I'm still STANDING!!!
The revelation I recently received is that G.R.A.C.E.'s pupose is to aid in the transforming of lives, children's lives. This task cannot be effectively done unless my life has been transformed and a thorough transformation is not immediate. This specific transformation requires me to stand as God removes things in me that would hinder the purpose.
He once told me it's the quality of my stand that reaps great benefits. There were times I would get so shaky, I would complain, I would not trust God and do it myself, I would give up and give in. And then I would wonder..."why God-why?"...nothing was happening the way I wanted them to happen. Those were the times He could not trust my heart with the Promises He had ordained for me before I was in my mother's womb. The life changing promises cannot and will not be placed in the hands of someone who has not been dilligent in their stand. The Word tells us we must come forth as pure gold to be effective for the Kingdom here on earth. Refined gold is so polished that the Refiner can see His reflection in His creation.
So when I find myself walking out the words I have spoken I walk with my mouth closed. Just in case you don't fully understand I'd like to give you a few examples. One of my favorites is "Now to Him Who is able to the exceedingly and the abundantly above all we can ask or think". His response to that was (since I recited it so many times and would encourage others to fully trust Him as He is faithful)..."will you allow Me to prepare you to receive and to keep the exceedingly and the abundantly?" Another one is "God is my Jehovah Jireh...my Provider" and I was spouting this statement while working two jobs and at the same inquiring when was G.R.A.C.E. going to be released. On January 1, 2010 He asked me what I was waiting on and I could not answer Him. I resigned from my fulltime job and I am no longer hanging on to the familiar but I am standing on the Truth!
It not only takes courage to make the decision to walk the path God has ordained for you but it takes patience. Through the patience comes character, integrity, a spirit of excellence, and all the great attributes of the Father. I know G.R.A.C.E. has been positioned to take back, cover, and inpart into children's lives that have been greatly damaged by an enemy that kills...steals...and destroys. So I'm still standing as the Promises of God manifest in the way and in the time He has planned it.
Thanks for connecting with me. I appreciate your comments or suggestions.
I remain in His Grip!!!
Sharon
Mom I am so proud of you. Reading your prays and thoughts warm my spirit. I am standing, praying, and believing with you wanting to see the gift that God has placed in your heart. I am so ready to see G.R.A.C.E. homes filled with the young ladies that need what G.R.A.C.E. has to offer them.
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