PIE

Perspective. Intention. Execution. This morning, I keep thinking of the things which God has put on my heart and how they have all played out thus far. When He gave me “PIE” studying the Fibanacci sequence and God’s fingerprint on this earth, I did not see it. Today, I see Pi (God) vs. PIE (human best). I still need to digest that little factoid.

My heart is with Sweet Lyss and her unexpected break up with her love. Lord, you know my prayers for all my kids and the “orphans” you have entrusted to me. Please may they all find their identity with YOU and see how the pieces fit back together so much more intricately. In Jesus name, amen. Thank you for humbling me with learning Miss Elizabeth spent a few days in the hospital and teaching me more about timing. Your timing, not mine.

Thank you, Lord, for that sweet confirmation from my husband last night about Matthew 18. Learning he was taking his Bible to study each day warmed my heart immeasurably more. May you join me during my study time today and draw your deeper truths to my spirit. Thank you for letting me suffer a bit these past few weeks in my crying out for his spiritual leadership. Thank you for humbling me last night to be the wife my husband deserves. So many things will not be typed into words, but I know you know every thought and prayer, regardless. I know great peace when I remember your Word and your promises. You have never left me, personally, and you never will.

I know you forgive my shortcomings completely and it is the human flesh which continues persecute me. When I am completely encased in your spirit, such things are repelled without any impact. Please, Father God, hold me tightly today and direct every step. I love you.

Hands and Praise

I have been experiencing an issue with focus the past few days. I have these amazing blocks of time hyper-focused and then blocks where I simply want to remove blocks from a game on my phone called Blockudoku. Today, it is clear I need to jot down the gist of where God has had me this week. In a strange twist or perhaps His humor, I finally had a breakthrough in the game and exceeded 6K.

Wednesday evening, Miss Liz brought Stout to visit me at Danielle’s request. We may or may not adopt this s8 month old black dachshund in two months. It will be Mark’s decision, either way, as I promised such after Sunny died. She ended up visiting with Lyss and I until closing time, roughly 2.5 hours. It was clear to me that God wanted her to visit here and just experience His peace. Stout totally enjoyed his visit, as well. It may very well be that Lyss takes Stout or encourages her folks to get him since Wowzer passed Summer 2024.

Yesterday, Miss Futina visited and played “Hard Fought Hallelujah” from Brandon Lake for me. We sang and praised and then I shared “Count Em” with her in return. Oh, how I adore her and treasure her visits with me. Lord, may you convict her brother-in-law when he visits to make things right financially for her family. I can sense that she gets her soul fill-ups here with me more often than not, especially based on how her kids and grandchildren treat her. May she feel YOUR LOVE always.

Shortly after Futina left, Miss Erin arrived. I could feel an exponential weight on her spirit. While I thought it was about an ill family member, I learned it was from being forced to terminate three of her assistants. As she shared, I could feel my stomach churning and the weight of her pain. When I “topped off” in the pain department, I was convicted to pray over her. All I know is that I immediately felt my pain dissipate, diminish and leave my spirit. Fairly quickly, I could see the same happening to Erin.

How I know is that she verbally confirmed the release. Erin immediately shared a praise and worship song she was “bee-bopping” to at her office and a cute story about how a pregnant co-worker on her team listened to it with her. Then, we ended up talking about how our hands literally have the name of God inscribed, just as our breath is marked by Him. We chatted of raising hands and the oath they represent to God. We talked about the “best high fives ever” and how she was Catholic until about five years ago.

All in all, it is clear the world is struggling in countless ways. People are struggling to connect and somehow, someway, God uses me to bridge those gaps. People have always felt connected to us and our store. On this day of commercialized pagan love, I thank my Father in Heaven for loving me so beautifully. I love it when I know He is using me for His purposes. May I love every person who enters the shop today in the ways they most need to be loved. Amen.

2/3/23 Reflections

Two years and three days ago, it was February 2,2023. I was in Blue Ridge, GA, and experienced a powerful visit from the Holy Spirit. Last February, I started having ultra-low blood pressure for three weeks. This February has started with strong visits, as well. I have zero clue why there are months like August, November and February which always seem to be ultra-strong in the spiritual activity. I simply know it is true for me.

I feel the release from all the Torah Teacher vitriol. I see the growth in my children, despite the setbacks in some areas. I am enjoying a different and deeper type of peace in my spirit most days. I pause, more patiently and sweetly these days. I still say the wrong thing on occasion, but that is the flesh.

Today was a pinch odd because JPW visited and continued to discuss J6 and political issues which nearly caused me to vomit. Still, I was at peace in my heart.

I am truly sorry for offending anyone; I simply cannot digest news or politics.

It has been the clearest lesson of all. Since I did not digest the Antioch High School shooting two weeks ago, I was able to be fully present and respond from the spirit with a 58 YO mom of a student there visited the shop on Monday. It was a real-life example of how being “unaware” of “facts” in the news leads to better Godversations. Lord, protect all the kids from these copycat threats and bring peace to Jane and Olivia.

Reflecting on all God has done the past two years takes my breath.

I have done nothing to deserve so much love and encouragement from Our Father in Heaven. What is becoming crystal clear is that when I get those nudges in my spirit, my job is to follow them. After working in Matthew and through Chapter 10 the other day, I was awakened in the wee hours to learn more about a “cold cup of water”. I will link what I read in addition to scripture here. In this moment, I am recalling Sam talk about the “little things” over a year ago. What a precious reminder of how Jesus works through people. Thank you, Father God.

Father God, I always praise you and you know it is for all you have done, are doing and will do. I know you know my heart better than anyone in the universe. Today, I beg again for Sharon, Joyce’s sister’s, health and for peace in their family. Lord, may you keep YOUR CHILDREN, safe, including me and mine. You know the things I will not write here, as they would be permanent record of the conflicts we are working through. I love my children entirely too much to detail the conflicts. I pray to see a day where they are all forgotten and forgiven. Please, protect our home, our spirits and our health. Please use those spears and drive humility through ALL. I love you so much. Too much to write out all of my needs. Whatever your will, may I see your hand on everything and praise your Holy Name. In Jesus Name, amen.

Matthew Matters

We started Cobble’s Knowing Jesus as King study with our small group last night. I was thrilled my loving husband returned from his Louisville trip with good experiences and much stress reduction. He sent me home to rest before our small group.

Although my husband could not attend and one other couple was not present, we had an excellent Godversation about the scepter of Judah, how we all prostitute ourselves (discussing Jesus’ lineage) and how the angels ministered to Jesus after he defeated Satan in the wilderness. It was rather poetic when Laurie exclaimed how David Guzak’s commentary mentions they may have served him food and Terri talked about seeing the angels with trays. Just those few thoughts will serve to remind me of what the Holy Spirit put on my heart regarding Matthew.

Every book of The Bible is worthy of deep exploration, study and understanding. We all learn differently and love differently. Lord, may we all love you enough to dive in deeply to Matthew, together. I know we all love you and understand it will look different based on perception. We are so grateful for all you have done, are doing and will surely do. You know the thorn and only you can remove it. Please keep my mouth guarded if that is your will. Should your will be for me to encourage the nay-sayers, I will be obedient and share directly. Thank you for Connor’s visit today and the many Godversations in the shop today.

Cosmic Cowboy

Father God, I am in awe. Total, utter and comprehensive awe for the beauty and blessings of yesterday with Morgan, Lyss and Jonathan. Hilarity of “double-double” at Ninja with the girls and then the amazing conversation with Jonathan later are all bubbling over so much goodness. You were with me the entire day! The title of this post deserves details meant for another time. Suffice it to say, the day was filled with divine humor, grace and love. It was like prayers being answered every twenty minutes. Thank you for connecting Morgan to Jonathan at a soul connection level. You keep making me cry happy tears in the best ways. Thank you, a million times over, for sending my daughter her “Cosmic Cowboy, Tyrone”. Thank you for the rest, peace and love of snuggling with my daughter all night. What sweet and peaceful rest.

Lord, thank you sending Miss Terri into the shop early today. Our conversations and Godversations are always so edifying! Thank you for nudging me to give her the LION/LAMB card without signing it. When I explained it was meant for her to show my love, but with the intent to give it to another, she knew immediately who it was meant to receive the card. Beautiful!

Then, the wonderful Godversation with Phillip about his relationship with Pickleball Lapeer was beyond blessed. The encouragement you gave me to give him about finding a pickleball court to show agape love in return was priceless!

New Derrick talked about raising his first son on his own, with his mother’s help. He has four boys and one daughter. Wonderful Godversation which allowed me to encourage him for being such a loving and devoted father. He was surprised to learn how much more important Father’s are in certain developments. Lord, please send sweet Lydia whatever she needs to be grounded in your truth and YOUR WILL for her life. Please continue to encourage Derrick, as well. In Jesus name, I do pray. Amen.

Hundreds…Magnifying Lies

When lies escalate, more and more are lost. False teachings galore. A certain Torah teacher accused me of sending HUNDREDS of emails stirring up division. The email was clearly sent in great love and covered in prayer. I only sent the message to those I had developed personal relationships with over the course of months. Without going back to FB messaging, I am certain it more than a dozen and less than two dozen.

Accusing me of hundreds of emails is simply an egregious lie. An intentional one, as well.

Truth is the only thing which can be released from my tongue. Praise God for guarding my tongue. Once the truth was shared last Shabbat in an incredibly loving manner, it was clear from the responses the stream of GLH is drying up, indeed. Protect them, Father God. She is a talented teacher and knows better than me. When we know better, shouldn’t we all do better?

Continued lies and doubling down on nonsense is just nonsense. It’s painful nonsense, but nonsense none the less.

Lord, help me forgive their cold hearts.

88 and Counting Blessings

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.

Woo Woo Woo

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.

The Rest of the Story:Pharmakeia

THE REST OF THE STORY 💜✝️💜

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. 💜✝️💜

Posted and approved before sunset. ✝️💜✝️

Monday with Futina

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.