Saturday, May 2, 2015

The Truth of My Intentions

Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. ~ Philippians 2:1-4

Dad,
I truly need your help in discerning my emotions and how I act toward others - I need you to investigate my heart, mind and soul and prosper your spirit in my own life.  Help see the truth of my intentions without holding them in comparison to others actions toward me, or what I see happening around me.
Help my every intention to be holy, lovely and pure.  And when attached help me to not retaliate in evil ways - but trust that in all I do I am here to do your work, be loved and prospered by you and ultimately be who you divinely created me to be.
In all things you are Lord! Help me live mindful of where I immaturely act against that truth. Help me to prosper in growing into the maturity that is ours in Christ Jesus.  Help me to never turn back to the life I have left behind, but see that all I am moving toward is so much more than any vain pleasures I walked away from.
Thank you for this day, my life, my relationship with you, the activities you have for me to participate in and the family I so dearly love.  No matter how I perceive the feelings, thoughts and intents of those closest to me, may I always be above reproach and clearly bringing glory to you.  After all it is by your passionate zeal that I am even able to consider these things.  And if I can consider them, I can desire them and if I can desire them then you train me up to have the preparedness to use them as the opportunity arises.
You said: I AM THAT I AM and in all things you will be with me - setting all things by your sovereign purposes; may that be active and freely accepted as a perfectly beautiful thing in my heart, mind and soul ~ always in all ways.
For the Love you so richly give to us all,
Kisses,
Candace

 Our prayers are a showing of the cries of our heart, this is why the psalms are so real throughout all generations.  If you have never written out the cries of your heart I would highly suggest doing so.  Over the years you will see how your thoughts and feelings morph over time.

© 2015 by Candace Huffmaster
Kaleidoscope Butterfly, Inc°

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Help Me, A Psalm For The Soul

Hi Dad.....

Please help me put your thoughts on center stage.....
What is it you are working toward in all these "feelings"?  Where am I seeing only 1 angle, or at least not all angles of your Sovereign Designs?

Help me, I pray, to not be moved by the pride of others, lusting deceitful trickery to fulfill their powerless wills.  But if in me there is a pride-filled intention let me be moved to humility.

Help me to use Truth as my barometer and my mouth to call your power into everything.  Help me to lean deep into your body for refuge, knowing by grace all is well in all things.

Help me to be part of demolishing strongholds, to tear down dividing walls and unifying our faith.  Help me to be a peacemaker and allow you to avenge, if and when you see vengeance is due.

Help me to love tenderly, the brothers and sisters, to not hold back but open wide knowing my heart is your own.  Help me to not fear the pain of rejection, hate of men or their injurious, unkind words.

Help me to not provoke or return evil; but as allowed, unto others, to always do good.  Help me to humble myself in your presence and in patience ask what's the best recourse for everyone involved.
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Help me to keep offering all you've provided, even when rejected; only you, God, know when readiness and perfect timing intersect. Help me find delight in all my trying and see the power of your Spirit producing its perfect effects.

Help me rejoice more in the hoping, in what is unseen and remember my Lord.  Help me not cherish what I can grab onto; and to not cling to people; ultimately we are your to have and to hold.

Help me to understand I have nothing sacrifice worthy; any trinket I value, while a gift, is sacrificially void.  Help me to use my heart, mind soul and body to come to know you, as best I can till I know as I am known.

Help me find joy even in my lack of understanding; how can I be troubled when I'm forgiven, liberated and a child of God.  I trust you are with me, even in me already working. And I thank you for helping me become who you divinely designed me to be.

Selah
Kisses,
C

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Kaleidoscope Butterfly, Inc°

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

A Strangely Dimming World

......Having loved His own who were in the world....He loved them to the end ~ John 13:1

Father,

I trust your plans for me and your timing for "those plans".  Please help me to count the number of my days; not due to fear, of not having more, but out from the joy, of the gift, of being able to give back into your efforts. Thank you for the desire to participate and also for the maturation of "peace in patience", "self control in zeal" and "purity in wanting".  Thank you for continuing to refine my nature & blossoming your character; for chiseling away any hard matters and unveiling the mastery of your grace.

Be glorified, as what you freely give, plant and mature produces all good things in their appointed time.  May I not rush to use what is in formation; may I settle all matters by trusting in what is faithful and true. For you Lord are God and there is no one here on earth, below or above you that I should search aimlessly for another way.  You are Love, the highest and greatest of all!  As I am able, this day, I will abide in faith and hope believing in you, who is able to provide.....

Where I am not aware of my obtrusive ways, I ask for wisdom and praise you for the mercy and grace which this day brings.  Where I say anything fruitless, may you capture those words, bring them back to my presence and teach me truth.  IF I continue in any false thought, action or am foolishly squandering my gifts, give me the presence, through your mighty spirit, to quickly be reconciled, restored and committed to your will.

I ask these things because you, God, are for me; you've made plans, sent provision and tenderly care about every thing.  I am you child and you're my Father - you are my Lord, Savior and King of kings.  May I serve you in all things from the least to the greatest; and may all that I know be produced by what you understand.  For life is from your breath, power and constant presence - without which my life could not bare or even stand.  You Lord are my tower, sanctification and eternal salvation.  My life, as I see it, a window to the Great I AM.

May all that is seen in no way diminish who YOU are, what you gave and all you surely redeem....
To God, the Almighty and Holy Sovereign Creator, please cover what I don't know and cannot comprehend. Thank you for this day and the salvation of the many.  May Christ even now have all bow humbly and low......

Kisses,
Candace

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Kaleidoscope Butterfly, Inc°