I know that Father has moved me here, to this exact apartment complex, and in this exact apartment. First, I have not lived in an apartment in over 25 years, so this is quite an adjustment for me. Secondly, I moved from my parents' three-bedroom home on .65 acre to a one-bedroom apartment on the third floor! As drastic as it sounds, it's perfect for me at this time in my life. I am grateful to minimize and simplify, and I am grateful for the inconveniences and changes. There is a purpose for me here, and I do believe it is on the cusp of its birth into action. As a testimony of His goodness, and to encourage you to press on in your current situation fully trusting Father to go before you, I would like to share one small part of this entire move and overall transition. The confirmation I received about moving here to this apartment complex was undeniable. Afterwards, when I called to see what was available (having previously checked a few weeks earlier but was not sure at that time), the apartment that was initially presented to me was no longer available; however, there was another one that met most of the things I was looking for. This was apartment 4302, and I did not hesitate to sign the papers to get things going. It was several days later when my sister Nikki asked me if I had looked up the apartment number in the Strong's Concordance to check the meaning, at which time I had not. When I looked, I was absolutely amazed. There was a poignant message in this number meaning, and I knew and know it is indicative of His perfect will and plan for me. I am grateful to have waited upon Him, as hard as it was, and to make a move into a place and situation that seemed so off track for me, compared to my past tracks. This is what the apartment number revealed in both the Hebrew and Greek meanings: H4302 - matta (noun): place or act of planting, planting place, something planted, that is the place (a garden or vineyard); from H5193 - to plant, fasten, fix, establish, to be planted Thy people shall be all righteous; they shall inherit the land forever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified. Isaiah 60:21 ...To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord that He may be glorified. Isaiah 61:3 G4302 - prolego (verb): to say beforehand, to predict, forewarn, foretell, admonish; from G4253 - before or in advance - and from G3004 - to say or to speak, affirm, teach, exhort, advise, to point out with words Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:21 For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know. 1 Thessalonians 3:4 I have been praying for some time that Father would prepare me for whatever assignment lie ahead for me, especially having experienced much growth and change through the recent loss of my family. I've had a few dreams about birthing a baby and even had words spoken over me by my sisters to support this very thing -- even a vision of me holding a baby, knowing this was an assignment of some sort. I must say I am nothing; I am nothing to be given an assignment, and it will only be His wisdom and strength to carry this out; I simply must obey. We are all called as His ambassadors to speak forth His truth, and we are all His workmanship called to carry out His good works in this earth. Any assignment given to me or to you will be solely for His glory and directed at building His kingdom. The lost souls that surround us, and surround me in this very apartment complex, are so heavy on Father's heart. I believe I am called to speak forth His saving truth, as well as admonish that time is short, and I have been planted here to do this. I pray I will hear Him clearly and accomplish all He desires. I pray I will not fail Him even in one small way. And if the Spirit brings this to your heart, please also pray for me in this regard; I need it. As I read and studied this morning, I began to veer quite a bit off course from the topic. However, it brought me to a few scriptures in Colossians that jumped into my heart and created a short little "Manna Bite" that I would like to post and share. It's unrelated to what I have just shared, but I wanted to share this wonderful experience before posting the Manna Bite. Having experienced something vehemently contrary to these scriptures and what I show forth in the Manna Bite, I have such an appreciation and gratitude for this truth and pray that it will also touch someone else. I also hope that my sharing a bit more of my recent transition has encouraged you in some way, even if only to bring glory and praise to the Father, through His Son Yahusha ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ), for His unending and unfailing faithfulness! Blessed be His name!! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.
Praise the Lord! Psalm 117:2
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all strength and love from my Father, as there were moments of great sorrow and intense loneliness. It has now been almost nine months since my daddy left this earth to his eternal destiny of peace, with mom now having been gone about 20 months. During this time, I have encountered hurricanes and storms both physically and emotionally, and even spiritually. While turbulent at times, I can say that I am fully grateful. The Heavenly Father basically put walls around me here and did not allow me to escape the pain in any way, as at times I so desperately desired. So many times I wanted to pack up and run to the comfort of my sons - I needed love and the familiarity of close family. But also during this time, Father has bestowed upon me great love and grace, which has given me the encouragement and strength to get through and fully endure, although sometimes at the last minute as I cried out in anguish and desperation. He is faithful, always. I have now reached the place where He has orchestrated every detail in releasing me to leave. I have sold my parents' home, after He brought the buyer directly to me as I had requested in prayer. This buyer is not only my friend but my sister in Christ. Her dad went to school with my dad and even worked with him for many, many years. This sister took care of the entire sale transaction and will now take over with her family to enjoy all my parents sowed into this home and beautiful property by the lake. I will be moving to be near my sons once again. And I am moving by the order, grace, and mercy of my Heavenly Father, which truly was my ultimate desire. This has been one of the hardest things I have ever endured, and I am so thankful that through the strength, mind, and love of Yahusha (Jesus), I was able to get through. A very many times, He used my closest dear sisters to lift me up, although all but one are very far away. And for that I say... I deeply thank you and love you Mimi, Dawn, Pietra, Nikki, and Tonya - you all are His faithful daughters who have been there for me through it all!! To Father Yahuah be all the glory!! And again, He is faithful, always! If all goes as planned, I will be packing and moving over the course of the next two weeks. I am hopeful and prayerful that once I am moved and settled that Father will begin to compel me to write again. I have a feeling that my writings won't be the same. Glory and praise and honor to His name... this is all I want!! As I close this post, I would like to strongly encourage you, if not slightly urge you, to please continue to check out the posts from my dear sister in South Africa, Pietra de Bod. She is Father's servant being mightily used in these last days to speak to the Body. And we ARE in the last days. This should be a time of urgently working out our own salvation with fear and trembling as we prepare our hearts to be the Bride of Christ... spotless and pure, refined and made ready for our holy Bridegroom! Please enjoy and soak in the rich truth and encouragement from the Father through my sister by accessing her site here: The Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation Her last post, "Bring My Little Ones Home" will put all things into perspective. It truly is a shame to realize how we allow the shallowness of some of our own heart pains to overtake us; when compared to others, they are truly minimal. We all need this self-check sometimes. Father so graciously nudges us and reminds us of what truly matters and what pierces His very heart and leads our hearts in that direction. May we all find the strength in Yahusha to set aside the smaller matters of our hearts to pray and act on the matters of His heart. This truly should be our focus in these last days. I pray that Father will mercifully continue to guide us by His heart into His kingdom purposes. In the meantime and as we all continue to seek the face of our Father through His Son, may He bless you and keep you and cause His face to shine upon you... and may He bring you great shalom (peace) to endure! Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ...
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