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A Prayer from The Watchman Wife

Nov29

I am praying, fasting, and meditating for marriages and relationships between A man and A woman. Relationships that are leading to marriages and marriages that are of the LORD; same sex marriages are not of the Most High Yah our LORD. And, I am not praying for boyfriend-girlfriend relationships, or this is my man or my woman relationships where you are fornicating and one or the other have hurt your feelings. If you are courting under accountability of someone who is spiritually reputable in the Holy Ghost, this is for you. ALLELUIA!

Father Elohim, whenever we communicate with our spouse, help us to uphold the priority of our marriage; allowing no other relationship to weaken ours. LET the word “divorce” never be formed on our tongue and never pronounced with our lips. LET it never be considered as a viable option, knowing that it strikes terror in the heart, fear and anger in the mind, and anxiety to our souls. And, it grieves Your Holy heart.

LET US always, in all of our conversations, uphold the oneness of our marriage, understanding that what affects one always affects the other. LET US allow open and honest communication, encourage vulnerability and authenticity. LET US never be guilty of breaking each other’s spirit. ALLELUIA! Rather, may we affirm and strengthen one another so that TOGETHER we can endure any weakness, any failure and not lose hope.

Father Elohim, help us to sharpen our communication skills. Teach us to communicate with our eyes-to convey our delight in the each other’s presence, to say, “I love you,” to LET our loved one know even in a crowded room, “You’re special to me.” Remind us to give each other the gift of our full attention when we talk.

Teach us to respond to what is said so that our mate knows he or she is being heard. Help us to keep a confidence, to build a “wall of trust” so that we are free to share all that is in our hearts. And as we listen, LORD, help us to avoid giving quick or pat answers. Help us to listen patiently. Remind us that even though our loved one does not always want advice we are bound to impart wisdom from the Holy Spirit. Although sometimes we just want to be heard; to say it, and to get it off our chest, LET US be receptive to receiving what we need and not just getting what we want.

In the name Jesus, Son of God, name we pray. Amen.

Petite Gestures of Love Are Mighty in Value

Sep10

“It’s amazing that so many of us miss out on the “good” that is within any given day because we zone in on the bad that goes on in our own minds.  Today, I CHOOSE not to make it a good day but to ENJOY the day because it is good.  SELAH.  On yesterday, I had to discipline my lad for slighting his brother.  He had to repent and ask for forgiveness, and the other had to forgive.  This was a requirement BEfore we laid down to sleep.  So, then last night, my Josh worked and this morning I told him he had to put gas in the car.  As it is, I am teaching him that he will never LET his family have to ask him to put gas in the car.  It is his responsibility as the head of his household to provide; to BE sure that his family has whatever they need; to not ever LET his wife travel on empty or half full.  SELAH.  Now, although he is not the head of this household the training is in order. 

Afterwards, I dropped them off to school and the rain begin to pour heavily.  Tempted to turn around and go home, I stayed with my course of action and headed to Frankfort as scheduled.  After my appointment, I went to “The Zachary Confections Candy Store.”  UMMM delish!  You can really get chunky (or chunkier) visiting that place.  They have all sorts of candy…EVERYWHERE!  The clerk told me to help myself and I did just that.  I bought two boxes of pecan perks, a box of thin mints, and a box of vanilla yogurt pretzels.  I was thinking, “Geezzz, Ang!  You don’t need all of this!”  However, Pure Divine Love said, “Show your sons that although you had to discipline them, you also have to love them.”  All too often, when we discipline our children it can lead them to “thinking” that love is not involved.  Quite the reverse, love is the foundation of chastening.

On my ride home, I was so excited about showing my lads that they are loved.  Instead of going straight home, I went to the school.   As I asked the secretary to call them to the office, I, very gaily, told her I was bringing my sons gifts.   She couldn’t stop blushing.  I heard her laugh for the very first time in the three years that I’ve known her.  It was…WOW…pleasant to see her happy heart on her face.  My Jordan came in first and I hugged him, patted him on his butt like I always do, and said, “I love you son.  Enjoy your chocolate, share it with your teacher and friends and HAVE a good day.”  To have means to possess, to own this day, a good day.  He said, “FOR ME?” And my answer was, “YEP!”  To see my young lad smiling and owning the hallway he walked knowing that his mother loves him made my heart leap with joy.

Then, my Josue’ came in and I hugged him, and patted his butt and he says, “Not the butt MOM!”  I chuckled and said, “I love you son!  Enjoy your chocolate and HAVE a good day.”  Then Josh points to his pocket and I say, “Call you?”  He says, “Text me!”  LOL!  Like dude, we are talking right now why I need to text you?  He wanted to talk more about my day so I texted him when I got in the car and he sends me a text back encouraging me and thanking me for his box of chocolates.  OMGOSH!  That warmed my soul.  Anyways, when I turned around the secretary was smiling so hard with glee.  As I exited the office, I greeted her again and blessed her day. 

It is not very often that parents come to the school to love on their children.  Majority of the time they come to the school because there is a snag in behavior, grades, or other actions.  And on another hand, many children won’t and don’t even see their parents at home.  SELAH!  But I, I will drive, and don’t mind driving, out there just to give them a hug or I will call the school to speak with them to simply say, “Mommy loves you today and I’m proud of you.  Continue to do well!” 

Parents, I endorse these petite gestures of love for they are mighty in value for the making of role model husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, employees and employers, students and teachers, friends and enemies.  SELAH!  I encourage you to teach your sons and daughters how to BE well rounded in their life by you being well rounded in yours, and by showing them all the elements of Pure Divine Love.  Today, I CHOOSE not to make it a good day but to ENJOY the day because it is good.  SELAH.

© September 10, 2014 Angela M. Smith

It is the 40th Day

Sep17

For a few days now, I’ve been attempting to choose a song to minister at a service and no thing was coming to mind for the cause.  When I was asked about what I would be rendering, I had no other answer than, “I don’t know.”

On this morning’s drive, I succinctly heard the phrase, “SAY YES TO ME.”  Instantly, the lyrics to one of my favorites rose to awareness:  “God wants a YES!  YES to His will!  YES to His way!”  Soon thereafter, a medley of “YES” songs began to flow as I made my declaration of  YES to the voice of the LORD my YAH!  YES to do right in His sight!  YES to give ear to His commandments and keep ALL His statues!

Sitting at my desk, with the intent to meditate and soak in the scriptures, that I BElieve in, Exodus 15:25-27 was the very first scripture that enlightened me:

“And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there He made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there He proved them, and said, IF thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God,and wilt do that which is right in His sight, and wilt give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statues, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.  And they came to Elim, where were twelve wells of water, and threescore and ten palm trees: and they encamped there by the waters.”

While meditating, at 9:52 a.m. (16, means love) the enemy started to pressure me with false advertisements (deceptions) of love.  Just 10 days ago, September 7, 2015, I wrote about how my oil level is at 100%, and I will LET no man deceive me.  Today, there was evidence that my oil level is maintained.  At 10:24 a.m. (7, means perfection or completeness) the Holy Spirit, in a few perfect words, whispered to my soul, “It is the 40th day!”

I quickly jumped up and BEgin to worship the LORD with my voice.  I looked at the date and did the calculation, not because I wasn’t sure, but because I was sure that I had heard accurately.  Sure enough, today is the 40th day (I had started a journey of potentials on August 8, 2015), and my conscious self came alive to what was opened up in my spirit.

The Spirit of the Truth has been speaking to me with numbers for a long time now.  So, I started studying the number 40.  Forty, from a biblical perspective, means a period of testing, trials, or probation.  During my 40-day encounters, I didn’t even realize that I was being tested.  Nonetheless, at the moment of revealed knowledge I couldn’t resist the lifting of my hands, the walking and rejoicing, and the tears of thanksgiving BEcause I had passed this period of persuasion.

The enemy said,

“I will pursue her; I will overtake her; and my lust shall BE satisfied upon her.”

Even so, there was yet a predetermined plan for this will.  The enemy and my days of old behavioral configuration (giving in to enticements) were defeated BEcause I recognized the wile spirit and rebuked it.  Through it all, Marah (meaning a drop of bitterness or heaviness) could have been my disposition.  I could have chosen to pitch a fit.  However, I choose to pitch a tent and LET peace and gladness abide.  SELAH!

There is this one thing I’ve desired for my household, and twice in the last 40-days the prospect of having my desire was at my pleasure.  Yet and still, the Spirit alive was guiding me in that the presence that I’ve heard for 40-days was not the suitable presence for us.  Thus, the invariable nature of my position, as an unmarried mother, is this:  it is not due diligence for me to (and I cannot) make swift decisions concerning my hope.  I must continue to rely on, and put my trust in, YAH as I work my faith.

I’m unequivocally certain that there will BE many more 40-days.  As for this one though, I acclaim, “My YES is to the righteousness of YAH and the guidance of His Spirit!”  In such, there is no failure.

© 2015 Angela M. Smith