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God has a great sense of humor!

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength” Proverbs 17:22, NLT.

I’ll never forget when my husband and I attended a music ministry event while we were dating. Different music artists came up to sing, recite poetry, and rap. Towards the end, an altar call was given, and I went up for prayer. I got down on my knees, closed my eyes, and began to worship God. While I was bowed down, I felt a piece of cloth hovering over my head. I thought, “Well, that’s different,” but I didn’t care, I just kept worshiping God. So as I’m bowed down in serious worship mode, the cloth hovering over my head begins to move towards my back. By this time, I’m wondering, what is going on?! Then I open my eyes and lookup. Suddenly, I notice that I’m under a woman’s dress!! All I saw was leopard print! OH. MY. GOSH. I moved back so fast and sat down on the front row! The woman was totally unaware! While I was bowed down, she must have stepped back, causing her dress to cover my head! Everyone on the front row burst out laughing, and all I could think was, “Lord, you could’ve told me I was under that lady’s dress! I was worshiping you!” 😅

I guess that was His way of letting me know He has me covered…literally.

The Lord has a great sense of humor. He is truly the center of our joy. He likes to bring laughter into our lives when we least expect it. My sister, receive His joy today and a merry heart!

Please share your funny moment. We soooo want to know!

Prayer: Father God, thank you for your sense of humor! Thank you for the joy and laughter you bring into my life when I need it most. Fill me with your joy and give me a merry heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Keep practicing your swing!

“Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace” Psalms 37:37

Sometimes people misjudge others and think that their financial struggles are caused by poor financial management. Yes, that may be true in some cases. However, there are people in this world who are where they are financially because they simply do not have enough money to do what they need to do to get ahead in life. If they could pay down their debts they would, but every penny is needed to keep a roof over their head and food on the table to feed their children. They’re not materially poor because they’re irresponsible, ignorant or lazy; they lack opportunity, and if given the opportunity, you will watch them rise and go far.

I compare it to someone who has never played baseball, but they’ve been practicing their swing for years. All they need is a bat in their hand and they will knock the ball completely out of the park. God is going to give you that bat in your hand and that opportunity you’ve been waiting for, my sister. He’s going to give you the open door you’ve been praying for, and when He does, seize it! Show them that you’re not lazy, you’re not ignorant and you’re not irresponsible! You are the right woman for the job and you’ve been practicing your swing! You’re going to knock the ball out of the park!

People don’t know your situation, but they are about to see great manifestation of God’s glory in your life! Keep practicing your swing!

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It’s ok to be glad.

“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad.” Psalms 126:3

I sat down to spend a moment with God this morning. My Bible was opened to Psalms 126. As I read, “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad,” the words seemed to jump off the page. I know anytime that happens, God is wanting to get my attention. The Lord began to speak to me, “Haven’t I done great things for you? Then, be glad.”

Not mad. Not sad. But glad.

I smiled because I felt God giving me permission to be happy about all of the breakthrough, all of the favor and all of the blessings He’s been manifesting in my life. He was telling me, Kesha, it’s ok to be glad about the great things I’ve done for you. Only He knows how I sometimes pretend like it’s not a big deal and how I play it down. But God keeps nudging me and letting me know; it’s ok to be glad.

My sister, I’m going to say the same to you that the Lord spoke to me. Has He done great things for you? Then, be glad. Not mad. Not sad. But glad. Give yourself permission to be over the moon happy about everything God has done in your life and is doing. God has brought you through the fire and through the flood. He has rescued you and placed you on a firm foundation in Him. He has caused you not to be the same woman you once were. He has transformed your life and is making all things new for you! That’s plenty of reason to be glad, my sister!

Prayer: Father God, thank you for touching my heart and helping me see your truth. Thank you for everything you have done for me. I choose to be glad. To sing and be merry. You have brought me through the fire and the flood. You have set me in a great place, and I am glad. I rebuke the enemy that tries to come against my joy. What you have done for me is a big deal, and I rejoice over it without fear. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

(Read Psalms 126)

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Let Him crown you, my sister.

“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness…” Isaiah 61:10, ESV.

While preparing to leave church one day, I was gathering my purse and Bible, and I saw a vision that I was wearing a crown on my head and a beautiful robe. I stood there for a moment, thinking did I just see what I thought I did? Me? Crowned and robed? I had spent years of my life feeling unworthy and unqualified, but God was helping me see myself the way He sees me in the Spirit. He was helping me see my true identity in Christ.

If you’re still seeing yourself as less than, as unqualified, as unworthy, as labeled by people, God is going to open your eyes and help you see your true identity in Him. He is removing old garments, old ways of thinking, and old ways that have brought you dishonor. He’s going to teach you that you are not defined by your past. You are not defined by your failures. You are not defined by your current situation. You are defined by the truth of His Word. You are His daughter and you are who God said you are. Your situation may not look like you are a daughter of the King. Your body may not feel like you are God’s daughter, but you are. You are crowned and you are robed by Him.

Say out loud with me from your heart: “I am God’s daughter, crowned with His love, and robed with His righteousness. God is renewing my mind and helping me to see myself the way He sees me. He is removing old garments from me, all labels and everything false, and He is robing me and He is adorning me. I walk in my true identity in Christ and let Him honor me. In Jesus’ name.”

(Read Romans 12:2; Philippians 3:14; Zechariah 3:3-4)

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People are being drawn to you.

“Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you…the Gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.” Isaiah 60:1,3

In these last days, people will gather around the anointing like those who gather around a fire. They will want to be where ever God’s presence is. And as in the days of King Saul, those who fear they have lost God’s anointing on their lives because of their disobedience will hate those who are walking in God’s power and favor. We will see a hatred for those who are true like we’ve never seen. But God’s grace will abound and His glory will continue to rise on His precious called out ones. 

Don’t fear the world. Greater is He that lives in you than He that is in the world. God’s anointing is resting upon you whether you feel it or not. Your knowledge of Jesus is a sweet fragrance that is being smelled by all around you whether you can smell it or not. Look up and see, people are being drawn to you by the Spirit of God. Everywhere you go, someone is coming over to you. They can see God’s light shining on you and they can feel His warmth emanating through you. Don’t shy away from them. Welcome them with open arms, my sister, and let them be changed!

Prayer: Yes, Lord. I yield to your anointing on my life. I say yes to shining bright with your light. I welcome whoever your Holy Spirit draws to me by your light in me. Give me the words to say that will bring them to true repentance and cause them to make a decision for you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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God is moving!

“And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you” John 14:16-17, NKJV.

Have you ever been standing outside and felt a soft gentle breeze pass by you? When that occurs naturally, it is the wind. When it happens spiritually, it is the Holy Spirit!

While talking with a dear sister of mine and DOTK team member over dinner, she began to share with me that she would love for DOTK to travel from city to city and have small gatherings. When she said this, a huge smile came on my face because the Lord had been talking with me about the same thing for a while —a DOTK Tour. I told her it was on my heart to go from place to place, from city to city, province to province and meet in coffee shops or homes with DOTK readers and simply enjoy God’s presence and enjoy time with each other. Nothing grand or elaborate. Just coffee, muffins and us girls. As soon as we shared along these lines, I felt the wind of the Holy Ghost gently pass by me.

In the New Testament, we find the word “Spirit” (or pneúma) means spirit, wind, or breath. In the Old Testament, “Spirit” (or rûach) has a similar meaning.

My sister, God is moving by His Spirit, and you will begin to pay close attention to His move. You will pay attention when He gently nudges you, when He prompts you, warns you, corrects you, passes by you like a gentle breeze, or speaks to you in a still small voice. God is going to help you become more sensitive to His leading. You will trust that whatever He is placing on your heart to do, it’s going to work, and God will be greatly glorified in your life!

And yes, DOTK Tour is beginning and we 

will soon be coming to a city and province near you! Let us know the city you’re in! 

(Read John 14:26; 1 Kings 19:12; Romans 8:14)

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Don’t do anything right away.

“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:19, New Living Translation.

When you are surrounded by needs and everyone you love and care for is in financial crisis, your heart goes out to them. You want to do whatever you can to help them, because that’s how you are wired. But it would be wise, my sister, to pause and not do anything right away. I know that doesn’t sound very Christ-like, but doing nothing allows you the opportunity to receive God’s wisdom and direction. It allows you the opportunity to see if God wants to provide for your loved one in a different way. It also allows them the opportunity to pray and watch God come through for them, which strengthens their relationship with the Lord. If you allow every emergency to become your emergency, you risk making poor decisions that would put you and your family in a bad spot financially–and now you’re in need.

When writing to the church at Philippi, the Apostle Paul said, “My God shall supply all of your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” He didn’t say, I’m going to supply all of your needs; he put the expectation on God. He had learned how to trust in Him and he learned the importance of being content in whatever state he found himself in.

When people you love are in need, don’t do anything right away. Don’t make any promises you can’t afford to keep. Consult with God and with your spouse. You’re better off saying, “You’re not alone in this situation. We’re going to trust God together to supply all of your need.”

This takes growth and maturity, and I believe you are well on your way!

Prayer: Father God, thank you for your wisdom. It hurts my heart to see my loved one struggling financially. You wired me to help people and minister to needs. But help me, Lord, to pause and not rush ahead of you. Give me wisdom and direction in every situation that comes my way. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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It’s Going to Rain

“Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month” Joel 2:23, NKJV.

One day while in prayer, God placed a song on my heart that had me leaping for joy:

I see the clouds forming
I feel drops of water on my head
It’s been a dry season
But that’s about to change
God has told me
It’s going to rain

It’s going to rain, my sister. What you haven’t been able to do, you will be able to do. The blessing you’ve desired to be, you will be. It’s been a dry season, but all of that is about to change. God is promising rain.

Don’t look down, don’t look around, look up, and see in the spirit, the clouds forming. Feel the drops of rain on your head. God is saying, “Be glad, children of Zion, and rejoice in Me! For I have given you the former rain moderately, and I will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month.”

God is going to fill your life with good things and make you a blessing. How do I know? Because His word promises it, and He is faithful to His promises.

Prayer: Father God, yes, I receive! It’s been dry, but that’s about to change. I speak it by faith and say out of my mouth that it’s going to rain in my life. You will do what only you can do. I will see breakthrough in my finances and every area. I will see the opportunities you’ve laid before me, and I will walk through the opened doors. I will use the gifts you’ve put in me. I will walk in my purpose, and I will be a great blessing. Thank you, Father, for sending rain! Drench me in you! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

(Read Deuteronomy 8:18; Genesis 15:1; Philippians 4:19)

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When You are Weak, He is Strong

“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me” 2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV.

As I laid my head on the kitchen table one morning, I confessed to God that I didn’t feel like praying. It wasn’t that I didn’t love Him, but I felt as though I had no energy left to press into Him like I usually do. Right there as I poured out my heart before my loving Father, He began to strengthen me.

God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. So there’s no need for us ever to pretend that we’re not weak and needy of Him. Let Him be your strength. Let Him give you the spiritual boost you need to go on.

Thank the Lord that He hears the faintest cries and He lifts us. He is a good God who is faithful to give us the grace we need right when we need it. Pour out your heart to Him and let Him renew your strength today.

When you are weak, my friend, He is strong.

Prayer: Father God, I bless you for your goodness and your faithfulness. When I don’t feel like praying, thank you that you’re not mad. You know my need, and you meet it every time. Thanks for loving me the way you do. I need you more than anything. I receive your strength right now. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Understand you are connected.

“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5

You’re not trying to connect to God, you are already intricately connected to Him and He is already intricately interwoven into every aspect of your life. However, if you use your feelings as a determining factor, you will believe that you are disconnected from Him and end up experiencing the results of a reality that is not true.

Everything God has said about you is true. Everything. What He said about your past, what He said about your present, and what He said about your future is true, including the truth that He is the vine and you are the branch. You are not becoming one with the Father, you are already one with the Father because of Jesus. No matter what your feelings say, you are one with His love. You are one with His grace. You are one with His purpose and plan.

God promised to never leave you and He promised to never forsake you. He will never remove Himself from being one with you. Even on your worst day, He is interwoven into every fiber of your being, and He isn’t going anywhere.

Prayer: Thank you, Father, that we are one. No matter what my feelings say, it blesses me to know that we are one. Thank you that you will never leave me or remove yourself from me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

(Read Deuteronomy 31:8; John 17:21-23)