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  • The True Shepherd!

    The True Shepherd!

    Ezekiel 34 is what I read this morning. I had asked where to read today and I was drawn to it. In my bible the title is: Irresponsible Shepherds. a little while into the scripture and there is a subtitle: God, The True Shepherd. In verse 6 it says: “My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and on every high hill; yes, My flock was scattered over the whole earth, and no one was seeking or searching for them.” Because of this the Lord addresses the shepherds and it is good for us to hear what He said as well: verse 10 Thus says the Lord God: “Behold, I am against the shepherds, and I will require My flock at their hand; I will cause them to cease feeding the sheep; and the shepherds shall feed themselves no more; for I will deliver My flock from their mouths, that they may no longer be food for them.” I love that he calls us His! He is not ashamed of us, though others have been. Verse 15 goes on to say: “I will feed My flock, and I will make them lie down,” says the Lord God. He addresses us next: Verse 17 ‘And as for you, O My flock, thus says the Lord God: ‘Behold, I shall judge between sheep and sheep, between rams and goats. He will come and shepherd us and deal with the shepherds and he will deal amongst us too, so may we be sober and turn to his love and care for ourselves and one another, boundaries of course! In verse 18 He goes on to say what the shepherds have done and the plight that we have entered because of it. Verse 23 says: “I will establish one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them-My servant David. He shall feed them and be their shepherd. Verse 26 says: “I will make them and the places all around My hill a blessing; and I will cause showers to come down in their season; there shall be showers of blessing. He further describes what He will do for us. In verse 30-31 then says: “Thus they shall know that I, the LORD their God, am with them, and they the house of Israel, are My people,” says the Lord GOD.” “You are My flock, the flock of My pasture; you are men, and I am your God,” says the Lord God.

    I pray for a repenting of the shepherds and a love restored to the sheep for one another. Now that we know He has seen our plight and has taken it upon Himself to rescue us and shepherd us himself, we can heal and look to what He wants to do in our lives today and tomorrow! I pray He would open your eyes to more wonders in this entire chapter. He knows where you are and what you and I have suffered and He has come and is coming to care for Israel and the entire body of Christ. He is ours and we are His! Remember His promises are Yes and Yes!

  • Keeps the Cycle Going!

    Keeps the Cycle Going!

    “Good morning Lord, I love you!” “Good morning sweetheart!” We have been at work in the Center of the Garden today. We have been at work in the personal and outer space as well. “Lord look at this beauty what a joy you have created!” “Yes it is!” “Thank you for the strength and refreshing you have given me today. Thank you for renewed focus. The battle belongs to you!” “Indeed it does!” “Keep praying and stay very close to me, and retreat often to this place and I will keep guiding you and providing!” “Yes Lord!”

    I have decided to put my encounter up above, it is not the order in which my day has gone, I wanted to give it first for those who need encouragement and maybe don’t need or want to read the following. I share because it is what I have to give. He is working in me and you and it is beautiful and there are days and times where we fight to be in truth and take forward ground.

    “Holy Spirit, will you help me in this narrow place? I must not rely on what I see and feel. I must not turn back. What do I do with the conflicting feelings and circumstances?” “Pray Krista.” “Yes Holy Spirit. I need your protection and vindication. You will fight for me. I will not be consumed with self or repay my enemies. I will walk with the full armour on and in love. Help me to be patient with myself as I change.”

    Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is your refuge, And underneath are the everlasting arms; He will thrust out the enemy from before you, And will say, “Destroy!”

    The truth has come in another level. I did not expect it to be so hard to embrace. It means I must embrace and let God work. He will work. but the outcome may not be as I hoped. Make no mistake, it will be good! I have been in conflicting circumstances before. It isn’t where I will stay, but I will not be moved out of my place. I have been here before and I could not continue, but there is a better way and time to overcome. This is my stand, to not accept and go back or stay at peace with the enemy, to grow and to stand, and I will see the salvation of the Lord! This is how I will stay away from victimhood. And how I will not just give in to keep the peace with the enemy. This is how I will be my Father’s daughter and rise above! It begins, once again, with acceptance and letting go of understanding. I try to comprehend and this keeps the cycle going. I must accept and let go. Lord help me to let go! Help me to not try to be you to them! If I accept it, then years of my life again feel wasted. If I see it, I loved so deeply and sacrificially, with joy, but I was only used. But if I don’t face it the chaos continues and I can’t get free. So here I am, acceptance with joy, your handmaiden Lord. I let go and I see! I talk myself back into being loved, but it isn’t true. This is where Your Love, Truth, and Strength with Wisdom and Clarity must continue to grow and change me. I submit. I can do all things trough Christ who strengthens me. This may not be as I would like to write this today, but it is as it was. Go up and read the first part to see how I moved on and how I have overcome and am on track. I had to move through the emotions and embrace them and the truth to get to the joy and moving on.

    Matthew 5:46-48 For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so? Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

    This is a very good scripture, just don’t gaslight yourself with it, it can be done, and sometimes it is difficult to maintain the balance, but the Holy Spirit knows what we should do and how to do it. It can be a sacrifice, but maybe not the way controlling spirits would have us do it. There is love and order in God’s kingdom and it includes love, safety and protection for us. May we guard our hearts Lord, and love with abandon when you call us too! May we keep you first above all else!!!

  • Breaking the System not People!

    Breaking the System not People!

    “Lord welcome to our garden. Here I am for your pleasure!” “You do please me! Do not be afraid to move out into all I have for you. Do not be afraid to grow!” “Yes Lord, only help me!” “I am, and remember I am your great reward!” “Yes Lord, how true and comforting this is!”

    How true it is that we do not wrestle against flesh and blood but evil spirits. This is how we can forgive. We all have had evil influence work through us, it is when people accept it and practice it we need stronger boundaries. It is my boundaries I am working on and to be fair I have taught many how to not have boundaries with me. It doesn’t excuse them, it puts things into proper perspective. In Luke chapter 6 one of the things Jesus tells us is to love and do good to our enemies. For someone who has come out of abuse an important thing to realize is you can love and do good to an enemy, it is just important to realize the truth about the person and not entrust yourself to them. I found myself, the other day letting a kind greeting someone gave me begin to disarm me and it made me realize I have done this to my and others detriment. I will continue to love them and keep those boundaries firm. The person has shown they are not a friend and in essence my enemy, it is very covert. I can rise above, but I must not gaslight myself or try to get others to let such people into their lives anymore. It comes down to discernment. These things are important to me because the bible tells us to guard our hearts and that in the last days the love of many would grow cold and that they would be lovers of self. Also that there will be great deception. We can love, have boundaries, and face the truth. Even if we fail, which doesn’t mean we are failures or someone tricks us, we can move forward forgiving and growing in truth, but not pretending. I also want to add that I learned improper boundaries and there are some in my life I have expected too much of and for my part I am repentant of this. In order to not gaslight myself I must add I have covered for and expected too little of others and I am making amends. I am interested in breaking the system not people!

    Speaking on wisdom…and I will take a healthy dose of that!!! Proverbs 9:11 For by me your days will be multiplied, And years of life will be added to you.

  • Help Me!

    Help Me!

    “Good morning Lord!”, I smile. He embraces me and we whisper our “I love yous”. “Lord there is growth in my garden, would you help prioritize my time and all my resources. Help me not to go backwards. Help me with being still and lead by you. Help me in assisting others, but not rescuing.” “I am leading you, keep letting go, and ask Me for Truth!” “Yes Lord, will you give me the Truth?” “Yes, pray and let us continue in our work today,” and he turns back to the work he was doing. We have been at work from before sunrise today!

    1 Peter 2:25 For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

  • The Truth

    The Truth

    I step into the Center of My Garden with a smile. The Master Gardener is waiting for me. “Good morning Lord!” Good morning Krista! Today we will continue to work on boundaries and we will plant.” “Thank you Lord!” “You are most welcome!” “Can we sit and have a cup of coffee and enjoy the love in the atmosphere, (it comes from him)? ” “Yes,” he smiles and we sit a while.

    I heard the Spirit speaking this scripture: Psalm 95:7b-8 Today if you will hear His voice: “Do not harden your hearts, as in the rebellion, As in the day of trial in the wilderness,”

    Lord help me/us to face You- The Truth and be set free, set on course. Provide and carry us through needed changes. May we walk swiftly into obedience surrounded by your love, clarity, and provision! Expose. Make the vision plain!

  • Don’t Look for Comfort Alone!

    Don’t Look for Comfort Alone!

    I am preparing myself as I come into the Center of My Garden. I have asked the Holy Spirit to ready me. After all, I am meeting with the King and Master Gardener and I want to receive and fully be with him. I am putting on garments of praise, purity, and humility. I am adorning myself with quietness, trust, and the peace he has given me. And I put on a smile. “Good morning my Lord, I love you and how beautiful you are!” “Good morning my love!” We enjoy the fragrance of unity! “Purify my heart today Lord! Lord, I am concerned about betrayals and giving to the wrong people. I am desiring to face the truth, which is you, and see clearly with keener discerning of spirits and have proper boundaries. You have been speaking to me to treat people well regardless of what they do, for you see. I just don’t want to have improper ties, beliefs, or boundaries. I ask for wisdom with emotional stability and I let go!” “Thank you this is wisdom daughter. All will be well, keep following me and trusting my plan and process. Don’t look for comfort alone. I will lead, teach, and equip you to do all I need you to. Will you trust me?” “Oh yes Lord, only I need your help!” “You have it!” “Lead me in the work in my whole garden, let us make it the way that will invite your Glory more!” And we get to work!

    In the midst of a storm, in the middle of the night, I was reminded that the storm is not to be my main focus. Yes it is here, but my focus is on who is with me in the storm, Jesus. I got up singing “Dance like the weight has been lifted…” and believe me I did and continue to dance! My psalm today is 60, verses 4-5 stood out to me: You have given a banner to those who fear you, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah That Your beloved may be delivered, save with your right hand, and hear me. The next, verses 11-12: Give us help from trouble , for the help of man is useless. Through God we will do valiantly, for it is He who shall tread down our enemies. What promises we have from God, what wonders he shows through our lives!