Ephesians 1:14 (TPT) He (Holy Spirit) is given to us like an engagement ring is given to a bride, as the first installment of what’s coming! He is our hope-promise of a future inheritance which seals us until we have all of redemption’s promises and experience complete freedom – all for the supreme glory and honor of God!
Ephesians 1:17 (TPT) I pray that the Father of glory, the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, would impart to you the riches of the Spirit of wisdom and the Spirit of revelation to know him through your deepening intimacy with him.
Beth (B) – How off am I when I read and study and figure out? Is that your bride Lord? You gave me Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit is my engagement ring!!! Come on Lord, this is sweet.
God (G) – I am full, overflowing, abundant in you. You rest in me, and I do my mighty work. It is not confusing. It is my way. I get my way. Every time in every way in all things, places, and people. It doesn’t look to you, but it is true. My way is different. My way is sure. My way.
B – Yes Lord. Oh my. Lord, have your way. I want your way. In all the places. I lay down my figuring and I say Yes to your way. I want your way. I hear all the clutter, confusion, figuring, deciding. It is so much easier to see circumstances. The places that are deep on my own, self do, and how that is valued in the world, the separation from faith and trust, the value and man’s way and solving problems and finding solutions and I lay it down. I repent Lord for every place, way, thought, idea that exalts me above you.
I repent of the idol of intelligence
I repent of the idol of self
I repent of the idol of hard work
I repent Lord
I repent of the idol of judgment and lay down the idol of comparing
I repent of the idol of valuing
I repent Lord
I want you, only, your way, only.
The enemy lies.
I am not like any other
I am not better
I am not less
I am not more
I Am says I am His and that is just right for me.
Thank you, Lord, for showcasing you in me. That is my heart’s desire. That is my one thing. Show me your glory Lord. I say Yes again. I want your love capacity, Lord. Help me to be still in my place with you to love really well, your way. That is enough for me Lord, help it to be true. Thank you, Lord, in your way it is true, my yoke is easy, my burden is light. Thank you, Lord. That is it. I am free. I love you, Lord. Yes Lord. Holy Spirit.
Excerpt from Truth In Hard Places