Breaking Up Camp

Yesterday was Memorial Day, a day set aside to commemorate those who serve and have died serving our country. Many people had gatherings with family and friends in their backyards having cook outs or going to the beach.

I spent my day “breaking up camp”. I spoke to an older lady who encouraged me to get started packing for my move. I feel a real urgency to prepare for change, so I spent my entire day separating what I’m taking with me, what I’m throwing away, what I plan to donate and what I’m going to try to sell. I’m just grateful that I got rid of so much stuff last year, or I would be overwhelmed. But I’m good with organizing, so it was an all around good day for me.

I want a fresh new start, so I plan to take very little with me. I may desire to hold on to my microwave and blender but those things can be easily replaced. We will see. It’s a lot but I know I can get through it. It’s all a part of this new beginning. Mind you, I am doing this all by faith. But where God guides he will provide.

Even though I’ve talked about making this move in the past, the past 72 hrs have brought major confirmation that would make me afraid to not move. Keep me in your prayers!!!

Joshua 1:10-11

New King James Version (NKJV)

The Order to Cross the Jordan

¹⁰ Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, ¹¹ “Pass through the camp and command the people, saying, ‘Prepare provisions for yourselves, for within three days you will cross over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land which the Lord your God is giving you to possess.’”

Deuteronomy 1:6-8

New King James Version (NKJV)

⁶ “The Lord our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying: ‘You have dwelt long enough at this mountain. ⁷ Turn and take your journey, and go to the mountains of the Amorites, to all the neighboring places in the plain,^[a] in the mountains and in the lowland, in the South and on the seacoast, to the land of the Canaanites and to Lebanon, as far as the great river, the River Euphrates. ⁸ See, I have set the land before you; go in and possess the land which the Lord swore to your fathers—to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—to give to them and their descendants after them.’

I Will Follow You Forward

Yesterday morning I woke up with a lot on my mind. I was questioning some things in my mind and asking God some questions. I was drawn into some foolishness and I knew I should not get caught up in it. It’s just something designed to distract me from destiny. But God gave me an answer in a way that only He could. I was going to detail more, but it’s not necessary. God answered.

As I was riding to church, I realized that my time at the church I am attending will soon come to an end since I’ve decided I’m going to relocate. Suddenly, I felt grief because I LOVE my church. I haven’t felt this at home at a church in years.

As we entered a time of worship, the praise and worship team began to sing a song that ministered right where I was. They were singing this song called “Moving Forward” and kept repeating the chorus that simply said: You make all things new Yes, You make all things new and I will follow You forward.

The Pastor then got up and asked us to take a step forward and said that when God tells you to move forward it means he has something better. Yet another confirmation that it’s time to move.

Right now, I’m focusing on God alone. I’m not going to vacillate or go back and forth or allow anything to deter me. My promise to God is that I will follow You Forward.

Isaiah 43:18-19 
“Forget the former things;
do not dwell on the past.

See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the desert
and streams in the wasteland.” (NIV)

Don’t be afraid to keep moving on, For what was before, now has gone, God wants to accomplish so much more, But we need to move forward in the Lord. © By M.S. Lowndes, Based on Isaiah 43:18-19

Happy Memorial Day!

My Expectation is in God Alone

I was born and raised in New York City and while living there most of my life, I’ve lived outside of the city three times. But this time has been the longest. In July, I will have lived here in Florida, for seven years. Boy how times flies. But now it seems as though the cloud is moving once again.

I always knew that I was here in Florida for a limited amount of time and when I first got here, I planned to return to NY whenever my Dad went home to be with the Lord. But a trip back to NY last summer changed that for good. The minute I left the airport upon arriving in NY, I was certain I would never return. I kind of knew it, but going back to NY for the first time in six years, solidified it for me.

Now, as I contemplate making another geographical move, I know the I need finances to do that. But I don’t have any expectation in anyone except God. God told me he was going to roll out the red carpet for me, so GOD is going to do it, not man.

I already kind of have an idea how I can pull this off. Yesterday I spoke to an investor about a quick sale on this house. He turned out to be a Christian and even though it’s not the best case scenario, he said he wants to try to help me. God gave me time  and opportunity, with the foreclosure being cancelled to get this done. I know that God is up to something and I’m excited. One thing I do know is where God gives a vision, there must be provision. It’s going to be exciting to see how God works it out. I’m trying not to get anxious, but if I could leave next week, I would, but first things first. A trip to my new city is next on the agenda.

The faith walk it just that. You go and act on what you don’t see. While I’m typing this I’m listening to a prophet talk about how he made a geographical move by faith. I can do this and I will!

Genesis 12:1

New Living Translation (NLT)

The Call of Abram

12 The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you.