My New Lenses

My journey with Papa God has led me here.  It is really on a higher plain than before. I am still me, but the “me” has changed.  Actually, my lens in which I see the world and the people around me have changed.  It’s like getting new glasses and trying to get use to them.  Rather uncomfortable for a while, but I know I will get use to them soon. I know these new lenses are from Papa God.  He knows what I need to see and I must see in a different way. That’s fine, but it sure is uncomfortable.

I have been at this place before; this place called uncomfortable.  It is a place in my spirit where I am moving forward at a very quick pace, but my mind hasn’t caught up yet. So, in this place of uncomfortable, I am in a fog.  Not a real dense fog, but one where I am uncertain as to my path. I must walk in total faith in the God who loves me so much that He gave me new lenses to see with.

You know, as I get use to these new lenses, the world around me is clearer.  I don’t really know how to explain it, except there is a crispness around me; a freshness of sorts.  I look at my neighborhood and it has changed a lot and not necessarily for the better.  Yet, through these new lenses, I am seeing… well, I believe I am beginning to see what Papa God sees; the true destiny and redemption of this place.

If that is so, then I am seeing through Papa God’s lens for I could not look upon this place and see the beauty that He sees.  I hear the sirens and see the lack around me.   Yet, there are special moments now, where I see what He sees; a redeemed neighborhood and city.  So, what do I do with what I now see?

I speak Shalom over this neighborhood and city.  I declare that God loves this place and those that live in and around the city will begin to walk in the destiny that God has called them to.  This beautiful city will become what God has seen it to be and will be.  I speak Life and Light to this place where I dwell. Each home on my street, I declare that those living there would begin to see and hear the God of their Creation and would begin to walk and live in the destiny God has called them to.

I declare the evil that now lives in this place will go because the Kingdom of God is here.

You see, Papa God sees all of us, even in the muck that we live in, as beautiful. He sees beyond that to what will be.  He created us in His image. He created us to be sons and daughters that have the Holy Spirit leaking out of us, which in fact, changes the atmosphere around us.  Yes, as believers, we change the atmosphere around us.  If we are intentional about it, the influence can be pretty wide spread.  For instance, if you step into a store consciously ask Holy Spirit to spread His presence in a 10 foot radius around you. See what happens.  I have done this a few times lately, and if you are aware, you can sense the change.  The people change around you. It’s pretty cool.

I want to be able to use my new lenses in a positive way for the Kingdom of God.  Seeing our world the way God sees it is one way.  The next step is acting upon that.  We can change the world around us – one lens at a time. 

Taking Out the Garbage

I was watching the Waste Management Truck pick up our apartment complex’s garbage today. I was glad that it was gone. It can get a little smelly, even in the winter months. There was a week where the WM didn’t pick up the garbage. Boy was that awful. It was in the summer and it had been pretty HOT during the week. Some of that garbage stank really bad.

I take my regular garbage out about every 5 days or so or until my garbage sack gets full. It would be nice if the outside garbage can was more convenient, but I live on the 3^rd floor in my apartment building, and my knees don’t like going up and down those stairs all the time.  I have sometimes taken out the garbage twice in one day, especially if I have been doing a lot of deep cleaning of the refrigerator and sorting for the recycling. Cleaning out the fridge is not a fun task, because sometimes I find “things” that were forgotten.

This got me to thinking about my personal garbage I may carry around with me daily. Huh. What kind of garbage you ask?  Well, how about: gossip, slander, deceit, lies, lust, anger, unforgiveness, slothfulness, hate, fear and there are probably more. Do you realize that these are really stinky?  They are a filthy stinking aroma.  This is not what I want in my life at all.  I need to take this garbage out!

I find that “taking my garbage out” daily before the Lord is so cleansing.  I feel lighter and more refreshed.  If I leave “stuff” until later to take care of, such as unforgiveness and anger, then bitterness begins to grow.  Bitterness become like mold and mildew and can spread and get into everything; so difficult to get these out.

My life is to daily be a fragrant offering to the Lord.  This means daily coming into the Presence of God, having conversation with Him and allowing Him to show me what I need to take out to the garbage. I will tell you first hand that it is not easy to confess your faults or sin. However, God is our Father, and He is gentle in teaching us.  This concept may be difficult for some to understand, due to past experiences with an earthly dad that wasn’t gentle, but God has so much more love for us. He wants to help us, but we have to be willing to undergo those times of confessions (cleaning).

For example: I was driving to the post office one day not too long ago. I was cut off three times by people.  The first time I shrugged it off, but by the third time, I was getting a bit tiffed! I verbalized that (no, I didn’t swear) by making a derogatory remark about the drivers of the vehicles.  At that precise moment, I felt conviction from Holy Spirit. I could have argued that I was right, but deep down in my heart, I knew I wasn’t.  I immediately repented and blessed those drivers that cut me off. I blessed their day. I even prayed that the Lord would show them His love in such a way that they would stop and consider others safety. In that moment, I took the garbage out.   It didn’t have time to fester and get old and moldy.

So, I encourage you to take your garbage out daily or even hourly if you have to.  To walk in a manner worthy of the Lord is to walk with Heaven’s fragrance surrounding you. Don’t be a garbage can. Wouldn’t you want to attract butterflies rather than flies?  

The Lighthouse

This journal entry was about 4 years ago.....

I was driving and headed to a play rehearsal that I was directing. From the street, I can see the steeple of my church.  As I glanced at it, the steeple turned into a lighthouse.

At first, I wasn't sure I was seeing correctly.  I  had the realization that this was an open vision. I've never had any "visions" that I could recall.   I was still driving and seeing this lighthouse where the church was and decided not to freak out. You see, this was REALLY NEW to me. And I was still driving the car!

I asked Father, "So, what does that mean?"

He said,"It is my lighthouse to the city."

"Okay. What does that mean?"

He said,"See the light that is streaming out of the four windows?"

"Yes."

He said,"See the light streaming down into the lighthouse? Then, the light goes directly out."

"Yes."

He said,"That is my power that flows through to the church and then the church is to use that power to flow out to the city.  The church cannot do this on its own. It must come from Me. Tell them this."

Then....the vision ended.  Wow.

My thought was, "What just happened? Did I really just have a vision and talked with God?"

So I went on to my play rehearsal with that vision in the back of my mind. And I didn't crash my car. There must have been an angel driving. I couldn't see anything except the vision.

TODAY

I am now seeing that vision come to fruition. Its kind of fun to watch the Lord move.  But, you know what?  I had to speak this out to a couple of folk at church. A friend  who was on the elder board and to the pastor.  I had to, because I was told to.  I have to admit, it took me a couple of weeks to get the nerve.  What if they thought I was nuts?  This church really didn't teach ANY of this for today. UNTIL now....

Well, I'm glad I was obedient, albeit a little slow and hesitant, but in the end obedient.

So, I just thought I'd share that with you all.  Because, God told me to!

The Black Cloud

I am at a place once again, where I sense I need to go over a wall.  This wall is a bit higher than the last one.  I keep searching for stairs or steps or even a key to unlock a hidden door.

Papa God, are you leading me over the wall?  Are you holding out a “carrot” so to speak to entice me to follow you?  I know you are near, and yet I don’t sense your presence.  This unsettles me.

“I am hear, daughter.”

I feel lost Papa. I want more of YOU:  More of who you are, more of your presence, more of your glory, more, more, more!  I am yours.  All of who I am is yours.

I know there is electricity, frequency and light that is you. And yet, I have to ask, Who are you God? 

I seek you, but I’m afraid I am not getting anywhere. 

Who am I, Lord? 

I know, who I am, more today than I did yesterday.

I am more aware. Please heighten my spirit to be more sensitive to You and Your presence. I want your presence to permeate through me and around me so that others will become affected by your Spirit.  Let me leak your Holy Spirit.  I wish to change the atmosphere around me.  You know, bring Heaven to Earth.

Papa, I hear of this Black Cloud, which is You – the fiercest part of You. Is that true?

“Yes.”

May I approach it?

“Yes, yet one must be careful.”

Can I walk into that fierce Black cloud that is You?

“Are you ready to meet that part of Me?  Are you willing to die for me?”

Wait, “die for you”?   Physically die?  Die to myself, die?  What do you mean?

“Are you willing to give up all of  who you are?  Are you willing to surrender your whole being to Me?  Are you willing?”

I don’t know.  I want to say that I am.   Can I walk into it?  I’m not sure. Am I ready, Lord?

“I am here, daughter.  When you are ready to come, I am here.  Once you come, you will be changed. There is no going back.”

Bringing Heaven to Earth - some musings

Did you know that when we praise God and worship Him we are changing the spiritual atmosphere around us?

Did you know that when we speak out something, make a declaration we are changing the spiritual atmosphere around us?

Did you know that when we curse something, I’m not talking about “ culturally bad words”, but words that speak negative toward a person, a city or a government that we add to the enemy’s arsenal?

Did you know that when we speak or declare healing and hope towards a person, a city or a government we are changing that spiritual atmosphere?

Did you know that when we pray, we don’t have to “beg” God for anything?

Did you know that we, as the sons and daughters of God, may sit on our thrones in Heaven and declare the Father’s heart?

Did you know that as we sit in REST on our thrones in Heaven, we can make a difference here on earth?

What is bringing Heaven to Earth?

It is not trying to politically oust a political party because you don’t agree with it.

It is not just sitting around and talking and complaining that “things aren’t going

 well” or “why is this or that happening”; I am helpless; I don’t have a voice.

It is not listening to the fear mongers on the TV news and then feeling helpless.

It is not talking about “Oh woe is me!”

It is not just sitting in a pew every Sunday getting fat on words, with no practical

spiritual exercise.

It is:

Learning to Love as Jesus loved others in the world.  Not just people like myself.

Being aware of who is around you and needs a smile,some food, an encouraging word or a hug.

Being willing to listen to God and not just talk so you can’t listen to what He

has to say.

Being in prayer and listening to the Father's heart, then going and doing what God said.

Standing in who you are IN Christ.

Knowing your Identity and Destiny in Christ.

Working through Heaven’s Government, rather than man’s. (It's much more economical and practical.)

This is bringing Heaven to earth.

My Frequency Dream

I was in the desert.  Sand all around, yet I was also inside an oasis. It was beautiful and lush with palm trees and grass on the ground.  There was a house, a desert house.  It was the color of sand, and fit really well in the oasis.

I walked into the house.  There was a huge room and it was filled with big fluffy pillows. I thought that a bit odd, but walked in and looked on the walls. There were paintings. Then, I noticed a staircase. Only, you could walk up to it and not down. There was no down.  I didn’t think anything of it.  I just started walking up the stairs.  On a level, I stepped off and went into a room. There was a speed boat in the room!  I inspected it. There was nothing wrong with it, it was just resting on a boat trailer.

I then went up the stairs again, and went into another room. This time, there were so many pillows. They seemed to be inviting me to lie down.  So, I did!  After a short time, I was looking across the room at a wall and a box appeared. It was in mid-air. It just stayed there. The top of the box opened. I could see light and hear a sound coming from it.  Then the sides of the box opened down so that I could see the full inside.

That was amazing.  As the box completely opened, in it was something like the Aurora Borealis. There were so many colors and they were light. They shimmered and in the middle was something like a triple helix with numbers. They floated upward. Then I focused on the sound that was coming from the box.  I somehow understood it was frequency numbers.  The numbers 528 were the most prominent.

I began to hum with the frequency. Then, I began to sing with it. It was amazing. My whole being was stimulated and vibrated with the frequency. It was fun. I watched as the light changed when I sang with the frequency sound.  But, as I sang, there appeared in mid-air these green stones; all different sizes and shapes. I picked one up and it was Jade.  In fact, all of them were Jade. The more I sang, the more stones would appear.  It was fun. It was relaxing. The whole floor was filled with them.

Wisdom's Heights

Me:    Afternoon Papa. I know I haven’t spent any time with you lately like this. Forgive me. I do want and need to spend time with you. So, what is on Your heart?

Papa: (smiles) I have missed you, daughter. You light up my life. (Hugs me)  I forgive you and don’t fret. But, remember –Come to Me. You still need refreshment and R.E.S.T. (Remember: Relax, Energize, Stillness, Transformation)

Me:    (Looking up at Him)  I know. I really get distracted. I know I need to draw from Your strength and love.

Papa: Come to Me—you who are weary and heavy burdened. I will give you My Shalom.

Me:    Oh, Papa! (Pulling out of the hug) Boy do I know that! I can tell when I haven’t spent time with you. I do understand that in order to “give” I need to “receive” from you.

Papa: (laughs) Yes, I will pour into you so much each day, so that you may go and serve, teach, heal or whatever is needed. However, you must come to Me.

Me:    (sheepishly) Yes, Papa. Thank you.

Papa:  In fact, come now to the River of Life and eat from the Tree of Life. Draw refreshment there. Swim in the cool waters. Let them wash over you. Drink from the deep water. It will fill you with strength and life. Let my fruit from the Tree of Life give you refreshment. Let it nourish your soul. Come ---

          (He takes me to the river.  I jump in. Diving and splashing, floating.  Oh, and I found a pretty gem, large like Topaz-blue. I put it in my pocket. Then, I am given a cup, so I draw water and drink. My whole being is refreshed. Then, after I get out I’m taken to the Tree of Life. I get to choose my fruit. It’s bright yellow and when I bite into it, --WOW—sweet, savory all at once. The flavors can’t be described really. Beyond the flavors, there is a filling inside I’ve not really experienced before. I feel more alive than I have been in a long time. No aches and pains in my body. I feel fully aligned. Then, Papa takes me to this road. We’ve walked along this path before.)

Me:    Papa, where are we going?  I recognize this path.

Papa: (He smiles) You’ll see. I want to you to meet someone.

(So we walk on this ancient path. It’s really beautiful as I remembered with its

 rolling hills and the path is worn, but very easy to walk on.)

Papa:  (Stops)  Sue, this is a special place. There is someone I wish you to meet.

(Then this person "a woman" appears.)

          This is Wisdom. Wisdom, this is Sue. It is time Wisdom, for you to teach her.

Me:    (totally dumbfounded in silence)

Wisdom: Hello, my dear. I’ve been waiting to meet you. (Smiles)

(There’s a “wholeness” about her. She really shines,)

Me:    (I look at Papa and He gives an encouraging nod.)  I’m honored to meet you, Wisdom. (I curtsy. You see, I’m dressed in my clothes of heaven and it’s a formal dress!)

Wisdom: Come, let’s go up to the Heights. I wish to show you some things.

Me:    Alright. (I turn and look at Papa. He’s grinning from ear to ear.)

Papa:  Enjoy your time.  (He waves and I wave back.)

(So, Wisdom and I go up to the Heights. You can see EVERYTHING. It’s a different perspective.)

Wisdom: Come. Let us sit here a while. 

Me:    Alright.

(So, we sit quite comfortably where we can see below.  It’s quite high up, but you can’t feel that. Wisdom's voice was so calming and sweet.)

Wisdom: (She waves her hand) Look Sue, what do you see?

Me:    (I look to where her hand points.)  Well, I see beauty. I see wholeness. Wisdom, I do see my mountains. They are still covered with demons. (Looking closer) Well, not as many as there were when I first came.

Wisdom: True. You are doing well. One thing that needs attention is your learning the proper ways to engage heaven. Actually, you have learned well thus far, so please just know you are to learn even more. (Smiles)

Me:    (puzzled) Wisdom, are you speaking of my going and engaging the Mobile Court?

Wisdom: Yes, However, you have engaged the Court of Nations and that is a high level court. Not all who wish to enter may. You and your group are highly favored. We have waited a long time for the activation for you and your group.

          There is much work to be done. Your region has many nations that need reconciliation. This must be done. Where you live in particular, those dragons must be defeated. However, now is not the time. There is prep work that needs to be done.

Me:    Prep work?  Like what?

Wisdom: You need to have your bench of three secure. Then, your council must begin identifying what needs to be brought before the court. What has caused the divisions? Are there curses? Where and when did they originate? Each member must have input. Then, you need to write up your petition that will be presented to the court. This will take some time, but we cannot tarry any longer. It is time to take the Region back for the High King’s domain.

Me:    Alright. Are the others being told this as well?

Wisdom: Yes. You will bring it up at your council meeting.

Me:    Okay. Is there anything else?

Wisdom:  No.  Not at this time.  I sense your apprehension. Do not fret. I will guide you and the council members. (Again, her voice is so calming and reassuring.)

Me:    Thank you Wisdom. You know, this is so far off my known grid—but I’m recognizing that most all Kingdom work is off the grid!  (Wisdom smiles very knowingly.)  So, may I come to you when I have a question?

Wisdom:  Of course.  I can give you direction. This is what I do. (smiles)

Me:    Thank you, Wisdom. So, until next time.

(I get up from where we had been sitting.  I curtsy once more to Wisdom and begin walking back to where Papa was. I see He is waiting for me.)

Papa:  (I can see he is waiting in anticipation.) So, how did it go?

Me:    I was a bit overwhelmed.  Wisdom shines so bright and she was so kind to explain things. Oh, and I am to go to her if I have questions.

Papa: (BIG smile and a hug)  Good!  So—through this you will be learning much. Remember, we are here to help, guide and provide for you.

Me:    (I smile and hug him back,) Thanks.