Power in Purity…

So………………..

one of the major things that have been on my heart lately has been a cry for sexual purity.  a few months ago, the lord led me on a journey and led me out of some areas that i had been trapped in for years.  it was difficult at times, but i bless god for the works He’s done…and is doing…in me!

the burden for others in this area, especially men, has been growing for a while.  i wanted to help people become free.  the word was confirmed by a dream through one of my wonderful dove sisters (thanks alesha).  i strongly believe that this area will be one where the lord uses me to minister strongly for at least a season.

on wednesday, i saw an internal vision.  i get those a lot.  an internal vision is a group of pictures that the lord will show you using your imagination.  this is different from an open vision (i.e. john in revelation or paul in 2 corinithians) where you see stuff with you natural eye. 

in the vision, i saw a figure.  the had, “shackles on the hands, blinders on the eyes, and a brace on the heart.”  the phrase came to me exactly that way.  the shackles on the hands are because people are trapped in their old ways, practicing the evil that you don’t want to do (romans 7:19).  the blinders on the eyes represent the spiritual darkness that is taking place.  the brace on the heart is what got me the most.  it reminded me of a brace that someone would use to walk with for extra support.  their are issues in the heart that haven’t been dealt with…and sexual immorality is used as a way to make one feel better.

there’s freedom.  there honestly is.  a lot of you really don’t want to be stuck in those situations…you just don’t know a better way.  the better way is to have a vibrant, awesome relationship with God that fulfills your heart in every way.  now, i realize that may seem cliche; however, it’s the truth. the problem is that we don’t know how to get from where we are to were freedom is.  prayerfully we get there! 

i can give you the preview into the first step now:  confession.  be honest about it.  allow the lord to show you just how deep it goes.  be specific about the confession to Him.  bring that joint to the light.  darkness can’t survive when the light comes on.  open up to Him and ask Him to help you.  he will.  more tips concerning this topic to come. 

please pray for me to hear His voice concerning what steps to take next.

(btw, i know that the tags might seem offensive.  it’s my hope that someone that was looking for those things find this instead)