Shake Off the Dust

I had the privilege of going to the International House of Prayer in Kansas City. This anointed, strategic movement of the spirit is forever marked on my heart. God pulled back the veil and spoke tenderly to me.

I have heard the Lord's voice of love over my life. I know that God has deep affections for me. He has validated it through dreams, prophetic words, and inner groans. But, I often shy away from His pronouncements of love because they are too wonderful. God is asking me to respond to His love even when the devil tells me I am unworthy. He is asking me to receive and live in His ocean of love.

God tore off my garment of shame. He conquered the inner turmoil and shined His light. I went from being a slave to a son. I went from being a peasant to a princess. I went from rags to riches.

God is roaring His love for me. He won't let me take my eyes off Him. He won't let me doubt His love for me. He wants me near. He wants me close. I feel the longing of His heart.

God's voice is resounding and reverberating in my spirit. He is saying, "Don't settle for less than what I have called you to be. See yourself the way I see you. Be the burning and shinning lamp and stop hiding. Have confidence in My love. You deserve my love and my gifts. Stop shying away from my thundering and melt at my whispers of love. Now is the time for you to shine."

I won't be able to describe the encounter I had during one the awakening service, but I know it was just that: AN AWAKENING. I am shaking off the dust and renouncing all hindrances to love.