"Called" by God...

[Anointed Sister]

As I sit here and think about the various testimonies that I have read (heard), I began to wonder why as leaders and believers in the Body of Christ we are often so tempted to quite and/or throw up our hands when life issues confront us. We know and believe that what we are doing in the Body is God’s plan for the building of the Kingdom. We truly believe that we are doing the right thing. Then a dark cloud begins to hover (no money and the rent is due, children going crazy, doctor pronounces the possibility of an illness) and we start quoting scriptures. But let the cloud hover too long or the rains begin to pour (an eviction notice, repossession of the car, disease in the body)…we then question and begin to second guess God’s plan(s) and purpose in and for our life.

God forbid if the rains turn to hail or a hurricane (not only has the money flow dried up, but your child is looking for love in all the wrong places, and the dog is pining for food). We just about lose it and our response is to throw our hands into the air and shout “forget this” or “God how could you let this happen to me?”

Some how the word from our mouth (seeds planted in faith) change to arrows of doubt. Spontaneously our brains turns to mush and we allow our limbs (the extension of our hands in praise) to droop in despair. What happened to the seeds of faith that our mouths spoke forth (like our Heaven Father when He said let there be…and there was…) in the season of plenty? How did we forget, lose hold of (allowed to slip through our fingers) His word (His promises) to be with us? Why has our brain malfunctioned enough for our memory banks to be on lock down? When did our spirit stop sending the message from Ecclesiastes 3: l, Psalms 23:4; 3: 1-8,

To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter or purpose under heaven… Yes, though I walk through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort me… Lord, How they are increased who trouble me! Many are they that rise up against me. Many are saying of me, There is no help for him in God. Selah [I choose to pause and think]. …But You, O Lord are a shield for me, my glory, and the lifter of my head…

During such times where are the leaders, the saints and/or our spirit man? Is there anyone to remind us and/or can we feed on Galatians 6:9 and Isaiah 40:31?
…And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint…But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles [mount up to the sun]; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired. (Scriptures from Amplified Bible Version)

Know that I am His and He has made a way out of no way [not within my understanding], can I continue to throw up my hands in praise of Him who first loved me? Will I choose to speak like my Father to the issues of life...in order that I will see the salvation of the Lord and be made whole?
...As for me and my house I shall Praise the Lord...

[DR. ROY KENNEDY FARLEY JR.]

it is an awesome truth to set forth within us that criteria that shall forcefully and qualifyably wake up those who are asleep in such a time as this...... We are clled out to be picked on for there is a responsibility we have for the kingdom.....We are no longer unto ourselves but we are solidified by the Christ , we are qualified by His mercy and Grace unto us..............................certainly when we waiton Him there is a change a transformation a renewal , a regeneration that shall cause flight through God`s Grace for the journey is ours to ake a n His to charge us if we trust in Him and lean unto His Guiding of our footsteps in Him their is no fainting in Him there is no failure in Him there is perfect peace!!!
AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE I SHALL PRAISE THE LORD.........DEAR ANOINTED ONE YOU ARE TRULLY AN AWESOME WOMAN OF GOD!!!

[Prophetess Dr. Teloria Williams]

Flesh wants to give up. I have been in a certain situation where those over me have said don't tell this or that. Let's live right. We are human but we as leaders are to represent that the will of God can be done. We are supposed tobe sanctified so we can help others through their tempts in this world. Sometimes the Pressure gets great. Either we are going to do His will whether people are with us, whether or not it is popular-we should only listen to the voice of God. Let Him direct and sometimes it is lonely. But He has not asked any of us to be CRUCIFIED. Think about it.! We are safe in His arms.