March 31, 2023 DDF Breathes New Life Post/The past, trauma, strength in today

My thoughts today are just as frazzled as my overcommitted week. I must reign in my perspective of what others expect of me and my own expectations of myself. Being pulled in so many directions I am not fully completing what I want to do by the end of the week. Anxiousness and discouragement are not a good combination. I am sure you can empathize with me. I read this scripture this morning which just seems to have perfect timing. I probably need to read this each morning until I memorize it and then put it into practice. It is great advice.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4: 6-7).

In this scripture is also advice to guard my heart and mind. Ever get dragged into the spiral of manipulation? It is more that the person hasn’t dealt with his/her own demons, so it is easier to pull others down or back to the moments of shame, guilt, or fault. If you have past regrets and mistakes, do you deserve to be permanently placed in the penalty box? No, we learn from those dark moments. We learn to forgive ourselves. We act by forgiving others.
Perspective is defined as “a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.” It is the way individuals see the world. It comes from their personal point of view and is shaped by life experiences, values, current state of mind, assumptions brought into the situation, and whole lot of other things.

“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior, and my God” (Psalm 43:5).

Writing this book isn’t about pulling down others but seeing all the amazing miracles God put into place to bring me too today. After I finished my podcast this week, I remembered a very vital moment. There was a gun. From where I don’t remember. I was standing next to my mom. She pulled the trigger that was aimed at his chest. But it didn’t go off. Three clicks and just as my mom pointed the gun down to see why it didn’t go off it did. Right into his foot. If that gun had gone off killing him our lives would have been very different. We would have had a parent in prison probably for life. Would my sisters ever have existed? My perspective in this memory is it is an unbelievable story but very much true. I know in the back of my mind how the events in my life have affected everything I am today.

Trauma is engrained into a child’s soul. It injures how boundaries are developed. It is an intensely painful emotional experience. It can be emotional, physical, and sexual.

***Trauma lies that the world is unsafe with nowhere to find protection.

It’s hard to have trauma in your past that continually causes you pain. My own journey of experiencing trauma has brought about me finding blessings. One thing I do know is that God draws close to the brokenhearted. God has kept track of my sorrow. God continually renews us every day with His Spirit. I am thankful every day brings a new morning to try again at loving God and serving others. Here is some great advice:

“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book” (Psalm 56:8).

“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flied by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday” (Psalm 91: 4-6).

“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (James 1:22).

This song by Mosaic MSC “Tremble” is a soothing call to the peace with just one name, Jesus, who makes the darkness tremble.
Prayers that no matter your circumstances or past demons that seem to still haunt your mind that you let the words in the song bring you comfort. Prayers for healing in our country and may the division fade. Restore and Renewal!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPtT7UrEq6g

March 24, 2023 DDF Breathes New Life Post/ He Believes in You

I took last week off to catch up on some reading and writing. I seem to add to my busyness of life by enrolling in an 8-week Biblical Citizenship class that started last Thursday. It is profound to say the least. I take a lot of notes, so once I unscramble them then I will post each week notes up with the highlights and link if you are interested in taking the online class. This past Thursday there was so much information I just bought the books so I will put the links to those books if interested as well.

I heard a song and it just hit home as I am opening up this manuscript up to some rewriting. Then there is a huge But in my head. Just mentioning this manuscript causes some anxiety. Had a call this week that just shook my confidence. What do you do when the people in your life drag you back so deep into your past that thinking you moved bast the guilt and lack of self-worth? Easier to close the door and put the manuscript back in the drawer to collect dust. Or when others warp your memories, and you begin to second guess yourself. I find myself pulling through my own memories, my story, my personal life story, my statement of faith, and my testimony.

“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength” (Philippians 4: 12-13).

The song is “He Believes in You.” I am not sure I have ever had someone look me in the eye and say, “I believe in you.” But as I read through a few more chapters I am onto my 3rd miracle. See, in our escape from that little town in Texas we reunited back in Las Vegas. The drinking and darkness didn’t flee but just went leveled up. He took us. Me and my brother were missing. Not sure for how many days. In my vision is a water tower. I knew my uncle lived near a water tower so I thought about running to get help for us, but I didn’t. Even though I was a kid I still get a twinge of guilt that I didn’t get away and save us from a lot of pain. The trauma I endured while we were missing I will leave in the chapters of my book. In this miracle, God led us back home. There is no logical reason for us to be returned, but like a light switch he took us to my aunt’s house. The aftermath is a different miracle, but in my memory, I see a vivid switch of feeling like I would never go home to the door opening releasing me into the safety of my family. To preview, miracle 4 is in my physical healing and the day I met Jesus in the water. Recovery from trauma is not anything I would wish on another person, but hopefully my story you to can recover and come to true healing inside and out.

You know what I have learned is that even in my humanness who wants to be believed and to have the feeling of being believed in I found Jesus does. He believes in me. I lay what I write, say, and feel at the foot of the cross because I know that true safety comes with a relationship with Jesus. I ask if I am ready to finish my book. Am I ready to reopen old wounds? Does he believe I can conquer this mountain? When in doubt I cling to some reassuring words from the apostle Paul.

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4: 8-9).

I was told an analogy once of my approach to God. I am standing in front of the door to God’s house and I knock, but before God opens the door I run and hide in the bushes. He told me the house represented the heart of God and my hiding was my fear of taking my heart to God to enter into a personal relationship with Him. My heart yearning to enter God’s heart, but fear keeping me hidden in the bushes. He knows I am there, and he answers every time I knock. He patiently waits for me to be ready to receive his invitation to enter the heart of His home. Took me many years, but when I finally did enter all my fears of him reprimanding, shaming, or being angry at me melted away in the warmth of His home. In that moment it was like a dream as I imagine there are two rocking chairs in front of the crackling blaze in the fireplace. As He motioned for me to sit, no words spoken but a mental, emotional, and spiritual shift. As I watch the flames flicker, I just have a sense of peace. All the bad stuff being burnt up and swiftly being swept up the chimney. Even though I can’t see Him I do hear his voice telling me that “I believe in you.” I know God spoke those words to my heart so as I listened to this song all I could think about was the moment my heart truly made the special connection to His heart.

He Believes in You by Danny Gokey:

When you feel like you can't get through

He is there with you in the water

And He believes in you

When you're lost and you're broken hearted

When your shame is an open wound

He is holding you at your darkest

And He believes in you

The One who took the cross for you

He believes in you

He wouldn't put you through the fire

If He couldn't take you higher

Prayers we all overcome, defeat our demons, get the negativity out of heads, and make a heart connection with God. Prayers for those dealing with tornados and other circumstances out of our control. May the peace and love for us be what we offer to others every day.

God Bless You,

Dreamsdontfade.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QjOs0q1QBE

Nation under God or removed of God

 

Do You believe our nation is still under God?

Has our nation turned its back on God? If so, what are the results?

-politicians side with ideologies and culture who wants to remove the absolute authority of God’s word

-our nation shuns on those who believe the Bible to be the Word of God

-our cities are becoming more violent, lawless, and godless

-our policies are failing our economy, families, and fundamentally transforming our children

-our education system continue assault on religious liberties, constantly seeking to remove any vestige of faith, and imposing their progressive values on even the youngest of children

-the tumult and chaos is direct result of abandoning God’s holy standards

-His truth is eternal and relevant for every person in every generation, in every culture, in every age 

 “Be astonished, O heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid; be very desolate," says the Lord. "For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, and hewn themselves cisterns-broken cisterns that can hold no water” (Jeremiah 2: 12-13).

How do we heal our Land? Get back to the basics: The 10 commandments:

1-”Thou shalt have no other gods before me”

-we are to let no one nor anything takes His place as the only True God

2-”Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, or serve them”

-only God deserves our worship and allegiance. Don't’ enthrone environmentalists, social justice, wealth, prestige or any other self-made idol

3-”Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain”

-never curse God, but revere His name

4-”Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy”

-God created the heavens and the earth in six days and then on the seventh day rested from His labor. Our modern-day Sabbath(Sunday) should be a special time to worship, honor, and revere the “Lord of the Sabbath”

5. “Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land with the Lord thy God giveth you”

-children are to respect their parents throughout their entire life, and give them the honor that is properly due them, just as they should honor our Heavenly Father

-America’s youth-oriented culture often fails here

6. “Thou shalt not kill”

-the violence that plagues us is a direct result of disobedience to the God who gives life

-taking life in any form from abortion and murder is abhorrent to God

7. “Thou shalt not commit adultery”

-sex outside of marriage is not just an affair it is adultery

-perversion of God’s definition of male and female

8. “Thou shalt not steal”

-when entire city blocks are plundered by looters-it is stealing

-if you cheat on your taxes is stealing

9. “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor”

-lying and gossiping are sin

-spreading falsehoods is a sin

10. “Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife, nor anything that is thy neighbors”

-being jealous and envious over what others have, instead of being content with what the Lord has given you is sin

**God’s law is holy, never changing, and given in divine wisdom and nonnegotiable truth. Any attempt by a culture to dictate ungodly standards will never work

Broken Nation:

-when people cast aside God’s law and devise their own “norms” then their nation is in serious trouble

-Many God’s then there are many moralities

-child mutilation is paganism-history of child sacrifice

-white collar abortions-just a procedure or women’s healthcare 

-genderless society

-environmental manic thoughts and behaviors

-disenfranchised believers

-global-one world order-economy, church, family (constitution destroyed)

-critical race theory is a global game

-no border-centralize one world country

-globalism take over of the freedoms America represents

***Truth is unwelcome

Heal the Nation:

-Repent! Jesus' only person kept the law perfectly. Jesus satisfied the justice of God. 

-Have faith sins are forgiven

-People live in obedience to the commands and precepts of Scripture, God’s blessings follow

“Do you know who you really are? You’re made in the image of God. You were made to glorify God. You were made of God, and without God there’s an empty place in your life. That could be filled right now, simply by surrendering to Jesus Christ.” Billy Graham 

The lies that want to break the souls of our youth 

(Here are some recent articles)

Haven’t heard about Oli London? Against gender transitioning speaks, so here is the podcast:

https://omny.fm/shows/the-charlie-kirk-show/detransitioning-with-oli-london?seyid=53018

Other articles on different platforms discuss the harm our society is allowing to happen to our kids. Time to speak out against what is hurting our next generation:

Trans Medical Industry is Harming Kids

Gender Transitioning Autistic Kids

Book of Genesis Speaks

TikTok  Influencers

5 myths of gender ideology

LGBT Movement Making Young Women Depressed

Social Media & Teenage Girls

Evils of Gender Affirming Care 

Autogynephilia & Transgender Activism