On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 9:20 AM, Robin Dyess wrote:
Dear Sisters of Spirit;

This just couldn’t be a more timely article from Randy! This man is so full of the Holy Spirit he gushes over in all his emails! Great ideas and networking opportunities presented too! (enjoy this article and web-site!)

I too have had a similar vision as Randy and Sandy! It is the recurring theme in most every conversation lately with me, as many of you know! :-)

I know the Holy Spirit is telling all who are listening that God is raising the bar and will not tolerate the low standard of Christian living we have all been accustomed too! It is time that we as Christians lived a life reflecting Him, in all we say, do, and repeat. No longer should we live ashamed (not speaking because other’s don’t like to hear) of the name of Jesus Christ, not the PC (politically correct) and much more acceptable term God. (I know, ouch! I do it too, but I covenant to stop it!)

We need to let go of the things in this world we have our tight little fist around (and distorted ideas of what is acceptable) and hold on to Jesus with all our might!! I believe the shaking has just begun. ‘ Life in the Spirit’ is the only safe place to live now. Trust HIm alone!

It is time we quit putting off our exercise sisters. Today, exercise in the Spirit so that together we might be full of strength and good courage in our LORD for the challenges set before us for His glory!! Push yourself just a little bit longer (higher) in your quiet time and in conversations to share Jesus. If nothing else just ask, “Do you know my Jesus?” I have been saying that a lot this summer with interesting results! Try it! I even led one young girl to Christ! I usually hear in my heart just before I say it,” are you ashamed of me?” Somehow I am so compelled after that I am saying it before I have time to think about it!
(the story that compels me to ask, “do you know my Jesus? ” is a pastor in my old church was talking to a members unbelieving husband in his last days of his life (he was a buddist). At the end of his visit he asked him if he wanted to accept Jesus and the man said yes. The pastor was curious why the man had not accepted Christ earlier (his wife had been a christian a very long time) so he asked why not? The man said no one ever asked me too!!!)

See how many times this week you can speak the name of Jesus to others. One day every knee will bow and every tongue confess the name… let’s not wait until ‘one day’ let’s do it ‘TODAY’ everyday!! Let’s raise the bar to a Higher Standard. For He is worthy!!!

And only depending on HIM totally will we be able to jump the bar.
What exciting days lay ahead.

May He be your treasure today and everyday.
Rejoicing in Him together…
Love and hugs…r
“I run in the paths of your commands, for you have set my heart free” Psalms 119:32