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Wednesday Share

I came across this post on Instagram by Joanna Beck Ministries. I’ve never heard of her before but I took notice of this particular post because it resonated with me. It is very powerful and thought it be worthy of a share.

When I was a young bride, I was married to an older unbelieving husband. I felt alone and frustrated. I wish I had the wisdom of how to war spiritually but I didn’t know then what I know now. It was too late for me. But, going forward I can pass this on and perhaps there is someone out there that is struggling with the same situation. This can also apply to our children as well.

Take heart, God sees, hears and knows your struggles. Don’t let the enemy discourage you. Rely on the promises of God and His faithfulness. And always remember to declare His truth by taking our God given authority over every situation.

—Paula

When You're the Only One Warring
Spiritually in the Home

It’s not a weakness, it’s a divine assignment.

The Weight of Being the One

You feel it: the spiritual resistance, the emotional exhaustion, the pressure of keeping peace and casting out chaos.
But hear this, God honors the intercessor.
"For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife..."
- 1 Corinthians 7:14

Declaration:
I carry the authority of heaven in my home even if I'm the only one standing.

Authority Doesn't Require Agreement

You don't need your spouse's approval to take spiritual dominion.
He may not see the battle, but you see the enemy.
Obedience to God trumps passive agreement every time.
Shift the atmosphere by obeying the Holy Spirit.

Declaration:
I don't wait for agreement, I walk in obedience and take authority.

When Passive Becomes Problematic

It's hard when you set spiritual boundaries and they're ignored.
But resentment won't win this war, revelation will.
Let the Holy Spirit lead you in wisdom, not weariness.

Declaration:
I reject resentment and receive renewed strength to war in wisdom.

You're Not Just Holding It Together, You're Holding the Line

Every whispered prayer, every drop of oil, every decree you make, it matters.
You are not spiritually alone, heaven backs your voice.
God sees. God hears. And your obedience opens doors for divine intervention.

Declaration:
My obedience is birthing breakthrough, even when I don't see it yet.

Stop waiting for everyone in your house to get on board. Start covering your home with prayer and consecration.
Learn how to take spiritual authority in every room.

Declaration:
As for me and my house we will be covered, consecrated, and claimed for the Kingdom.

Uriel Vega -How Great Is Our God

The splendor of a King, clothed in majesty Let all the Earth rejoice All the Earth rejoice
He wraps himself in light And darkness tries to hide And trembles at His voice
Trembles at His voice
How great is our God, sing with me How great is our God

❤️

Good morning friends!

I wanted to let you know that I returned home safely from So. Calif. yesterday afternoon. And no, I wasn’t anywhere near the L.A. riots. My family is safe also. God’s protective hand was over me, because usually I fly out of LAX, but when I booked my flights over a week ago there was not any good options so I flew out of Orange County airport in Santa Ana, which was closer to my sister. I would have been on the freeways where the rioters were. This was God’s providence!

Thank you for your prayers for myself and my family over these last few months to weeks.

My brother’s memorial on Friday was beautiful. I was able to stay composed as I gave his eulogy.

The Memorial Paddle Out was early Saturday morning. His handful of surfing buddies and family members paddle out past the undulating waves on their surf boards in Huntington Beach where he lived. Some of his ashes were dispersed then. We have a drone video of that event. I am going to put together an additional video of that to share.

Right after the prayer during the paddle out. We saw a couple of dolphins breach right near the huddle. Then a squadron of about seven pelicans in near perfection formation flew right past them, as if to give my brother an honorary fly-by to acknowledge his surrender to the sea. Also, the waves in the surf got much larger all of sudden as if Greg was saying “One last wave, and I’m out of here.”

It was amazing! I believe God was winking at us.

I can’t tell you how many people came up to my sister and I to tell us how much our brother meant to them. All we kept hearing was how kind and generous he was. We were not surprised but it meant so much to hear all the wonderful stories about him we’ve never heard before.

Though we are heartbroken he is no longer with us, I know we will see him again in heaven. He is finally reunited with his wife Lisa now.

Friends, we know that life offers no guarantee of safe passage. It’s how we handle and navigate through it. Who and what is our source of comfort when the hard stuff hits unexpectedly?

In your deepest pain, have you known the comfort of God’s presence?

The Lord doesn’t ask us to be okay in order to mend. He doesn’t expect us to clean ourselves up before He is willing to come sit with us. His peaceful presence meets us in our mess, in our brokenness, our tear soaked cheeks and eyes even when we can’t see who it is that holds us.

When we cannot stand, He carries us to a place of rest. He gives us space in our pain, validating the weight of our grief. His grip is strong when we our weak. His patient presence is what heals our heart. He understands the depth of our pain and loss. We don’t need to explain ourselves to Him. He just holds us.

He knows. He understands the depths of the pain of our experiences. In Him we find the strength to move each moment, each day.

He waits—patiently for us, allowing us to express our grief, and yes even our anger.

Thank you Lord for your patient presence that holds and heals my broken heart.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

Matthew 5:4

Blessings
—Paula
@CallToBattle

Testimony Tuesday
I love how Ray (I believe that's his name) explains in simple but truthful terms to this gentleman God's plan to redeem sinners. You can see how the Holy Spirit has softened this man's heart. He is even ready to be baptized that very day. Keep praying for your loved ones. One day their hearts will be ready.
Thank you Lord, for this young man. I pray his faith will grow by leaps and bounds as his life is radically transformed. 🙏❤️

I love Corrie Ten Boom! She explains how the Holy Spirit works in all of us.👏❤️

I remember hearing this song at youth camp when I was a teenager. Love the story behind it.❤️

Me: “Lord, what do You want me to know today?”

God: “As soon as I give you an answer to that which you’ve prayed about, there will be no reason for you to doubt the direction I’m taking you. In the meantime, lean on Me and trust Me to handle it. I know what you need and when you’ll need to know more about whatever concerns you.

“This journey you’re on is much more amazing than you realize. Take it one step at a time, and don’t look back. Give Me your hand and your heart daily—I have wonderful things to show you and teach you. There will be so much to discover as I lead you on the adventures I’ve created for you and Me to take together.”

Ps. 34:4 (NIV) ~ “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”

Hey friends, I just realized I forgot to post my brothers memorial. Thought I would share. He worked for the Walt Disney Company for 35 years and had just retired last year. He mostly worked on the Live entertainment, stage and lighting, AutoCad, and such. He also got a lot of people into to Disney for free, hence the Mickey Mouse signed cards by those who got in because of him. Thought I would share with you all. Thank you for your prayers for our family.❤️🙏🏻

Here is the Paddle Out. My brother lived in Huntington Beach, Ca. Being a water sports family growing up, it was only natural for Greg to live near the ocean. His ashes were dispersed in the ocean after the prayer on shore.

There are places in your heart you don't even know exist until you love a child

Happy Fathers day to all the brave men who have taken on the magnificent role as leader of a family. May God reward you and give you the strength you need in order to shoulder such a wonderful challenge!

Testimony Tuesday

Here is a testimony of encouragement for you.

There is a huge difference between opportunities that often come so easily and attractive versus waiting on God and His timing for something. Sometimes, His pathway may feel like you are forgotten because you have been praying and waiting for a long time for answers.

We know God loves His children and wants to bless us, but He also wants us to go to Him first, trusting in Him for the timing. He wants us dependent on Him. Often, His way is a test of our faith, for He wants to build our character and strengthen our faith muscles.

It’s easy to walk on a pathway that is paved so beautifully and smooth, but sometimes that direction is an illusion, a distraction to draw you from God. This is what the devil specializes in—for he knows if he makes things easy, comfortable, and all wrapped up in a nice package, you’ll always be drawn to what he has to offer. It’s a trap for sure.

Oh, but God’s way is soooo much better, because there is a purpose in waiting for the blessing. He is drawing you into His goodness, while trusting Him with all of your needs, choosing His will over your own. He is ordaining the pathway and not only that, everything will come into alignment and in agreement for His purpose when you are fully surrendered to His ways. Also, He will seal it with an indelible peace deep within your soul. You will know it is from Him. All along, He is strengthening you, building you, training you, investing in you because He sees the value, and your worth.

Listen to this woman’s encouraging words about trusting God’s ways vs falling into the devil’s temporary pleasures.


Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6