Season of 40

                                                                  

Season of 40...

Ecclesiastes 3 says there is a season for everything. My season of being 40 years old is up, as my 41^st year is now here. To me 40 is more than the number that comes after 39. Studying the number 40, I learned that God used this number to represent the transformational journey. A caterpillar is transformed into a butterfly in…forty days. In God’s Word, the number 40 is used to show the period of probation before the fulfillment of a promise. Noah and the Ark…40 days. Moses received the Ten Commandments after fasting…40 days. Elijah survived on the run being fed by ravens, then God appeared to him…40 days. Let’s not forget that Jesus fasted in the desert and was tempted by the enemy before going out with the power of the Holy Spirit to heal the sick, feed the hungry, and raise the dead…40 days and nights. There are so many other mentions of the number 40 in the Bible, you should check them for yourself (Plug for God’s Word).

In my season of 40, I outgrew situations and situations outgrew me. My Spirit was fed and my Soul went on a fast. I taught lessons and more importantly I learned lessons. “Knowledge is only power if you apply it”. The word Yes took a vacation and the word No took up residence. I went on a negative diet and a took a seat at the positive buffet. Though I was a new creation in Christ…I was not a perfect one. I had to be forgiven and I had to forgive. For me , I took my season of 40 as Life…it is not always sunshine, but if I continue to allow God to order my steps, He will lead me through my purpose…and give me my rainbows along the way.

Even if you don’t agree with me, thank you for Seeing it Jen’s Way!!!

ABSOLUTE...

On this very day 9 years ago...the woman who gave me life, ceased living hers. The one thing that still resonates with me is that my mom's death was ABSOLUTE. She was absolutely dead lying in that casket. She absolutely would no longer be my compass. My life would absolutely never be the same...The death of a parent is something you never truly get over...you adjust and adapt because you have to and life goes on.

Earlier this evening the devestating news broke that Whitney Houston passed away. My first thoughts were of shock and disbelief. Then I thought of her family. She left behind a child, a mother, a brother, an ex-husband, and a host of other relatives. I didn't pass judgement on the icon that was known as Whitney Houston, I prayed strength for her family. The reason behind her death will not change the fact that Whitney is no longer alive. The one thing that is known for sure is that her death is absolute.

Psalm 30:5...Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
Matthew 5:4...Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Continue to R.I.P. Mama...I absolutely miss you.
Thank you for Seeing It Jen's Way.

I Shall Live...And Not Die!!!

Healing: to restore, repair, or cure.Three years ago on this very day, God healed me from blood cots in both lungs. I acknowledge this day every year...not that the devil can get the credit, but so that God can get the glory from my testimony. You see, we overcome by the blood of the lamb and the words of our testimony(Rev.12:11).  To this very day, the doctors are still shaking their heads, both of my lungs were filled with clots. Not a medical miracle, but a miracle of the healing power of the Blood of Jesus Christ. Powerful prayers went up on my behalf and I stood on the word. One of the healing scriptures that I stood on was Psalm 117:18..."I will not die but live, and proclaim what the Lord has done." What is proclaimed out of the mouth is so important. Life and Death are in the power of the tongue(Proverbs 18:21) If you are believing the Lord for healing or standing in the gap for someone else, continue to keep the faith, get a word and stand on, pray...and do the necessary medical treatments. God is no respecter of persons(Acts 10:34), if He healed me, He can heal anyone.  I do not know everything, nor do I walk on water, but I serve the one that does. God is a a lot of things to me, and one of those things being My Jehovah Rapha...The Lord that Heals. Even if you do not agree with me, thank you for stopping by and seeing it Jen's way.