The Lord woke me up one morning, quoting from Isaiah 52, especially verses 11-12. I felt Him calling us to freedom. To leave behind the strongholds that have bound us, and do what it takes to run in the joy of the Spirit’s leading, so we can draw others into His love. A stronghold isContinue reading “Come Out from There! – Isaiah 52”
Category Archives: Freedom
Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back
In what way has fear held you back from the greater things? What has God been calling you to do that you haven’t done yet? What’s keeping you from obedience? Fear not the storms ahead, for the One who calms the sea is with you. He has great things prepared to show you, to growContinue reading “Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back”
Iran Protests and Internet Blackout
Spiraling inflation, with a devaluation in currency of more than 40% in recent months, has made the purchase of everyday items nearly impossible for people in Iran to afford. Political and religious oppression, extreme drought, corruption, clashes with Israel, and other unrest have only added to the boiling pot, as scores of oppressed citizens haveContinue reading “Iran Protests and Internet Blackout”
Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom
“Bow your head. Close your eyes.” Then comes the prayer, right? In my family, if my missionary Daddy prayed before a meal, it might be cold by the time we got to it. His heartfelt prayers, often with tears, covered the lost without Christ, missionaries throughout the world, persecuted Christians, those going through hard times,Continue reading “Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom”
Freedom through Forgiveness
In yesterday’s post, the Lord was calling us as His people to open wide our hearts to forgive, to let Him set us free from the old offenses the enemy still uses to yank us around, so bitterness and fear will no longer control our reactions, but LOVE, grace and peace will. Mark 11:25, RomansContinue reading “Freedom through Forgiveness”
Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom
“Bow your head. Close your eyes.” Then comes the prayer, right? In my family, if my missionary Daddy prayed before a meal, it might be cold by the time we got to it. His heartfelt prayers, often with tears, covered the lost without Christ, missionaries throughout the world, persecuted Christians, those going through hard times,Continue reading “Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom”
Come Out from There! – Isaiah 52
The Lord woke me up quoting from Isaiah 52, especially verses 11-12. I felt Him calling us to freedom. To leave behind the strongholds that have bound us, and do what it takes to run in the joy of the Spirit’s leading, so we can draw others into His love. A stronghold is a thoughtContinue reading “Come Out from There! – Isaiah 52”
Freedom through Forgiveness
In yesterday’s post, the Lord was calling us as His people to open wide our hearts to forgive, to let Him set us free from the old offenses the enemy still uses to yank us around, so bitterness and fear will no longer control our reactions, but LOVE, grace and peace will. Mark 11:25, RomansContinue reading “Freedom through Forgiveness”
Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom
As Thanksgiving approaches, let’s thank the Lord for the privilege and freedom to know and worship Him. Let’s also pray for our brothers and sisters throughout the world who do not have that freedom, but face persecution and even death because of their love for Christ. Isaiah 60:1-2. Lord, we thank You for all thatContinue reading “Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom”
Bring Us Out of Captivity
Let’s pray Jeremiah 29:11-14 over our country today, asking God to bring us back from all the ways we’ve been captive to the enemy, so our children (and we) will have a hope and a future of abundant life, rather than destruction (John 10:10). Lord, You have given us a choice, because You are loving.Continue reading “Bring Us Out of Captivity”
Remove the Barriers
Psalm 32; John 8:31-32; 14:15-21; Matthew 17:20 Through negative life experiences and wrong thought processes, the enemy has embedded lies, sins, and self-protective habits (strongholds) so deeply in your heart that your will alone is not enough to break free. You need Someone stronger. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, don’t worry. IContinue reading “Remove the Barriers”
Pray for the Innocent
An estimated 1.7 billion children worldwide experience abuse (about 3 million within the USA). In most cases, that abuse happens by the hand of a parent or other family member, but an estimated 8 million children go missing every year, anywhere between 400,000 to 800,000 of those within the USA. In addition, many children growContinue reading “Pray for the Innocent”
Time to Overthrow
People of God, we must rise up and overthrow the enemy. Isaiah 52:2. Today, we must say, “No!” to the gangrenous thoughts we have allowed Satan to feed us that are contrary to what God says. Now is the time. Throw off the chains of selfish ambition, bitterness, anxiety, the dangerous ways we seek to “escape,” and everything elseContinue reading “Time to Overthrow”
China Fire and Anti-Government Protests
Protests erupted in cities throughout China this weekend after a video surfaced which seemed to indicate zero-Covid lockdown measures delayed firefighters from rescuing victims in Thursday’s fire. The blaze, which broke out in an apartment block in the mainly Uyghur Xinjiang Province, killed ten and injured nine. With increased government surveillance of its citizens andContinue reading “China Fire and Anti-Government Protests”
Thankful for Religious Freedom
In many countries throughout the world, Christians must worship the Lord in silence, cut off from other believers because of dangerous political climates that condone persecution of those who do not agree with their agendas. After living almost three decades in one of those countries, where Christians are persecuted and where we could not legally meetContinue reading “Thankful for Religious Freedom”
Needed: Disciplers and Freedom-Fighters
Three main issues hinder today’s missionary candidates from qualifying for overseas ministry, said a top leader of a large sending agency recently: Going to church just isn’t enough. We need to raise up strong disciples who walk in oneness with Truth. Who do not bend to the ways of the world or the lies ofContinue reading “Needed: Disciplers and Freedom-Fighters”
Mending Breaches
Pride is at the heart of every argument. Make sure it’s not yours. It’s important in any conflict to ask the Lord what part we ourselves have played in the problem, and be quick to ask forgiveness. Especially in our families and with our children, no matter what age. As we model humility and love, our childrenContinue reading “Mending Breaches”
21 Killed in Mass Shooting
After Tuesday’s mass shooting of 19 children and two adults in an Uvalde, Texas, elementary school 54 miles from the Mexico border, let’s pray…. Lord, we ask You, please, for Your arms around the families grieving right now. Come so close to them that they hear Your voice comforting them and feel Your strong handsContinue reading “21 Killed in Mass Shooting”
Joy and Freedom
Love. Joy. Peace. Abundant life. These are ours through Christ. Galatians 5:22-23, John 10:10. Lord, what has been blocking me from more of You? If You are my Peace, then why am I so anxious? If You are my joy and You are Love, then why am I depressed or angry? How have I allowedContinue reading “Joy and Freedom”
Wings to Soar
As Valentine’s Day nears, take some time to ask the Lord how you’re doing with love. In what ways has the enemy used you to weary, slander, attack or hurt the one you love? How have you allowed the troubles of this world to consume your thoughts and determine how you feel and act? HasContinue reading “Wings to Soar”
Driving Out Fear
These past couple of weeks, we’ve been praying through Isaiah 51. Today, as we look at verses 12-13, ask the Lord to bring to mind times when you have made decisions based on fear — especially fear of man — rather than seeking God for what He wanted to do through you in that situation.Continue reading “Driving Out Fear”
Praying for a Hopeful Future for Our Children
Let’s pray Jeremiah 29:11-14 over our country today, asking God to bring us back from all the ways we’ve been captive to the enemy, so our children (and we) will have a hope and a future of abundant life. John 10:10. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans toContinue reading “Praying for a Hopeful Future for Our Children”
Pray for Those Trapped in Strongholds
A stronghold is a habitual sin or negative thought process that has such a “strong hold” on you it controls your responses rather than the Holy Spirit. Common examples are anxiety, anger, depression, lust, pornography, judgment, pride, self-pity, addictions, jealousy, control, unforgiveness, etc. The walls of these enemy fortifications are built with lies contrary toContinue reading “Pray for Those Trapped in Strongholds”
It’s All About Me
The way is narrowing, and less and less of those who think they are Mine will make it through. Whatever you’re holding onto — grudges, financial security, selfish desires, lust — whatever you’ve been spending your time, thoughts and efforts on that I have not called you to — you must let go now. ItContinue reading “It’s All About Me”
Only One Way Through This
Tensions are high these days. It’s easy to take your anger out on those you love. Please don’t do it. They are not your enemy. You do most definitely have an enemy. But it is not your family or even people at all. Ephesians 6:10-18. Please take the time you need to unplug. Stop theContinue reading “Only One Way Through This”
Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom
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“Bow your head. Close your eyes.” Then comes the prayer, right? In my family, if my Daddy prayed before a meal, it might be cold by the time we got to it. His heartfelt prayers, often with tears, covered the lost without Christ, missionaries throughout the world, persecuted…
Don’t Let Mistakes Rule You
This morning the Lord woke me up pointing to all the many ways He invites us to freedom, but we refuse to listen. Has that happened to you? Has someone confronted you on a sin, but you argued in self-defense? Gave all the more excuses for why you need to do that? Blamed someone else?Continue reading “Don’t Let Mistakes Rule You”
Human Trafficking – Isaiah 51:9-23
Lord, today we pray for those across the world who are oppressed through human trafficking. Invade their darkness with Your beauty. Speak to them. Tell them who You created them to be. Envelop them in Your love so completely, whatever the enemy does against them disappears in the vastness of Your love and grace. BeContinue reading “Human Trafficking – Isaiah 51:9-23”
Freedom through Forgiveness
Mark 11:25, Romans 4:7; 12:14; Colossians 3:13; 1 Peter 4:8 Yesterday, the Lord awakened me inviting His people to open wide our hearts to forgive, to let the Lord set us free from the old offenses the enemy has still been using to yank us around. Then bitterness and fear will no longer control ourContinue reading “Freedom through Forgiveness”
Abducted Missionaries in Haiti
Lord, we pray for the 17 missionaries (including children) who are being held hostage for ransom by gang members in Haiti since Saturday. Be a Mighty Shield around them, holding back the enemy and caring for all their needs. Protect them from harm and fight for them. Reveal to rescuers the location where the hostagesContinue reading “Abducted Missionaries in Haiti”
Prayer for Taiwan
Tension has risen in East Asia since Friday, as China has flown 149 aircraft inside Taiwan’s air defense zone, including 56 yesterday. (Communist China considers democratic Taiwan a breakaway province.) Let’s pray now, in the midst of earthly conflict, for God’s divine purposes. Lord, we thank You for the freedom Christians have had to worshipContinue reading “Prayer for Taiwan”
Give Us Freedom
Lord, please set us free from our strongholds. With Your truth, topple the lies we’ve been clinging to that have excused our sin far too long. Draw us up onto Your shoulders to see that sin from Your perspective. Make us hate it so much, hate what it does to our relationship with You andContinue reading “Give Us Freedom”
On Fear of Man
Isaiah 51:12b-13a How many times have you made decisions based on fear? And how many times have you seen those in leadership — even now — making decisions not based on truth or wisdom, but on fear of man? Pray for those who need freedom from anxiety and fear, that the Lord will expose everyContinue reading “On Fear of Man”
Follow Truth to Freedom
The last post about “wee” evils was a bit long, so I didn’t get to tell you the whole story, but… While I was in the middle of cleansing the oats of evil weevils, a moth began beating itself agains the glass window next to me, trying to get out. I opened the window, butContinue reading “Follow Truth to Freedom”
Help Us See, Set Us Free
Most strongholds feel so “normal” we don’t realize they’re there. Even when friends confront us on ways we’re hurting others, we deny we have a problem or blame someone else. That’s because the enemy likes to guard the ways he controls us with lies like, “That’s just the way I am.” “This is just theContinue reading “Help Us See, Set Us Free”
Rise Above
Lord, what battles have I been fighting in the trenches, when You have called me to rise above? In what ways have I used words as weapons to fight back against those who oppose me, when all You’ve called me to is love? Matthew 22:37-40. Lift me up now, O God, high above the mess.Continue reading “Rise Above”
Using Our Trials Well
How have the pandemic and other events of this past year nudged you to do more of the things that matter most? Have you spent more time in prayer? Rested? Given quality time to your spouse and children? Begun doing Bible study together with them? Reached out to bless your neighbors and share Christ withContinue reading “Using Our Trials Well”
Freedom Where It Truly Counts
Have you been appalled at the ridiculous lies these days? And even more so at how many people are believing them? What a graphic picture of how the devil works. He sends out his feelers, looking for where we are weak. Then starts with a few lies, gently pushing boundaries here and there, seeing whatContinue reading “Freedom Where It Truly Counts”
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