Peace in the Midst

Hello Beloved Christians,

I has been a while since we just had a simple conversation. I have been out in the community and it has been very enlightening to watch people attempt to go about their business.  There is no business as usual.  Please try to understand that some things just were not working and needed to be updated/revamped…whatever you want to call it.  Well, those that tried received a rude awakening. Expect    things to be different, be patient, and flexible.  No worries.  Keep your peace in the midst of all you do. 

“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~ Phil. 4:7

I want to remind us about living in the peace of the Lord. My travel since last year has been by car only and recently I left the state. My first experience flying just a few days ago I encountered a situation I never experienced.  Approximately 15 minutes from landing we were notified that our arrival airport was closed to any incoming aircraft due to a storm.  Imagine what people began to think. What do think happened?  I was at peace enjoying the reflections of the clouds and calm of the sky. Not everyone had the same experience. We stayed in the air for roughly 8 minutes circling the area with 20 minutes of fuel and the storm did not pass. It was determined that we had to leave the area and retreat to another city approximately 96 miles away.  All is well, I still had my peace.

This is what I witnessed: Talking throughout the aircraft ceased, no babies crying, someone hands folded praying and others in their own way. The only noise was the sound of the plane moving through the sky.  Wow!  I simply closed my eyes for a while and rested in the feeling of the plane gliding through the air.  No concern as to where we were or if something happen. Out of curiosity I watched the flight map to see the circular path we were moving in for a moment. Technology—is amazing. Have you ever noticed that a busy body/noise maker in the midst of uncertainty become still or the silent party? I was enjoying the peace and calm of the flight while some had a look of concern on their faces. What happened to your peace? The peace of the Lord makes everything alright regardless, of any change in the situation or the final outcome. Can you trust God completely and keep your peace in the midst of trouble?  Remember the children’s song, “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”—keep that in mind in times of trouble and unrest.  Be comforted in His presence and know God is in control. I know I had work to do and I had no indication God said I was done.  So, I patiently waited for the next step. The aircraft is still quite now.  I was not thinking about I should have, could have or would have, this and that but God had me in the presence of His peace.  To be transparent if this was a few years ago I probably would have had a similar look of concern too. Beloved walk in faith and understand living in total peace can be found in God’s hands for you.

Let go whatever is holding you back. Pain, fear, shame, lack of confidence, anxiety, loneliness, abandonment, etc.  Name it and let it go. Half the struggle is knowing what is hindering you. Face it head-on and regain your power and peace. Peace is power. The bumps in the road or hiccups in your journey will not diminish your power with peace in the midst of it all. Bask in the love, grace, and power of the Lord—you must trust Him. All will be well in your soul.

Just to let you know we landed, refueled and was in flight back to my original destination. God is good all the time. Amazing to see God at work and we do not notice in most cases until it all done.  Let us clear our vision to see that God has the resolution—It is Done.

Read: 2 Corin. 13:11, Phil. 4-6-9, Romans 8:6

 

Much Love.

Keep holding on in Hope!

#JesusHasWorkedItOut   #jesusbeloved

Waves of Change

Hello My Beloved,

I pray you are doing well and staying encouraged.  It has taken me a moment to post this due to so many good things occurring and I wrote this late in the midnight hour a few days ago. So I will be very simple and conversational in this post. 

Prepare for the wave because God is breaking through the ungodly stuff and cleaning things from head to toe. Strap in for the greatest ride ahead. Are we living in our miracles?  We are half way through the year and God has been good to us. The Lord has elevated His people and continues to bloom in our hearts. Praise God.  The Lord has held our hand through it all. He has kept us in a sound mind and walking in His power.  Tell the Lord “Thank you.” Oh, how sweet is the name Jesus. 

Children of God we are in our new miracle journey and there is no turning around now, God has empowered; revived, and delivered us into our predestined call. Sometime ago we have discussed many subjects and specifically the moving of the Holy Spirit in your life.  New businesses, family growth and reconciliations, spiritual growth, financial freedom on the rise, and healing—but God!  Your sacrifice was not in vain.  Remember the Lamb took the scroll and our Victory is already done. Signs and wonders God has done.  Do you believe it is done? Call His name, my beloved—Jesus!

The things I have seen and heard have blessed my soul.  Waiting on God is worth it. I am convinced even more that God Almighty has set us up for the Win over and over again. When have you seen all generations actively moving together—I mean ALL. The babe has prayed and lead—only God. We are at the mountain top—now fly on, we shall not roll down the other side. You have been given your flight plan. Go and be of good cheer. 

Pray for me and I will surely continue to pray for you.  We are better together in Jesus name.  Follow the leader—Jesus Christ!

Read: Proverbs 4:18, Job 17:9, Phil. 3:14

Stay Focused and Be Blessed!

Sister Melissa

#AgentofChange  #recoveredanddelivered

Moving into the Crowd

Hello Beloved,

I pray you are doing well and staying safe.  My inquiry today is stepping back out into the crowd. The world is opening up quickly and constant changes are happening all around.  I must be honest, I am still watching where I go. I still have concerns with large crowds and the cessation on mask wearing.  The honor system is great. However, my concern is those who oppose the vaccine and refuse to be vaccinated, will they practice covid-19 safety?  Well, things must go on and we will need to trust each other.  Stay in prayer and trust that God is with us.  God always has us in the care of his loving hands.   

How are you handling your time at home? If you have been out and about since last June, how are you handling things now? I have toiled with the decision of moving and traveling with on the major transportation modes.  I am not afraid, but I do question the sanitary aspect and what others are doing around me. I realized that I had become very comfortable, so much that it took me a minute to get use to wearing a full outfit, dealing with multiple people talking out loud, and walking in real shoes every day for 4 ½ weeks straight. I was pitiful, fidgeting and feeling overdressed was the worst. I had to laugh at myself. One afternoon I had some downtime between appointments and I recalled a few things I often said and was taught.  Listen—if the Lord leads me to be still, then I must wait.  But in the meantime I will trust and obey the guidance of the Lord.  I have been slow to go and it has been heavy on my heart, so I shall go.  At this moment I will go with great expectations. I have a few commitments and I will be traveling out of state twice next month.  It is time to get to work on some new endeavors and get back to community work. The readiness of my spirit has been overwhelming and things are going well. Thank the Lord for his peace and assurance, all is well.

Our way of living is one of originality each day, there is no “new normal” but a newness each day.  We must look upon each day as a great gift and with that gift how to use it carefully.  It has been a challenge to be homebound and I am so over it.  However, there have been some positive moments that have occurred while being on an extended staycation. It has been wonderful spending more time in fellowship and worship with the Lord.  Leaving out my feelings and planned possibilities but going completely with the leading of the spirit and confidence in every promise guaranteed for me. Stay the course and listen for your call to go—God doesn’t make mistakes and does not fail. Stay in tune with the master and His plan, in due time it will manifest—go forward in motion on time. Pray and fast to discern when it is your time to take the next move.  God’s time and opportunity with His promise will always bring success.  Remember we all have purpose that is interconnected with others and your next move may not be with/during my time or your friends but at your designated time purposely.  I encourage you to continue the mission and work until you hear the Father’s voice to do differently.  God bless you.

Read: Ps. 32:8, Prov. 4:25, Isa. 43:18