Portion of Pursuit

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These last few days I have been hearing the word "pursuit".  I have felt the need to write about the pursuit of God, and although it's not my intention to go deep into this topic, I do want to write about what I feel God is speaking to not only me, but to those who are also in a pursuit of God and His presence at this moment.

Shun youthful lusts and flee from them, and aim at and pursue righteousness (all that is virtuous and good, right living, conformity to the will of God in thought, word, and deed); [and aim at and pursue] faith, love, [and] peace (harmony and concord with others) in fellowship with all [Christians], who call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.  -2 Timothy 2:22 [AMP]

Pursuit involves passion. We can't be in pursuit without having focus, conviction and passion. Why? Because eventually, all the effort of being in pursuit  will become more of a burden when the obstacles the enemy sends our way to make us lose focus from our pursuit become greater than what we originally were in pursuit of. When we begin a pursuit of God, His presence, His gifts, characteristics and virtue, we need to understand that it will not be easy because this means we are willing to look for, find and apply something new to our lives. It is not easy because we have an enemy that is always trying to distract us and to stop our advancement in our walk with God. Just as any other area in our lives, when we are in pursuit of something, we do not stop until we find it. We should not stop, lose focus, get tired,  or allow something to deter us from our pursuit of God, His love, righteousness, faith and peace, because we know this is necessary for us.


As human beings, we were created since birth with a desire to pursue intimacy, love and caring and the protection and nurturing of our parents. It is that characteristic that should also propel us to pursue God and have an intimacy with Him. I understand how difficult it is to maintain an active and intense pursuit, when there are so many daily situations that arise and try to distract us, but today, I want to tell you  that He is in constant pursuit of you. He pursues us daily; in each moment of our lives, He is looking over us. I heard this saying: "The work of a parent is never done, no matter if the child is 18, 30 or 50 years old." This is true, a parent is a parent forever. Just the same, our Father is our Father forever and He pursues a relationship with us. Sometimes, we, ourselves are the ones that deter and don't allow that relationship because we don't pursue Him fervently.

When we realize that the pursuit has nothing to do with us, but with God, and we allow Him to be glorified in us, it is then that we are completely satisfied and then the pursuit becomes a lifestyle centered around Christ. Today, I encourage you and tell you to continue in your pursuit because it is necessary; don't give up, continue in your pursuit to be closer to God's heart. Let Him be glorified in you and understand that this process is not about you, but about Him. 

It is my prayer that this reflection be a part of your daily portion.

Love & Blessings,
Michelle

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Portion of Triumph

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But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.  -Psalms 3:3

These past couple of weeks I have been reading a book by Joyce Meyer that talks about the mind being a battlefield, and how we should take control of our thoughts because the devil always wants to attack our mind with negative thoughts. I'm sure many of you have heard about the book and maybe even some have read it.  It's very good, she shares her experience in a simple and real way. There are so many treasures in that book, but I have felt the need, for the last few days, to write about having positive thoughts and not letting the devil attack us with negativity.

Psalms 3:3 says that God is our glory, and He lifts our head high! It's wonderful to know that God surrounds us! We can live in peace, knowing that God surrounds like like a shield. He lifts our head high! I like that version, because that's how we should always see it. He lifts our head high! Why? What does that have to do with negativity? Plenty! When we get depressed,  the word says it all de-pressed; press down, sink down... When negative thoughts come into our mind, suddenly the first thing that happens is that we lower our head, our face saddens and our body sinks down. And it's all because the negative thoughts are depressing us, and we know who wants to bring us down, the devil! But God never said we should allow that to happen. On the contrary, He said: And the Lord shall make you the head, and not the tail; and you shall be above only, and you shall not be beneath ... [Deut. 28:13] If it were not important, God would not mention it so much!

Lifting up the head, being above and not beneath, this is how God created us, how He made us to be. But what has happened is that the devil, trying to steal our identity, he always wants to confuse us, lie to us and depress us, so we don't have the will or want to live a victorious, triumphant life. The act of lifting the head means that we are secure, we are confident and we know who we are and where we are going. And the best part is that God is the One who lifts our head!! In the midst of the attack with depression, it is God who comes to lift our head, it is God who puts us above and not beneath and He has always done so! He not only lifts our head, but he lifts our mood, our heart, our hope, our attitude... Our strength comes from Him. He is our glory, He lifts us up! 

We will always have those negative thought attacks. We will always have certain situations come into our lives, the ones that want to depress us and put us down, but we have to overcome them and confess with our mouth and our heart Psalm 3:3 and declare that it is God who lifts my head! In the middle of affliction and opression, He lifts my head! In the middle of sickness or crisis, He lifts my head. To be able to know and understand the strategies of the enemy, and to know that he is always looking for ways to destroy us is necessary in this battle, because if we are always alert to his strategies, we won't let the "downs" take control of us. When those "downs" come to your life, lift up your head and shout that God is your shield, He is your glory and the lifter of your head!!

I declare over your life victory and triumph! I declare that you rise up like never before and that you conquer those territories that seemed impossible before. I declare that your mind and your thoughts are full of peace and trust in Christ! Rise up, go and conquer, triumph is yours!

It is my prayer that this reflection be a part of your daily portion.

Love & Blessings,
Michelle

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The second "Daily Portion"

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Originally published on September 12, 2008, titled "Daily Portion #2"

“The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people..."  Acts 5:12 [NIV]

When we are confronted with Jesus Christ's Truth under the Kingdom, and His Righteousness, it is necessary to understand that we will suffer persecution if we are to believe, practice and follow this Truth just as Christ desires us to do so.

Meditating on the words of one of Maria Woodworth Etter's preaching, it is quite interesting to see the decision that the apostles made when presented a call to live a life either under religion of under the Kingdom. The apostles were thrown in jail as a result of the reaction to the Authority and Power manifested in the miracles and wonders they did among the people. They had to choose between religion or Kingdom. They knew if they chose religion, and denied the Authority and Power, they would have no problem and the persecution would end.  But they chose the Kingdom and His Righteousness and they decided to preach the Word even if the end result was death. They asked the Lord:   "Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”  (Acts 4:29-30)

When the apostles decided to bring the Kingdom to Earth, they knew that each preaching would have to be accompanied with signs and wonders, God's very presence there with them, confirming their message. Multitudes began to run to where they were, seeking His Presence and promise of freedom, healing and restoration. And the signs, miracles and wonders continued and followed them because they had established God's Kingdom in the midst of a dry and needy place. May we also ask for Your signs, wonders and miracles, Oh Lord, the Power of Your Spirit confirming Your Word of Redemption and Love.

Blessings!!

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Basic Truth!

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Originally Written on January 14, 2011

Sharing with you all this Word which I live by everyday and thank Jesus for giving me this precious gift!  And so, when I am sick in my natural body, I know that I am healed by His wounds!  Thank You Jesus!!!

1 Peter 2:21-25  [The Message]:
This is the kind of life you've been invited into, the kind of life Christ lived. He suffered everything that came his way so you would know that it could be done, and also know how to do it, step-by-step.
He never did one thing wrong,
Not once said anything amiss.
They called him every name in the book and he said nothing back. He suffered in silence, content to let God set things right. He used his servant body to carry our sins to the Cross so we could be rid of sin, free to live the right way. His wounds became your healing. You were lost sheep with no idea who you were or where you were going. Now you're named and kept for good by the Shepherd of your souls. 

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