This year has been declared a year of Restoration. One of my favorite prophesies comes from Elijah List. Most recently this word: 2010: A Year of Restoration by Carol Kelley. In it she says" “the Lord has plans for DOUBLE restoration! There has been much testing, but there will be restoration”. This is a confirmation for me of what God has been speaking directly to my heart. It is no secret, if you read my past blogs that 2009 was a time of great testing. It was a year I’ll never forget. As the old saying goes “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times”. I choose to focus on the best of times and that continues to this day.
The Best of Times has been mostly in due to a growing relationship with God. Prayer and worship has been my calling through ‘the worst of times’ and it was that which brought peace that passes all understanding! I have come to a place where ‘praying without ceasing’ is more of a reality then ever before. Prayer is weaved throughout my day in normal activities and throughout the night as I sleep and even as I dream. Times of worship have become second nature. I’ve enjoyed the growth and capacity to enter the Throne Room quickly and without hesitation. I’ve grown in my confidence in my standing with Christ Jesus my Lord and I am richly blessed.
Why do I BOAST to you of my relationship with Jesus?
Psalm 34:2 My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear it and rejoice
Jeremiah 9:23-24 Thus says the Lord, “Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows ME,that i am the Lord who exercises loving kindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the Lord.
It has been through this growth that I have come to be ANTICIPATING the restoration that is to come. I have no doubt that it will. God declares:
I claim those words! I trust my God and I await full restoration!
Boasting in HIM,
Tracy
p.s…part of the restoration is for the body….www.thegreensmoothiechallenge.com. More about that next time:)
Amen Sistah! Grace, Restoration, Transformation…it WILL indeed be a very good year.
Thank you for posting your link. I just read the first two paragraphs but I have to say I am excited to hear of your journey and to share with you that My journey is new but I am on the same one. Claiming victory! I miss you so much and love that we have reconnected. you are a blessing dear sister.
Much love,
Kate