Day 92 Anchor for the Soul

4/2/2025 

 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. 

It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.

Hebrews 6:19

 

My heart is always burdened with the needs of our nation and world. I've been trying to stand in the gap, supporting anyone who needs help or encouragement for more years than I can tell. I see a need, I receive an email, or see a news bulletin, or an alert, and instantly I'm transported to the point of origin. I am able to "see" many things others cannot, and this can become a burden at times, because as I have said before, the mind cannot unsee what one sees. The other day I found an article about a young college student in Pittsburg University who had been abducted off the beach where she and friends were vacationing in the Dominican Republic on March 6, 2025. Surveillance cameras showing her leaving with a man. Tonight I heard her parents asking to have her declared dead, as they needed closure in their lives. Her mother was in tears, as her husband spoke before a crowd. She was studying to be a doctor.

Over the years my compassion for others has grown more deeply, and I am able to forgive and forget more easily. The pain I once experienced is no longer there. I only see how blessed and sheltered I have been in spite of the obvious trauma and harm. I smile and accept that, although not really my first choice for my life, I came from the fires of affliction mentally unscathed. I wish that were the case for others who find pleasure in playing the victim, while lies and cover ups are protections. It's took me a lifetime to get to this point in my life, and I know that I owe it all to my Best Friend, the Anchor for my soul, Jesus.

I received some news today that disturbed my thoughts, because I don't believe in impossible situations.   A friend has been told he is dying, and my first instinct is to fight. I have become so angry at the enemy's attempts to steal life, inflict pain, and make widows. I have been given death sentences more than once, and because of what I know of the power of life and death being in the tongue, I make a stand and petition heaven for a miracle. I have been blessed with so many, and I so long for someone in this world to know what I know and see what I have seen. So once more and always I fight this invisible enemy of fear and dis-ease.

"When a man is at his wit's end, it is not a cowardly thing to

pray; it is the only way he can get in touch with Reality."

Oswald Chambers

"Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear unto my cry."

Psalm 39:12

 

Something has happened to me over the last few days. Remember how excited I was to see The Last Supper, Season 5 of The Chosen? Well, something has shifted inside of me, and my focus is no longer on any sort of personal entertainment. I need to write, even if I think it is bad writing, because that is what I was told to do. My focus has to be on the battle, and I need to hunker down and listen intently for Abba's voice. These times are uncertain, and I am seeing a shift. I cannot explain it other than to say a change is coming. I don't want to sound ominous, because I live in inner peace, and although shaken at times, for the most part I have learned to be content and wade my way through the floods. I always loved to swim against the current! I remember when Abba first spoke to me about writing "the story," I'd hear the words of Isaiah 43:1: "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you." At the moment I did not find that very comforting, but I have learned first hand that God is faithful to His word. The fire singes me a bit at times, but I can fan the flames rather easily.

One thing is for certain in my life, "I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me." John 8:28. The only thing I need to do each day is abide in His presence, listen for His voice, and do what He says do. I don't need to listen to the latest prophecy or teaching; I don't have to hear a prophetic word. I just need Him, and every day, I can find direction and His plan for the day. I've learned to be patient, although I do have my moments when I've had enough, and I have to say something, but I do try to guard my tongue. Remember..."Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words" (Proverbs 18:21). 

I'll end with another quotation from Oswald Chambers, "We have not the remotest conception of what is done by our prayers, nor have we the right to try and examine and understand it; all we know is that Jesus Christ laid all stress on prayer."