Shabbat (Sabbath) means to stop work and to be refreshed. Sabbath creates a space to be given new life and energy.
Shalom is God’s perfect peace. Shalom is the absence of agitation and discord.
Jesus said, “Come to me, all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
In Jesus we find our Sabbath rest.
Jesus said, “My peace (shalom) I leave with you; My peace (shalom) I give to you. It is not as the world gives that I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, and do not
For those of you who are not on certain Social Media sites, I publish “Short Takes” every day. Below are the takes for last week. Also are included links to short posts “From the Archives of Esther’s Warriors Ministry.” I pray they bless you and keep you striving toward a full Kingdom walk ‘for such a time as this!’
God Bless,
Michele
~Walk Worthy of Your Calling!
~”By His stripes we ARE healed”…not maybe…not possibly…ARE…Never forget that! Isaiah 53:5
~People see you through their own insecurities. Do not let that move you or change you!
Do not step into battles you are not meant to fight. For in so doing you can be taken out if wounded in those superfluous battles. Choose wisely before you engage. There are some battles you are called to but certainly not every single skirmish that presents itself.
Walk away from all disruptive spirits and situations to which you are not called. For with each such encounter you lose a piece of yourself. Your joy and peace are chipped away. Your heart corrodes (for it is always a heart issue) while doing little to theirs for that is where they
Picture yourself walking along a path. You come upon a boulder in the center of the path. You can try to move it or just walk around it and continue on your journey. Next, you encounter a large rock, smaller than a boulder but large enough to clearly see it and avoid walking right into it.
Finally, there is a small rock which can easily be overlooked. Be careful that you do not stumble and trip over it for that could greatly impede if not completely stop your ability to go forward. Wounding or severe injury could result that could
Life is a journey. Some places are just stop-overs. Some require a longer stay. And some are of a more permanent nature.
Whatever your situation, make the most of it. Seek the beauty. Enjoy the scenery.
Each situation brings its own lessons. Grow from them. Let them make you a better person. Let Christ be your strength.
For it is written:
“Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and
Are you living in abundance? Jesus came to give you life more abundantly. Sadly, many think this simply means the abundance of earthly things such as money, big cars, fame, a big house or material things.
The abundance He speaks of includes the indwelling of the Holy Spirit which produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness. The abundance He speaks of softens your heart (for it is always a heart issue) and lets His compassion flow through you to others. His abundance is most notable in being able to rest in His peace despite what is
Many are consumed with things they have heard, read or been taught. They sadly have lost the ability to be open to anything new that does not fit into the box of their comfort zone. Being so restrained can keep you imprisoned emotionally, physically and spiritually.
Jesus came to set free those held captive within the confines of religious doctrine or words spoken over them. If you are living bound by the doctrine or words of man on any level, seek Him. So many live far beneath what Jesus died to give His followers.
At the pool of Bethesda, in the story of the man who had been infirm for thirty eight years, you can only imagine the brokenness he experienced during that time.
He says he has no one.
Have you ever been abandoned by friends or family as you walked through a long challenge? Some may come along side you initially but few if any stay for the entire journey. Such is life.
