Stepped Out

In this times of so much chaos, competition and rivalry. As children’s of God we need to discern the times and the place where we are. The mundane(typically) behavior of the world around us, will continually try to bring us deeper unto self and despaired. The word of God tell us to “come from among them, Not to conform, have nothing to do with it. Set ourselves apart”. Warning after warning and exhortation are given to us. And yet in the mist of uncertainty, fear grasp our heart and minds and let us to concentrate in the “what if”. Robbing us of tomorrow’s victories. Some of us play a good talk and good game. We know the lingo, until we are confronted with situations that leave us uneasy, doubt fog out perspective and fear settles in. It feels natural, for it hides itself in flesh. As my pastor said once “we build cases in the clouds” we start to rationalize and instead of looking with the eyes of the spirit. Flesh comes in and we believed their lies. We accept as reality, we align ourself with it. The door is slightly open given the enemy a way in, an entrance. He doesn’t need a big situation to to gain access. He is waiting for the proper opportunity. Subtle, smooth lies that penetrate our heart and change our thought patterns. Until we step out and take a good look at what is taking place in us and around us. In this situation I had to step back and see and study the behavior of others not believing that the Lord wasn’t going after them, but after me. How I had handle it, how I reacted and acted. So yes at time there is circumstance that will requires for to take back at steps in order to be able to see cleans, then we could step forward and do what the Lord requires and expect of us. Elijah stepped forward and pray.( 1King 18:36-37)He came from among them, he was different, he stand out. I need to do the same. “Lord as I continue in this few days of solitude and prayer, in the midst of the busyness of my week. Continue helping me to stand guard and to stand my ground. As I see what is taking place around, don’t let it bother or affect me personally. I am able to recognize the symptoms for I notice how my body react. Muscle spasms, neck pain and discomfort and I know is not natural but spiritual and it comes when I move my eyes from you. You are my source, my strength, my helper when I am in need. You will continue showing me favor as I stepped forward with you by my side” In Jesus name. Amen.

The Engagement Ring

The Lord has me praying since 1:00 am this morning. In the mist off all. In and out of my sleep the Lord still speaks. He gave me a vision or dream in which I saw a beautiful engagement ring, I saw a bride sitting down but her dress was dirty, then I saw around me many people in wedding dresses, different styles but what I notice was that some off then where wrinkle or stains. What is going on I ask...? I’m coming for my bride the church not the building, some off you guys had to battle a lot of obstacles to be here, I don’t look at the outer appearance, but I The Lord look at the heart. Your heart is ready, you had push hard. We are not longer dating, but our relationship had change. Today we are engaged. My ring in your fingers mean that Im taking you seriously and the I’m coming for you. God has been waiting for so long for this type of relationship from his bride the church. This time, which has been force upon to us let us appreciate and do what He has requested of us. Seek him and you would find him when you seek him with all your heart. Cry out to him. Prayer change things and circumstances. It’s going to get ugly before it gets better. But at the end we would see the blessings of the Lord in the land of the living. We had been fighting an invincible enemy BUT we serve an invencible God. Don’t let the word distract us. Let us keep fighting in prayer. Push.!!Pray Until Something Happen. What the enemy try for wrong The Lord is changing it around. ..!! Pray all day, pray constantly, and have a song in your heart. In Jesus name Amen Ivette Diaz-Yee #18 of 40 days of prayer “my personal walk to Gethsemane “ But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, - Philippians 3:20 https://biblegateway.com/passage?search=Phil.3.20&version=NIV

His Glory

I had the opportunity to walk the grounds of one of the most beautiful oldest colleges in the Midwest. Voted #1 best value liberal art college in the nation. With students from 26 countries, with a variety of faith backgrounds. 125 years of history within the walls. Thousand of prayers. As I walk inside the old church, feeling and letting my imagination run, I could hear the hymns sung. The many messages preach over the pulpit. Many lives were changed because of their dedication and submission to God. Their willingness to let go of self so they could find God's purpose for their life and the reason they were created for. Going after their destiny. Running after God. Available, faithful, and teachable. I would love to be a fly on the wall so I could experience what they experienced. As I continue to move up the stairs every step is bringing me closer to a new revelation. I come across hundreds of volumes on church history. Walls full of books. Years of history in each book. Each step brings me closer to what awaits me at the end of the room. As I walked by I noticed the big church organ. A small desk with the college information. Wing chair sits by the window. I feel peace in the room. I stood there for what looked like an eternity, not wanting to move. Reluctantly I made it down the stairs. Just to come up once again. I wanted to take pictures of the precious room up the stairs. Something special with the small room. To capture the moment it that was possible. This time I bring my daughter and my phone. I wanted the picture of me sitting by the window. My daughter took some shoots and we left. Sometime later as I am going over the pictures I notice the light coming out of one of the pictures of me sitting by the window. Then I realize that thanks to technology we were able to have a glimpse of heaven, the rays of glory, His presence was tangible and we captured. This is the 2nd time in the last few months that I am able to capture glimpses of heavens. If we are willing to press on. If we yield to His presence. If we search for more of him. If we thirst and hunger for more of him. We be able to find him. For his presence filled the room. The light of heavens came down and dwell among us. His presence was felt and he allowed me to fill it too. I don't know about you but when we look for him with all our heart, mind and soul, he will not disappoint us. For he will meet us there. I saw the old church, I went inside looking for Him and I found him. For he waited for me sitting by the window, overlooking the Mississippi River below. Our Lord and Saviour is calling. He is willing to meet with you at the most unexpected times. Don't allow distractions to move you. Don't allow what is taking place around us to rob us of having intimacy with the Lord. I am on vacation. I didn't have plans for an encounter, But The Lord gifted me with his peace, his presence, and his love. Ivette Diaz-Yee July 2023 Principia College Elsah, Illinois

Father's Heart

My arms are wide open, come my child, I have the answer your heart is seeking for; I have the balm that heals the sick soul:I have the word that give life to dead bones, I have the power, no power can defeat. Your heart is whole,your mind is strong, your prayer is like a wisper of a trustworthy heart that is certain her creator is love. Know without a doubt your are my child. Know without a doubt I am your God. You know I am your Father and your my child; So dare to belive what can't be seen, dare to proclaim my promises, dare to share my love. Ruth G 6/19/23