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For several months now, I have been so excited to put one of my photos with a daily word from God on a new blog I write.

About a month ahead of time, I pray and ask God for what He wants to say for the particular date. It's His word, through His present day writer...me!

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Testimony: A Miracle Emerges From Grief

Chip, a beekeeper and geologist,
loved his honey business. I thought
this photo was a fitting tribute to my brother!

I share this very personal story in hope against hope that it may help someone who is stuck in life-sucking grief.

My only sibling, my brother Chip, passed away in a gunshot incident Jan. 1, 2013. He was alone and investigators ruled it self-inflicted. Whether an accident or intentional, there was no explanation - no easing my pain. There could not and would not ever be an answer to my "why?" (I believe it was an accident.)

I have gone through the too-early death to cancer of my mom; and an equally painful loss of my dad to cancer. I grieved for them, but nothing compared to the pain I experienced over my little brother who was just 18 months younger than me.

Our lives had grown apart in recent years with the changes in jobs, marriages, and locations. We talked or wrote letters and emailed occasionally - but I always knew he was there. He was the only other man in my life who loved me and knew me - other than my husband. I never questioned that he would not be around in my later years - when we would have more time to travel together, play music, remember old times. I was so looking forward to that.

Devastated and unable to sleep for months, I did not know how I was going to shake that feeling of despair. But one day I went to a conference where Will Hart was teaching on healing, Kingdom culture, and character. I heard someone say to me as I walked into the church the last night of the meetings, "don't resist me." I knew it was God because this was so foreign to what I would be normally thinking. "Lord, when do I resist you?" I asked. But I knew the answer.

Afraid to show outward emotion or physical reaction to the presence of God, I had resisted Him. I worried what others would think. I worried about getting hurt if I fell while being prayed for. Certainly I had felt the power in the past, but I had resisted.

This time, when called forward for prayer with several other people, I remembered: "Don't resist me." When Will touched my head and prayed i just surrendered - out of obedience this time - and not caring who was watching. To my amazement, as someone lowered me to the floor, I had a vision. Jesus quite simply took me to Heaven, and I saw my mom and dad and yes, my brother, standing with Jesus and me. They were so happy to see me. I remember telling them how happy I was, but that I would not be back for at least 40 years. That was it. I rested on the floor, weeping, and soon got up and took my seat.

This probably sounds very strange to many of my friends. Even crazy. All I can say is that night, the devastating grief lifted and I found peace in the knowledge that all was well with my family in Heaven. That night, God so showed His love to me in helping me "see" His reality. If I had resisted, and worried about what others thought, I would not have experienced this type of healing.

How do you know you have had an encounter with God? Everything changes. I will never forget and always be thankful for that day I did not resist Him.

He is wanting to meet with you, too. "Don't resist me," he says so kindly...so patiently. I pray you have your miracle soon, too.

Bless you!

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A Safe Place

I had the pleasure and awe of being around my powerful 2-year-old grandson, Cord, this week. I forgot the influence a 2-year-old can wield. We saw running, shouting, tears, laughter, dancing, wonder, jokes, craziness, obstinance, silliness, smartness, sadness, hilarity, anger, frustration, and just a little tornado. We witnessed the angelic and the naughty all in the same breath.

And all the while, he was enveloped by a family that loves him completely. Only in that kind of love can a little one feel safe to try out his super powers. Only with that kind of love can a parent, sister, brother, grandparent, aunty, or uncle tolerate it with amusement and patience - knowing it is just a little while before he evolves into yet another form of this amazing little person. Ha ha. What a funny little guy. I guess it's kind of like God deals with me. He laughs, is amused, is in awe, and gently corrects when I act like a 2-year old - and I feel safe.

We sure enjoyed our family during the Thanksgiving through New Year holidays. Sure did!!!!

Declarations - My Christmas Gift to You!

 A bout of several surgeries in a short amount of time had gotten to me. I realized that gradually an insidious monster of bad attitude and negativity had taken over my thought life. It was gradual, robbing my joy.

How often does that happen to you? I know I have the tools to resist it, but sometimes I am sick or weak or it's just easier to let myself fall into it. Kind of a comfort zone.

But it's ugly and hopeless, dark and despairing. It aims to kill and it's straight from the lies of the devil. In ministry school, we were taught over and over and over that the enemy has no power over us except when we believe his lies. His job is to covertly overcome us through lies we think we're telling ourselves. "You're lonely, you're sick, it's going to turn out bad, nothing is going to work, there is only hopelessness to look forward to, you are an imposter, who cares what you think, etc., etc." These are only some of the lies the enemy tries to wield at you and me.

It is so empowering to declare out loud the opposite...the truth. The Bible says to resist the devil and he will flee. How do we resist? One way I do it is to simply declare the promises of God over myself. For example: "My prayers are powerful and effective. God richly supplies all my financial needs. I walk in ever-increasing health. I live under a supernatural protection."

I have attached a link to some of the declarations I love to say daily. When things start to look dismal in my life, I realize I have forgotten this daily discipline.

I encourage you to say these with me every day. Say them out loud. Let your ears hear them. They have the power to change the way we think. Say them enough times, and when that other voice tries to speak lies into your head, you will immediately remember the TRUTH - the promise of who you are, Who you belong to, and why you are here on earth.

Here they are. My Christmas present to you! Daily Declarations from Igniting Hope Ministries. (Steve and Wendy Backlund were some of our amazing teachers at Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry in Redding, California.) Click here.

Find these declarations and more in my book "Tapestry, The Divine Design for Your Life." In it you will be given tools to step into your destiny, to restore hope, and to see God's plan for you. Available in print and Kindle versions here: 

What Would Jesus Order?

Jesus walked into the coffee shop the other day and sat down across from me. I think it was in response to my wondering if He drank coffee.

He told me he had some questions for me, too.

“I do like coffee," He responded to my thoughts.

I wondered if he knew about the things I enjoy.

"What is your favorite TV show?" I asked.

“The Voice,” He responded.

“Why?” I pressed.

"Because you love it," He laughed. "I put that in you, you know...that heart and spirit to appreciate music...to be in awe of the gifts I’ve put in others.”

"What about movies?" I asked.

“Lonesome Dove,” He responded.

“I suppose you love chocolate, too," I said.

"Mmmmmm," He closed his eyes. "Yes. I made it for you, you know."

Thinking this was a very unusual conversation, I was quite incredulous at His enthusiasm for normal things that don’t have to do with church or Christian stuff.

I thought I’d trick Him and ask about His favorite author. Surely He would credit Himself, God, and Holy Spirit or sing the praises of the many wonderful writers of the Bible.

“You!” He said.

“Me? What?" I was shocked.

“Yes, you. I appreciate the gifts I’ve put in you. When you use what I’ve given you, you delight me. You are my favorite author!”

I sat in stunned silence, staring at the Hands that fashioned the universe.

 Jesus got up and ordered a Grandé Caramel Mocha.

Chris Tracy's book, Tapestry - The Divine Design For Your Life is available now at Amazon.com

Psalm 91 - A Promise of Protection

What If? Can we Believe the God of the Angel Armies?

What if everything we did was with the knowledge that God was with us – our protector, fortress, provider, king, and commander in chief of the angel armies?

What if we and our armed forces went into battle, faced giants, and took leaps of risk proclaiming “for God and Country,” knowing the One who was by our side?

What if, when we prayed, we truly understood the real Healer, Jesus, was anointing and sending our prayer with His oil of goodness, life, and hope?

What if we taught our children about this amazing Father in Heaven in a way that gave them permission to call upon His name wherever they are? Where-ever they are!

What if our nation remembered…remembered its call and foundation…remembered its identity in the Kingdom of God…remembered its purposes to defend, protect, and advance freedom?

What if we showed a force like the armies of Joshua, David and Gideon that was so full of God that their very advance and surprising strategies caused the fearful enemy to retreat, fall, and surrender without a fight?

What if a country understood there are mighty battalions of  angels waiting for their orders?

What if?

It can happen. It did happen.

See Psalms 46, 47, and 48.

Do you want to learn how to hear God? Read how He taught me in my book, Tapestry. Available at Amazon.