom from my braces, but Lord Jesus forgive me for the greediness of my heart wanting to be completely free from my bridal & bit. I have came to the conclusion that the spirit of the wild mustang is only truly useful, if it stays bridled, taught and dependent on the Master of the led.

"Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."
James 1:3
Putting Prayers to Action

07/11/2024

When you have a curious mind, you have questions? Have you ever thought, “Will we KNOWJesus when He comes?” No doubt, our spirits will bear witness to each other, but in reality He will NOT appear the way pictures portray Him. After my wreck, my niece came up to me in Walmart, I not wanting to let her know, I had no idea who she was or what she was talking about. This was someone in my family who I loved dearly, but somehow my brain hadn’t kept a picture of her in my mind. I soon realized that I remembered some people and others had been buried under layers of the damaged tissue. Strange how people, reliant on the memories for information can lose themselves. The disciples walked with Jesus, camped with Him and broke bread with Him. They loved Him with a passion and a love much stronger than a brother or family. Yet, when He appeared to them on the road to Emmaus, they didn’t know Him. Jesus appeared differently than He normally looked to them. As they walked together, explaining the loss of their beloved Friend and Teacher the grief unbearable, but they couldn’t understand how this stranger, didn’t know Jesus. They walked together approximately seven miles. During this walk, could you imagine the excitement the walk could have been, if their eyes had only been open at the start. I imagine, they wouldn’t have been walking, running with Praise, Excitement and Rejoicing for our Savior, our Messiah and their friend. These disciples traveled the whole seven miles , into the village and ask the stranger to stay the night and eat. It wasn’t until Jesus took the bread and broke it that they recognized Him. Could you imagine the excitement around the table. The last time, they had heard their Master take and break bread was the Last Supper. Scripture tells us not to forget to entertain strangers. I have a question for you? How long would Jesus have to walk with you, before you recognized Him. How long before Jesus felt like a guest? Lord make us a people that would recognize You, as one of our small children, as soon Lord as we see You, Lord I want to run as a child into Your arms. Father, I fear that we would be much like the disciples moaning & groaning about what we thought we lost, while not realizing and recognizing You in our midst. Lord, allow us to see others as You see them, and to Love and accept them as You DID & DO! Lord Jesus, we need You as a Sojourner alongside us in our journey home.

Define Stranger-a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar.
Hebrew culture has the expression to treat a stranger so good, that they want to become a guest.

Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.
Hebrews 13:2

When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight.
Luke 24:30-31

Putting Prayers to Action

07/06/2024

While fishing with Bryan, under a bridge the sound of the Amish buggy crossing the bridge, startled us. As I fished, I listen intently to each horse’s hoof as it hit the bridge. The powerful sound and intensity of that moment, reminded me, sometimes we hear our battles coming before they arrive. Just the sound of these horses bought holy goosebumps on me, we need to be brave and courageous in the face of spiritual warfare and diversity. We must not be complacent in our faith but instead, we must be proactive in our quest to spread love and righteousness. Let us put on the full armor of God and stand firm in our beliefs, united in our fight against poverty, evil and injustice. We must not be startled by the sounds of battle horses but instead, let us be motivated to fight for what is right and just. We must not make mountains out of molehills but instead be Mountain Shakers and Movers. As, we remain brave and steadfast in our faith, trusting in God's plan and His ultimate victory.

“If you have raced with men on foot, and they have wearied you, how will you compete with horses? And if in a safe land you are so trusting, what will you do in the thicket of the Jordan?” (Jeremiah 12:5)

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07/05/2024

What’s in Your Rearview Mirror?
As I sit here pondering this morning, I am reminded of how many times we our scared to even look in our rear view mirror. Rear view mirrors are made for glancing, not for guiding. Sometimes it is hilarious, because we bring many of the fears upon ourselves. If you are speeding going 100 MPH in a 70 speed zone. You pass a cop, you look in your rear view mirror to see if he taps his breaks. Well of course he is going to tap his breaks, hit the median and you get a much closer view of lights, siren and all as you slowly pull over thinking of your alibi. First thing usually happens is that the Cop ask, “Do you realize why I pulled you over?” At this point, you either lie or tell the truth. Fact of the matter is, you knew it was wrong when you set your cruise control, but now your upset because you received a ticket. When retelling the story, how does it change. Many times, we change the story to make it appear it was someway an injustice by the cop, his attitude or an entrapment. By the time a person reaches a certain age, it is called accountability, credibility and responsibility. Unfortunately, many people tend to think if I don’t get caught, it’s ok. They live a life like the saying, “What they don’t know won’t hurt them.” Thinking what is done behind closed doors are a secret. There is coming a day when God will bring forth all that has been spoken, acts of evil, what is done in the darkness, He will reveal it in the light. Remember there is more to salvation than just admitting you were caught, it is actually knowing what you did was wrong and choosing to do better. Just remember, the next time you look in your rear view mirror. Just because, you don’t See Him, Jesus is looking back at you. Just because you got caught doesn’t mean you repented. If you have to always live your life, looking back to see what is catching you, maybe it’s time to switch drivers.

yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. 10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
2 Corinthians 7:9-10

Putting Prayers to Action

03/31/2024