Power in your words

They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.

Revelation 12:11 NIV

Journal Entry Thu 4/23/15 6:40 am

A little while ago I heard my neighbors arguing. They were yelling at each other and it seemed another intense fight was starting [They fight often and the police have been called on occasion]. I said to myself, 'I won't miss this' [I'm in the process of moving out of this apartment]. I said out loud "Peace be still" — and the arguing ceased immediately! It was amazing. It was no fluke because it's been several minutes now has not started back up. Highly unusual.

What You're Looking For

Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, "Surely the LORD is in this place, and I wasn't even aware of it!"

Genesis 28:16 New Living Translation

A Message from Anointed Messenger for You

Recently I saw the movie Annie. My Mom took me to see the musical as a child, but it had been many years since I'd seen it. Most of you are probably aware of the story of the little orphaned girl who lives a hard-knock life.

The Truth About Valentine's Day

In February 2010, I shared a post about the saint whom inspired the holiday which tends to represent romantic love. The message was well received, but was only shared with email subscribers; so I decided to share it with all of you today. Happy Valentine's Day! ♥

An Anointed Message from Anointed Messenger

Most people don't know the true story about St. Valentine. There are several legends about several St. Valentines but I read about one in a devotional not too long ago. His name was Valentinus, and he was a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century. He was a Roman priest who was arrested and imprisoned for marrying Christian couples and practicing Christianity (which was banned by Emperor Claudius II). Imagine that; couples had to go against the law in order to marry; today marriage is taken all too lightly.

From Abandoned to Beloved

The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all.

Psalm 118:22 GNT

When God called me to leave Chicago and move to Houston I left my cat Imzadi with my mother because he hated traveling, and I didn't think he'd adjust well. Following is an excerpt from my journal in which God spoke to me.

Journal Excerpt

Another message from God to me is Mom told me that Imzadi now loves the water dispenser I bought for him. Just like the cat bed I got him he didn’t show any interest in it at first. I was so hurt and disappointed in both cases because I bought them with hopes they would make him happy only to find him showing no interest at all. In both cases he just suddenly changed, and now he loves them both. He spends most of his time in that cat bed and he drinks excessively from the water dispenser. I got both because I know Imzadi and I thought I knew what was best for him. Well I was right after all. So my encouragement was it ain’t over, people do change, and that which was ignored and abandoned can still be loved.

Heavenly Father

You know us thoroughly and completely. At times it seems that You are leading us to people and places that aren't a good fit for us. But things can and do change, and You always know best. Help us to trust You in every situation.

As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious,

1 Peter 2:4 ESV

But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,' declares the LORD, 'because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.'

Jeremiah 30:17 NIV

Pending Blessings

 If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the Lord your God:

Deuteronomy 28:1-2 NIV

Anointed Messages come in different forms: emails, blogs, devotionals, videos, text messages, etc. Some messages require recipients to opt-in, and there are invariably people who sign up but don't follow all the steps necessary to receive the messages.

I sincerely want the people who ask for messages to receive them, but the opt-in is at times required as part of the delivery method. Third party services need to verify that the recipient requested the services, and really want to receive them. It's for the protection of the recipient. It prevents others from signing them up without their permission, and it makes sure the email or other information is correct. The opt-in is usually something very simple such as replying to an email or text; and/or clicking on a confirmation link - yet many people don't follow all the steps. They want the messages, but sadly wait in vain for something that will not come until they take the next step.

Communication - Behind the Text

Recently an incident occurred that made it seem like my long time BFF had betrayed me. As a result, I found myself in an embarrassing situation. Shocked and hurt, I contacted my BFF immediately regarding the matter. Notice I said "immediately". When we let things fester the issues get blown out of proportion and our hurt/angry feelings get worse.

It turned out that it was just a misunderstanding. She apologized and we reaffirmed our relationship. That very same day the daily text message said "The enemy works hardest to destroy the relationships, ministries, families, etc., that will be the greatest blessing." My BFF and I have been through a lot together. It was a reminder that the enemy doesn't like that, and it's up to us to counter his attacks by keeping the lines of communication open (along with our hearts and attitudes).

God's Beloved remember things are not always as they seem. Don't let the enemy nor anyone else have their way in your relationships. Talk directly to the people you have issues with, and talk to God.

What's Blocking the Reception?

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

John 10:27

AN ANOINTED MESSAGE FROM ANOINTED MESSENGER

Recently I had trouble getting my television remote to work. I pressed the buttons harder, I took out the batteries and rubbed them together (I'm not the only one who does that), but I was still having trouble. Finally I realized that there was a box blocking the pathway from the remote to the television's sensor. It didn't matter what I did to that remote; it wasn't going to work properly unless it connected with the television.