Esau and what He told me

 

 Good morning Saints....    Saw this pic and it reminded me of an encounter I had many years ago... I was in  a big park like setting just standing and enjoying the views and this man approached me and said, "Don't let food keep you from your future!"  He was very emphatic.   When I asked Holy Spirit I instantly knew he was Esau!    I said, "Okay sir." I felt his sincerity.     Then I was back home...

 ¹⁵ See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. ¹⁶ See that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his inheritance rights as the oldest son. ¹⁷ Afterward, as you know, when he wanted to inherit this blessing, he was rejected. Even though he sought the blessing with tears, he could not change what he had done. 

 This hit home for me because I could see that I was using food as a crutch.   Whenever I was upset I would turn to food for comfort.   Hollow comfort for sure because then you beat yourself up for overeating.   It becomes  a nasty cycle of self pity.   

Since then I am turning to Holy Spirit for comfort and I try to ask God if I am hungry before I put food in my mouth.  Also,  when I am feeling full I sow the rest of the meal or snack as self control and believe for a hundred fold harvest.     I have learned to watch what I do in stressful situations  like driving bus... cause I can stress eat  just as bad. 

Yes there is grace for us but when we make excuses and refuse to change then we get stalled in our growth.    We are the only ones that can stop God's plan  and I am not going to miss out on all that God has for me!  No idols allowed and food can be a huge idol in our lives!

So be encouraged!   If God is highlighting an area of your life that he wants you to work on go for it!   It's a sign of his love, that he has great plans for you and doesn't want you to miss out!   I know I was really impacted when I met Esau... He missed out on so much  and he knows it!   I don't want to miss out on what God has for me!

 So I Bless you richly!   Don't give up.. He'll help you like he's helped me!

Love,

Brenda Gale Thompson 

 

 

 

 

Prayers to Release Trauma

Very interesting subject....

Trauma causes us to lose a part of ourselves to the past-- to the traumatic event.

Symptoms of trauma can be an inability to get to sleep, or a rough time staying asleep, a struggle to make important decisions or to move forward with your life just to name a few.

Jim Banks has a great teaching about trauma and he prays for you at the end.  Well worth the listen!

Enjoy this and may you find healing so you can finish your course well!
Big hugs and Blessings,
Brenda Gale Thompson


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLZFxxIAnKE

Help for Stress

Hi there.   I was just out with a girlfriend and I don't know what's going on, but so many people are depressed these days.  This is not right. We who have the Lord, have a lot to be thankful for.

I was encouraging her to look at the bigger picture that each job is a stepping stone. For example this current job that she has, has allowed her the money and time to get her driver's license and pay off a car.  Maybe the next job will be one that requires a car and now she is prepared for it.

I encouraged her to go home and do something new. Draw something, try a new recipe, do a new craft, something that will encourage her that she can learn new things and that change doesn't always have to be bad.

And above all, I told her,  keep doing your daily devotions and reading your  bible.  There is so much hope and encouragement in the Bible.  It's a wonderful way to keep your brain sharp.  I love how many seniors there are at the prayer group I go to and their minds are so quick.  I truly believe that there is supernatural power in the word of God to renew your youth and keep you young.

Christmas should be a time where we try to enjoy our families, whether blood or adopted.  Since Roy and I got laid off again a week apart we are trying to do things that don't cost a lot of money.  Making cookies and decorating them, playing music together, doing crafts together and even playing a board game together count for some really good memories.

I am going to post a song that the Lord gave me when I found out that I was grinding my teeth in my sleep. I didn't realize that the stress of being laid off before Christmas was bothering me until this happened.  May this song help you like it's helped me!

Not bad eh?  Amateur quality but the pictures sure are nice.  Some good confessions to speak over yourself are:

"Thank You Lord that You give me a good night's sleep because You love me." (ref. Ps. 127:2)
"Thank You Lord that I lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety." (ref. Psalm 4:8)
Thank You Lord that I can rejoice always!  Thank You for showing me how. (ref. Phil 4:8).
I declare that You are Blessed and Highly Favored by the Greatest King of All!