Lupine Meadow, Dawnby Marc Adamus
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The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
"Prepare the way of the LORD;
Make straight in the desert
A highway for our God.
Every valley shall be exalted
And every mountain and hill brought low;
The crooked places shall be made straight
And the rough places smooth;
The glory of the LORD shall be revealed,
And all flesh shall see it together;
For the mouth of the LORD has spoken."
- Isaiah 40:3-5
But we all, with unveiled face,
beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord,
are being transformed into the same image
from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
- 2 Corinthians 3:18
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The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
"Prepare the way of the LORD;
Make straight in the desert
A highway for our God.
Every valley shall be exalted
And every mountain and hill brought low;
The crooked places shall be made straight
And the rough places smooth;
The glory of the LORD shall be revealed,
And all flesh shall see it together;
For the mouth of the LORD has spoken."
- Isaiah 40:3-5
But we all, with unveiled face,
beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord,
are being transformed into the same image
from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
- 2 Corinthians 3:18
If this earthly life was all there is to live for, then what a miserable existence awaits each one of us.
There would be nothing to look forward to, no hope, no higher level to move up to, no glorious reward to long for, no heavenly existence to aim for.
There would be no such thing as moving from one level of delight to another.
What joy surges in my heart as I wake up each new morn to realize that I am one day closer to my heavenly home!
---0---
I am back in Manila.
After staying five weeks in Bacolod, waiting for the cloud to move - that go signal from God to prepare for the trip, I finally got a clear word from Him to pack my bags and buy my plane ticket.
It was my desire to attend the two-week Elijah House intensive course in deep level healing which was to be held here in Manila this August. However, I had been waiting to hear God's confirmation if this was indeed on His heart for me.
Yes, it is. I got a specific word.
Every step of the way has been clear for me. What peace I feel to know that I am in the right place at the right time!
There are new assignments for me in the days to come...living my life in service of the king...pursuing Him with intensity.
God has made it more clear that my calling in this season is to be His agent of healing for the bride...to make her beautiful as the day of our Lord's appearing draws near.
The call requires a humble, and obedient lifestyle on my part.
Every valley will be lifted up, and the mountains and hills brought low... the twisted places will be made straight, and the rough places smooth.
Even if answers are nowhere in sight for our many questions, may we all be encouraged to live a life of intimacy, seeking Him, longing to draw close to Him.
The desire to seek God is an acquired taste. In my younger years, I would look at my devotional time with God as a duty to be fulfilled, an item in my daily to do list, a requirement.
Then somewhere along the way something changed. I began to genuinely look forward to it as I came to see and know God in a different light.
There are many thoughts that fill my heart at this point. One thing excites me the most:
How beautiful indeed will the body of Christ be when her wounds are cleansed and healed, and her face is radiant with love for her God.
How beautiful, how peaceful the heart that hears the voice of her King, that walks in obedience to His wishes, that fulfills the purpose for why she was created, that walks down the path of her destiny.
A highway for our God is such a heart!
May we all be encouraged as we see that glorious day drawing near!
Below is an all time favorite song of mine, posted once before in another entry, but here it is yet one more time, How Beautiful, by Twila Paris.
Be encouraged, dear friends.
There would be nothing to look forward to, no hope, no higher level to move up to, no glorious reward to long for, no heavenly existence to aim for.
There would be no such thing as moving from one level of delight to another.
What joy surges in my heart as I wake up each new morn to realize that I am one day closer to my heavenly home!
---0---
I am back in Manila.
After staying five weeks in Bacolod, waiting for the cloud to move - that go signal from God to prepare for the trip, I finally got a clear word from Him to pack my bags and buy my plane ticket.
It was my desire to attend the two-week Elijah House intensive course in deep level healing which was to be held here in Manila this August. However, I had been waiting to hear God's confirmation if this was indeed on His heart for me.
Yes, it is. I got a specific word.
Every step of the way has been clear for me. What peace I feel to know that I am in the right place at the right time!
There are new assignments for me in the days to come...living my life in service of the king...pursuing Him with intensity.
God has made it more clear that my calling in this season is to be His agent of healing for the bride...to make her beautiful as the day of our Lord's appearing draws near.
The call requires a humble, and obedient lifestyle on my part.
Every valley will be lifted up, and the mountains and hills brought low... the twisted places will be made straight, and the rough places smooth.
Even if answers are nowhere in sight for our many questions, may we all be encouraged to live a life of intimacy, seeking Him, longing to draw close to Him.
The desire to seek God is an acquired taste. In my younger years, I would look at my devotional time with God as a duty to be fulfilled, an item in my daily to do list, a requirement.
Then somewhere along the way something changed. I began to genuinely look forward to it as I came to see and know God in a different light.
There are many thoughts that fill my heart at this point. One thing excites me the most:
How beautiful indeed will the body of Christ be when her wounds are cleansed and healed, and her face is radiant with love for her God.
How beautiful, how peaceful the heart that hears the voice of her King, that walks in obedience to His wishes, that fulfills the purpose for why she was created, that walks down the path of her destiny.
A highway for our God is such a heart!
May we all be encouraged as we see that glorious day drawing near!
Below is an all time favorite song of mine, posted once before in another entry, but here it is yet one more time, How Beautiful, by Twila Paris.
Be encouraged, dear friends.
22 comments:
Elijah House!! OH I wish I could be there with you. I have wanted to do that course since my own deliverance healing in 03. Oh I can't wait to hear what the Lord has planned for you in the future.
Stay safe and Let the Lord be your compass. Praise God for this opportunity.
Patrina <")>><
How thankful I am to have found you in this blogosphere. You don't know what a blessing it was for me to read this post. The song was ...beautiful.
You started out with:
"If this earthly life was all there is to live for, then what a miserable existence awaits each one of us."
I so agree with what you wrote. So much heartache lately and so many changes in my lifestyle.
And yet, in the midst of it all, my heart is longing to grow closer to the Lord. I love that you have had confirmation from Him regarding your direction. You are such an encourager to others, including me. I long to have a more intimate walk with Him. Your writings cause me to long for that even more.
May the Lord bless you.
Love in Him,
Debbie
What a wonderful post! The picture in the beginning, along with the title of your post was so touching, the things you wrote, then ending with that song were all so meaningful!
As I was "preparing" for my grandchildren's arrival yesterday, the thoughts of Jesus preparing a place for me and the Church being prepared for the Groom DID come to my mind. Then I came to your post this morning... I know God is preparing me, too. What a wondrous thought.
I stopped just now to pray for you and to ask the Father to do a gracious work in you during your intensive course. As you receive hope, healing, and instruction at a personal level, I know you will continue to be God's instrument of the same to others.
I got goose bumps on my body and tears in my eyes with that lovely song. Beautiful indeed.
Elijah House is also in Australia..Healing time helps dear sister. God bless you. xxx
Elijah House...how wonderful.
May our Lord perform His
marvelous works in and
through you and bring you
a greater measure of His
strength, peace and joy.
Beautiful photo and song.
Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Sandy
Awesome post. I love it. I have never heard of Elijah's house though but I believe in the God of Elijah. lol
Thanks for the visit to my blog. You are a blessing.
- LDP
stopped by to tell you to have a great weekend. Your spirit shines.
Lidj,
What a powerful post. What really hit home for me is that each day we are one step closer to Heaven!
As well as seeing my devotional time not as a to do list requirement but time to know my Beloved more than yesterday. Let His words speak to my heart and soul and fall in love with Him all over again.
Wanted to wish you a great weekend!
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
Oh Lidj, knowing what sufferings you have endured, then reading your posts--especially this one--is a huge testament to your strong faith and love...and NONE who read today's entry can come away unscathed.
God's grace will find us Peeps, No Matter What. Thank YOU for being that conduit this day.
Dear Lidj,
You are the living proof that God is there, through loss, sorrow and adversity.
I don't remember just how you came into my life, but I bless God that he led you to me.
I'll have to search more on the internet about Elijah House.
Deep level healing, that sounds almost too wonderful, but it's just what God has given us through Jesus, so I know it is there for me too.
"From Glory to Glory", I embrace that quotation.
Just this summer I've had to turn away from some local friends. They said they were Christian, but when it came to the subject of healing, they would not acknowledge the Holy Trinity, but were referring to a "universal light".With no further definition to what that might be.
I had to provoke a situation where this was revealed, and I now feel a great loss, both for me and for them.
It is so sad and depressing that adult, former living Christians and in many aspects finer persons than me, have been misled and will rather seek advice by dolphins, elves or stones, than by the Almighty living God.New Age, they call it.
Old satan sure is fighting hard to win everybody he canfind.
It makes me depressed, but then again, I know what I have to fight for, even though the cost may be high.
So rest assured I will follow you closely, as you start on this road of deep inner healing.
I know I am in need of that.
From Felisol
I am so pleased that God has put you in His service at this time and place in life. You will be blessed immensely as you follow His lead. To have the quiet time to listen to Him ... is your reward after such sorrow and grief. Much love,
I am encouraged by your words today Lidj. You are a beautiful member of the body of Christ and I am sure God has used you (through this blog as well) in ways that you'd never even guess. I know it's been a blessing to me to come here and relax as the meaning in what you have written washes over me. Thank you for that.
Love Colleen
Sunday blessings Lidgi, I so admire that you wait upon the Lords leading.The Lord will bless you greatly.
Hi sister Lidj! How encouraging, to be reminded that each day, is one step away from this world and one step closer to the Lord! But what's even more exciting is to know that truth that He is here walking with us in this difficult trek we're all in. Empowering us. Encouraging us. Protecting us. That is...if we yield to His leading...Like what you do. You are an awesome inspiration and I know with your obedient heart, God will use you mightily to be His useful instrument for His glory!
May the Lord part the waters as we cross the Red Sea [life's journey]and bring us safely back to Home. Glory be to God for making His message known through your written words. They penetrate each time...Deeper into the hearts. Oh how I long to know more about Him! Take care sister and God bless and protect you and your family.
Isn't that the only way to live - with God preparing the way before us the same way He did for Christ?
Glad to hear you waited on God for that clear Word - before moving ahead - such a great lesson.
Some of our own good ideas are not always God ideas... so waiting, praying and seeking His lead is most important.
TRUSTING HIM with you for all He has in store for your NEXT!!
Blessings, Stephanie
GOD always pours HIMSELF out to me through your blog. Waiting is often "very" hard for me. I am reminded to be patient and always "trust!"
Hugs,
andrea
If this earthly life was all there is to live for, then what a miserable existence awaits each one of us.
Amen. The fact that this is NOT all we have to look forward to is what keeps me going every day.
Thank you for being a willing vessel for our Lord. You and your writings are such a wonderful blessing to me. I am so very glad that you are my friend.
Take care of you.
{{HUGS}}
Teresa <><
You sound excited about going to the conference. Not only that, you are excited about life and it shows every time you take up your quill to write on electronic paper. May the Lord of glory continue to bless all you put your hands to.
May the Lord guide you each step of the Lord
Missing you Dear Lidj!:)
Also I am missing you Lidji...but now TOO much--because I have this God-inspired post of yours to read again and again. Each time something more is told me through your words
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