Deliverance
God is so awesome.
I woke up this morning, around 7am, with a very unusual feeling. The Lord told me what I was feeling was righteous indignation. As I continued to lay in the bed, I began praying, asking God to soften my children’s hearts unto obedience. He let me know that part of their hindrance was from them entertaining the wrong thoughts. Though I only listen to gospel, I let my 20 year old and 19 year old make their own decision (after first informing them); however, they cannot play anything but gospel in the house. The Lord let me know that they entertain the suggestions made in these songs and allow their minds to wander wherever the songs take them. Consequently, they are bombarded by unclean spirits trying to lure them to rebellion and other sinful acts. As if that wasn’t enough, they then blame God for not delivering them not realizing He already has; however, they keep re-opening the door for these unclean spirits by the music they play.
I continued to pray and I asked God, ‘do i wake them up and tell them what you’re telling me?” “Yes”. “How do I wake them up? If I just call their names like I always do, they will drag their feet and be like ‘o goodness, here she goes again’ and they will not listen. How do I get their attention?” Just then, the thought of cranking up the stereo really loud will get them up and certainly get their attention. ”They may be upset. Should I really do it, Lord?” “Yes.”
So I found a gospel -hip hop song by Frontlynaz and cranked up my 130 watt system to full blast. Afterward, I sat in the hallway to see who would come out of their rooms. Within 90 seconds, all of them were up. I then told them to be downstairs in 5 minutes.
I gave them what the Lord had given me. Toward the end of our impromptu meeting, the words ”the Lord will confirm this during this morning’s service” slipped out of my mouth. Huh? I wasn’t expecting that. After the meeting, I sought the Lord to be sure of this and He told me “Yes….your words will not fall to the ground.”
Well, today in service my pastor, Dr. Christina Rouson, preached from Leviticus 6:8-13. The title of her sermon was “Keep the fire burning.” In summary, there were so many confirmations in that sermon, not just what I spoke to the kids about this morning, but also things I had spoken to them individually, throughout the week. It was almost overwhelming. The Spirit of God moved in that place. I felt as though I could not praise Him enough. I lost myself in praise, but when I finally “came to” (it’s altar call now), I noticed that one of my daughters was standing at the altar and she looked like she was getting delivered. My God! As I continued walking toward the altar (earlier in the service, I was walking around the auditorium a few times in praise), I noticed that I seen my other daughter up there as well. Thank you, Jesus! Then I noticed my two sons as well. My goodness! All 4 of my children was at the altar! This brought me to my knees in praise, thanksgiving and worship.
God is so incredible. In addition to seeing all of my children up at the altar today (on their own), God had also delivered and strengthened me as well. By the time I got home, I felt as though I could sleep like a baby; however, there was more. The children had a different attitude and countenance. To God be all the glory, praise and honor.
There are so many morals to this story but two Scriptures really cover it all:
- “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ” – 2 Corinthians 10:5
- “Pray without ceasing” – 1Thes. 5:17
God bless you and enjoy your Sunday!
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