I haven't written a blog here in awhile. God is still working in my life though. He had me totally surrender the other day at work... I just gave it all up to Him.
Then like a good Father, he blessed me. My store was DOUBLE the closest store in sales yesterday. For the week my sales are through the roof. He is faithful and he answers my prayers. I have to watch out for my pride and my striving in the flesh though.
Dad doesn't like that. He wants me completely surrendered to HIM. And thats what I want too, so why is it so hard?
I EXPECT that today he's going to do something incredible. Why? Because he knows I want to blog about it here and make a record of his faithfulness. And because he is totally awesome!
I like calling him Dad. I know that's what Jesus called him....dad....not father. But Dad. Because he said "Abba" and that was a more endearing word that Father. Father is formal. Dad is intimate. And I know He wants to intimately know me and I Him.
What would other people think if I prayed out loud and used the word, "Dad"? Why do I care what other people think. What would HE think???
Jesus is just so everything. He is everything. EVERYTHING!!! It all comes back to Him! Why do I even bother considering other things??
Holy Spirit, fill me. Come upon me. Crush me with Grace. Drown me in you. Overflow my cup. Give me power to fulfill your desires. I want more of you. I want more more more! Don't stop.
If it kills me, give me more of you.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
HE is EVERYTHING
Religion without Jesus is evil.
Church without Jesus is empty.
Laws without Jesus are harsh.
Love without Jesus is selfish.
The Bible without Jesus is despair.
Christians without Jesus are briars.
The World without Jesus is lost.
HE is everything.
HE is everything.
Everything that is was made by HIM.
Everything that is was made for HIM.
No one knows God without knowing HIM.
No one knows the Father without believing the Son.
So many claim God but reject HIM.
They are condemned.
So many claim to be full but reject the Bread of Life.
They are starving.
So many drink from the fountain of the World.
They are poisoned.
Find HIM and you will never thirst again.
Churches lift up the Scripture.
But its all about HIM.
Churches lift up the Law.
But HE set us free.
Churches lift up the Spirit.
But the Spirit glorifies HIM.
Churches judge the world.
But HE died for the world.
The true Church isn't an institution.
She is HIS Bride.
She is spotless because HE washed her.
She is righteous because she knows HIM.
She is joyous because HE loves her.
She loves others because HE overflows her cup.
Her only desire is to be with HIM.
HE is coming back for HIS Bride.
The wedding feast is being prepared.
The earth groans in anticipation.
YOU are invited. All are invited.
But you have to know HIM.
Forget what you've learned.
Does HE know you?
Forget who you are.
Does HE know you?
Forget what you've done.
Does HE know you?
Because HE is not coming back on a donkey.
HE is coming back on a stallion.
Because HE is not coming with words of repent.
But with a sharp Sword.
HIS face will not be soft and meek.
But with eyes like flaming fires.
HE is not coming back poor and homeless.
But as reigning King.
HE alone has right to judge.
Many will claim to be HIS Bride.
Many will claim to be HIS followers.
Many will try and enter the wedding feast.
And will say: "Lord, Lord...did we not do many works in your name?"
And HE will say: "Depart from me...I never knew you." (Matthew 7:22-23)
DOES HE KNOW YOU?
HE IS EVERYTHING!
Church without Jesus is empty.
Laws without Jesus are harsh.
Love without Jesus is selfish.
The Bible without Jesus is despair.
Christians without Jesus are briars.
The World without Jesus is lost.
HE is everything.
HE is everything.
Everything that is was made by HIM.
Everything that is was made for HIM.
No one knows God without knowing HIM.
No one knows the Father without believing the Son.
So many claim God but reject HIM.
They are condemned.
So many claim to be full but reject the Bread of Life.
They are starving.
So many drink from the fountain of the World.
They are poisoned.
Find HIM and you will never thirst again.
Churches lift up the Scripture.
But its all about HIM.
Churches lift up the Law.
But HE set us free.
Churches lift up the Spirit.
But the Spirit glorifies HIM.
Churches judge the world.
But HE died for the world.
The true Church isn't an institution.
She is HIS Bride.
She is spotless because HE washed her.
She is righteous because she knows HIM.
She is joyous because HE loves her.
She loves others because HE overflows her cup.
Her only desire is to be with HIM.
HE is coming back for HIS Bride.
The wedding feast is being prepared.
The earth groans in anticipation.
YOU are invited. All are invited.
But you have to know HIM.
Forget what you've learned.
Does HE know you?
Forget who you are.
Does HE know you?
Forget what you've done.
Does HE know you?
Because HE is not coming back on a donkey.
HE is coming back on a stallion.
Because HE is not coming with words of repent.
But with a sharp Sword.
HIS face will not be soft and meek.
But with eyes like flaming fires.
HE is not coming back poor and homeless.
But as reigning King.
HE alone has right to judge.
Many will claim to be HIS Bride.
Many will claim to be HIS followers.
Many will try and enter the wedding feast.
And will say: "Lord, Lord...did we not do many works in your name?"
And HE will say: "Depart from me...I never knew you." (Matthew 7:22-23)
DOES HE KNOW YOU?
HE IS EVERYTHING!
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Store Blessing
So Saturday night I went back to my store late at night. I felt God had been wanting me to pray over the store for a couple days but I kept kinda putting it off. Well this time I forgot my wallet so I HAD to go back.
I went in the back, cranked up some Jesus culture and worshiped in the training room. It was really powerful and free worshipping him by myself there. I began to pray out loud and cry out to God. I felt his power all over. I prayed in Jesus name over the whole store and walked around and claimed every inch for Jesus. I prayed for blessing, favor, peace, love, and power over the store. I also prayed over the ground underneath and that spot that it would be blessed.
Even when I wasn't there. I want people to come in and feel his presence. Well....
The very next day the store EXPLODED with sales. Chelle alone sold 18k, the store did 27k or so....we were twice the next closest in the city!!!!
I had posted previously on FB about my prayer, so a lot of MF people saw that and saw the results of the prayer and commented! God got some serious glory!!!
I went in the back, cranked up some Jesus culture and worshiped in the training room. It was really powerful and free worshipping him by myself there. I began to pray out loud and cry out to God. I felt his power all over. I prayed in Jesus name over the whole store and walked around and claimed every inch for Jesus. I prayed for blessing, favor, peace, love, and power over the store. I also prayed over the ground underneath and that spot that it would be blessed.
Even when I wasn't there. I want people to come in and feel his presence. Well....
The very next day the store EXPLODED with sales. Chelle alone sold 18k, the store did 27k or so....we were twice the next closest in the city!!!!
I had posted previously on FB about my prayer, so a lot of MF people saw that and saw the results of the prayer and commented! God got some serious glory!!!
Friday, May 18, 2012
Grandbed
I had been having a big drought in sales, so yesterday before work I really prayed earnestly that God would bless me with big sales. At work as my stretch goal I put that I wanted to sell a Grandbed (kind of kidding).
Well no more than 30 minutes later a guy came in-kind of gruff and not seeming to like me to much. Asking about Tempur and firm. Showed him the Grandbed, 20 minutes later he bought it nonchalantly!!! It was so weird b/c I totally didn't sell him on it and he sort of bought it on a whim. ABSOLUTELY God!!!
Well no more than 30 minutes later a guy came in-kind of gruff and not seeming to like me to much. Asking about Tempur and firm. Showed him the Grandbed, 20 minutes later he bought it nonchalantly!!! It was so weird b/c I totally didn't sell him on it and he sort of bought it on a whim. ABSOLUTELY God!!!
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Mothers Day
I prayed and asked God to show me what to get mom for mothers day. I asked a few people at church for their suggestions, and Jessica said go to Barnes and Nobles. I thought that was strange and wasn't planning on doing it.
I was on my way to Perimeter mall to find her a gift and was listening to some sermons. I got really caught up in them so I parked to listen better. I realized I was right in front of Barnes and Nobles (the sermon was on hearing God speak) and I felt he was saying go in!
I went in and asked him what to get her. Immediately I had the thought to get her a Nook (the nook stand was right in front of the entrance). I brushed away the thought...spent about 20 minutes walking around. Was really unsure what to get her. I sat down in a chair and prayed God would make it clear.
The loudspeaker came up saying there was a mothers day special on the Nookbook!
I went over to look at them...unsure if it was God or just coincidence. The guy was telling me all about it. I bought it (still unsure about the decision).
When I got to moms she was FLOORED and surprised that I got a Nook! She said she was JUST telling Derek how she wanted one!!!!
This confirmed that I heard from God! I feel really blessed that he spoke to me!
I was on my way to Perimeter mall to find her a gift and was listening to some sermons. I got really caught up in them so I parked to listen better. I realized I was right in front of Barnes and Nobles (the sermon was on hearing God speak) and I felt he was saying go in!
I went in and asked him what to get her. Immediately I had the thought to get her a Nook (the nook stand was right in front of the entrance). I brushed away the thought...spent about 20 minutes walking around. Was really unsure what to get her. I sat down in a chair and prayed God would make it clear.
The loudspeaker came up saying there was a mothers day special on the Nookbook!
I went over to look at them...unsure if it was God or just coincidence. The guy was telling me all about it. I bought it (still unsure about the decision).
When I got to moms she was FLOORED and surprised that I got a Nook! She said she was JUST telling Derek how she wanted one!!!!
This confirmed that I heard from God! I feel really blessed that he spoke to me!
The Dove
I decided to start blogging about any and all supernatural experiences I have with God. The purpose of this blog is so I can always look back and see how God is always with me; is always speaking to me; and that I can trust in the name of Jesus for all my needs.
I never want to experience a revelation, answer to prayer, or a miracle from God just to turn around and forget it.
My prayer for this blog is that I will be disciplined and diligent with keeping it updated. Its really for my own personal reflection, but if you stumbled upon it I hope it blesses you!
I never want to experience a revelation, answer to prayer, or a miracle from God just to turn around and forget it.
My prayer for this blog is that I will be disciplined and diligent with keeping it updated. Its really for my own personal reflection, but if you stumbled upon it I hope it blesses you!
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