Disregarding the Guarding

Experiencing pain from a romantic relationship can cause years of suffering, and turmoil for a person. I can admit that when I first found out about my ex-husband's infidelity I confessed that "I'D NEVER LEAVE MYSELF VULNERABLE AGAIN" I said time and time again, "I'll never put all my eggs in one basket". At the time I was hurt and emotional and felt the need to guard my heart and my emotions as a result of what had taken place in my relationship. After some time, I eventually attempted to give a relationship another try. BURNED AGAIN! I was manipulated, lied to, cheated on and yet again, I had opened my emotions up to a person that I felt was trustworthy of my heart. But this time, because I hadn't allowed myself to be totally "IN" I was able to walk away without the emotional baggage following. I then thought...By George I think I've got it! NEVER GO ALL THE WAY IN...then you'll never be hurt when it doesn't work. RIGHT!? WRONG....SOOOOOO WRONG!!!! That was part of the reason it didn't work...TOO GUARDED. Wouldn't let him in and he knew it!

Once I started to pray and ask God to heal me and to make me whole...I don't think that at that time I really realized exactly what I was praying for. Reading God's word and understanding it I began to understand that this is not the way to live. Yes, in Proverbs 4:23 the Bible says "Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." And I believe that we should be guarded in all relationships, not just romantic ones. But we must also recognize that if we remain too guarded that there is no way that we can allow others to share the love, and adoration that we have to give.  Believing that you should only allow yourself to open your heart to "THE ONE" is deceptive. You can't shut down part of your heart and not shut down all of it. You can’t block all the negative emotions and still have enough space for the positive ones. It’s impossible to have a life overflowing with love in all areas when your heart is blocked up with fear and anxiety about being hurt, or hurt again.

At the root of any healthy, true relationship, at the heart of every heart, is VULNERABILITY. And vulnerability can’t exist when you are focused on living out a particular set of rules. I have come to recongize that the best relationships actually offer us the safety and love to explore the full human experience. We are given the opportunity to be present in all circumstances, even the uncomfortable ones. Relationships offer us opportunities to actively grow, to recover from pain, and pursue love. All relationships invite our hearts to walk through disappointment and joy. And if truth be told the more intimate the relationship, unfortunately the greater the disappointment BUT THE GREATER THE JOY!

I’ve experienced heartbreak and pain, disappointment and devastation. At times I have lost my faith. I have loved people who have hurt me. I have hurt people who have loved me. I am still walking out the difficult steps of particular grief and some days it hurts like HELL! But, through it all I’ve discovered that my heart is stronger than pain. My ability to wholeheartedly love and be loved is ever expanding. I feel so much joy, peace, affection, freedom from shame, and I have found a faith worth living out every day. I can proclaim my love without fear. I have a heart that is full of redemption, and I'll never allow the sufferings of my past hinder my future.

I choose today to have a heart that is unguarded and absolutely alive, and if you really want to be in healthy relationships, stop “guarding” your heart and start using it. Walk through the mistakes you will make and learn from them. TODAY IS THE DAY! Let's DISREGARD THE GUARDING!

Confessing Love from this day forward!
CeeRich

Season of Uncertainty

Uncertainty is the state of being uncertain; the instance of doubt or hesitancy; unpredictability; indefiniteness.

Have you ever thought to yourself: "I'm not where I used to be, but I'm not where I'm going"? Have you ever felt that you're not even sure where you are right now?

Uncertainty is that middle place of connection between origination and destination. During these times you are faced with storms, delays, stress, apprehension, insecurity, fear, doubt. But be mindful that Jesus too was faced with a moment of uncertainty while in the Garden at Gethsemane. In Matthew 26:39 Jesus prays saying "O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt."

Uncertainty will often cause you to question yourself, and sometimes God, especially when it appears that you have entered into a time of suffering. But we must remember that we have all suffered, cried, questioned or felt victimized by something or someone at some point in our lives. And these are the times to fight back and continue to weather the storm and trust God! SCREAMING: "LORD NOT MY WILL, BUT YOUR WILL BE DONE!" Because truth be told it's not about me or you, but to God be ALL the Glory!

Daily Confessions

It is important that we confess the blessings of Jesus Christ upon our lives, as it is also important that we renounce evils spirits that may attempt to attack us as well. Read the Daily Confession and speak these confessions into your life today and always. This is a new day. Be encouraged and make today your best day yet!

I set the course of my life today with my words: I declare today that I will not be defeated, discouraged, depressed or disappointed.

I am the head, I have insight, I have wisdom, I have ideas, I have authority. I exercise my authority today with my words and I decree a thing and it is so.

Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4)…the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead, lives in me… (Romans 8:11) I give glory and honor on earth to God by completing the work He gave me to do. (John 17:4)

My God will meet all my needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus (Phil 4:19) therefore everything I need has already been provided.

As I speak words today, they come to pass (Job 22:28); they go before me, they bring the things to pass that I desire; and they stop all attacks, assaults, oppression, and fear from coming to my life.

God is on my side today and, therefore, I cannot be defeated. His favor surrounds me today as a shield. (Psalm 5:12).

I expect favor today from heaven and from the earth as provided by God.

Jesus had favor with God and man (Luke 2:52), and as He is so am I on this earth. (1 John 4:17)

Therefore, I have favor today with God and man. I expect and receive favor in my home, favor in my job, favor in my business, favor in my ministry, favor with my finances, favor in every deal I am involved in.

I have the wisdom of God today.

I will think the right thoughts, say the right words and make the right decisions in every situation I face today. My mouth speaks wisdom and my heart is filled with understanding. (Psalm 49:3)

I ask for, and receive, an abundant supply of wisdom and understanding today from God (James 1:5)…wisdom from above, wisdom that is pure, peaceable, gentle, unwavering, willing to yield, without hypocrisy. (James 3:17)

Wisdom and understanding are better than silver and gold and nothing I desire can compare with them; therefore, I make it my ambition and desire to have understanding and wisdom; therefore I know I will have all of the other desires of my heart. (Proverbs 8:10-11)

My words go before me in securing my divine health and healing… I will not be sick today; I will not be sad today; I will not be broke today; I will not be confused today.

I have health today; I have joy today; I have all the money I need in the name of Jesus.

My steps are ordered by the Lord… (Psalm 37:23)

I have a covenant with God and by the blood of Jesus I release my divine protection and divine provision.

I expect to have divine appointments today, to run into the right people, and to be delivered from the wrong people.

Any adversity, attack, accidents and tragedies that were headed my way are diverted right now in Jesus’ name.

Now I speak to: every mountain of fear every mountain of discouragement every mountain of stress every mountain of depression every mountain of lack and insufficiency And I say, “Be removed and cast into the sea in Jesus’ name!” (Mark 11:23)

I expect the best day of my life spiritually, emotionally, relationally and financially today in Jesus’ name.