The last two days there has been a stillness in the air. It has given me reason and time to pause and be still and to keep praying.
I was diverted from the scriptures I am reading and lead to Joshua 7 and 8 today. I could have easily moved past this and gone to where I am currently reading, but I paused and read. Joshua had no idea that the commandments of the Lord for their previous battle, had been broken. They had some one spy out the new territory they were to take and it was small so they didn’t require as many men as the last. They went out to battle confident, but quickly faced defeat and shame. The Lord showed them that someone had taken and hidden things from Jericho under their tent. This required all the people to make things right. After they dealt with this treachery the Lord sent them to battle again and gave a good strategy which lead to their triumph. This is a big lesson for me. In order for us to win the small and large battles, there must be proper alignment in our lives with the Lords ways. We can not go on yesterdays instructions or wins alone, we must let truth in and get new strategy. Lord unless you lead us we can not win. Expose places we have harbored or tolerated things you have not allowed for our lives. Reveal all disobedience in our lives and homes! We need aid in this time to stay standing and to gain the ground you have for us!
I was in the Center of My Garden and my natural surroundings joined into my encounter today. “Good morning Lord! I love you!” “I love you!” We smile and I breathe. “Lord I have brought a potted plant to you that was recently repotted. It isn’t looking right. What can be done for it?” “Pray!” “Yes Lord!” It seemed to be doing well and instantly sprung to life after repotting. Soon after a couple leaves had to be removed and this morning it seems to be languishing. I prayed a good while and I know the revelation will come. This is important for more than one area of my life.
Butterfly Vuela 