Grace by Faith Network has been around for four years and during this time, we've shed some major strongholds through the power and love of God. I originally set out to document my very intimate experiences with God's grace and love because I was just overwhelmed by the character of God. Didn't think much about it at the time except, I loved to write and this was a way to journal, process, and keep track of dreams and experiences. The encounters and dreams were easy to document- those were God. It's been my personal transformation that has been harder to share transparently- those are me. So thank you- whether you just joined the network today or have been journeying with us for the last 4 years. I pray God uses His word to change your life AND the life of others.
Freeing others through testimony- Just two points before I move out the way so you can view the video. https://youtu.be/plt8_u-VsG4
Can & should start now- Revelations 12:11 says, "They overcame by the shedding of the blood of the lamb and their bold testimony." Jesus did His part on calvary over 2000 years ago. Now it's time for you to help others overcome. No need to wait until you're perfect, have more money, are more formally trained, kids are less dependent, you're more mature, marriage more stable, have 16 degrees. God used Moses after he murdered someone. Abraham after he had just left his homeland and father. Ruth after her husband died. You're waiting on God and God is waiting on you. Help others know and understand Gods love now.
Testimony does come after TEST & BREAKING- We love to share the test in testimony but we sometimes do not share the breaking/failure in the test. Millions of cars are produced every single year but not all of them pass the test and can be ready for the market. Millions of produce are grown but not all pass the inspection/test and are ready for consumer consumption. When a car is tested they push the car to the limit, past its limit. They need to expose every single flaw, mechanical misfunction possible. Who do you think the car industry got this concept from? God, of course! God will push you past your limit to expose every single thing not like Him. That's why scripture says, "Those I call, I qualify." He will turn up the heat, increase your pain, disconnect you from people, have you jobless, friendless, whatever He needs to do to make sure His word is always true when He declared the good plans He has for your life. Those good plans don't always feel good but they will always be for your good and God's glory.
So here is my bold testimony while I am still being broken. My personality index is characterized as a maverick. A maverick is an untamed wild horse- free, spirited, beautiful, bold, stubborn. Back in the day, it would take several years to tame a wild horse. God is showing me in this time in my life-over four years now- that He will tame me for His service. He has been patient and consistent and now He has turned up the training, breaking me in. At times, even currently, I feel like I will die from the physical, emotional, and mental pain.
So just like when Jacob wrestled with Him all night long. He could have killed Jacob but He just touched the socket of his hip to tame and break Jacob from all that lying and deception. If just a finger touch could throw out Jacob's hip, imagine what God's hand could do. So just like Jacob, God has spared my life, but He has taken His fingertip and touched the socket that I thought held me up- recognition and accolades, money, selfish ambitious gain, perfectionism, self-dependency and reliance, self-criticism, people, and all my talents and skills- and made them null and void. He is breaking me. He has turned up the heat in my life. He started the process nearly a decade ago when my life was turned upside down with divorce and foreclosure but unlike when Jacob wrestled he told God he wouldn't let God go until He blessed Jacob. Well, I let go so here I am again with a much more intense test and breaking and taming process. But this time, I am letting go. I am desiring to be free for His use. My prayer is my testimony helps free each of from whatever is still holding you hostage. Christ needs you to do your part, today!
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