Day One
Day One of 40
God is so awesome! He knew before I even had a clue that I would absolutely need this consecration because of all the opposition I’ve been facing. It’s been coming from so many directions; family, friends, church folk, my circumstances, and my having to trust God more than I’ve ever had to before. It’s been difficult these past few weeks and I didn’t just come up with the idea of having a consecration. Actually, at the end of the consecration my church had for the month of January, God began letting me know that I’d be going through another consecration soon – and as time progressed, He let me know it was March. Talk about a prayin sista!?! I began asking God for strength for this consecration. As I was approaching March 1st, I began praising and thanking God for this consecration because it’s exactly what I need right now because I’ve allowed oppositions to affect the joy the I’ve decided to live in. This is regardless of my circumstances because I know joy is about what’s in you, better yet Who’s In you, rather than what’s going on around you.
Today, I woke up asking God to do help me today and to not let me leave church the same as I arrived. I knew that I had become somewhat tarnished by the events of the last few weeks and I wanted Him to put me where I need to be spiritually. I refuse to give up and I refuse not to live in the blood-bought abundant life Jesus gave to me. When I got there, the Lord used the praise and worship director to minister to me, telling me that God told Him to tell someone (me) that He will make me glad – as stated in the song, “This is the Day”. I said to the Lord quietly, I hear you Lord. Then it seemed like they played every church song (old school songs/hymns) that I absolutely love and consider my praise and/or war songs. I was thrilled, but more so moved by the Spirit of God as He began to minister to my spirit.
It didn’t just stop there, the preacher for today, our beloved Elder Annie Jackson, preached from the book of Ezra and the title of her sermon was “From Opposition to Manifestation.” That again was a moment where I said to God, “OK, Lord, I hear You.” You see, yesterday while worshiping in my bedroom, the Lord told me that there was soon to come a TURN of events wherein lies an explosive opportunity for me. He told me not to panic nor be dismayed but to know there’s something bigger for me to look for. Her message served as a confirmation to what God had told me the previous day, though I didn’t ask for one nor need one (it took me a loooong time to get to that point). I just praised God and thanked Him.
When I returned home, after eating dinner and reading, I locked myself in my bedroom talking to God. I already forewarned the kids before the consecration began that I sensed that I would spend more time away from them than usual. I needed to anyway; as it does them no good if I am off my marker. I spent time just talking to God and then I went to bed.
I made a decision a little while ago to believe God regardless of my circumstances, and I cannot say that is always easy, but I believe it will become a little more easier each time I use the spiritual muscles trust and faith. I believe that He is changing things around for my good, as He told me and as He had the preacher confirm during church. Should I do anything else but praise Him and give Him glory?
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