Today is Day 302 of The Red Shoe Project. This morning I jumped out of bed in a fiery blaze, proclaiming the promises of God!
I'm healed and that's the end of it! As far as financial provision goes... I am tearing away the oppressive spirits that are holding back the blessings of God! Get out!" I shouted.
The good news is... I felt quite a bit better after that no nonsense approach. The bad news? How awkward was that? Something didn't quite seem right about that outrageous display. Thank God the only ones to witness it were me, God and whatever demons were near. Though I must admit... the demonic realm did back off and leave me alone the entire day!
One of the things I totally love about my daughters is that they've got my back when it comes to fashion. "Where did you get that sweater?" one will ask, "cause you need to return it! The color's not right for you, and it's out of style. Granny might like it though. It's definitely something she would wear." Ugggg! I hate when that happens, but I love the fact that they do it. Yup... where's that receipt? I'm returning it within the hour. LOL.I've noticed that the Holy Spirit does the very same thing when it comes to my spiritual attire. I wasn't prayer walking one minute when he piped up with...
"Yeah... you need to chuck that militant spirit. You don't have to yell at the demons, Gail... Just take authority, be firm and move on. That loud, abrasive tone is a bit strange, and besides, it will scare people. And as far as the financial provision goes, it's taken care of." LOL! I'm laughing because I was a little scared myself by the whole thing. Not to mention, I felt a bit like David trying on Saul's armor before going onto the battlefield to slay Goliath.
"I cannot go in these," he said to Saul,
"because I am not used to them."
So he took them off.
Then he took his staff in his hand,
chose five smooth stones from the stream,
put them in the pouch of his shepherd's bag
and, with his sling in his hand,
approached the Philistine."
1 Samuel 17: 39b-40
This is really quite interesting, because as I continued my walk with the Lord -- in my RED sneakers, of course -- He told me that all I needed to do, was walk in the anointing that He's given me.
The anointing is not something I have to put on.
It's like my own skin. It's who I am in Christ.
I just need to make sure that I don't cover it up.
He told me to take a closer look at all the people I know who are anointed. See how they all have their unique giftings, personality, and power? Once you know your anointing, you need to stay in it. We'll work together and you'll grow in it. Don't be crossing over into someone else's anointing. That's a mistake.
You've been created for a purpose.
Everything you need is within you.
My Spirit will bring it all to life at
the appointed time!
You're the RED shoe lady!
He responded.
And your messages will be about:
* Looking for God
* Listening for God
* Living for God
and
* Loving God
Wow! Day one in The Prayer Closet and all that was revealed! I have to admit... I just peeked in there! What's going to happen when I really get down to business? Not that this is all new information... but He's pulling it all together for me. His finally words to me were from Acts 1:8...
"And you shall receive power when
the Holy Ghost comes upon you,
and you will be my witness..."
Amen! Who was it that said prayer was boring?
Not when you're wearing RED shoes.
Gail
