Promises, promises, promises! I hear it, but I don’t see it. Ever feel like that? You feel like you’re slipping into an abyss of broken promises. Nothing good seems to happen to you through no fault of your own. You’ve been faithful. You’ve stood unwavering while the black storms hammered you over and over again. You’re a train wreck! When will help come, you ask?

I’m reminded once more of Elijah and the long drought when he prayed for rain. He didn’t give up when he saw nothing once. Twice. Six times! Ok, one more time….tiny little cloud. Most of us would have said, ‘STILL NOTHING!’ Why report a cloud that small when you need a kazillion more with it!

I Kings 18:45 MSG, “Things happened fast. The sky grew black with wind-driven clouds, and then a huge cloudburst of rain, with Ahab hightailing it in his chariot for Jezreel.” OMG, did you see that? Things happened fast!

That’s what’s been in my spirit so, so strong. It’s gonna happen so fast. The Spirit of the Lord spoke to me a while ago that when things began to happen, it would happen so fast it would take my breath away. I became breathlessly excited just thinking of it.

So do I patiently wait for it, or do I give up on the promises of rain? I mean, really! How long should I have to wait, anyway! Seventeen years ago, sitting in a friends house after prayer, I had a vision. I saw an overhead window with a hand on the latch and the words, “I’m getting ready to open a window over your life to bless you. Get ready for it!” Ten years ago after Saturday night prayer again I saw the same window, the hand had turned the latch and I saw the window bulging. The word then was, “Get ready, it’s gonna bury you alive! You won’t be able to run fast enough because my blessings will chase after you!”

I don’t know what your promise is, but I do know the promise keeper! I don’t care how long I have to wait to see the manifestation of the promise, but I’ll just continue having faith in God and watch the sky be black with the abundance of rain. After all, faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not yet seen. Hebrews 11:1

Father, thank You for the reminder today that You remain faithful to keep promises that You’ve made. I will be thankful before You because that is where my breakthrough comes from. My words will create pathways to prosperity. I will continue to agree with You. In Jesus mighty name, amen.

It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going. Hebrews 11:8

I believe that God has called all of us to leave something and follow Him. The question is, are you afraid to leave the familiar to acquire the phenomenal? To trust in the God who sees when you can see nothing?

Years ago, I started meeting with my friend Mary to pray together. We would spend an hour just worshipping, interceding, and listening. I began cultivating my ability to hear Gods voice and follow His leading. The Holy Spirit would lead me to declare something, and I would, but when it didn’t happen, I thought I’d heard wrong.

My hearts cry was, “God, there has to be more! I want more! I’m not satisfied here, I want more of You!” That was when things began to get serious. He told us to sell our home and move to Florida. He put us in an environment where the prophetic and apostolic gifts were being used and began teaching us how to operate in that.

Like Abraham, we obeyed God when He asked us to leave our home and family to go to an unfamiliar place. We were ridiculed and told it was foolish to go with no provision (job), but God faithful every step of the way. Yes, there was pressure! Yes, there was fear! Yes, there was loss! Yes, there was pain! He didn’t say it would be easy, He just said to trust Him.

Sometimes, when God wants you somewhere and you’re unwilling to go, He’ll apply pressure, so it’s uncomfortable to stay where you are. He promised to direct your steps, but you must listen and obey even when it makes no sense at all.

It’s ok to go! Jesus said to go! Why then would you stay? If God is prompting you to move, to get out of your comfort zone and do something different, be sensitive to His Spirit and go. He’s positioning us to reach someone. He’s testing our listening skills. He’s checking to see if we’ll obey Him.

I’ve always loved the definition of insanity-it’s doing things the same, expecting different results. Stop walking in circles because you’re not going anywhere. MOVE! NOW! Do things differently. Get out of your routine and mix it up. You’re never too old to change.

Thank you, Father, for loving me so much that You keep me moving. Moving things are living things. I never want to be stagnant! Keep me moving and renew my strength to keep going. You’ve healed my body. You’ve healed my mind. You’re transformed me, now use me for Your glory. It’s in Jesus’ name I pray, Amen

Sandy G

Another story. “God’s kingdom is like an acorn that a farmer plants. It is quite small as seeds go, but in the course of years it grows into a huge oak tree, and eagles build nests in it.” Matthew 13:31‭-‬32 MSG

It’s hard to imagine that such a small thing as an acorn can become so big that eagles can nest there. Holding something so small and thinking of its potential takes quite the imagination. Yet every seed we sow contains promise.

The smallest word of praise can cause a child to strive towards greater accomplishments. If we truly realized their value, we would be freer in giving them.

Perhaps we should be asking Father how we can better serve Him with our words. The tongue is a creative force. No one knows that better than Him.

I hear the Lord say, “You see what’s on the outside of a seed, but only I know what a seed holds.”

Our problem is we judge a book by its cover when what’s truly valuable lies within. Sandy G

Then David spoke to the Lord the words of this song, on the day when the Lord had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. And he said:
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
The God of my strength, in whom I will trust;
My shield and the horn of my salvation,
My stronghold and my refuge;
My Savior, You save me from violence.
I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised;
So shall I be saved from my enemies.” 1 Samuel 22:1-4

The definition of trust is; Reliance on the integrity, Strength, Ability, Surety, etc, of a person or thing, Confidence.

What are you trusting in? Who are you trusting in? If it’s in your job, that can easily go away. If it’s in your money, that can quickly be gone. If it’s in your spouse, parents or friends, they could easily be taken. But the only thing that never fails, but always remains, is God and God alone.

When you trust in Him and His ability to work all things out, not so you can have what you want, but that the most will benefit from what is in you, than your confidence is in the right place.

We live in a very selfish world, but the God in us is always about others. Let’s trust in Him and let Him work everything else out for us. We’re His children, and He loves to care for us. Keep your eyes on Him and His Word. Everything else will take care of itself.

Sandy G

I pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness or His power for us who believe Him. Eph 1:19

Did you see that? The greatness of His power that’s in us. Perhaps if we truly understood the magnitude of that power that’s in us, we would rule in the authority he gave us each day.

It’s the same power that raised Christ from the dead. It keeps us healed, delivers us, and keeps us safe. But we can’t operate in it if we don’t understand it.

In Luke 1:35 it says; The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God.” When the Holy Spirit was deposited in, He gave us power to become the sons of God.

I’ve got the power! You’ve got the power! Jesus told us He wouldn’t leave us alone but would send the Holy Spirit. It was so that we could operate as Jesus did, telling others about the hope we have, the God we serve, the peace and joy He brings. It gives us power to be His witnesses.

Why would you live in squalor if you had millions in the bank? Don’t live defeated when the power for victory lives in you.

Father, I’m so grateful for Your Spirit that lives in me. You have plans to show Your power off through me if I only yield to You. So here I am, Yours for the day, the week, the month, the years I have left. Demonstrate Your power through me any way You want. May others be drawn to You through me. It’s in Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Sandy G

Why would you ever complain, O Jacob, or, whine, Israel, saying, “God has lost track of me. He doesn’t care what happens to me”? Don’t you know anything? Haven’t you been listening? God doesn’t come and go. God lasts. He’s Creator of all you can see or imagine. He doesn’t get tired out, doesn’t pause to catch his breath. And he knows everything, inside and out. He energizes those who get tired, gives fresh strength to dropouts. For even young people tire and drop out, young folk in their prime stumble and fall. But those who wait upon God get fresh strength. They spread their wings and soar like eagles, They run and don’t get tired, they walk and don’t lag behind.
Isaiah 40:27‭-‬31 MSG

There are moments where I question God. I think if we’re being honest, all of us would say that at some point in time, we’ve honestly wondered if God blinked and missed something.

It’s clear that at the very least, He wasn’t listening. I wonder if Moses felt that way ever? Or perhaps David after being anointed king. I’m pretty sure Job wondered.

But these verses show a side of God we should never forget—He doesn’t come and go. He lasts. He never gets tired. He’s ever present. All knowing. He has a plan, and we’re part of it.

So when you’re trying to navigate through uncharted waters, wait on Him. Sit in His presence and don’t ask questions. Just hold His hand and let Him pour His strength into you. Then pick up your oar and keep moving until you get to where He needs you to be.

Remember when you committed your life to him? It was a total surrender. No take-backs. Stop questioning your position and ask Him for your purpose.

Sandy G

Well, may I rejoice in the Lord, well may this heart triumph in my God. The deliverance he sends is like a garment that wraps me about, his mercy like a cloak enfolding me; no bridegroom so proud of garland that crowns him, no bride of the necklace she wears. Isaiah 61:10 Knox

What a beautiful picture of Gods ability to deliver. This morning, I just want to say THANK YOU GOD! for delivering my life from the destructive path I was on. You have made me righteous in Your eyes, not because of anything I’ve done, but because of what You have done.

My life has become a dwelling place for Your glory. In You, I live in abundance, free from regrets of past mistakes. I find myself running through Your garden of grace, dressed in the finest of the garments of praise. I lift up my hands to you and smile, for what else can I do when I see you running toward me.

I greet you with tender kisses and sweet words on my tongue. I have so much to tell You now that we are alone together. I will not give myself to another, for it’s You who have rescued me. You have given me a home with You. I will not look longingly toward the things of this world that can’t satisfy, for I am satisfied with you! My life belongs to you.

Today, as I go out into the world, You will stay with me, your words will be near me, even in my mouth. I will proclaim Your name, for what bride does not proudly announce her engagement. I will invite them all to our wedding.

Forever yours! Sandy G

In whatever you do, don’t let selfishness or pride be your guide. Be humble, and honor others more than yourselves. Philippians 2:3

I’ve noticed a rise in what I like to call the ‘ME’ syndrome. May I point out that true Christ followers have laid down their lives and picked up where Christ left off? I’m having a hard time differentiating between those who serve Christ and those who serve themselves.

And it’s not just in the church. Everywhere I look, it’s like people don’t see each other. They don’t notice the widow standing in the grocery line, counting out her change to buy the essentials. They’re totally focused on themselves, their phones, their wants.

What is your guide? Is it selfishness and pride, or is it humbleness and honor? Do you value others over yourself, or are you so focused on your own needs and wants, you forget there are even people around you?

Jesus said, “But if you look at people in a selfish way, you will be full of darkness. And if the only light you have is really darkness, you have the worst kind of darkness.” Matthew 6:23

It’s as if by wrong focus, we become lost in a darkness that keeps us from seeing and experiencing God and His love. Here we’re supposed to be light, but our lights have gone out because our focus has become inward instead of outward.

Father, forgive me for not seeing others the way you do. I will turn my eyes onto You, look full at Your wonderful face, so that the cares of this life and deceitfulness of riches will grow dim in the light of Your glory and grace. I will become lost in You so that I’m no longer in the picture and only You are visible to the world. It’s in Jesus’ name, and for Your glory I pray, Amen.

Sandy G

You know the saying, ‘Opposites attract?’ Walt and I are extreme opposites. I think the older we get, the more evident it becomes. We love each other very much, but over the years, we’ve learned to appreciate the differences and realize that together, we are a formidable force. If I’m weak in an area, it’s his strong point, and I let him have it.

It was not always that way. Those first years when you fight to keep the tenuous hold on who you were alone, in becoming what you will be together.

Do you know that in every area of weakness, God is our strength? He is. We go through a similar struggle to retain control in our relationship with Him. At first, we come broken and commit ‘completely’ to Him until He asks us to do something difficult, then it’s a whole different story.

David would not have been king without Goliath. Moses wouldn’t have rescued Israel without Pharaoh. Jesus wouldn’t have been crucified without Judas. God has a plan for us. It’s ok not to understand. That’s what trust in a loving God is all about.

Just know this, while He has your hand, and He is leading you down an unfamiliar path that appears a struggle to walk on, what happens on the journey will prepare you for your destination.

John 14:3, “When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.”

Sandy G

“Don’t let this throw you. You trust God, don’t you? Trust me. There is plenty of room for you in my Father’s home. If that weren’t so, would I have told you that I’m on my way to get a room ready for you? And if I’m on my way to get your room ready, I’ll come back and get you so you can live where I live. And you already know the road I’m taking.” John 14:1-4 Message

Whatever you’re facing, God has it! He’s way ahead of you! He not only knows the problem, but He has also provided the answer. It’s like an open book exam, they don’t put a question on the test if the answer isn’t in the book, you just have to take hold of the book, open it and read.

Something else happens when you read Gods Word. Your confidence in Gods ability goes off the chart.

Hebrews 10:23-28 Phillips “You must never forget those past days when you had received the light and went through such a great and painful struggle. It was partly because everyone’s eye was on you as you endured harsh words and hard experiences, partly because you threw in your lot with those who suffered much the same. You sympathised with those who were put in prison and you were cheerful when your own goods were confiscated, for you knew that you had a much more solid and lasting treasure in Heaven. Don’t throw away your trust now—it carries with it a rich reward in the world to come. Patient endurance is what you need if, after doing God’s will, you are to receive what he has promised. ‘For yet a little while, and he who is coming will come and will not tarry. Now the just shall live by faith; but if anyone draws back, my soul has no pleasure in him’.”

Don’t freak out at test time! Trust the One who gives the answers.

Sandy G