Fun fact to know before reading this is that, my Race is over in 5-6 days. I’ll let that sink in for myself mainly, haha! And also, I didn’t really wear my key for the journey on the Race. I wore it the most before the Race started when I ordered it.
Now to my thoughts on what the key means to me from months ago. Enjoy! š
Written 7/16/2021:
My key word is P O W E R F U L.
I remember when the key had been delivered and when I read it, I was like, “oh… ok. Sure.” Doubt had crept in and quick. What was God saying to me? What was He thinking?
Fast forward, and I’m 2 months in the Race. I’m in Wisconsin, sitting in our room reading the Word when God highlights Ephesians 3:16-19 to me. The prayer that Paul had for the church in Ephesus is crazy amazing!! Anyway, ever since then, God has had me meditating on it for most of my Race for different reasons.
Paul prayer says, in my interpretation: That in God’s abundance you may be strengthened with power through Holy Spirit in your inner being.
That Jesus may dwell in your heart through faith. That you being rooted and grounded in Love may be strengthened with power to comprehend with all believers the love of Jesus to all capacities.
That you may be filled with all the fullness of God.”
Key words and concepts for me during this journey have been
- love,
- strength, and
- power.
God has definitely been teaching me about love and strength, and I believe I received revelation on power during these days.
P o w e r
What the key means to me/what God revealed:
- I am a forced to be reckoned with because of who God has made me.
- I have been strengthened in my inner being to have power.
- I am powerful. And, this isn’t boastful. This is only true.
For a long time the devil has wanted me to believe lies about myself.
It’s as if I forget that God literally abides in me (John 15), meaning that His power does also. For a long time, I didn’t realize it was the devil… I thought it was just me being insecure or just, being “me”. When actually, it was influenced-fear from the pits of hell. And so this thought came to mind of, if perfect love casts out all fear (1 John 4:18) does that not empower me? Am I not empowered? Am I not then, powerful?
Before the Race in many occasions, I operated out of fear of what people would say, and even be hesitant at times to speak or even, just… confidently speak. My voice is important, and powerful. And I honestly didn’t believe it.
I realized this for myself especially through the support that I have received during this time, and just remember all the truth that had been spoken over me for years.
(I) have a place in God’s Kingdom, and it is to ignite fires, and it is to empower others. What I possess in my inner being, the power, my passion, love, my spiritual gifts has always had a place in God’s Kingdom.
I am going to continue to grow in my faith and speak; speak life, sing life, encourage others to do the same… because His power is in me to do so.
And so, I’m thankful. I’m thankful because this is true for everyone who knows Jesus. No, we may not have the same gifts, nor the same life-story, or calling… but we’re all part of God’s Kingdom. You have a place in it. Don’t let lies stop you from living in the fullness. Ask His spirit to strengthen you— His Love casts out every fear; every lie, empowering you to live in His freedom. How powerful is that?
with much love,
J
Janice
WOW beautiful POWERFUL truths!! Thank you for sharing. I needed this reminder today. God has gifted you Empowered you with teaching His truths I pray you will wear your key and keep proclaiming Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world!
You are POWERFUL! You are moving mountains for the Kingdom and it’s the greatest honor to witness!