Let’s see, how am i going to start this? We go through
changes and seasons in our life that we as believers in Yahshua need to embrace.
Some may be pleasant and others not so pleasant. It’s a vital part of our
growing DAILY in the image and likeness of Yahweh’s only begotten Son. i’ve been experiencing a real dry season in my
prayer time and spiritual walk in general. Do you ever feel like Abba Father,
Yahshua and His Spirit are not within reach? Like your going through the
motions? It’s seems even my prayers have become the same rote prayers that lack
zeal and passion. So what do you do? Well, what I did was continue praying,
even when it seems painful to do. Like walking through a muddy pit. Yes,
praying can be painful, especially when they are dry and your Yahowah (Lord) seems
far removed.
After a while I noticed my prayers were more like pleas and
a crying out from the depths of my soul. CAN YOU HEAR me? LORD, i SO DESPARATELY NEED AND DESIRE “YOU.”
ALL of YOU in me! i CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT YOU! I CAN’T BREATH WITHOUT YOU, OR TAKE
ONE STEP WITHOUT YOU! This kind of
crying out to Yahweh Elohim my heavenly Father, continued on for days till
there was a break through. If you desperately want and desire Yahweh with all your heart, than you don't stop
till you have what you so desire.
Jeremiah 29:12-14
Then shall ye call
upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye
shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. And
I will be found of you, saith Yahowah (the LORD:) and I will turn away your captivity,
and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I
have driven you, saith Yahowah (the LORD;) and I will bring you again into the place
whence I caused you to be carried away captive.
After putting this post up, i read Spurgeon's evening devotional, and posted it below since it spoke volumes to this dry (winter season) i have been going through.
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"The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land."—Song of Solomon 2:12.
WET is the season of spring: the long and dreary winter helps us to appreciate its genial warmth, and its promise of summer enhances its present delights. After periods of depression of spirit, it is delightful to behold again the light of the Son of Righteousness; then our slumbering graces rise from their lethargy, like the crocus and the daffodil from their beds of earth; then is our heart made merry with delicious notes of gratitude, far more melodious than the warbling of birds—and the comforting assurance of peace, infinitely more delightful than the turtle's note, is heard within the soul. Now is the time for the soul to seek communion with her Beloved; now must she rise from her native sordidness, and come away from her old associations. If we do not hoist the sail when the breeze is favorable, we shall be blameworthy: times of refreshing ought not to pass over us unimproved. When Jesus Himself visits us in tenderness, and entreats us to arise, can we be so base as to refuse His request? He has Himself risen that He may draw us after Him: He now by His Holy Spirit has revived us, that we may, in newness of life, ascend into the heavenlies, and hold communion with Himself. Let our wintry state suffice us for coldness and indifference; when the Lord creates a spring within, let our sap flow with vigor, and our branch blossom with high resolve. O Lord, if it be not spring time in my chilly heart, I pray Thee make it so, for I am heartily weary of living at a distance from Thee. Oh! the long and dreary winter, when wilt Thou bring it to an end? Come, Holy Spirit, and renew my soul! quicken Thou me! restore me, and have mercy on me! This very night I would earnestly implore the Lord to take pity upon His servant, and send me a happy revival of spiritual life! (By Charles Spurgeon)
James 4: 7-10
Submit yourselves therefore to Yahweh. Resist the devil, and he will flee
from you. Draw nigh to Yahweh, and He will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands,
ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Be afflicted, and mourn,
and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble
yourselves in the sight of Yahowah, and He shall lift you up.
This should be the earnest cry of all who yearn and desire daily intimacy with our Creator Yahweh and His Son Yahshua. We should NEVER settle for mediocrity. idol hands, feet and heart open up the way for our adversary to bring in carnal security, compromise and complacency. How than can we bear fruit keeping with repentance? If we continue in this dead and fruitless state,than we take the risk of being cut down.
Luke 13:7-9
Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground? And he answering said unto him, Yahowah (Lord,) let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
About a month ago i got a new song. I was very thankful and
honored to receive it, but there was something going on with my vocals that has not
only put a damper on it, but caused my desire to record His songs to wane. The truth be
told, this has been an ongoing battle for over a year now. My vocals have been
going through changes that haven't been pleasant.
It's been quite the struggle and strain singing these songs of late. Every
time i record, my throat feels scratchy and I find I have to clear it
every few minutes. The strain comes when i can't seem to hit those high notes like i used to. i continue to lift this up in prayer throughout, even though it's getting worse. i will sing for as long as the Lord wills, and gives me the grace and His anointing to do His songs. These unpleasant trials teach us to be completely dependent on our Abba Father and yield to His grace and mercy to follow the call He puts on each of us to do. Apart from Him, we can no NOTHING! But, with the strength Yahshua gives us from day to day, we are able to do all that is required and needed. To Yahweh Elohim in Yahushua be praise, honor and glory! \0/
There has been a more pleasant change that involves much discipline,
and a healthier way of eating. This came about after i gained a lot of weight that caused some
physical, mental and emotional challenges. i was experiencing a lot of pain in my left breast and other unexplained pains throughout my body. i felt so physically and emotionally crappy, and out of sorts that progressed in the weeks and months to follow. Like a spirit of death looming over me. i was able to get a female check up and mammogram at no cost through our local heath dept. ( That was a miracle!) i also mentioned to my husband about writing up a will just in case anything happens to me. Very trying and even deeper soul searching experience that led to these changes i needed to take seriously. A spiritual wake up call.
The Lord brought a sister in Yahshua Ha Machiach who lives close by in our town to help me get back on track. She started me on a 30 day master cleanse. essential oils and herbal extracts. I also cut out other (bad for me) foods, like
pasta, bread, most dairy, processed foods, etc. i am now eating more fruits,
veggies, organic meats and making my own salad dressings, veggie burgers other healthy recipes. i have been exercising as well doing dance exorcise therapy on my rebounder. Eating
this way has given me more focus and clarity. My mammogram results came up negative for cancer. I also shed some MUCH needed pounds
with a little more left to go. There is a lot to be said from this common cliche', We are what we eat." i praise Yahweh for His love, patience, discipline and faithfulness! \0/
Hebrews 12:9-13
Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but He for our profit, that we might be partakers of His Holiness. Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.
Proverbs 3:10-12
So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall
burst out with new wine. My son, despise not the chastening of Yahweh Elohim; neither
be weary of His correction: For whom Yahowah (the LORD) loveth He correcteth; even as a
father the son in whom e delighteth.
Hebrews 12:4-6
Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. And
ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My
son, despise not thou the chastening of Yahowah (the Lord,) nor faint when thou art
rebuked of Him: For whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth, and scourgeth every son
whom He receiveth.
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Below is the recording and words to the new song called, "You are Holy El Shaddai Adonai."
May you all grow in the wisdom, knowledge and stature of our beloved Savior Yahshua! (Jesus)
Linda @->-
You Are Holy El Shaddai Adonai
(Chorus)
You are Holy, O Yahweh Most High. You are Holy, Yahowah El Shaddai.
You are Sovereign, O Yahweh Most High. You are Sovereign, Yahowah El Shaddai
There is none like You, Creator of us all. Praise and Glory belong to You. Yahshua saved us was His call was His call.
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Yahweh so loved the world, by giving us His Son. Who bled and died for all on that cross, by His blood we overcome.
The battle is raging on as we see evil abound. Trust in Yahweh with all your heart. Be on your guard, keep watch and don't depart. This is the victory that has overcome the world. Our faith in Yahshua the Christ. This is the victory that has overcome the world, the precious blood of Yahshua the Christ.
(Chorus)
Don't give up and don't give in, to the darkness all around. Sin is there knocking at your door. Submit to Yahweh, resist the devil's allure. Humble yourselves under the Mighty Hand of Adonai. Your sinful nature has to die. Humble yourselves under the Mighty Hand of Adonai. For our redemption draweth nigh.
You are Holy, You are Holy, You are Holy, El Shaddai
You are Holy, You are Holy, You are Holy Adonai.
Holy, Holy El Shaddai. Holy, Holy, Addonai
Sovereign, Sovereign, El Shaddai. Sovereign, Sovereign Adonai
El Shaddai, Adonai (4x's)