Redeemed of the LORD? What are you saying?

COME ON THROUGH HOLY SPIRIT!!!! Once again I have had a HOLY SPIRIT Intervention (an instant revelation of the WHAT and WHY that you are currently experiencing–MY WORD AND MY DEFINITION).  I had written  (typed) some things to share.  But, the HOLY SPIRIT WANTED me to SHARE SOMETHING ELSE. 

I recently heard a message in which the minister stated that it appears that TESTIMONIES have died among Christians.  He stated that there was a time when people COULD NOT wait to TESTIFY about the GOODNESS of the LORD.  Churches allotted time for the testimony of saints.  It was part of the WORSHIP service.  

Oftentimes, it appeared that it would be the SAME person every Sunday or every other Sunday with the SAME testimony.  I, cynically and mockingly,  (THANK GOD FOR MERCY) would think, say, or nonverbally express, “Why is he/she ALWAYS up testifying?”, “Why is he/she testifying about THAT?”, “WHY IS he/she ALWAYS UP SMILING, CRYING, DANCING AND WORKING IN CHURCH?”  They need to get somewhere and SAT DOWN.

I DISCOVERED the WHY AND CONTINUE to let the WHY GUIDE me.  The LORD REDEEMS me.  It is CONTINOUS s due to the relentless attacks from the enemy: peace, joy, health, mind, family, finances. GOD saves me FROM harm and danger and FROM myself. 

I, like many, get so caught up in WHAT I SEE and HOW I FEEL, that I soon forget about the REDEMPTIVE POWERS of GOD.  PRAISES TO GOD FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT WHO BRINGS TO my REMEMBRANCE-ALL THAT HE HAS DONE AND IS DOING.

LET THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD SAY SO-

LET me HAVE REAL AND PLAIN TALK ABOUT HOW THE LORD HAS/IS REDEEMING me.   I have Anxiety.  GOD has/is DELIVERING me from ANXIETY. 

When I worked at Airways Achievement Academy, I experienced anxiety DAILY.  I cried on my way to work. I stayed in my car until it was time to receive the students.  I was going to EAP counseling to assist with my anxiety.  My wonderful counselor at EAP recommended that I have more than one session due to my level of anxiety.  The administrators at Airways Achievement Academy denied my request to leave during my planning period (7TH PERIOD)-TEACHERS YOU FEEL ME!!! 

LET THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD SAY SO…

Even when I presented official documentation for counseling that would have happened during my planning period (LAST PERIOD of the day), I was denied.  I was informed by the administration that EAP worked for Shelby County Schools and surely they, EAP,  could find another way for me to get counseling.   MY anxiety levels increased exponentially.   

LET THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD SAY SO…

What was I to do? I tried to use the resources that were “available”.  I sought and received expert advice and recommendations to ensure that I could function and perform the job as a teacher.   I needed my job (and it was on the line) AND could not take off work.  I WAS DENIED.  WHAT WAS I TO DO?

LET THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD SAY SO…

STILL crying on my way to work and in my car PRIOR to entering Airways Achievement Academy, I WOULD PRAY.  I WANTED OUT of that BUILDING and OUT OF EDUCATION.  I was trying to get work in a warehouse. Seeking Forklift Driver Training.  ANYTHING AND ANYWHERE OTHER THAN AIRWAYS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY. The LORD TOLD ME NO (ANOTHER POST FOR ANOTHER TIME). 

LET THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD SAY SO…

How did I cope with the rest of the year? 

I would SILENTLY CRY OUT “JESUS, “JESUS, JESUS, JESUS” driving to and walking toward the Airways Achievement Academy. 

I would SILENTLY CRY OUT “JESUS, “JESUS, JESUS, JESUS” in my classroom when there were no students. 

I would SILENTLY CRY OUT “JESUS, “JESUS, JESUS, JESUS”  in my classroom when students were present. 

I would SILENTLY CRY OUT “JESUS, “JESUS, JESUS, JESUS”  at the metal detectors.

I would SILENTLY CRY OUT “JESUS, “JESUS, JESUS, JESUS” while escorting students to and from lunch or restrooms.

I would SILENTLY CRY OUT “JESUS, “JESUS, JESUS, JESUS” in the faculty meetings.

I would SILENTLY CRY OUT “JESUS, “JESUS, JESUS, JESUS” in the cafeteria. 

I would SILENTLY CRY OUT “JESUS, “JESUS, JESUS, JESUS” writing lesson plans.

I would SILENTLY CRY OUT “JESUS, “JESUS, JESUS, JESUS” making copies. 

I would SILENTLY CRY OUT “JESUS, “JESUS, JESUS, JESUS”  because the “…the smile that I was wearing was out of place…”

IT IS THE POWER THAT IS IN JESUS‘ NAME THAT SUSTAINED AND KEPT ME AT AIRWAYS MIDDLE SCHOOL. BLESS GOD!!!! BLESS GOD!!!!

I JUST HAD A PRAISE AND WORSHIP BREAK-REMEMBERING HOW GOD KEPT ME AT  AIRWAYS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY.  I  HAD TO RETURN THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR.  (ANOTHER POST AT ANOTHER TIME-WHEN GOD SAYS NO). 

LET THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD SAY SO…

I have experienced some anxiety during these Coviditicous times.  As I lie in bed, I would call out the name of JESUS, JESUS, JESUS felt the ANXIETY WORSEN as I call out the name of JESUS.  It used to scare me, but I NOW KNOW that it is due to the demons that MUST flee at HIS NAME.  

I PROUDLY JOINED THOSE WHOM I MOCKED. I  COULDN’T AND CAN’T WAIT TO SHARE MY TESTIMONY ABOUT THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD.  HE IS SO GOOD.  I HAVE TO TELL IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN.  GOD IS SO GOOD. 

I REALIZED THAT I HAD TO TELL IT AGAIN AND AGAIN BECAUSE HIS GOODNESS NEVER CEASES.  GLORY TO GOD!!!!  I HAD TO START OVER, AT THE BEGINNING TELLING ABOUT THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD.

I DIDN’T WANT TO FORGET AND YET I CAN’T REMEMBER THE ALL IS HAS AND IS DOING. BLESS THE NAME OF THE LORD!!! GLORY TO HIS HOLY NAME!!!

I AM REDEEMED OF THE LORD AND I SAY CALL OUT HIS NAME AND WATCH THE DEMONS FLEE.  I AM REDEEMED OF THE LORD AND I SAY HE WILL KEEP AND PROTECT ME.  I AM REDEEMED OF THE LORD AND I KNOW HE SOOTHES ALL MY DOUBTS AND CALMS ALL  MY FEARS.  

I AM REDEEMED OF THE LORD AND I SAY….

 

“…NOTHING will separate ME from the LOVE of GOD which is in CHRIST JESUS…”

TANGEY V.

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