687  Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

Spiritual lows

And after you suffer for a short time, God, who gives all grace, will make all things right. 1 Peter 5:10

There are times in your walk when you will be on fire for the Lord. With these spiritual highs comes spiritual attacks. With these spiritual highs also comes spiritual lows. These ups and downs are a part of being Christian. This is normal! 

I’ve been working with some clients and we touched on this subject. It was the subject of when you don’t feel like praying. This can happen. Sometimes in our walks we go through so much pain that we don’t feel strong enough to call on the Lord. There is a numbness in our soul. I have found this to be very normal. The good news is the season will pass. You will look back and see how God was there even though you didn’t feel him at the time. 

The Challenge: 

God does not need our long drawn out prayers. If your feeling numb or burnt out in your faith then tell God that! Say God, “I’m here but I’m not strong enough to pray today. I’m struggling in my faith Lord. This is all I have to say.” This will be enough to keep God close until the season passes! Keep communication with him even if you don’t have much to say! 

686 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
✝️Purple Cross Mission✝️
Thou shalt not have any other Gods before me! Exodus 20:3

Today,  I did an unexpected Purple Cross Mission. I went to my nail salon to get my eye brows done. I’m not sure why those ladies always ask me if I want to wax my mustache too....  Lol. 😂. I have blonde hair and I am not going to risk having it grow in dark and besides that I don’t have a mustache!!!  Okay, so that was all going on in my mind but then I looked up and saw a beautiful cross necklace around her neck. I was somewhat surprised because this salon has a large Buddha statue that they always put out oranges and apples for daily. I could go on and on about that subject but yes I occasionally put Purple Crosses on the statues to share Jesus love with Buddha. ☺️ I asked the lady if she was a Jesus follower and she said yes shes Catholic. She said, “And you?” I said, “Yes, I am a Jesus follower and He is my only God.” She then replied, “Yes, me too.” I gave her two purple crosses. Maybe this will change a heart in that salon! God can do mighty things. We plant the seeds and he does the work in hearts!
The Challenge:
Always always be prepared to share about Jesus. This is a calling for all of Gods children. Bringing people back to the word of God! 💜- Lea Michelle

685 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ
Made Strong
You have armed me with strength for battle. Psalm 18:39.

When I was a baby, less then one year of age, I was rushed to the hospital with severe ammonia. I had a temperature near 105, was throwing up, dehydrated and my mother tells me she had to hold ice on me much of the night just to keep the fever down. I obviously made it through that battle.

We are made strong! We are made to endure the battles that come our way. Since then I’ve had battles to face and sure I get down but I always manage to fight through and get right back up! Who is the one who pulls me out of the pit? Jesus! His hand comes down to pick me up and then bless me with more strength each and every time!

The Challenge:
Sometimes in this world we forget just how strong our mighty father has created us to be! When faced with battles always remember ✨YOU✨ are way STRONGER then you even know! You will endure and then you will thrive!

684 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

-Be the Light- 

You are the light of the world. Matthew 5:14

With my clients that I work with for a -33 Day- life coaching program, I am always working to help them discover their gifts and then learn how to use them in a Godly way. I’m very focused on teaching others how exactly to let their light shine for the world. 

My husband and I were watching America’s Got Talent the other night. In the 2 hours a day that we actually get time to together. There was a five year old little girl on the show named Sophie Fatu. Google and watch her! She sang a Frank Sinatra song and it was jaw dropping. This tiny little girl lit up the entire theatre. When the judge asked her what she would do with the million dollars, if she won, she responded that she doesn’t care about the money she just loves to be on stage and make all the people smile! She loves to use her gift to be a light for others! 

The Challenge: 

Do not let Satan squelch your gifts. Your gifts are given to you, from God, to be used to be a light source for others! Use your gift and be a light for another today! 

***Do you need help learning more about the gift or gifts God gave you? Do you need help discovering more ways to use your gifts to be a light for others? I  am always here and happy to help!  ✨ This my friends is a key to life! ✨

💜 - Lea Michelle  

683 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

-Notice Someone-

Be kind to one another. Ephesians 4:32

I was listening to the radio and I heard evangelist Beth Moore share her story. One time she was traveling through the airport and as she entered the restroom she tapped a lady on the shoulder and said, “Hello, how are you today?” After she came out to wash her hands the lady was standing there staring at her with tears in her eyes. Beth consoled her and said, “What’s the matter?” The lady then said that no one ever acknowledges her and it felt nice that she actually took the time to notice her. 

Wow! What an amazing story. Just the other day I was thinking about this. Sometimes, selfishly, we want people to notice us. We forget to think about others and we forget to take a moment to say a simple, “Hi there, how are you doing today?” This could mean so much to a person that maybe gets bypassed or unnoticed more often then they should. 

Jesus would notice them and so shall we! 

The Challenge:

Stop what your doing, stop being all up in your own head and notice someone today! 

682 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ 

-Hear my cry-

Hear my cry oh Lord. Attend to my prayer. Psalm 61:1

Yesterday, I cried and asked God for some relief from my burdens and he heard me. The Lord shines brightly through others. Although I feel a bit frail this week my spirit also gravitated to those whose lights are bright. 

This is how God fills us up. It’s done by many ways but one of His greatest ways is through other people. Simple conversations relating on topics, creating new friendships, bonding on scriptural references, feeling heard and feeling appreciated by another. Today my spirit was dim but by the end of the day I was turned up to a soft glow. Maybe a less intimidating glow is what God needed from me for this day. Maybe we’re not always meant to have spark plug kinda days.... Thank you Jesus for shining through others today. Looking back on my day I saw you everywhere.

The Challenge:

When your weak allow others to brighten your day. Put down a few walls and let others in. Share your heart and God will fill yours right back up when you say, “Lord, hear my cry!” 

681 Days Saved - A Walk with Christ

Away from me 

“Away from me Satan!” Matthew 4:10

I have 40 days left until my Year 2 devotional is complete. It has been challenging to get this one done! I cannot even begin to tell you how hard being an author is. Giving your soul out to the world and not knowing where God will take it. It’s quite the surrender! It is scary at times but this blog and daily devotional is also what keeps my heart pumping. It’s what I’m passionate about. It took me a long time to find it and I just don’t want to give up on this calling. 

There are many times the Bible speaks of 40 Days. We all know that it takes 30 days to build a habit, so I believe this is what God uses to teach great lessons. When Jesus went into the desert for 40 Days and 40 nights he built up His strength to rebuke the devil. After being tormented Jesus was very good at saying, “Away from me Satan!”

The Challenge: 

Take a 40 Day Challenge! Whatever it is! 

Tip: I am going to get back to writing on Facebook everyday for the next 40 Days and finish this book out! I am also going to focus on rebuking satan and saying, “Away from me satan,” just as Jesus did, each new day! Maybe by Day 40 I’ll be less phased by his fear tactics he continues to taunt me with!