Yesterday afternoon I went to a TJ Maxx after I stopped into the Christian Publishers Outlet to submit a few books for buy back credit. After I submitted the books, I noticed they no longer had certain sections they used to have or have been cut down in size drastically. This pretty good store looks like it has streamlined some sort and I found "safe" type of books, authors. So sad to see this change in this bookstore. They used to have a pretty good selection of Christan music CD's which has downsized pretty much so. Things change and so sorry to see that. As I left, I wondered why I even turned in books to get credit for because the things that used to draw me to this store are just not there anymore. One of the books they said would probably not be approved was a book by Steven Strang they said there were yellow looking pages, but I think it just may be the author they may not approve. The book was written in 2021, I think. I still submitted it anyway and gave permission if not approved to just get rid of the book. I shared with the salesclerk that I was not going to read the book anyway because of the stance he took in regard to the Mike Bickle controversy and his coming to Mike's defense when it has clearly been shown that he did sin and sin big time. This clerk didn't even have a clue to what I was talking about. So sad to see this bookstore format changing. People, if you have been purchasing ministry materials from many of the big-time ministers that came forth boldly to defend Mike even though he sinned greatly and you took his side as opposed to the side of the women victims then I would highly search your heart to see if you should follow or even purchase books, etc. from those ministers. Causes me to wonder why their discernment didn't kick in as they supported this messy mess in the church. Why do well known ministers feel like they have the right to pick and choose which ministers that fell to pick back up and restore them as opposed to others. Baffles me because I thought Jesus operates on looking at the minister's heart condition and sincerity when asking for forgiveness and changes their ways. You know if you have seen the true changes then do not be afraid to stand up and speak them forth because even if 1 listens you did your job. Did you ever consider this thought, your voice being heard may just be heard by 1, being Jesus. Something to think about, I am just saying. If Holy Spirit gives you the unction even though it may seem like it is going against what others may be saying, then speak forth the words for it just may set someone free. Trust Holy Spirit above any other voices out there okay and you will not go wrong. He is most faithful. Oh, I purchased the Steven Strang book prior to his taking a stance and the book just sat there in my home. Once I heard him speaking out, I then decided to get rid of that book and not read it even if the context may have been good. I picked it up for 1.00 anyway at a 2nd hand type of store so I wasn't out much money. It is the principle with me, that is what I am about. Standing on principle.
I am going to share a recent adventure with Holy Spirit that just happened if I may. This attests to hearing Holy Spirit voice and His gentle guidance in your life. Over the weekend I had to get from 1 city to another, so I was following my gps. It kept showing me a different direction to get there then what I was thinking in my mind. I thought about it and then drove past where it said to turn, I was just going to go the way I knew how to get there even though I may have back tracked some to get there. I was at a strategic point and something inside of me said to follow the gps so I turned around and took a chance. It was a beautiful and scenic route I didn't really know was there. On this country type of setting road, I am speaking with Holy Spirit asking Him where did I miss it in my life on a certain subject matter and I was crying with soft tears asking for forgiveness if in fact I missed it. No sooner was I having this conversation, and my eyes are drawn to something that was familiar to me in the sky. I could not believe my very eyes when I saw not 1 but 2 bald eagles in the sky. I have been asking to see eagles for quite some time now since I used to see them all the time when I lived in Ohio. So, this peace comes over me and I knew I did not miss it in my life. Maybe a delay or 2 or others trying to make it not happen and being used as roadblocks to cause it to happen as Holy Spirit showed me it happening. See, when something is divinely ordained it will come to pass even though there are others out there trying to block it. Keep the faith and yes, when you are having a conversation with Holy Spirit He listens and knows your heart as you pour out your happenings in your life and come before Him with a contrite heart.
Back to the TJ Maxx portion now if I may. I am shopping and going up and down the aisles and my elbow by accident gently bumped into another shopper. They apologized but I said I was the one I think that brushed against them, so I apologized. I go down another aisle or 2 and Holy Spirit is nudging me to go back and ask her if she needed prayer. I did go back and said excuse me and I then shared how Holy Spirit was nudging me to go back and see if she needed prayer. She said we all could use prayer and shared about someone in her family to pray for. Right then and there in the store aisle I prayed for this individual. That is how it works, and don't 2nd guess yourself when Holy Spirit gives you the gentle nudges to reach out to others that just may need prayer okay.
I loved this video and it sure did speak to me even though I am not a pastor in a church. It is all about staying in your lane and not ministering outside of the God ordained area He calls you to in life.
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