tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53673515570604878372011-07-19T20:55:51.785-05:006 friends on an incredible journey of seeking more of the presence of God in our lives.Immersionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10633433199705077817noreply@blogger.comBlogger401100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-77428495419710823192010-02-24T06:34:00.011-06:002010-02-24T08:59:56.315-06:00

The Proverbs 31 Woman (NCV)It is hard to find a good wife, because she is worth more than rubies.Her husband trusts her completely. With her, he has everything he needs.She does him good and not harm for as long as she lives.She looks for wool and flax and likes to work with her hands.She is like a trader's ship, bringing food from far away. She gets up while it is still dark and prepares food

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201111149357477877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-47601032083515407302010-02-22T12:57:00.012-06:002010-02-22T14:40:51.683-06:00

Many things that used to make me feel so close to the Lord don't "work" as of late. It's been frustrating, particularly because I've experienced depths of intimacy that I never before knew existed. It would seem that I've lost my way and have become desperate to find my way back again. Last night, during the last 2 hours of the 24 hour worship and prayer @ NH I found myself, early on, trying to

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201111149357477877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-32443613584447714492010-02-10T13:42:00.007-06:002010-02-10T14:05:58.423-06:00

A new beginning...As I prepare myself for this season of fasting & praying, I am anticipating much but also hesitant about not knowing what to expect. That's ok. It seems that much needs to change in my life, much work needs to take place.I know this is a good process and I trust it because I am continually putting it back in the Lord's hands. One thing that I sense, and it seems to be pretty

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201111149357477877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-86532703539109524222009-04-17T15:33:00.002-05:002009-04-17T16:01:18.511-05:00

in one of my previous posts, i wrote about letting go of something that needed to be released. i wanted to get a little more specific about that today, because as i reflect on the process that has brought me to this moment, i am reminded how all of you have impacted me, especially during the fast and through this blog.a couple of months ago keith asked people to stand up if they were "all in". i

KarenMnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-55880735634821590242009-04-08T12:57:00.002-05:002009-04-08T15:09:53.016-05:00

Refection and ChangeI thought about this time of fasting and what feels different, what has been hard, what do I see in me and in others, and just generally listening. I am in awe of God and his goodness. I feel like he has shown a light on me and somethings. I realized that we don't change unless we are uncomfortable with life. Not that it's bad but when we get in the mode of "If it isn't

4His Gloryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651013828553621638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-4518289664614549452009-04-02T16:02:00.004-05:002009-04-02T16:18:00.480-05:00

AWW-thank you my friends. And I stand today-this moment and link my shield with yours. I'm going to do some "worship warfare" on behalf of each one of us and pray specific things that we all have shared. I'm so honored to be able to do this-and thank God for giving the opportunity. This morning I had a dream in the unconscious moments just before waking. It was very real, very 'present' and was

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201111149357477877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-54189986265621083612009-03-31T14:45:00.002-05:002009-03-31T14:52:02.013-05:00

Ok, so what is the last thing you absolutely know you heard from God? The last few days I have been dragging my feet and couldn't get motivated to do the next step in this journey. I realized it was partly out of fear and partly because I had lost the vision that God had given me. I absolutely know that God said "Go". He doesn't always give us all the details, because if He did, we'd shrink

Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168566901076098784noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-36697073542731176712009-03-31T08:15:00.000-05:002009-03-31T08:16:33.564-05:00

Way back at the beginning of this, I did not think that God would show me significant things in all 3 areas that I am praying about; I even doubted that He would. But He has.I got some very raw "data" that I have only been willing to hear for the first time this morning and consider what the possibilities might be beyond what I know. As this is so new, so raw, I'm not ready to give specifics b/c

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201111149357477877noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-82577247109075381802009-03-30T10:20:00.002-05:002009-03-30T10:40:49.905-05:00

I read Tori's post which made me feel like I wasn't out in no mans land. I have been feeling very dissconnected lately. Partly is my fault because I don't want to be around people and I don't want to let people see my hurt and my junk. I am allowing the Lord to plow up the ground and it's not pretty in the begining. I guess I just feel at times lost or on the outside. I know that it's not

4His Gloryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651013828553621638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-75412965037997867512009-03-27T10:09:00.003-05:002009-03-27T10:19:31.609-05:00

God's dreams for me are so big, more than I can imagine. and yet I am so incredibly excited by the idea of being allowed to step into the manifestation of these dreams. I so want to do my part to be ready & prepared to be available to God. Psalm 139:23-24 (my paraphrase) Search me and know me Lord, know my heart, try me (test me to Your approval), know my thoughts and worries, see if there is

Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168566901076098784noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-17339366598211127742009-03-27T09:18:00.010-05:002009-03-27T09:29:33.100-05:00

Psalm 31:8 You have not handed me over to my enemies but have set me in a safe place.Psalm 35:1&3 O Lord, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight against me. Lift up your spear & javelin against those who pursue me. Let me hear you say, "I will give you victory!"Psalm 44:7 You are the One who gives us victory over our enemies...Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge & strength, always ready to

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201111149357477877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-41913453162333484892009-03-23T21:47:00.002-05:002009-03-23T22:25:40.251-05:00

On Sunday I started my 21 days of a different shift in my fasting. I was so over whelmed by God because just before I started this he gave me a freedom and a peace. I am in a place of wanting him to dig around in my heart and show me what am I holding onto? What lies do I believe? He had already begun showing me. I realized that I have been taught all my life not to share the truth. I

4His Gloryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651013828553621638noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-11961165978561682862009-03-23T05:44:00.012-05:002009-03-23T06:50:56.304-05:00

I'm entering this week with a fresh realization of my need for the Lord and a renewed commitment to this fast-a time I've set apart and committed to seeking more of Him. Last week I gave into my own wants, my own desires, & broke my fast and my commitment to the Lord numerous times. I came to the harsh realization that this is a sin for me. If it hadn't have been for Denisha :-) I would have

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201111149357477877noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-82929950275306058502009-03-17T22:18:00.006-05:002009-03-17T22:54:23.415-05:00

I had a great time the other night too!! I'm so very grateful for each one of you-you are incredible women. I cannot say enough how I love you and appreciate these freindships!Tori & Cristol-hope you & your families have a wonderful time this week. You are especially in my prayers.We met with Kirk's family Sunday. It didn't go anything at all like I had hoped and I couldn't help but question God;

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201111149357477877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-64992579338083546872009-03-15T13:35:00.002-05:002009-03-15T13:42:32.490-05:00

I just wanted to say thank you for including me in your pow wow last night. All of you are so wonderful and I've enjoyed spending time with you and getting to know those of you I don't know as well. I love each of your hearts. You are a lot of fun and at the same time are set solid in Him. Very encouraging and faith building. Also, as you guys know I am doing this as a beginning to finally losing

Denishanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-89382649767800732332009-03-14T09:08:00.012-05:002009-03-14T10:15:43.898-05:00

As we are in the process of preparing to meet with the young man and his family, (deciding where we will meet them, and preparing our hearts, bathing the time in prayer,) we thought it would be best to meet on neutral ground. However, as Jeff is making the arrangements, they decide that they want us to come to their home. Immediately everything inside of me stands on edge and screams , "NO!!" It

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201111149357477877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-67289461581134122342009-03-13T22:29:00.003-05:002009-03-13T23:05:36.908-05:00

Today, someone spoke to me, "There is a solution, God has a solution for you." She was speaking of a second area that I am fasting about-my job. I'm claiming this. For some reason her words held power of hope and, even freedom. It felt so strange. I guess I had not realized the oppression that I had chosen to live under. I'm incredibly hopeful...something I hadn't been in touch with for quite a

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201111149357477877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-21732304031494569852009-03-12T15:03:00.002-05:002009-03-12T15:35:28.925-05:00

As I started this and the fast was explained I wanted to do it but not to just jump on that band wagon. I wanted to do it because this was what the Lord was calling me to. I thought about what I wanted from him and really off and on lately I had been fasting on my own. But this seemed like it was going to be something significant. I wanted some clarity and some direction. Some peace and to

4His Gloryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651013828553621638noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-59397174351113952872009-03-12T13:13:00.001-05:002009-03-12T13:15:36.213-05:00

I'm doing ok. I'm just living life and doing the fast at the same time. I figure it will have it's work even if I don't see it as it happens. The Lord has spoken things to me but at this point I'm not focused on the fast part of it and pursuing Him concerning it (unless of course I'm struggling with food---then I'm talking to Him about it but I'm not talking to Him about what He wants me to do,

Denishanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-55361327907708382092009-03-12T10:54:00.003-05:002009-03-12T10:59:49.377-05:00

This is the middle of my 3rd week. I'm really having a hard time engaging. I don't know if it is because I had some preconceived notions about how this was going to go, if I'm becoming apathetic, or if I'm just being a bit lazy b/c I have one child home this week for spring break and will have the other two home next week. IDK. Maybe it is all of the above.I'm curious*****where is everyone else

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201111149357477877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-21906118533414380362009-03-10T22:51:00.002-05:002009-03-10T22:58:34.762-05:00

These past 2 days have been tough. My box is very small these days and my flesh is screaming for an escape even if just for an hour or two. It seems along with food, the Lord has me cornered in almost every area of my life....and to be honest....I don't like it one bit. I'm trying to cooperate and stay still but it has been hard. Lots of tears these past few days. Feeling rather lost. It feels

Denishanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-9711133815406116632009-03-09T22:34:00.006-05:002009-03-12T10:29:05.253-05:00

How can I thank you enough, my friends & prayer warriors. Last week's breakdown was one of the worst yet, but I did not feel alone. I knew that your prayers went before me (us). What a priceless treasure that is-one I wouldn't trade for anything that this world has to offer. It is these friendships that makes me wealthy. I'm praying we are close to breakthrough with this.From a different

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201111149357477877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-66495164093199394512009-03-09T16:31:00.004-05:002009-03-09T22:58:32.901-05:00

i've come to the end of my first ever spiritual fast...with a little lesson on wastefulness. on thursday night i was hit with some, um, how can i put this delicately?..."lower intestinal issues."my plan before this happened was to go running, so i decided to use the bathroom real quick and then get my running clothes on. well, 30 minutes later i'm still in the bathroom expelling my weight in

KarenMnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-57987862859775991992009-03-06T00:27:00.002-06:002009-03-06T00:45:46.361-06:00

Ok time to suit up-the tension is thick. Ephesisans 6:10-18 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. F0r our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201111149357477877noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-85546715031421346712009-03-05T23:16:00.002-06:002009-03-05T23:24:36.109-06:00

On a lighter note....I didn't know that much stuff could come out of one person!! I think things from when I was 4 years old are coming out of me!! It had to be said!! lol. You know it is true...just nobody wants to admit it!! My body doesn't know what to do with all the fruit and vegetables. My body thinks I've lost my mind....and I guess in some ways I have. I was in line behind a guy at Lubys

Denishanoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-34859491797815596302009-03-05T09:50:00.003-06:002009-03-05T16:08:36.287-06:00

During my quiet time this morning, I was reading in My Utmost for His Highest and a book by Max Lucado. Some of this is excerpted from that reading, but most is from my heart that I wanted to share:"Joy means the perfect fulfilment of that for which I was created and regenerated, not the successful doing of a thing. I have to count my life precious only for the fulfilling of that ministry God

Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168566901076098784noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-79715252712845046732009-03-04T22:05:00.002-06:002009-03-04T22:14:29.653-06:00

I wanted to let everyone know that when I registered to join you guys, it automatically brought up "Terry and Denisha". I think I had previously registered so to write on someone's blog so it brought up our previous entry. Terry is not involved nor is he reading any of this. The site did it on it's own. Sorry about that. Last night was a hard night for me. Terry and I got in an argument and I

Denishanoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-83575015617427174202009-03-04T15:16:00.004-06:002009-03-04T15:26:35.647-06:00

i am humbled by God's love. today i have a renewed sense of closeness with Him. the hunger is a constant reminder of how much i need Him.i find i am relishing more of life since starting this fast- living a bit more in the moment; noticing more. and very thankful for the group of women i'm doing this with.in case i needed more evidence that this group fast is no accident, i opened up my daily

KarenMnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-31180120113027650132009-03-04T11:55:00.004-06:002009-03-04T12:04:49.913-06:00

Emotionalism- I am just contemplating...When I first realized a real, live relationship with the Lord existed between He & I, He met me right where I was at. He spoke my language! He knew me well enough to know what would get my attention and would cause me to respond to Him. A huge part of that for me was the HUGELY emotional "feelings" I would experience-the "warm & fuzzies" only they were

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201111149357477877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-48295947775142379742009-03-04T10:38:00.006-06:002009-03-05T20:21:47.257-06:00

From my devotional yesterday...And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you." (2 Corinthians 12:9)You are not alone.  The Lord is standing next to you.  He cares.  Jesus said, "Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:20).This gives me such a sense of peace knowing the Lord is ALWAYS there, maybe sometimes it scares me a bit too because it reminds me he sees

Cristolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13418002306565042874noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-13404743409850667052009-03-03T22:05:00.008-06:002009-03-03T22:18:57.052-06:00

Out of the book Intercessory Prayer by Dutch Sheets:"...S.D. Gordon...said, 'You can do more than pray after you have prayed, but you cannot do more than pray until you have prayed...Prayer is striking the winning blow...service is gathering up the results.'" [emphasis mine]

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201111149357477877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-19023859539662163522009-03-03T18:09:00.000-06:002009-03-03T21:13:47.656-06:00

This is day 5 and I'm so aware of how much God loves me and I now believe he wants me to succeed in knowing Him more because I haven't been experiencing the shaking and fatigue.  The hunger pangs are minimal which is just so unusual for me.  I'm the kind of person who always thinks about food, I think about what I'm eating, what I'd rather be eating and what my next meal is going to be.  All I'm

Cristolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13418002306565042874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-67809877275845979072009-03-03T17:14:00.000-06:002009-03-03T17:20:35.315-06:00

I hope I am doing this correctly. First off, thank you for allowing me to join you guys in this process we are engaging. I just started on Sunday so I'm not that far into it yet. I guess I just want you all to know that food is a huge huge issue for me. Very old stuff attached to it. I have dealt with all the strongholds in my life that I have been aware of thus far (I'm sure there are more that

Denishanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-72433002966299580232009-03-03T14:55:00.001-06:002009-03-03T15:01:48.315-06:00

Ok, so I'm in this all the way...but I am struggling. My body is rebelling against me, not feeling well, light-headed, dizzy, tired, no-energy. And emotionally I'm thinking...what the heck did I sign up for! I've had worship music on all day and have tried to push in towards God, but just having a tough day. I am hearing from God, when I stop and listen. It is so easy to let the stuff of the

Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168566901076098784noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-27045992728539741232009-03-02T14:48:00.000-06:002009-03-02T15:10:06.694-06:00

it's 3pm and i'm REALLY hungry. i've had 2 slimfast shakes in a can, coffee and water. i'm feeling a bit light-headed and shaky. and, i'm feeling incredibly aware.the kids are napping and i just spent some time in worship listening to 2 songs that have been running through my mind all day: "it is you" by the newsboys and "be near" by shane & shane. (i have to pause here to notice that i

KarenMnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-39247438297077777192009-03-02T07:58:00.000-06:002009-03-02T10:16:45.667-06:00

Driving in this morning I was able to glimpse God's beauty in the world, what a lovely sight it was. As the sun was coming up I was in my morning conversation with him and it seemed like every time I asked him to come into my heart (which I ask a lot these days) I would see a bird fly by or see the wind blowing a tree or a flag. It was amazing being able to relish in his presence. I'm

Cristolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13418002306565042874noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-2474487748814332592009-03-01T21:20:00.000-06:002009-03-01T21:26:14.432-06:00

Day 4:Finally, I'm beginning to become desperate for the Lord's presence. I'm in love & don't want the time with Him to end...Day 5: Early-beginning to get weepy, broken & humble...my favorite place to be. The Lord is sweet to me...Day 6: Thankful for the Lord's goodness, for His protection, His creativity, His beautiful creation, that He gives me senses to enjoy the works of His hands, for the

Kristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201111149357477877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-38120737044708157132009-03-01T20:24:00.000-06:002009-03-01T20:34:45.663-06:00

Ok, I am engaging this process and a little nervous about it. I have felt drawn to fasting and often feel defeated because I'm not doing it "right"...I know there is no right or wrong, but that is how I've felt. I am engaging the Daniel Fast for the duration of Lent. It has weighed on my heart and mind since Kristi mentioned it on Wed night...maybe a clue? The why: I really am drawn to something

Torihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12168566901076098784noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-4570620515958938212009-03-01T20:21:00.000-06:002009-03-01T20:23:15.414-06:00

i've taken some time this weekend to pray and think about my fast. i'm copying from my notes from my quiet time on friday afternoon:2/27/09...feeling very strong about fastingwhy? to feel more of God's presence and voice, to do something to actively engage and invite Him in. to gain clarity around a decision for later this year.when? this coming week, monday thru friday. the first week of

KarenMnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367351557060487837.post-2149530986655399542009-03-01T19:11:00.000-06:002009-03-01T19:26:56.888-06:00

To be IMMERSED in God’s presence, in His all consuming being, completely surrounding me and not being aware of anything else but Him…that is where I want to be.I want to be turned “inside out.” Our person is made up of 3 parts-Spirit (the part that communes with the Lord), Soul (our mind, will & emotions), Flesh (our body). Often we live “in” our flesh, directed by our souls (thoughts, desires &

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