Romans 8:8 tells us those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. Powerful reminder to me this morning, as it is the very heart of where my LORD and SAVIOUR have held me the past several weeks. “Carol, you can not please me in your flesh. Do not worry what the world thinks.”
Kind of cool to see this on the scale this morning and share with my husband. Last night was a breakthrough for us in ways that I will not write about. Prayer is powerful, period. When prayer is answered in the spirit. it is a different type of ecstasy. It is a different type of beauty and peace. It all belongs to Him. Praise God, indeed!
This morning, we listened together to The Blessing and Numbers 6:24-26 just engraved itself onto my heart, over and over. Generations have been a huge theme the past few months. Thank you, Lord, for morning submission and revelation. Please, Father God, if it is your will, please bring both of my children back to your path. My heart breaks for them and yet I know your timing will always be superior. I do trust you to bring them back if it is your will. Please help me let go if it is not. I know I can no longer bow down to their fears or anything else.
You are ever-present in my life. What you nudged me to text my son about obtaining employment yesterday did create conflict. While I do not deny that pinch of conflict, I praise you for the PEACE you gave me in my heart in those moments of his conflict. Your word tells us we don’t eat if we are not willing to work. (2 THESS 3:10) I stand on YOUR word and YOUR direction for our lives. No mistake that passage goes on to say to never tire of doing what is good.
This morning was highly productive and blessed because you are with me now. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I love you more than words could ever express.
In the past few days, I know I have mentioned, shared or commented how God woos me through Job. Yesterday was a wonderful day, snowed in with my husband and son. Mark and I cleaned out the deep freeze, tackled a few small tasks together and played cards. We both enjoyed long soaks in our tub. My prayers last night as he was still soaking were answered beautifully, as well.
This morning, my first thought was “obedience is greater than sacrifice”. 1 Sam 15:22. The principle conveyed by “Obedience is better than sacrifice” is not just about external actions or religious rituals but emphasizes the importance of a heart that is willing to submit and obey God’s will. From that same link: Samuel explained further: “For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry” (1 Sam. 15:23). Disobeying God is rebellion against Him, an act Samuel equated to paganism and witchcraft. In Saul’s case, it was also connected to his proud heart. Saul decided he knew better than God. All rebellion is idolatry, a form of self-worship.
How perfect to see the idolatry pointed out to me over a week ago by the Holy Spirit in a certain 1:850 Tee Shirt. Complete and total idolatry, especially in conjunction with the way they chose to slander me as a “Polish witch”. Blasphemy!
Oh, Lord, how you do make things so very clear! I felt wooed. When Mark woke, I sing-songed, “woo woo woo” and asked if he recalled the artist. He recalled the song immediately, but neither of us could name the artist. I googled and found it was Jeffrey Osborne in 1986. You Should Be Mine is the title of the song. This preceded excellent Godversation about how there were ten generations between Noah and Abraham. We are both growing closer to the truth of how every man-made religion misses the mark God has established. The three major world religions all point to Abraham as their “Father”. Clearly, the translations miss something in each case.
Father God, you know I thank and praise you for all you have done, are doing and will surely do. Please keep making us yours. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.
Just nudged to write you a love note. I so enjoyed my long soak and stillness. I feel like a baby, so fresh and clean.
As a sit here in our master bedroom, the tv is playing soft worship feeling music and sharing scripture. It is such a peace filled moment. You are my peace and you are here with me. I feel the sweet embrace that brings tears to my eyes. Oh, Lord, this is so beautiful.
Thank you for my loving husband. As he continues to soak in the tub, please place loving and tender spirits in that special place in his heart. Thank you for showing me last month how wrong I had been in my prayers for him. That breakthrough is still bubbling over our marriage. I see what you did there. I am so grateful and just poured out.
I will never understand just how you chose me for so much. I know I do not deserve all of these incredible blessings and miracles. Oh, how you woo me. I praise your name above every other name. You alone are Sovereign Adonai. You course through my veins and fill my entire being. I am yours. I have so much more to learn I love so much how you teach me. Thank you for blessing me in Jesus name, Amen.
Exactly FOUR WEEKS ago, I was accused of being under Satan’s dirty claws because our business in the Boro is located at 2466 Old Fort. BLASPHEMOUS and SLANDEROUS words are beyond dangerous. (Matt 12:34-36).
In the wee hours, I was once again pulled from sleep to pray for this person, their Teacher and the entire class. The teacher states Luke was not a medical doctor, but a healer. Yes, Luke was a healer. However, I take God at the words He gave Paul in COL 4:14: BELOVED PHYSICIAN. No adding. No detracting. A fact which is readily confirmed through historical sources outside the Bible.
God clearly wanted his followers to know BELOVED PHYSICIANS are from Him. It’s easy to see when you consider the history of medicine in Israel. The teacher also says using natural remedies to aid in healing is also SORCERY. Tricky topic, as PHARMAKEIA is 100%defined as sorcery in many places in the Bible.
For me,the topic of PHARMAKEIA is like any other. There is GOOD KNOWLEDGE and GOOD PHARMA from God. There is also EVIL PHARMA and EVIL KNOWLEDGE from the devil. Satan copies and counterfeits EVERYTHING!!
THREE GODVERSATIONS in our shop yesterday were used in profound ways. I am beyond grateful for how the LORD used Ashley, Brittany and “CR- BROTHER to confirm what the Holy Spirit already taught me.
While much is bubbling in my spirit about the ABC’s and 123’s, and ORDER of GOD, I am being directed to share specifically about this visit with “Brother CR” We have been immeasurably blessed to witness his TRANSFORMATION in CHRIST over the course of a decade. It is exciting to watch others grow in their FAITH and KNOWLEDGE of THE BIBLE. Beyond edifying and encouraging, hearing the testimony of how God is moving in his life is always a blessing.
So, when Brother “CR” visited yesterday for a long Godversation, the topic of PHARMAKEIA was already settled in my spirit. He shared a painful story about a woman in recovery who was doing so well and developing in their faith. Someone in the recovery group took her for deliverance and she was very much in the spirit. Those people told her to refuse to take vital mental health medication which led to her stepping in front of a train.
A promising life cut short due to INJURIOUS WORDS. We both cried. Praise God, the heart of the whole topic is so clear. Let me ask you, did God EVER change his character? Of course not! Malachi 3:6 is beautifully etched into my soul after the removal of much dross.
EZE 47:12 ends with teaching us ALL KINDS OF TREES will be used for food and their leaves are for MEDICINE. God clearly intended, AT MINIMUM, some leaves of some trees are to be used for medicine.
From Genesis to Revelation, God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.
It is my sincere prayer to our Father in Heaven that the person who needed to hear this today is blessed. 💜✝️💜
So much to share and document and feeling a bit “buzzed” with the Holy Spirit.
Futina brought me two poinsettias. She is still in grievous pain over her circumstances. I told her she can’t pay for anything from our store until her circumstances change “in a month or so”. She asked how I knew that and I told her I did not know anything in my own power. But, I trust what the Holy Spirit puts on my tongue. She then told me I was the third person in less than a week to state it as fact. We reached agreement through more prayer shared between the two of us.
Miss Eli came in from Rock and Roll Sushi. Her demeanor reminds me of my daughter in many ways. Boldly shared the miracle healing of 8/20/24 and she did not flinch or appear disgusted by hearing about God’s miracle healing. I had just shared it with Next Gen Contractor still at the shop and shared with her for context. I believe it was a seed planted. Thank you, Lord.
Somber Sully from Charlotte visited for the first time. Sadly, two weeks here and his wife and two babies (nearly one and 3) are remaining in Charlotte for “separation therapy”. He welcomed a zero nic device to his other our purchases, accepted encouragement about it well and was very open to me keeping them in our prayers.
Sean Box visited. He just moved here from Memphis. Fantastic Godversation about how he is reigniting his passion for the LORD at present. His girlfriend is named ELAINE. We chatted until 8:45 and we close at 8! When the Holy Spirit is active and palpable, it is impossible to pay attention to a clock.
Thank you, Lord, for this entire day and all you did in it for me, through me and with me. I am grateful and I love you.
Bill from Cali returned. You met him some time last week. Huge Godversation. He wanted two new fifty bars and bought two geek bars for his wife. One was cherry bomb. Seeing strong men who remind me in some way of my dad break into tears is humbling. They lost a 30 year old son two years ago at this time to fentanyl/meth. He shared a lot about his church involvement and more. It was like being “in church”. 💜✝️💜
Amber from the vet came in to tell me our prayer was answered and her partner finally got a job! At the same time, new customer Myson (Tyson with an M) loved that I said he wouldn’t be able to “taste the China” in the Fifty Blue Razz.
I jumped in pure and utter joy like 15 year old Cheerleader Carol for Amber’s circumstances es to be changed. I shared last month she was working two jobs and insane hours to support her partner and his children. She went on quite a bit (especially for her meek personality) about how much it meant for me to pray with her last month.
Myson immediately exclaimed he understood exactly what I meant about not tasting the China…AND exclaimed he would love to have friends who cheered for his successes.
Of course, your wife told him to come back anytime he needed to be cheered on!
All this goodness from God on the heels of Rachel texting me this morning that I am letting Satan use me. Blasphemy! Only God and the Holy Spirit work through me…any bad thing in my character or actions is due to Human Carol, not Satan.
So cool how God answered prayer about stocking Fifty Bars (few are readily available with suppliers) by sending Ryan here today and blessing us with 250 plus in free product, while supplying our needs at such a huge discount!!! Then, He sends Bill, Amber and Myson to the shop to make certain I know He is WITH ME and FOR ME.
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What i did not send my husband was all the extraneous details. For example, how Bill asked me to please share what God did yesterday in the shop. I shared all “About Bunny” and how god was removing an obstacle for us just by sending Ryan from Fifty Bar into our shop.
At one point, I reached over and placed my hand over his when I was assuring him I would be praying for his wife, Carrie. He looked like a power surged through his body. We agreed it is easy to feel the Holy Spirit. At that point, I went over to my desk area and grabbed this card to give him. I showed him the image, explained why I was not writing in the card and encouraged him to write something to his wife.
Immediately seeing the image, he burst into tears. I felt something in his spirit give way. I can not explain it better than that in this moment. I know the Holy Spirit is working through me. It’s humbling and may not make sense to others. It does not change the FACT it is Yeshua via the Holy Spirit and not Satan.
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Father God, you have heard so many prayers from me the past eight hours. Thank you for answering so many so quickly. Thank you for answering my prayers for Amber and her family and for answering ALL the prayers you have answered. It’s overwhelmingly beautiful how quickly you take me from the depths of valleys to the peak of mountains. Please forgive those who do not truly know you and those who misapply your law and your lessons. I am standing in the gap, Lord, for all who truly are seeking you and forgetting they ought to lead by love. You have made it clear to me the law and my heart both matter and they are to work together for your good purposes. Thank you for being the literal salve to my wounds this morning. I love you more and more!!!
I have always preferred the beauty of back roads and the scenery they provide. However, this morning, I woke with two very clear thoughts I would not typically expect. First, I was directed to read old birthday posts made for my earthly father. My dad has been gone from this world for over fifteen years. Instead of posting anything about his birthday being today, I remained peaceful in remembering him differently today. It’s been a strange and beautiful day at our store. My heart has been poured out and it’s only 7:09 pm.
The second clear thought was out of left field. I was very directed to call Pinnacle Bank and find out if a certain personal banker was still working at Pinnacle. I am to give Katrina a certain card and needed a way to reach her. Because the Holy Spirit was working, that was confirmed in one short call on the way to the shop.
Personal Banker called me back and we had two amazing Godversations. I shared that ALL I KNEW was Katrina’s first name, her family structure and that she considers herself a Black Israelite. From that one sentence, he confirmed he knew her. At that point, he started sharing about Noah’s three sons, Shem, Ham and Japheth and clarifying how he was raised Church of Christ but has gone to Catholicism. I fully expect him to call me again tomorrow to understand Katrina’s reception. I want to ask him, based on his passion for history, his take on Constantine changing the Sabbath.
Our first customer was Korean Kunhee. Since these entries are about sharing how God is moving, it helps me remember various customers with descriptors. Kunhee told me all about his first 19 years in a Korean Baptist Church and his amazing close to Jesus encounter at nineteen. He is brother-in-law to another customer, Stephen, who attends Experience Church. Kunhee is now 35, calls himself an atheist and shared openly he and his wife of a decade have zero desire for children. He has attended church with Stephen in the past and clearly did not connect. He was moved to tears more than once when speaking of missing that connection to the Divine.
All I could do was encourage him and remind him that he is clearly NOT an atheist, no matter how easy that may be to say. Noone experiences God in such a powerful way and then denies Him in earnest. I saw him questioning himself a pinch after I said what I did. Father God, I felt the Holy Spirit’s power as I stood in the gap for Kunhee. Thank you for that confirmation and for ALL you have ever done, are doing and will do. I plan to continue to beg you to pull him back to you in some dramatic fashion. Please make yourself known and drive Kunhee to his knees. I know he still loves you. I ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Jubilant Julie returned again. We had a wonderful Godversation about her two daughters and sharing mom type things, too. It made me smile to know she attends ECC at 4 on Saturdays. Please keep her family close, especially the youngest daughter.
Personable Paul returned and spent at least an hour in Godversation with me. Truly, it was lovely to help him reduce his nicotine. However, it was more beautiful to encourage him regarding his wife. In short, to ask her for her help and humble himself. Get her to walk their two acres together to pick her brain on where to place the coops, create a positive habit, and be a good example. Essentially, I suggested OFCOURSE she is a phenomenal mother, and ANY good mother would desire to demonstrate a healthy marriage to their sixteen-year- old son, Noah. He lit up like a little firecracker and said that was a great way to get her to get moving! We all want to be good examples to our children. More importantly to me, I want to speak the words God desires for me to say. I want to be a good example of your love, Father God. Please keep helping me.
Lord, it’s 6:36. Thank you for all you have placed in my path today, virtually or physically. Special thanks for answering Marks prayer this morning to send in less people with higher sales numbers. The first three sales all were about 400. No doubt it was you. We praised you, Jehovah-Jireh, together.
You know it makes me giddy to hear that “uplifting sound” in his spirit. Thank you, too, for Rachel’s passionate heart regarding your law. Thank you for every encounter I experienced with Jesus today.
Starting the day as we did, I am not surprised I was pulled over for a much-deserved speeding ticket. Thank you for Officer Mangrum’s kindness when I told him I was praising and failed to pay attention. My fault. He did not write me a ticket. Thank you, Jesus.
Miss Olivia was the first Godversation today. She was wearing a shirt for Chappel Roan. I spoke kind and positive words of encouragement without getting preachy. Then she told me she desperately needed it and I hugged her. Ultimately, her mother is heavy into an evangelical movement and speaking harsh words about various groups and pushing Trump as an idol of sorts. It felt good to just pour out love to her.
I shared the true gospel to the best of my ability and told her that I am sorry she is struggling with the example she has in her life.
Connor shared about Cheyenne. He didn’t want to date someone more than 100 miles away. She is just over 200. However, every important piece works together beautifully. He took it as a sign when learning she is to eventually inherit over 200 acres.
Miles visited with his grandmother. I congratulated him on his new job at Chick-Fil-A. I was nudged to “ooze respect” and did. Rather than rewrite all the details, Paige called me from her home in Waco, TX, to convey gratitude for how I engaged with her son. The Godversation was extended and ended with me giving her my personal cell phone number.
I asked my husband, Rachel and Joyce to join me in praying for Miles. They also asked we pray for Paige’s peace and joy in any circumstance. Lord, it thrills my heart when my husband prays with me. Thank you for him.
Miss Maddie visited and shared she will be moving to the Ozarks. Thank you for letting me encourage her with all the changes she is facing.
Jeremy- grateful for a restroom not being held back from him. Simple kindness matters.
Miss Anika shared about Tyler and we had a lovely conversation.
Big Gee- wanting a hug and praising God for it. 💜✝️💜
Zion returned and we enjoyed a high-spirited Godversation. I loved hearing him talk about how his pastor laid out the election. Forget the candidate. Look at the Bible and look at the agenda. There is the answer! Looking forward to meeting Miss Savannah and Navy Reign, their baby girl. As he travels for the funeral of his godmother and murdered friend, please protect him, Lord. I believe you have big plans for him.
I acknowledge you in ALL GOOD and this gloriously beautiful and productive day at the shop. I moved shelves, reorganized and cleaned out some old dust bunnies. It feels otherworldly to do everything, every little thing, as if I am doing for Jesus himself. Thank you, Father God, for an abundantly blessed day. I love you.
Trump is shy three votes. YOU are still on the throne. I am sitting on the toilet in our bathroom! Thank you for our bathroom ministry. I am remembering how they started coming to me in bathrooms even BEFORE I “officially” came back you. You used the rape to prepare me for everything in this moment. The gravity of the weight of this truth is substantial.
I believe I have already repented for any time I was not open to LISTENING to EVERY PERSON. Please reveal to me any time I have failed to meet your standard. Like any child, I learn from making mistakes. Please keep growing me.
Forgiving others opens up more of this sacred quadrant in my heart with you. I love feeling this extra lobe in my lungs, too. May I always remember you changed “lobe” to “love” three times. You really are the Master Comedian, too. 🤣
Thank you, again, for putting Don Dickerman s Book in my hands. Oh, the PIGS! More Jesus and Less Carol is always the best math and the best recipe for peace. That was EXACTLY three months ago. Oh, how awesome you give me dates to remember! What an AMAZING PRIZE you gave me just before drifting to the sweetest slumber!!!
Lord, thank you for directing me to cling to the HEART YOU GENEROUSLY GAVE ME. Trusting you as my GPS is easier than ever
Spiritual training is like pruning any plant or tree. Only in the pruning is the sweetest fruit produced. Thank you for pruning me, Lord. You removed the obstacles. What you have taught me about false doctrine this past month was confirmation of many things with two of our previous church leaders.
Thank you, Jehová-Jireh! You always provide.
You gave me three Z’s and tuned me into minor prophets years ago. It all leads to this moment with you IN MY BATHROOM. It is always so sweet when you make me giggle. Zeph and Zach and…
This is how it feels when you are excited in my obedience. MAGNIFIED. 💜✝️💜
Lord, you know my standard prayer list. Praise abounds for all the confirmation and beauty yesterday.
Our Radical Rachel, my sister and your daughter, has shared more of the depth of her hurt with me. Lord, you know how deeply I feel the pain of others. Her specific pains have impacted me in my own path. You know I feel those shared experiences even deeper.
Yessir, I am writing it down. It is not asking or telling you my pain, it is describing the heart condition in coming to you. Being aware of YOUR PRESENCE , PROTECTION and PROVISION in all of it. I am bringing YOUR HURT under my heart, too. I don’t know how it is you let me feel pain as a blessing, I am just grateful. Small price for “added instruction”. 😇The HEART of the INTERCEDER matters to you. Of course it does! Duh, Carol!
You have never abandoned me. Never!!!
So, from that depth of depths, Father God, before these quickly forming tears begin to rain on my phone, because you are bringing me more of Rachel’s pain (happy tears), I plead for Rachel’s needs. If there were things her children were spared because of any physical separation…may those provisions become clear to her and may she thank you for hidden provision. May they read her messages and may YOU be planting seeds through those one way exchanges. May you guide Rachel’s heart and encourage her in any way she may need to CHANGE MESSAGE or FREQUENCY.
If restraint is needed, please reveal it to my sister. You know how much love you put in our heart for her! I believe you are going to deliver the victory in 2025. I sense this season of separation is meant to be extended as you prepare Rachel in your WORD and with YOUR SPIRIT. Oh, how she loves you! Help me love her the way she needs at this time. Let me be a blessing to her, Father God. Selfishly, you know how I love to witness such victories. I am asking in the name of your precious son, Jesus, and every drop of blood He shed for us. I love you so much. Amen.
Five minutes later, or less:
PS. You are leading me to feel like I am wrong to say “selfishly”. As always, you are correct. All of your kids should desire to SEE VICTORIES. I am listening. I just don’t deserve the abundance of Blessings you shower me with daily. Miracles! EXPERIENCES! Last night’s good night hug! My soul sister, Rachel’s angelic voice! Oh, my, I am going to go read what you gave me while Mark listened to the election. Praise Yah!!!
Instead of writing it out, screen shots are acceptable.
I shared my prayer for Rachel immediately after posting it. I had to get cleaned up to be in public. I went to our shop to sign the HELOC around 1:30, as I needed to deposit a check for our Elevated Table order.
As if this wasn’t enough, I received more confirmation from Sweet Sabrina’s husband, Stately Scott. lol. “Great Scott’s” will forever make me smile to remember what God did in our little shop. Blessing him was so fun because it lit up his face in a new way. .
Teacher Kelly and I prayed together for parents and kids and the entire world to stand ON THE ROCK💜✝️💜
Mighty Melissa visited and brought me a coffee cup, Summer Berry Lotion and some cookies. She is the young lady with four boys I took to Carmen’s Taqueria two Sundays ago. I don’t think I am supposed to share any of her personal business in a way it could point back to her. So, I will not post the photo I took during her visit. It’s not even of our faces, but our feet. Thank you, Lord, I will not forget our feet.
Given what the Lord has taught me through “Famous Amos”, the cookies she gave me are perfect. I don’t eat a lot of processed food, but these tasted like manna from heaven to me.
The way the Holy Spirit was moving was palpable. I ultimately knew she needed to give that cup and lotion as a gift to Miss Annette. Much later, she confirmed it was true. For Melissa to straight up ask certain questions and the way the Holy Spirit directs words is overwhelmingly beautiful.
For the Godversation to be at a GOOD STOPPING POINT so I could encourage her to get to the 6pm NA Meeting was PERFECT. Only His Timing is that perfect, never mine.
My husband texted that the dinner I was expecting is not possible. He knows the Oszczakiewicz in me is much like my earthly daddy’s use to be. Don’t tell me we are having BLT’s and prepare a filet mignon! interesting how the scrip got flipped with this morning’s prayer post being confirmed in several ways.
Because Mark knew I was up in the wee hours , I knew he would need encouragement that I was not “lost in time”. I was getting instruction for about twelve hours on Sunday, while he was away with friends at the lake. Monday was an exhausting day and today is Election Day.
Mark knows my relationship with Jesus is more important to me than my relationship with him. It can create issues if I fail to meet earthly obligations given to me from God. There is a balance to growing intentionally, especially with our spouse. We have to both grow closer to God to become closer to each other.
Jubilant Julie and Miss Verona , both from Egypt, visited. Oh, Lord, how they loved the Mervat story! Julie had gone to get her wallet and Verena told me , “God did that “. They are both Christians and they told me they attend church at St.Verena in Nolensville. I’m googled and only see St. Verena Coptic Church on Edmondson Pike.
Verena told me will be open for years to come. They called me CUTE in various ways. I see what you did there, you gave me a proper “night cap”.
My God Room 