Eventually I am going to be out of this strange season and you won’t have to read about it any longer. But until then ..
Like a pendulum I have gone back and forth from being dry spiritually to being dipped in God’s sweet presence.
In a few hours, 5 to be exact, I have a Mom bringing her young daughter to my house. I can understand the Mom’s desperation. Her child has been bullied since she was in the 3rd grade. Now she is approaching high school this fall and something must break. Thoughts of suicide have entered this young one’s mind (after years and years of being abused at school). Please pray for this young lady — God knows her by name. And please pray that I will have great discernment and wisdom as I reach out to this family.
Anyway, I feel like Peter when he said:
Acts 3:6
Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.”
I am dry. I haven’t been flowing in that place that makes me feel like I have something to offer. Ha. I guess that is the best place to be! It won’t be ME at all — ONLY Him.
I haven’t been able to attend Wednesday night prayer/worship the past few weeks because my hubby has been working late. Yesterday I prayed, “Father, if it is meant for me to go, please make a way.” My “Boaz” actually came home early and I had time to feed my family and get ready for church.
Just being involved in worship, I began to fill the water levels rise within me. As the Lord in His great mercy and grace refreshed me last night, I thanked Him for bringing me to our church. It is everything I ever wanted in a body of believers. I am thankful that I can be FREE at this church. I don’t want to take this blessing for granted.
Even after being dipped last night … I feel a leak. It wasn’t enough. When the ground is so parched, a little shower doesn’t solve the problem.
Why do I ever feel “dry” in my walk with the Lord? Whose fault is it? My own. HE is the one who says:
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
It is my own fault when I don’t take the time to truly sit at His feet and allow Him to give me rest.
My thoughts are almost always on the Lord. I think of Him in all that I do, but I am guilty of not spending quality time with Him lately. I have been pulled in different directions … but even with my list of excuses, it is 5:03am and I could be spending this time WITH Him instead of writing ABOUT Him.
I think I will do just that. Spend time with Him and end this post. It is time to take a dip …
Psalm 5:3
In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait in expectation.
Today’s prophecy bulletin:
SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by Marsha Burns — July 22, 2010:
This is the beginning of a new, fresh move of My Spirit, and the enemy will do all he can to prevent you from getting in on it. Watch for opportunities to confront and overcome the powers of darkness that come against you that would keep you from moving in the flow of My purposes. Stay alert, and continue to gain spiritual momentum. Refuse to be stopped or hindered in any way, says the Lord.
Romans 16:20 And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
Sis, I will be praying for you, and that precious young girl. God bless you both. I love you.
Your posts are always great! Praying that you are able to help the family out. No child should have to go through that.
Hello Beth, my name is Collette and I have been visiting your blog for some time, i hope you don't mind me commenting today but i was so touched by the thought of this young girl going through all this for so long. I am praying that you will be lead by the Lord to give words of encouragement and healing and that the evil one will have no hold on this childs mind and body. The Lord will bless you for your service to Him through serving this family. Keep your feet on the Rock.
Collette, THANK YOU for commenting. I welcome your comments and I covet your prayers. This is a demonic attack against this child. I am believing for breakthrough and freedom for this child in Jesus' Name. Also — everyone please be in agreement that the unholy soulties that hold this group of "attackers" together be SEVERED in the Name of Jesus.
Bless you!
Beth
I know that place your in so well but i am sure our Father will use it to build you. I pray Holy Spirit will equip you fully to be a blessing to that girl and her attackers. Freedom Lord.
Jenny <><
Hi (just comes from Amanda's blog) – my heart breaks when I hear about children being bullied. My son (2 years ago in year 10) was bullied over a 6 week period (not physically but emotionally) – it has taken 2 years for him to recover (I won't say fully) and no one was made accountable. We moved him to another school but he has not done well at school every since (homeschooling isn't an option sadly).
It is such a tragedy as it happens all the time and no one seems to be able to put a stop to it.
I pray that this young girl comes through this ok.
Beth,
Praying for this young girl and praying for you.
~Beth
Sweet Beth, standing in agreement that the "unholy soul ties that hold this group of "attackers" together be SEVERED in the Name of Jesus." Also that ALL generational ties be broken from the mother and father onward as far as the east is from the west and the north is from the south and into eternity, in the name of Jesus. I thank You Father that ALL wounds inflicted on this precious child of Yours are supernaturally healed and that You have taken her manifestations and thrown them into the sea of forgetfulness. To You be the glory Abba.
Praying for you with your meeting today. I know how it feels to have a child who gets bullied. Love ya
It really is difficult living in this world and drawing away with Jesus daily. I'm praying for your prayer time with this mom & daughter and praying for her to be released from thoughts of suicide. I love Marsha Burns, Beth!
There is no doubt that the Lord will give you just what you need as you meet with this Mom and her daughter. You will be His instrument and I pray that it will be the "turning point" in her life. Joyful abundance to you!
Amen to all the prayers. I pray the Lord gives you the words to speak! I pray for watering and increase on the seeds. Lord, your word says it will not return to you void and it will do what it is purposed to do. Lord, I thank you for giving our sister utterance of your words, I thank you for preparing the heart as the Tiller, and I thank you for being our Pruner. I thank you for what you are doing in this situation.
Blessed be the Lord God Almighty! In Jesus, amen.
I am so late in checking in. I trust the meeting with this precious girl went well. I am praying for you my friend, for God's overwhelming presence to pour over you and bring refreshment. I know that place you are in. I put myself there at times, and don't take the steps necessary to get out. May God continue to tug on both of our hearts to run to the living water!
Beth, I relate exactly to the place you are in. It is in these dry times, that the testing is deepest.
I love the Acts scripture you posted… and I believe you would have been a great help spiritually and emotionally to the young girl and her Mum.
I also LOVE the prophetic word you included! Amen and amen…
Love,
Amanda