Tag: Spiritual Awakening

Tetelestai Recovery

Understanding Addiction: The Desperate Search for Relief

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As far back as we could remember, we felt different, damaged, and just plain wrong. We did not know exactly what was wrong with us. We only knew that we felt things more intensely than others and we processed our problems with great difficulty.

We obsessively examined ourselves, looking for clues to solve the mystery and find a key to unlock some invisible door which kept us perched precariously on the outside edge of normalcy. We noticed people we admired and made feeble attempts to imitate their persona. We sought out damaged friends who would validate us in our dysfunction. We pursued money to prove our worth. We questioned and blamed. We fought with ourselves and resented God. We learned how to act right, but we didn’t know how to feel right. Eventually it was our feelings which became our undoing.

The presence of unwanted feelings such as insecurity, inadequacy, fear, anger, and other social phobias, coupled with our inability to manage or control them, unleashed within us a desperation for relief at any cost.

We soon learned of a temporary reprieve which occurred when our brain chemistry became altered. We didn’t care that the relief would be short lived or cause irreparable damage to our relationships, our finances, and our minds. The momentary relief of rightness, contrasted against the life-long agony of wrongness, offered such an enchanting embrace, we surrendered without a fight….

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A Date With Destiny

Finding Clarity in God’s Expectations

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Happy Birthday 12/28 

   Mark 12:28  
One of the teachers of the law came to Jesus. He saw that Jesus gave good answers to their questions, so he asked Jesus, “Which of the commands is most important?”

You recognize the clues to your destiny which come to you from Jesus. Your imagination is the canvass on which He paints the portrait of your future.  However, your spiritual journey of discovery often starts with more questions than answers.

Like the teachers of law in Jesus’ day, you have questions about the expectations of God. Rather than discussing them with other humans and risking heated arguments or controversy, you take your questions directly to the Source. You aren’t afraid to ask Jesus for reassurance and clarity…

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A Date With Destiny

Thoughtful Reflections: A Meaningful Christmas Gift for Self-Discovery

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What does your birthday reveal about your spiritual gifts, character, and calling?

This unique devotional uses your birth month and day to guide you through key passages of scripture, using the chapter and verse numbers that match your special day.

What’s inside:

  • Ancient verses matched to your birthday
    • month=chapter, day=verse
  • Reflections on your personality, strengths, and values
  • Encouragement and inspiration for your walk with the Divine
  • A powerful tool for self-discovery and growth.

Perfect as a Christmas gift, Birthday gift, personal devotional, or keepsake.

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Unlocking Miracles: The Spiritual Meaning of Tetelestai

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Tetelestai is recorded in the original Greek text describing what Jesus said from the cross in His final moments of mortality. The English translation, “It is finished!” (John 19:30), is the basis for this program.

We believe that Jesus’ words hold miraculous power. We speak these words into our own lives and into the lives of others. We are confident that a spiritual principle is set in play when our statements come into alignment with the words of God.

So also, will be the words that I speak: it will not fail to do what I plan for it; it will do everything I send it to do. Isaiah 55:11

Since Jesus gave witness on the cross, “It is finished,” we align with Him in calling an end to our addictions and dysfunctional behaviors. We testify in agreement with Jesus and thus, the matter is resolved. 

Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.   
2 Corinthians 13:1
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A Date With Destiny

Finding Strength in Solitude: A Spiritual Journey

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Hebrews 12:12
So take a new grip with your tired hands. Stand firm on your shaky legs.

While it is true that there is strength in numbers, there is another type of strength which is required when you must stand alone.

Your path is not always the one of least resistance. You are often led across barren deserts and through dense forests. These are times which try your soul and require strength beyond a human support system.

These are the times when you must force yourself to fulfill your duties, even when you feel too tired or too weak for the task at hand. You do what is required, relying on the power of the Spirit to keep you strong and steady.

Excerpt from: A Date With Destiny – December 12

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Unlocking the Gift of Teaching: Your Path to Effective Communication

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Happy Birthday 12/10

Ecclesiastes 12:10   
The teacher looked for just the right words. He wrote teachings that are dependable and true.

You are a gifted teacher. You are able to transform thoughts and ideas into clear, concise phrases which are easy to understand. This makes you an amazing communicator.

Whether you are aware of it or not, there are many people who learn from you.

Not only do you excel at conveying facts and ideas, but you are also willing to take the extra time to patiently explain what they mean. You are great at problem-solving, organization, and thinking outside the box.  Your mind is active and alert to the world around you. 

With an open mind and a willing spirit, you seek fresh insight when solving difficult problems. Sometimes the solution comes as a sudden divine download, while other times, a fellow problem solver joins you in collaboration efforts.

Many of your teaching moments come in ordinary daily events, so the practical application of your guidance becomes easily incorporated into the everyday lives of those who learn from you.

You are both humbled and honored by this daunting task assigned to you by the Great Teacher.

You remain open to new learning opportunities. You enjoy doing the research and never fail to finish an assignment.

Excerpt from A Date With Destiny – December 10

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Unlocking Potential: The Art of Seeing Beauty in Chaos

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Happy Birthday 12/6

Romans 12:6  
We all have different gifts. Each gift came because of the grace that God gave us.

God has given you a very unique and important gift. You have a remarkable level of patience when it comes to the artistic expressions found in puzzles, mosaics, and other unique configurations.

You enjoy finding fractured images in piles of scattered pieces of varying hues. You are sure that when the random jagged edges are fit together properly, these tiny colorful segments of will reveal a beautiful picture of what was meant to be. While others may see chaos and confusion, you see a collection of shapes and colors ready for organization.

From a spiritual perspective, this gift is vital to the advancement of God’s Kingdom.

 Many people are broken. You have been gifted with the ability to help others piece together their shattered lives and become the masterpiece that God designed them to be.

Your ability to face brokenness with a logical and non-judgmental approach makes you the ideal candidate to bring the message of wholeness to those who are broken.

Excerpt from: A Date With Destiny – December 6

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Harnessing Your Spiritual Gift of Discernment

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 Happy Birthday 12/5  

Proverbs 12:5  
The plans that good people make are fair. But the advice of the wicked is deceitful.

Your gift of discernment serves you well as a protective force field in your service to God.

You can practice compassion and fairness when dealing with those who have learned unhealthy defense strategies.

You are able to successfully participate in ministry outreach programs where a less discerning person might fall victim to scammers and schemers.

You do not reject those who have not yet learned to be trustworthy. 

You accept and love them while also utilizing your spiritual gift of discernment to determine where the boundary lines must go.  In this way, you can set limits for people who have none. 

Jesus ministered to everyone, even the deceivers and tax collectors, yet He did not trust them all. He was able to successfully minister to them because He had the spiritual gift of discernment.

You also have this gift. You are compassionate and fair while also remaining discerning and cautious. You have a supernatural ability to identify good and bad intentions.

Sometimes you feel the need to tap the brakes on certain relationships and  associations. You may have even thought this ability was a flaw in your personality.  However, as you learn more about your calling, you have come to realize that this attribute is a Godly trait which will serve you well in fulfilling your destiny.

Excerpt from: A Date With Destiny – December 5

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The Safety Zone

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Proverbs 12:3
Doing evil brings a person no safety at all.
But a good person has safety and security.

The Spirit of God’s goodness resides within you and around you. This creates a protective force-field of safety and security.

As you encounter the icy chill of societal norms, that applaud greed, aggression, and ego, you are warmed from within by the Spirit’s flame.

Like a crackling fire on a cold winter night, the presence of divine light permeates the atmosphere and brings comfort.

Your soul is at rest and your mind is at peace because you know the power of your position in the universe. 

Since God is on your side, and has promised to defend you, there is no need to defend yourself. You have an army of angels on standby, ready to assist as you stand your ground.

You know that the forces of darkness cannot take what is yours.  God has given you a divine destiny and therefore, you live in safety, knowing that your future is protected.

Along the way, you may encounter opposition in the forms of sabotage, jealousy, or misunderstanding.

Some of these battles are critical and require the strategic planning of you and your Creator. Yet other battles are not worthy of your time or attention. You refuse to be drawn into petty disputes because they waste time and slow you down.

The Divine Spirit gives you the unique ability to maneuver safely through confrontation and conflict without losing ground or losing your peace.

You play a vital role in the next great awakening. You have been given gifts and talents to lay the groundwork for God to reveal new insights and unleash greater power on His people.

You have been chosen by the Creator of the Universe for specific assignments that will change the course of history. You have a divine destiny which is protected and promoted by the Commander of Angel Armies. Nothing can harm you. No one can stop you.  Your steps have been ordered by the Lord and nothing can stand in your way.

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Empowered by God: Discovering Your Path to Success

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Genesis 12:2
I will bless you. I will make you famous and you will be a blessing to others.

Having been blessed by God, you are empowered to succeed.

The fear of failure may occasionally drift through your thoughts when you take on a project that you feel inadequate to manage, but knowing that you have been empowered to succeed by the Creator of the Universe, you set aside fearful feelings, and face each challenge head-on.

Being blessed by God, you see His supernatural power at work in all of your efforts. You realize that He is able and willing to make a success out of anything – even things you thought were failures.

Sometimes your successes do not appear all that successful at first. There are times that your initial attempts at success look a lot like failures. But, you live by faith, not by sight. You do not view failure as the end, but rather, the beginning of a new approach.

Empowered to succeed, you rise each day with a purpose and a plan. However, you also remain open to the possibility that an unexpected divine assignment may pop up along the way. If it does, you are willing to change course at a moment’s notice in order to fulfill it.

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