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Demolish the Lies

October 6, 2023

We are destroying sophisticated arguments and every exalted and proud thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ. ‭‭—2 Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭5‬ ‭AMP‬‬

Let My Spirit soar within you—taking you to new heights above and beyond this world. Above and beyond the cares of this world. Listen carefully to My words to you. Listen intently with ears to hear. I beseech you, dear child. Commit, commit to My teachings. Dissolve your unity with this world and its lies. Seek my counsel in everything. Dismiss intrusions in your life. Do not entertain them. Seek wise counsel. Start with My word. Relinquish control of your life. That will lead you to spiral down in defeat. Your missteps will lead to a fall. Let My word be a lamp to your feet. Do not turn to the right or to the left. Fear is not from Me. Recognize that and demolish the lies. Do not entertain them. Cast them down from the high places. They seek to dethrone My truth. Cast them down, and I will imprison them. That which seeks to hold My children captive will be My prisoners. My children will be free from lies as they seek My truth and guard it in their hearts and minds. Walk in peace because he who the Son sets free is free indeed.

Destruyendo especulaciones y todo razonamiento altivo que se levanta contra el conocimiento de Dios, y poniendo todo pensamiento en cautiverio a la obediencia de Cristo. ‭‭—2 Corintios‬ ‭10‬:‭5‬ ‭LBLA‬‬

Deja que Mi Espíritu se eleve dentro de ti, llevándote a nuevas alturas más allá de este mundo. Por encima y más allá de las preocupaciones de este mundo. Escucha atentamente Mis palabras. Escucha atentamente con oídos para oír. Te lo suplico, querida hija. Comprométete, comprométete con Mis enseñanzas. Disuelve tu unidad con este mundo y sus mentiras. Busca mi consejo en todo. Descarta las intrusiones en tu vida. No las entretengas. Busca consejo sabio. Comience con Mi palabra. Renuncia al control de tu vida. Eso te llevará a caer en una espiral de derrota. Tus pasos en falso te llevarán a una caída. Que mi palabra sea lámpara a vuestros pies. No gires ni a la derecha ni a la izquierda. El miedo no proviene de Mí. Reconoce eso y derriba las mentiras. No las entretengas. Derríbalas de los lugares altos. Buscan destronar Mi verdad. Derríbalas y yo las encarcelaré. Aquellos que busquen mantener cautivos a Mis hijos serán Mis prisioneros. Mis hijos estarán libres de mentiras mientras busquen Mi verdad y la guarden en sus corazones y mentes. Caminen en paz porque aquel a quien el Hijo libera, es verdaderamente libre.

Devotional

An Unlikely Tribe

January 15, 2016

I recently attended a meeting at work with two judges, one prosecutor, one defense attorney, and two probation officers. They were telling the federal offender population I serve about a Second Chance program which offers them a support team comprised of the aforementioned individuals who would meet with them every two weeks for about a year and provide guidance and resources to aid their reintegration into society after incarceration. Their allies would be composed of unexpected people.

At first mention, the offenders were suspicious of the group members. After all, aren’t they the ones that pointed the finger, convicted them, and locked them up? Well now, that’s a matter of perspective. This is where we would have to throw our biases out the window and take a risk. If we play the blame game and refuse to budge, we’ll probably rule out potential supporters.

We can choose to surround ourselves with folk who will propel us forward or with those who will say what we want to hear and remain stuck. We need people that will challenge our faulty thinking and steer us in the right direction. We need a fellowship of people that believe in our capacity to change and succeed.

And if we want real and lasting change, we need persistence. We need accountability. We need good examples around us. Especially if we’ve been going around in circles for a long time.

We need people who will teach us that sometimes we have to face the consequences and that it won’t be pretty. We need cheerleaders who will encourage us to keep going even if we get snagged, veer the wrong way, or just plain fall flat on our faces. We need people who will not give up on us when we’re giving up on ourselves.

And once we’re strong enough and become who we hope to be, we must become part of a tribe for someone else. We owe it to each other. Because along the way, we’ve all crossed paths with people who have lifted us up, who have shaken us awake, and who have loved us hard.

Let’s pick an unlikely tribe to walk our journey with us and if we’re feeling adventurous, we’ll let them pick us. Either way, it’s really not about what we want, it’s about what we need. And let’s not be quick to rule people out of our inner circle. When you expect the unexpected you invite a secret array of colorful people to surround you. That is your tribe.