Day 289

Day 289 of  The Red Shoe Project has me out of the house, in RED shoes, and about the Lord's business.  I'm expecting an incredible day in Christ!  but I haven't forgotten that I promised to finish my story from the other night's prayer meeting.  Truly it was a glorious night of prayer and healing, but there was even more!

Let me back up for a minute...  About a week or so ago, God gave me Psalm 102:13 to stand on.  Do you remember?

"...it is time to show favor to her;

the appointed time has come."

I bring that up because, well - it's just time.  The harvest is here!  If you stay on track and keep moving forward, eventually you get to where you're going.  I haven't been going in circles.  I haven't been taking detours.  I've been on the straight and narrow, and finally I've arrived at the place I set out for.   For so long, my destination wasn't in sight.  It was far off.  I had to walk believing that I'd eventually arrive.  I had to trust that God's promises were true -- that I was, in fact, hearing His voice, -- and that  one day I'd embrace  the physical manifestations of those promises.

The other day I was driving to church and God spoke this to me:

"Gail, I want you to know just how divinely 

orchestrated this time of your life is.  

Everything that you are about to experience 

has been Spiritually-set,  Divinely-recorded and 

God-directed.  You couldn't mess this up if you tried! " 

Talk about no pressure!  Thank you Lord!  Is this some sort of spiritual coasting?  I just let go and let God?  I'm taking in a deep breath and letting it out slowly.  Boy that feels good!  For a girl who's always trying to do things right it's great knowing that God has this all under control.  Perhaps it's like that much more than I think?

So back to the prayer meeting.  Here's the big take home for me.  It's been 289 days of wearing RED shoes, right?  We're into the last quarter of the year.  God speaks this powerful word of prophetic direction to me.  I'm telling you... I couldn't have come up with something so masterful if I tried.  

"We're about to accelerate, Gail.  

It's time to pick up the pace. 

We're going to do more in this 

last quarter than all of the first 

three quarters combined." 

"This will be a time of

PRAYER   PRAYER   PRAYER"

"Everything is about to change 

as we add the fuel to the equation!"

Wow!  When He spoke that, and even now as I read it, I can sense a Divine Combustion taking place within me.  BOOM!  Can you see what He's doing?  I can't quite grasp ahold of the entire picture, but I can see bits and pieces of God's will for me flashing on and off in my heart and mind.  It's overwhelming!  

The Prayer Changes Everything!

How did this all happen so fast?  I was just relaxing at home on a Sunday evening, surfing the web, looking for something inspirational to nibble on.  

I never knew that one little click   

would change my life,

 empower my ministry and  

plummet me into the depths 

of God's very heart. 

Talk about full circle.  He's brought me back to my  #1 Ministry of Prayer.   He's saved this most powerful component for a year-end Grande Finale!  

I can't help but smile at the wonder of it all.  Who knows how long ago it was that Roberts Liardon even preached that message?   His grandmother has long since gone to be with Jesus.  They don't know me, and I don't know them.  What I do know is this:  God anointed that specific word --  that message -- that testimony and that practice to transform and empower my life and ministry today.  I'll never be the same.   It just goes to prove that God's ministry is timeless -- It's recyclable -- It's forever anointed -- And always impactful!

Heading back to the prayer room,

Gail 

Day 288

It's Day 288 of  The Red Shoe Project.  It's early.  I have not yet slipped into my RUBY REDS for the day.  I am still enjoying the aftereffects of last night's ministry.  WOW!

I went to a Holy Ghost prayer meeting 

late last night and I'm going again today!

Yesterday was my sabbath day -- Church, followed by lunch with friends, some downtime at home, and then, the writing of the blog.  There was still plenty of time to spare before the day was done, so I took Pauly around the block for his evening walk, came home and began surfing YouTube for some inspiration.  CLICK.  I settled back in my chair to take in a good word.  What a nice way to end the day!

There I was listening to Dr. Roberts Liardon speak on the topic of Diverse Tongues.  He shared a great testimony about his praying grandmother and her impact on his life.  Daily  she would go into her room, shut the door,  get on her knees and say,  "Oh Righteous Heavenly Father, I come."  And then she'd pray for hours in the Spirit.

Hmmm.  That got me to thinking, "I wonder what would happen if I did that?"  Seems simple enough. After all, it sounds like the Spirit is doing all the praying.  If I could just push through the awkward part up front until things took off, it could be quite powerful.

"Pushing through"

Determination is...

Staying Power,

Singlemindedness,

Purposefullness,

Intentness,

Persistence,

Stout-Heartedness,

Pressing in until

you're there!

Yeah... that sounds easy, but most people don't make it.  They give up!  They get tired!  They throw in the towel too soon.  If you're going to do this, it's critical that you determine up front that you're going to  stay focused, until you're airborne.  It's like taking off in a plane.  You've got to get off the ground (earth)  and into the air,  (the heavenlies).  So I took up the challenge.  What can I say?  I felt...

Compelled  --  Drawn  --  I just had to try it! 

It seemed like the right thing to do.  There was a sense of joyful urgency within me.  Something was going on in my heart.

The Holy Spirit was shouting, 

"YES!!! Let's do it!"

I looked at the clock.  It was just after midnight.  I went into my room and shut the door.  Pauly jumped on the bed and settled down for the night.  I propped up the pillows, sat back, pulled my knees into my chest,  bowed my head, closed my eyes and repeated the words...

"Oh Righteous Heavenly Father, 

I come."

Then I opened my mouth and let the Spirit have His way.  We started off in one tongue and before long, another emerged.  One was light and flowery.  The other was authoritative and firey!  Along came another and another.  How many languages does The Spirit know?  Apparently, many.  After about twenty minutes, I happened to open my eyes and noticed the clock.  It wasn't twenty minutes at all.  More than forty five minutes had passed and I hadn't even gotten started yet.

Let's get this baby off the ground!

Oh no... here we go!  I got off the bed.  I had decided to pace.  That's it!  When the pacing starts it's "Take off"  for me.  Before I knew it,  I was praying in English - I was praying in the Spirit - I was taking authority over demons - I was ushering the needs of family and friends before the throne of God!  I was claiming this territory and that.  God decided to shuffle some things around in the spirit realm.  It's amazing what can happen when you get in the gap!

For example... that "Frozen Shoulder" of mine thawed out in God's throne room!  "NO MORE!"   I shouted.  "I'm not letting you rob me of my healing any longer!  My friends prayed and it's done!"   

Ahhhh -- so that's what "calling it as if it is"  is all about.  I get it now!   Oh, the enemy tried to bring back the soreness.  He tried to inflict pain here and there.  He was relentless in his offerings to me.  But I shut him down in the spirit.  "Get out!"  I shouted.  "Back off!  You are defeated in Jesus Name!  I am healed!"  Yeah... I'm not messing around with that anymore... It's over!

Somehow, with that one conquest alone, 

I found myself through 

"The Door of Victory"  

in many areas of my life.  

"Money - Marriage - Ministry - Healing - Deliverance - Salvation  They're all the same!"   said The Lord!  "Believe by faith and walk in it!  Don't think about it.  Don't discuss it with the enemy.   Don't try to figure it all out.  You won't in the natural because it's not natural, it's supernatural and that's a whole different arena.  You have to understand it with your spirit mind, believe it and walk in it!"

Breakthrough!

There's more!  But you'll have to wait until tomorrow. It's too much to share in one blog.  Besides, I'm off to put on my RED shoes and head back into the prayer room!  

Have a glorious day!

Gail

Day 287

Today was a wonderful Day 287 of  The Red Shoe Project.  Church in RED shoes  followed by brunch at the cutest little diner with two dear friends.  We had a wonderful time telling stories and encouraging one another.  
My shoulder has been bothering me again.  The pain comes and goes.

Someone recently told me that I have "Frozen Shoulder."  How could I possibly have a frozen shoulder when my heart is so on fire for God?  I think the heat of that alone should melt the pain away!  Don't you?  At any rate, both of my friends prayed for my healing -- one before lunch, and one afterwards.  I am believing that their prayers will do the trick!


When I arrived at church this morning, I noticed that my girlfriend had texted some scripture to me.  She's the best encourager!  She just knows my heart!  Isaiah 30:18   I looked at it before walking into the sanctuary.

"Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you...  

Blessed are all those who wait for Him!"

Throughout the day, as I've talked with the Lord, I've tossed this scripture about in my mind.  There are definitely "things"  I am waiting on God for.  Specific things He has told me will take place.   

I can't make them happen.  No way!  That just wont work.  I can't rush them.  They will come at His appointed time.  And I can't overlook them.  Sure... He let me "shelf"  them for a season, but as the appointed time is drawing near,  He has conveniently brought them off the shelf and placed them at the forefront of my mind.  They can't be avoided! 

Besides, I'm not looking to avoid anything.  As the scripture says,  I'm simply waiting for Him.  What's really interesting is the reaction of many of the people around me.  If it were up to them, they'd have me reviewing all the options and making choices of my own.  

Money -- Marriage -- Ministry

My friends know of all sorts of job opportunities they'd like me to take advantage of.  Everyone seems to know personally the perfect companion for me!  And many have strong feelings as to what God has called me to do.

Yeah -- that's doesn't work for me.  I've had to avoid certain conversations --  Frequently say "NO THANK  YOU!" --  And stay focused on what God has spoken to me.   I get it!  Man's way is to look at all the options and choose.  Often that's a road that God allows us to go down.  But sometimes, God specifically directs.  He points the way.  He makes the choice Himself.  I'm good with that, especially on the key issues of my life!

I think of the story found in 1 Samuel 16.  Samuel is instructed to go to Jesse of Bethlehem and anoint one of his sons to be the next king of Israel.  Jesse lines up all his sons.  The selection is quite competitive --  All the boys look good!  But no... 

God has specifically chosen "ONE"

Such is the case in these three fields of harvest for me.  Hello?  God has a plan here -- a plan of specifics -- and I am waiting.

As I continued to read  Isaiah 30,  verse 21 jumped right off the page at me!  

"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, 

your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying 

'This is the way; walk in it.'"  

I know the voice of God!  He's been speaking all sorts of specifics to me lately.  WOW!    I love that!  But I must admit, staying on track has it's challenges, especially when all your friends can't quite figure you out.  I'm sure that many probably perceive me as a bit of an  "Odd Duck!"

That doesn't really bother me anymore.  This Red Shoe Project has drawn me closer to the heart of God than ever before.  I love it here!  It's where I belong, and if that makes me "Odd,"  I don't really care.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways acknowledge Him 

and He will make your paths straight."

Proverbs 3:5-6

This has been one of my favorite scriptures for as long as I can remember.  What does that mean?  "Lean not on your own understanding."  It means that even though it might not make sense to me or to others... I've got to believe that God knows EXACTLY what He's doing!  And if I follow His lead -- even if it's in the opposite direction of everyone else -- in the end, it will all work out according to His plan.  

"And we know 

that in all things 

God works for 

the good of those 

who love him, 

who have been 

called according 

to his purpose."  

Romans 8:28

I'm staying the course God has laid before me!

In RED shoes,

Gail

Day 286

It's Day 286 of  The Red Shoe Project and all day I have been in RED shoes, basking in God's overwhelming love.  It all started when I took Pauly for his morning walk.  There I was just chatting with God and BOOM!  My eyes filled up with tears.

What are you doing God?  

Later I was prayer walking -- RED sneakers and all -- praying for this person and that one -- when suddenly BOOM!  My eyes filled up again.  Really?

Okay, I showered up, got dressed, hopped in my car and headed out to the grocery store.  Nothing spiritual about that.  I was just talking with God as I drove along the road and...  BOOM!  It happened again!

As the day went on, I found myself talking on the phone with a girlfriend.  She said to me, "Let me say a little prayer for you before I go!"  Her words were the interpretation of my heart's plea.  As she spoke them, I pulled off the road into some random parking lot, bowed my head and agreed with her.  Next thing I knew, I was leaking tears, sniffling and searching for kleenex in the glove.

Each time was the same.  It was as if God opened a portal of my heart and poured in His love.  I can't help it!  I cry when God comes near.  With it came glimpses of future possibilities -- snapshots of God's will for me.

Was I getting a peek at 

God's present plan for me, 

complete with an overlay 

of His future promises?

When my oldest daughter was about 6 years old, she told me the most wonderful thing as I tucked her into bed one night.

 "Mommy, "  she said.  "It's as if Jesus put a little hole in my heart and stuffed a straw in it.  He puts all sorts of wonderful things into my heart through that straw.  Lots of love,  joy, songs -- all good stuff -- until there's no more room.  Then He slides down the straw Himself, and my heart closes up!  It's so full, it's almost bursting!"

"Really?"  I responded."How often does He do that?"

In her quietest voice she smiled, (as if she knew something I didn't),  and whispered, "He does that every day!  (pause)  Good night Mommy!"  

and off she dozed into a restful sleep.

Wow!  I was overwhelmed then and I'm overwhelmed now, just reading it.  Doesn't your heart just cry out:

 "I want that!"

Well... today I got that! 

All while wearing RED shoes.

Always expecting,

Gail