{ And a Star was born... }

A place where You see Your grace abounding, 

Your spirit moving, 

Your presence dwelling, 

Your miracles happening, 

Your light shining, 

Your hope rising, 

Your love unfailing, 

Your prayers availing, 

Your healing restoring, 

Your righteousness abounding, 

Your hands moulding, 

Your fruits unceasing, 

Your supply never-ending, 

Your glory shining, 

Your anointing reigning,

Your gifts enlarging,

 and Your people praising. 

This is, home :)

{ A holy calling because of His purpose & grace. }

in everything... it is for His sole purpose and glory.

the Blesser gets glorified, 

the Gifter gets magnified, 

the Caller gets lifted up, 

and the Father gets all the praise.

this is core of what our holy calling is all about...

{ DailyDevo Repost: You're in good company - J.Osteen }

(here's one for the misunderstood and unappreciated. much love.) xoxo

"...but Jesus refused to answer." (Luke 23:9)

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In scripture, many times people would come against Jesus and criticize Him. Many times it says, “Jesus answered them not a word.” He simply didn’t respond to His critics. He didn’t try to convince them to change their minds. He didn’t get upset because somebody was talking about Him. No, He just ignored it.

When people come against you and they’re jealous, trying to make you look bad, trying to discourage you, remember you’re in good company! Jesus was probably criticized more than anyone else. I love the fact that He didn’t try to explain Himself. He didn’t try to make everyone understand Him. He just stayed focused on what He was called to do. He simply ran His race.

Friend, Jesus set the example for you and me. We don’t have to try to win the approval of others. We have to understand that not everyone is going to understand us. Our focus should be on following God’s leading and let Him order our steps. The next time someone criticizes you, remember the example of Jesus. Overlook it, don’t get offended, and keep moving forward in the destiny God has for you!

{ The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole }

one can never go wrong with a phenomenal classic such as NKC... his voice goes through generations. x 

{ Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Coldplay }

and all we're missing is being cushioned against snow flaked frosted windows nursing a hot cuppa accompanied with the crackling of wood on a warm fireplace... x

{ Winter Wonderland - Jason Mraz }

awesome festive cover... it has mraz all over it! x

{ All I Want For Christmas Is You - Michael Bublé }

all because of CHRISTmas, i got You. x

{ I'll Be Home For Christmas - Rascal Flatts }

still doesn't get old this one... ps: those CHRISTmas trees reminds me of the one we got back at our perth home. sprewing that we're tree-less for the third year. i need a miracle! x

{ Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Christina Aguilera & Brian McKnight }

what a stellar combo on one of my faves festive tunes. the CHRISTmas joy continues... x

{ After the light & After the caller. }

de · light (after light) | a high degree of enjoyment, joy and rapture. | something that gives great and extreme pleasure or satisfaction | something that causes this

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my source of great joy and pleasure comes from the Lord. there is truly nothing else that satisfies. He is the main cause of all existence of my deepest and secret desires.

and now instead of running after anything that my heart greatly yearns for, even ones that seem to be inbuilt and set in stone since young... abilities, hopes and dreams... and even down to my calling and purpose on this very earth itself...

it is the Caller whom my heart is truly for.

i rather be where He wants me to be, and that is in the safe in His very arms, and being steadfast in this time of breaking point. and when one delights in the light, one cannot help be rubbed off the same way.

we do not live for ourselves, for ourdesires, for ourdreams, for ourpurpose, and even... even for ourcalling... to live is to live for Hisglory.

the flesh is now dead, but the Spirit is very much alive!

{ Because Of You Stories - Life Church }

this is an encouragement to all severs in all capacity in and beyond the walls. your service for Him and for His people never goes forgotten in the sight of Him, and the many many lives you never know you're impacting. 

the world is our playground. its time to go m.a.d. x

{ Because of You - Steven Furtick }

{ We Have A Saviour - Hillsong }

"we have a Saviour,

and His love will reign forever."

_hills.

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it is now a festive and celebration because of what the King of our freedom has done. x

{ The Christmas Song - Jayesslee Cover }

the CHRISTmas vibes are kicking in... so here's my upmost fave festive tune to welcome december and what it may bring... x

{ Only the best of the very best }

"Don't settle for less than God's best for you."

_J.Meyer

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and this echoes in the heart's of my lovelee folks... x

{ Forever - Michael W. Smith }

serenity to the ears... x

{ Sing Praise. }

“O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; 

for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever!”

- 1 Chronicles 16:34 (AMP)

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"He delights in an attitude of gratitude. Praise Him throughout the day with a humble heart and watch what He will do on your behalf!"

_J. Osteen

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the word praise has never sprung up to me in a special manner till two weeks ago... and it was rather comforting to hear it again on the weekend unlimitlessly and through the young and daring ones. how precious to see our praises lifted up through different ages, backgrounds and seasons we all may be in... but one thing that unites us all together, are our resounding hearts with thanksgiving for a life that has been completely, and utterly transformed by Grace. 

there are a variety of songs for the season which may speak to us... but One that goes beyond generations and still continues to beat in our hearts is the one which is sung by the Creator Himself. His praises to us will always be louder than our praises to Him.

and that in itself is a sanctuary that one will forever bask in, which is in the arms and embrace of Grace.

"i will never let you go." _J.

{ Sanctuary - City Harvest Church }

"Let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them."

- Exodus 25:8 

"Honor and majesty are before Him;

strength and beauty are in His sanctuary."

- Psalm 96:6

"Judah became God's sanctuary, the holy place of His habitation.."

- Psalm 114:2

"Do you not know that your body is God's temple, and it is the very sanctuary that God's Spirit, the Holy Spirit, lives within you and made you His permanent dwelling. He is to be at home in you."

- 1 Cor 3:16 & 6:19

{ Forever I will praise You. }

" Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ...”
- 2 Corinthians 2:14 (NKJV)

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"Praise is putting action behind your faith."

_J. Osteen

{ Bella's Finals - Pitch Perfect }

{ Just The Way You Are/Just A Dream Remix - Pitch Perfect }

one for all the ladies out there. x

{ Sanctuary. }

"here is my heart, make it Your sanctuary,
for nobody else, but Jesus only You."

_chc.

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You are the only one that i completely trust my heart to... oh Your unfailing love reigns with comfort and warmth like no other... i surrender to You... let me just bask in here until You entrust it to another... x

{ Standing out in the small things. }

something personal...

it is not much of the big things that captures the human eye,
but rather, the small ones that captures one's heart.

just saying.

( Lifesong by Casting Crowns }

"let my lifesong sing to You..." x

{ Let my lifesong sing to You. }

"Come, let us sing  with joy to the Lord,

let’s shout praises and sing loud!

raise the roof for the Rock who saved us!
let’s march into His presence singing praises,

coming to Him with thanksgiving,
lifting the rafters with our hymns,

making a sound of joy,

and singing psalms of praise to Him."

- Psalm 95:1-2 (Msg, NLT, NLV)

{ Into His courts with Praise! }

We have to understand, praise isn’t just about singing songs on Sunday mornings. Praise is the expression of gratefulness to Father God for Who He is and all that He has done. Praise gets God’s attention. Praise is a powerful tool in the life of the believer because God inhabits our praises! When we enter His presence the right way, He enters our circumstances, and when God shows up, the enemy must flee! Today, enter into His gates with thanksgiving and open the door for Him to move on your behalf!

_J.Osteen

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“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. 

Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.”

- Psalm 100:4 (NKJV)

{ Praise Opens The Door To Grace. Pt. 2 }

when one seeks His face than His hand
when one worships God for who He is than what He can do
when one soughts after the One being worshiped that the gifts of it
and when one dwells in the secret place than the natural one.

as we open our mouths, despite whatever breath there is, we open all of ourselves to the person of Grace who already has the entrance to every single desire, calling, and blessings that got NOTHING to do with us, and EVERYTHING to do with Him and ALL He's done!

"HALLELUJAH, OUR GOD REIGNS!" x

{ Tell the world that Jesus lives. }

"If you spend yourselves on behalf of the hungry,
And satisfy the needs of the oppressed,
Then your light will rise in the darkness
And your night will become like noonday
You will be like a well watered garden
Like a spring whose waters never fail."

- Isaiah 58

{ God focused. }

"to focus on You, is to worship You."

{ Savior King, hope for humanity. }

"it is a time and season for Asia." _j. prince

"and now the church, shines as Your bride.." _hills.

tell the world that Jesus lives,

tell them: "welcome home." x

{ Reminder: It is still unceasingly fruitful / the promise still stands }

"find joy in the law of the Lord,
think about and meditate on it day and night,
and you will be like a tree planted by rivers of water,
bearing and giving fresh fruit every month,
at the right time in each season,
never dropping a leaf or drying up,
always in blossom,
having it working out well and prospering,

and everything you do succeeds."

- psalm 1:2-3 (wordremix // nlv, nlt,msg & complete jewish)

{ I will wait on You. }

"Be like those who stay on course and committed faith,
and through faith and patience,
you will inherit what has been promised."

- Hebrews 6:12 (WordRemix // NIV & Msg)

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(worthship: "teach me Lord, to follow You, where You say to go, i will go." - darls)

as my heart is now exposed to Your grace that i can now rest upon, let i not hurry or be at haste in anything, but wait on You and Your appointed time, to go where You want me to go, beyond my desires and foolish pride. for You promised at the point on waiting for You, we shall mount up like eagles, unafraid of the storms and thunderous sounds that may scream louder than our hope and promises.and in the midst of these very fears and insecurities, Your gentle whisper is more than enough to not only keep afloat, but to praise You in times of despair. and You shall uplift us through the storms, arising to what You have called us to be that is higher than any greater calling or gifting there is... You called us to be Yours.

so, i will wait... x

{ And even if... You are greater still. }

and even if all things fails, even if our very desires itself does not come to fruition, even if our calling does not match up to what is lacking,

i will still worship You, with whatever breath there is.

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worthship: "there is nothing, that can ever separate us. there is nothing, that can ever separate us from Your love. no life, no death, of this i am convinced that You my God, are greater still.." - hills.

{ Oh how He loves us so... }

only God knows how to move your heart, in moments where the warmth is indescribable. He truly loves you with your love language... and that is more than enough to cast all fears away.

oh how He loves us so...

#deeplyencouraged x

{ Faithfulness. }

"someone who knows how to stay faithful to God,
will know how to stay faithful to you."

- unknown.

{ look again. }

me: "i don't see it..."
G.: "look again."

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"And sure enough, the seventh time he said, “Oh yes, a cloud! But very small, no bigger than someone’s hand, rising out of the sea.”

- 1 Kings 18:44 (Msg)

#dontgiveup

{ Not caring & loving it! }

for the One whom i should actually please, is already pleased with me.

then everything else is secondary and perhaps unnecessary. enough with trying to ease the tension or improve any given situation. so be it, as one is not accepted in our own merits or goodness, but rather in the Beloved Himself.

not everyone will like you regardless of their own exposure to grace -- is one of the disgusting feature that the insecurity of the flesh gives out. goes to show what one is really believing on the inside, and i am preaching to myself as well.

indeed we are paralyze without His grace in our lives.

and we need it not only for our well being, but for others in the area He has called us in. one has definitely found absolute freedom in knowing who i am, and Whose i am, which is more than enough to not care about the thoughts and characters of anybody else.

security comes when you truly know how much you are loved in your very own shoes, and there you will find anointing which comes in so effortlessly.

it is not about your ability to connect, but His favor bringing you places that you've never been, and divinely places and attracts the world and environment around you without your attempt.

oh such freedom and loving it! x

{ Benjamin Generation - Joseph Prince }

God be gracious to you, my son.

grace locates that generation.

it is already here, its gaining momentum.

and a whole new voice is in the land.
a whole new sound,
the sound of grace,
the sound of victory
the sound of redemption

God is rising, the last generation.
the end time generation.
tbe grace generation.

this time, I will name the last generation
and He calls it the benjamin generation.

a generation marked by undeserved favor
and five times more blessings

God will serve you five times more food,
both in the natural and spiritual

our message to the world is
no more judgement
no more punishment
no more wrath

"..so have I sworn that i would not be angry with you, nor rebuke you."
(isaiah 54:9

there is something about the benjamin generation that has a special place in His heart,
and you are that generation.

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we are called for such a time where Grace is creating a whole new wave in this land that is crying out for hope. as He rises us up daily, we shall experience greater multiplication like never before. i say, thank You Lord, for choosing us, such people undeserving. x

{ Praise Opens The Door To Grace - Joseph Prince }

Jesus

You are all that i need

You are faithful and true

You are the God of all creation

You are everything to me

i will sing praises to You.

"when you sing to yourself, some things begin to take place.
when You sing God's word, you're meditating on God's word."

You are the light in my darkness

my hope when all seems lost.

You are my refuge when i am fearful

my Savior and my song

"all this will banish stress and fear in one fell swoop.

it is not for you to get yourself out of fear, 

is for You to sing to the Lord and His perfect love cast out fear.
only He has prefect love and He loves you perfectly."

You are my provider 

You are the shpeard of my live 

You are my deliver 

You are my strength when i am weak 

i worship you my god 

i song to to you lord 

i praise you for your amazing grace 

"everytime you praise you open the door of Grace."

"every problem that comes your way,
praise goes out first."

"start singing praises. 

you feel lonely, sing praises.

you feel down, sing praises.

you feel under the weather, sing praises.

if you are not healed, you will be in the position and an emotional prosperity to be healed, 

and the outward will follow."

Jesus,

i will give you praise.

"in every valley of trouble, there is going to be adoor of hope.

and what opens the door?

praise."

_j.prince

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one of the most heartfelt messages in my life and for the rest of it to come. to imagine to be so filled already in this few anointed minutes, what more the entire message and life of it to be? x

{ Church, home for everyone. }

"let people have freedom in the church. let's have an environment of Grace. if people make mistakes, its not the end of the world."

_j.prince

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you want a place where people can be free to be themselves, accepted just the way they are and no less, instead of bounding in laws or expectancy on how one should be like. because at the end of the day, men fail as there is no perfection in this flesh that is already dead.

so instead of an environment of "having it all together all the time", grace is only magnified in areas where we need it the most -- which is right smack in the middle of our up-most failures and lack of a "holy" being.

and in the midst of it, instead of finger wagging text book answers, the people are embraced by Grace knowing that they are accepted not in and of their do good persona or how well kept together they are trying to get at, but in the Beloved which is Christ.

God meant for His house to be for everyone. the Savior came for all, so there are no self-righteous thoughts or behaviors that we deserve it because none of us do. we are constantly in need of Him, He is the reason why we even wake up and why we even breathe.

remember what b.houston also said that, "the church is to be attractive to the world." making people wanting to know who this amazing Jesus is all about. such power when she uttered that, knowing that our love and relationship with Jesus draws people in. and as they are in this place of liberty, the rest, is up to Him.

because the One who knows best how to save, is our very Savior Himself.

{ Being the right person rather than looking for one. }

"concentrate on being the right person."

_j.prince

#findingalifepartner

{ Undaunted by Christine Caine }

"undaunted... DARING to do what GOD calls you to do."

"there is great power to know what God says about you."

"God through great effort to make you."

"the pinnacle of His creation is PEOPLE."

"we are not product of time but a product of ETERNITY."

"we are so much MORE that who we think we are."

"God's love can sustain and carry us in our darkest hour."

"the truth of God's word hasn't change."

"we who ought to know this love and grace, should take it to a lost and a broken world, and do it in a way that we are totally and utterly, UNDAUNTED."

_C. Caine

{ Receive the unlimited by not limiting it. }

"God has unlimited supplies. The only thing that limits Him is our ability to receive."

_J.Osteen

{ you are more that you think you are. }

the voice in you is greater and more that you think it is.

_G.

{ A Generation leader and changer. }

Courage, Clarity, Competence, Coachibility and Character… A next generation leader.

- A. Stanley

{ TodayDevo Repost: Closer than you think. }

"Have you been praying and believing for something that seems like it’s taking a lot longer than you thought?

Many times, people can miss God’s best simply because they give up before they see their “due season” come.

Don’t let that be you! Be encouraged today, your answer is closer than you think.

If it seems like things are getting more difficult, remember, when the intensity heats up, that means you are closer to your victory. It always seems darkest just before the dawn arrives.

We serve a faithful God, and He’s working behind the scenes on your behalf. Don’t cast away your confidence today because your reward is coming."

_J.Osteen

#PickMeUp x

{ Just a very little while. }

"Remember those early days after you first saw the light?

Those were the hard times!
Kicked around in public, targets of every kind of abuse
—some days it was you, other days your friends.

If some friends went to prison, you stuck by them.
If some enemies broke in and seized your goods,
you let them go with a smile, knowing they couldn’t touch your real treasure.

Nothing they did bothered you, nothing set you back.

So don’t throw it all away now.

You were sure of yourselves then.

It’s still a sure thing!

But you need to stick it out, staying with God’s plan so you’ll be there for the promised completion.

It won’t be long now, He’s on the way;
He’ll show up most any minute.
But anyone who is right with me thrives on loyal trust;
if he cuts and runs, I won’t be very happy.

But we’re not quitters who lose out. Oh, no! 

We’ll stay with it and survive, trusting all the way."

- Hebrews 32-39 (Msg) 

{ Paralyzed without His Grace. }

"

"i cant quit now,

this can't be right,

if You're not here, i am paralyzed.

i can't win this game,

i can't make it by.

without You."

_d.guetta

ps: we would be paralyzed without His Grace. x

{ He'll never stop. }

He will never put your faith and whatever that's left of your hope to see forth the possibilities to waste.

every journey and hardship is valuable.
every moment of waiting and wondering,
even in our very fears and doubts has it's purpose.

to build you up instead of tearing you down,
to strengthen your spirit instead of weakening your flesh,
to show forth the vastness of His grace instead of your total understanding of it,
to let His faith in you be greater than your faith in Him, 
to show you each time that there is truly nothing too difficult for Him,
and to have an encounter with you in every second of your life to say,

"I will never stop loving you."

{ Nothing you've been through will be wasted. }

"God has the ability to take all the things of your life that seem to make no sense and use them all for His purpose and your benefit.

NOTHING YOU'VE BEEN THROUGH WILL BE WASTED. DO YOU BELIEVE IT!

_TDJ.

{ At the right time, His that is. }

"and by what Christ has done, God has shown us His own mysterious ways and secret of His will, plan and purpose.

at the right time, He will do all that He has planned to fulfill His own good pleasure and merciful intention which He has previously purpose and set forth in Him.

He planned to bring and unify all of history to its goal in Christ, and He will be the head of bringing together everything in heaven and on earth."

- Ephesians 1:9-10 // WordRemix (Contempt Eng, NLT, Amp & God's Word)

{ Restinful increase while You rain on me. }

increase me Lord, in all that i do -- whatever places You have called and placed me in. i want more.

let it be a display of Your glory and not mine, let it be a testimony of Your grace and not mine, let it be of Your presence and not mine, let it be Your adoration and not mine, and let it be of Your heartwarming anointing and not mine.

because, i am absolutely nothing without You.

(worthship) let the rain of Your presence, fall on me... everywhere that i go, Lord let Your presence flow, rain on me...

#soakedinyourpresence x

{ A sure beginning of His promises. So be it! }

"For all God's promises have been fulfilled in Christ, they all find answer with a resounding Yes! and the great Amen, so be it. He affirms us, making us steadfast, established and a sure thing in Christ, putting His Yes within us. He has consecrated and anointed us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and also acknowledged us as His by His spirit in out hearts as the security deposit, guarantee and a sure beginning of the fulfillment of His promise, and what He is destined to complete.

1 Cor 1:20-22 // WordRemix (Amp, NLT, Msg, NKJ)

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and that is why i trust in You completely, and this is why i trust you with all of my heart.

one is anchored in You, secured in all that You have already done and complete before a request is make known. Your answer has bounced back to every need and every cry, affirming our doubts and fears each time with Your love that You have done it all.

our destinies are fixed purely on Your finished work, and now Your last cry has became our first praise, our first worship, our first taste of Grace, and our first promise of the many good things You have see forth coming.

greater things has yet to come, because You saw them first. it is You that i heartfully and soulfully adore. Your steadfast love surely never ceases.

{ Waiting here for you - Martin Smith & Jesus Culture }

what a fresh edition of this track.
jesus culture and martin smith... need one say more? 

(worthship) "and it is YOU, we adore. singing alle-luia."

"when we sing together, we can change nations can't we?"

_M.Smith

#blown x

{ Martin Smith @ Worship Central London 2010 }

cutting edge worship at it's finest. martin, you're brilliant mate! x

{ My life is in Your hands. }

"Hour by hour, my days, time, life and future is in Your hands."

Psalms 31:5 // WordRemix (Contempt Eng,Amp, Msg, NLT)

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"God doesn't always work on our time table. He rarely does. But in a single moment, God can change your life and instantly turn things around!

Your times are in His hands and trust that He has your best interest at heart. Keep standing, hoping, and believing because He is working behind the scenes."

_J.Osteen

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(Worthship) "You hold my future in Your hands, You know my dreams and You have a plan. as You light my way, I'll follow You."

_United

#EyesOnAllOfTheAbove x

{ A grace worth thanksgiving. }

"Don’t just focus on what’s wrong in your life; focus on what God will do in your life."

_J.Osteen

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"In everything, give thanks.  Whatever happens, be thankful in all circumstances "

1 Thessalonians 5:18 // WordRemix (NLT, Contempt Eng, NLV)

{ Valuable waiting. Ps: There's hope. }

"If I give everything I own to the poor and even go to the stake to be burned as a martyr, but I don’t love, I’ve gotten nowhere. So, no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love.

Love never gives up.
Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn’t want what it doesn’t have.
Love doesn’t strut,
Doesn’t have a swelled head,
Doesn’t force itself on others,
Isn’t always “me first,”
Doesn’t fly off the handle,
Doesn’t keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn’t revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end."

- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (The Msg)

{ Our Love Story! }

"there is value in waiting, preparing yourself, and *hope."

- charis.

*second time i bumped into hope today and for two very different things that have been stirring in my heart... x

{ If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys Cover by Maroon 5 (Live) }

"if it ain't You Jesus."

ps: a lethal combo of my ultimate fave track and adam's voice. x

{ Culture of Honor. }

"When you give your very best, your whole life is giving praise to God.

As believers, we should set the standard in all areas of life. People should see the dept of your character and your spirit of excellence and know that you are a child of the Most High God.

Today, make the decision to honor Him in all that you do because you are His representative, His hands and feet in the earth."

_J.Osteen (TodaysWord: Raise the Standard)

{ Closing the door on fear Pt. 2 }

"When you put go in front of disable, you have God is able."
_N. Vujicic

let not fear stand in the way of what we can or cannot do. go and He'll show. that's the joy of walking by faith and not by sight. faith in Him that is. x

{ Closing the door on fear. }

“Fear is the greatest weapon the enemy sues to try to hold us back.”

_J.Osteen

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it is designed to paralyze and cripple us, bringing torment as osteen goes on. definitely not one that is God inspired, and one that is “false evidence appearing real” as Nic Vujicic puts it. indeed so as we maybe temporarily blind with thinking our fears are our reality. in all cases, a lie can bring tangible surroundings and feelings but end of the day, it is still a lie.

time to close the door on the whole list of fears that has been irking and lingering around like an unwanted overstayed guest.

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“God’s spirit does not make us afraid or a coward. He did not give us a spirit that is timid but one that is powerful, loving and a sound mind.”

- 2 Tim 1:7 // WordRemix: Contempt Eng, Common Eng, NKJ