Don't Be Tardy for the Real Party ~ the Holy Ghost Party Don't Stop

I am so excited for you today, for, on this day, you get to wake up and be you. How about starting there be grateful that for one more day God where wants to use you? He gave you all you need for this one piece of time. You have a purpose all your own. You may still need to wipe the sleep from your eyes. At this awakening moment. You may not be sure of just what that purpose is. You may not be ready to face the day. So trust Him to give you wise words and actions.

Wait one minute; do not open your mouth too quickly, for it may be unclear what you are to say at first. Take a moment and ask to humble yourself for some wisdom, for His words, and for the actions, He would have you do.

Please don't forget to put on your armor before bracing the storms ahead, for again the surge may be unpredictable. It may take you off guard and place you in a tailspin. You may feel quite shaken and rocked to the core, but trust in God He will come through always.

Oh so you say, I've messed up, made a mistake, been hurtful, prideful, insensitive, wrong, silly, sneaky, not trusting, I have given up, or, in a nutshell, I have been human.

Do you feel under attack? Well, it's okay my friend, you are under attack. Never fear to share your truth and always admit your humanness. It is one thing that bonds all of us together here on earth. We are all life learners, and so on the day your insecurities may be louder than another’s, and so you will need the listening ear or the teaching and comforting of a friend or confidant. On another day that same person who comforted you may need you as a sounding board and mentor. God uses each one of us for His good. Even the suffering is part of the design. His word is so telling and purposeful. You will sin, it is a given, so expect to be imperfect and forgiving at the same time.

By His blood, He makes us new, new to cleanse in the living water of His word. Confess to God and move forward. Know with every tiny step you take there will be a force attempting to pull you backward. This force you will fight with every thought and breath, and yet, it will win. In those times of slip-up, hold tight to the promises of the cross you are stronger than your mess and God’s grace is sufficient in these battles. Give it up to Him as often as tested and when you can’t just call out His name, and you will be in His shelter. A shelter that is sturdy and unshakable, with walls that no storm can take from you. This shelter will withstand any raincloud.

If only you could trust in the Great and benevolent Lord of Lords and King of Kings, He is your protector, your Redeemer, your Father. He never leaves you and wants only the best for you. His arms are always open and welcoming. So when the tears stop falling and the anger has passed, and the mistake is in the past, and you can no longer rely on yourself or others, surrender once again for He is God. He is in every valley, and His spirit can lift you to every peak. He can pull you out of the deepest and darkest of situations. You may not understand, but He will provide understanding. He will challenge you to have faith is as deep and wide as His love for you. This faith will take constant hunger for His word. And remember, you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you (Phillip. 4:13).

Just keep talking to Him. Keep looking up and trust in the power of His plan. He will use every bit of you, the good the bad the indifference, even the ugliness of our sin. He will take the remnants and debris of every storm and make rainbows for our future. With every loss will come a win, every tragedy will bring joy, every test will bring an answer, in time.

Believe, love, laugh and forgive as He forgives. Everyone is struggling and trying to be like Him and some days they get it right, other days not so much, but He loves us all, anyway. Maybe we can do the same for one another and love in that way, without expectation.

Imagine how good that would feel? To not to judge others, instead of love with unconditional love. One day, we can come together, and we will see His beautiful face, we will lay at His feet in complete and utter peace. We can get there one day at a time. If we awaken to Him and trust in His direction, all things are possible.

See all of you at the party.

“Ain’t no party like a Holy Ghost party ‘cause the Holy Ghost party don’t stop.”

Peace In your stages