Here lately it seems I’ve been getting hit with things OUT OF THE BLUE.  When the storm’s about to break it seems it rains harder, the wind blows harder, the lightening comes every other second, and the sirens seem louder, but then just like that you are walking in sunshine.  Look for the signs.

The cut off is real.

I’m about to get real personal with you, so forgive me.  It has always been hard for me to cut people off. Afraid that they would think I was mean, or not saved, or just afraid of hurting their feelings.  It wasn’t until recently when I realized that my personal space and sanctity in that space is just as important as that persons feelings.  See, I was the little child that was bullied but instead of fighting back right then I would always think I should’ve responded with this or I should’ve done this. As I got older I started using my tongue and yes it was sharpened and would cut like a knife.  What’s funny is I’m walking into this season in my life that some I thought I had ties with God is cutting off.  I would always try to take you with me.  If you were my friend you were my friend and If I have it you have it, if I make it you’re coming with me. But God asked me this question, “What if I don’t want them to go with you?”  That question took me aback.  He began to show me the ones that I was trying to hold on to really didn’t mean me any good.  Some were meant to hold me back, speak negatively in my life, etc.

To watch God severe ties that was over 20 years old felt weird to me. But I began to listen to what they were saying and recognizing the lack of God in them and said ok God have your way.  Here recently I can’t count how many I’ve released and in releasing them I felt lighter.  They say be careful of the ones that say something mean then say I’m just joking because even in the joke lies some truth in how they feel. When these things are said I don’t become combative, I simply thank God.  Exodus 14:14 The Lord shall fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.  There is no point in trying to tell them how they made me feel or they have me messed up when God has spoke for me.

I was always quick to forgive and to some restore them back to the position they had in my life.  And just because I forgive you doesn’t mean that I have to restore you back to that position this was a lesson God taught me, but it was hard when it came to those I deemed close to my heart. My job or duty is to love them as I love myself. I love myself and that is mandatory for this journey.  If God loves me and I am the apple of his eye and treats me like it why would I not require those around me or myself to treat me as he does??

I prayed a prayer last year asking God to send me friends after his own heart.  He has done just that and continues to do so.  When your life is changing and you’re walking into your new season, your new year just keep watch when things look like they’re something out of the ordinary trust that you are close to God’s promises. I know this is more of a serious read, dealing with matters of the heart but I decree and declare that you will be surrounded by those with God’s own heart, the peace of God will surround you and overtake you.  You will have the spirit of discernment and the wisdom to know what to do.  Love will overtake you and rest all around you in Jesus Mighty Name.

Father in the name of Jesus Lord we thank you for the wisdom that you’ve blessed us with.  We thank you for the spirit of discernment to see the spirit that worketh in the people around us, to discern the emotions, to act accordingly with your spirit of wisdom. Lord forgive us of our sins as we forgive those that sin against us.  Separate us from those that would hinder what you have for us. Separate us from those that are jealous, envious, spiteful, malicious, hateful.  Bless us with our Jonathans. Those who will stand with us against the tricks of the enemy. Lord if there is anything in us that shouldn’t be remove it and cleanse us.  Bless us to be a blessing to others in Jesus Mighty Name.  Hallelujah!!