"Less of me."

Stepping out in  RED shoes!

- Day 10 -

We've had a bit of a cold spell here in Florida.  Today was the first time in three days that the sun was shining and the temperature was back to normal - low 80s.  With that, I threw on some shorts and a tee shirt, slipped on my RED sneakers, and headed out for a prayer walk.

I was just into my second mile, when the Lord brought up the subject of yesterday's spiritual releasing during prayer.  (See Day 9)  

"Don't be afraid when the 

Holy Spirit comes upon you."

He told me. 

"Just let go and let Him move.

Don't worry about what people think. 

Don't make any excuses and don't apologize.

Just trust Me!"

It was such a serious conversation.  Of course, I could hear every voice trying to push itself onto the forefront of my mind.  "Oh my gosh!  What's going to happen?  Is it going to be strange?  Is it going to be weird?"  But a peace settled upon my heart, and like an echo, God's voice stayed center stage  repeating again and again...  

"Just trust Me."

Last night I attended our new evening Bonfire group.  I think I counted 30 men and women in attendance.  It was awesome!  Our spirits were stirred up by the presence of God and the truth of His Word!  During our discussion, the point was made...

As we step out in faith, 

God will step in to partner with us.  

 On many occasions, I've felt prompted of the Lord to share something specific.  Sometimes it makes sense -- I can see where God is going.  Other times, I don't have a clue where God is going, but He asks me to share it, regardless.  Over the years, I've come to find -- through trial and error --  that every time I follow God's prompting, He faithfully delivers.  That said, I don't worry anymore about whether it makes sense or not.  I just step out, and usually within seconds, He steps in and takes over.  

What does that mean exactly?  Well, it might look like this:  I share the thought that God has given me. It could be a scripture or a story, a testimony, or an idea.  Next thing I know,  God is dropping a revelation in my heart regarding what I've said.  Right there and then, He brings deeper understanding to my mind.  So I'll start to share that and before you know it, out of my mouth is coming divine wisdom.   I know it's not my own!   Sometimes God brings specific scriptures, or examples to mind.  It's as if the Holy Spirit pulls out of the archives of my brain exactly what is needed for the moment.  Sometimes other people are involved.  The Holy Spirit will prompt them to piggy back on something I've said, or vice versa.  

The result is what I love most.  

Without fail -- one, two, or many -- 

will proclaim,

"Wow!  That's exactly what I needed to hear!"   

"That's the answer I've been looking for!"  

"Oh my gosh... How did you know I was thinking that?"

After talking to God today, I was reminded about something else  that was said last night at The Bonfire.   A good brother -- who's newer in the Lord -- raised his hand to confess that being a bit of a "rookie", he's often found the opposite to be true.  God starts to move through him, and then somehow he finds himself taking over.   I totally understand that because I've been there and done that.  

Isn't that what God is warning me about today?  Don't try to control the Holy Spirit!  Don't try to explain or add or delete from what He wants to do.  Just move out of the way and let Him do His thing!  I have to remind myself of the many lessons He's taught me about being a vessel He can move through.  

John 3:30 says it best.

"He must become greater.

I must become less."

As I step out in my RUBY REDS and God steps in, 

I want to let go and let God do His thing.  I'm trusting 

that He has it all under control, even if it seems a little 

out of control for me.

Gail