It must be spoken to have any kind of effect!

It is only when we confess the Word of God out of our mouths that we can feel the
power they truely hold.
I feel that speaking the Word of God in everyday life is what gives us the confidence we need to push through and have victory.
I know that for myself, when I speak the Word of God, that I feel a swelling in my heart that allows me to know that God is with me and everything will be okay. I even feel empowered by it. The Word gives you that strength.
So for those of you who need help regaining your strength and confidence, speak the Word of God. It really does make a difference!
The Word of God is meant to be spoken. That is when it comes to life, and when God allows miracles to occur because of our strong faith in Him.

Amazing Love, Amazing Grace

Dear Father in Heaven,

I just want to take a moment and thank you for your amazing love and your amazing grace!
Ever since I have re-committed my life to you, you have just made everything go so smoothly
with my husband. Even though he has not arrived yet at where I am at, he has been amazingly
patient and understanding of what I have chosen.
He has not yet complained or tried to keep me from being with my church or being with you. Even though he is uneasy about the whole church thing, he knows it is what makes me happy.
I know that is all because of you. And further, I know that I must be doing the right thing, becuase everything has just fallen into place with what I have persued with you. That reassurance is what makes me feel good about it.
I also want to thank you for giving me the strength to not give up when things get hard. And for giving me the strenth to quit smoking. I know I haven't completely quit yet, but I am on my way! And I give you all the glory for that!
Thank you for loving me so much and not forgetting about me! I love you more and more each day and I want to go deeper with you as I possibly can. You know I am yours and that I want you do take me and do what needs to be done so my life can bring you glory.

Love,
Heather :0)

Taking it all back!

I am taking back what was stolen from me. It wasn't until now that I realized that the enemy
had stolen so much. Starting with my young adult years until now.
I am taking back my education that was stolen from me due to the enemy deceiving me by putting thoughts in my head that partying was better than school and being disciplined. That life was all about partying. I didn't get the proper college education because of this lie. I know it is in the past and it can stay there, but now I have chosen to go back to school so I can one day have the kind of job I've always wanted to have!
Another thing I am taking back is my health. This is going to be a multi step process. I believed the lie that smoking was the cool thing to do in high school, and ended up getting hooked on those
things. It has done nothing but steel my energy, and my health, and longevity. I have made the decision to quit and live a healthy life from now on.
The last thing I need to take back is the spirit of fear. I want the opposite which is a spirit of constant joy! The enemy has long been putting lies in my head that have kept me from living my life to the fullest. I have been plagued with anxiety about pretty much anything you can think of.
It still bothers me even though I have been put on medicine for it. I don't think this is anything that medicine can conquer. It has to be me. I want to be free of the medicine as well. I know I can to all of this with the help of God and the holy spirit that dwells in me. I look to God for direction. I know that if I can surrender all this to the Lord, then that will be the greatest victory
I've ever had!
We all question our lives and wonder why things aren't better than they are, but do we ever ask ourselves if we are the reason? What might we need to change to have the life that Jesus died to give us? I think this is the first step to living the way God intended.

Need to be loved

I finally figured out what has been wrong with me all these years. My whole life I have spent trying to fit in and feel wanted and accepted by others. It has made it hard for me to make friends in that I tend to be more needy than most. I am so unassure of myself that if I don't hear back from someone via email or phone after I've attempted contact for whatever reason, I immediately think I've done something to make them not like me anymore.
Even in elementary school I was made fun of and in junior high I struggled to fit in by acting out
to get attention. And in high school I did a bunch of things I'm not proud of just to be accepted by my people I thought were my friends but really weren't.
And now to this day I still have trouble feeling accepted. Even by those I am closest too. Why is it that I feel this way? Where does it come from? How is it that this thing has followed me my whole life and taken me this long to figure out? I feel week for the lack of confidence. I shouldn't worry about what others think of me but I do.
But this problem has lead to an even bigger problem. It has prevented me from fully accepting
God's love. I have yet to receive it and know it in my heart that He loves me unconditionally.
I want that more than anything. I've had Him show his love and answer prayers, but I haven't utterly received it deep in my soul. I feel that I will not be a true christian until this happens. I have felt like a phony ever since I've got saved because I don't feel things the way other people talk about them. I feel like something is wrong with me and I finally know why.
So what do I do to feel this unconditional love that I so long for? Are there some magical words that I need to pray for this miracle to occur inside of me? I just don't want to be cast out because
I haven't had this happen to me yet. I want it more than anything. I want to be in love with God
and know his love for me! Help!

10-2-08

Dear Father in Heaven,

Please forgive me for not asking you first what I should do about my smoking. I just tried to take control of the situation myself and forgot to ask your opinion. I hope it is not to late to ask. Please
tell me if it is the right time for me to quit, and please tell me the method you prefer me to use.
I hope you get me an answer soon because I have been disobedient by not coming to you first. I want to be in your perfect will always! I'm sorry that I, once again thought that I could solve my own problems without you.
On another note, please give my husband the gift of patience and endurance right now. He is having a hard time at work, and even though he is not in you right now, I pray that you will give him the ability to push through frustration and not give up. Please let him know that things will get better and it is not worth walking out on your job for emotions. I pray that you will be with him and watch over him and give him a sound mind!

Amen.