Tippy’s Tie-Dyes

Figured it was a good month for a refresh...

*"I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth."
~Genesis 9:13

My hair has been one of my favorite tools to evangelize (other than Gospel Meals Ministry )
People who would maybe not say something to my Pastor in public, speak to me. Generally something about my hair.
I use that opportunity to talk to them about Jesus.
Even a simple, "Thank you, Jesus loves you!" as I hand them a little Jesus figurine.

One day when a group of us from church were evangelizing at the riverfront downtown, I got to have a discussion with a woman who was already following Christ...
I was able to remind her when she asked about my rainbow hair and classes "even though you're a follower of Jesus?!", that Genesis 9:13 tell us the rainbow is God's and the devil counterfeits God's gifts and promises. She said I "enlightened" her and reminded her to not "jump to conclusions" so quickly.

This was something I wrestled with God about for some time after giving my life to Jesus. Then, while out with a great commission shirt on, I had someone remind me "you can reach people others can't"
I've carried that with me as a nod from God. As long as I'm using it as a tool, HE will continue to anoint the conversations it brings forth.

*Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. *Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, *and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
~Matthew 28:18-20

Fellow brothers and sisters in Christ, we are called to fulfill the Great Commission, it's not just the job of our Pastors and elders of the church to tell others about Jesus, pray for people they don't know, and be a hand up for those in need. Jesus called use all to pick up our cross and follow Him.

What's a tool you have that Jesus has anointed for HIS PURPOSE?!

*"I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth." - God
~Genesis 9:13
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We passed out all 10 Gospel meals over about 4 hrs time and God moved so mightily. A woman that we've been trying to minister to since the second weekend we passed out Gospel Meals was happy to see us and accepted prayer tonight!!! Praying that the next time we see her she accepts Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior!!!

We came home with 2 empty coolers and hearts overflowing!!!

*The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
~Deuteronomy 31:8

Obedience to God cannot be sustained without experiencing His presence regularly.

*My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek.
~Psalm 27:8

If you're wrestling with sin and struggling to obey His Word, seek His presence.
If you've not experienced His presence, you're relying on yourself and that is not sustainable.

*Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’"
~Matthew 22:37

To walk up rightly with God is more than avoiding wickedness, it's a deep love for Him. A love that keeps us more focused on Jesus, the Divine Presence of Him and reverence of all that God is; more than behavior modification of what used to be our sinful ways.

*So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. *For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. *But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
*The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; *idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions *and envy; drunkenness, or**es, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
~Galatians 5:16-21

If we have truly made Jesus Christ LORD of our life, not just our Savior, our love for Him will make us want to NOT sin vs. refraining from sin to keep us out of Hell.

*But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, *gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. *Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. *Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
~Galatians 5:22-25

We can't live by the Spirit if we aren't encountering the Holy Spirit.
When we gave our life to Jesus, we became a new creature IN HIM! That should be evident in how we live our life!
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Stop searching the world and search THE WORD

Stop buying "self help" books and read your Bible!
If it's written by a biblical Christian for a biblical approach to your struggle, then by all means, learn. But why are we taking advice from people that don't share the same morals and values as those of us living in Christ do?

*Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
~Romans 12:2

How do we renew our minds? By the WORD OF GOD!!!

So why are we seeking wisdom from anti-Christ teachings - news flash - if it's not a biblical approach, it's Antichrist and double-minded.

*If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. *But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. *That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. *Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.
~James 1:5-8

Verse by verse, word by word, the LORD sits with me and I with HIM each morning. Today, I couldn't help but be in awe of how often I've worshipped, praised and been wrecked by this song recently; to then be here, today, seeing it in the Word, forgetting that it was right there all along. This morning was a divine appointment. A reminder from the King of Glory, the Lord of hosts, Yahweh, that HE blesses those who seek HIM and HE dwells amongst those who lift HIM up. That the battle is not my battle, but HIS. The LORD is strong and mighty, HE is mighty in battle.

If you're struggling today with things happening in your life, know this...
As long as your heart is postured unto the LORD, HIS heart is turned toward you!
Worship and praise HIM and HE will inhabit that!
Abide in HIM and HE will abide in you!
Seek not only HIS presence, but HIS FACE!!!

That the battle is not my battle, but HIS. I'm gonna make it!
The LORD is strong and mighty, HE is mighty in battle.

I am so undone today.
Jesus thought of me while He was taking those lashing, His flesh being ripped to shreds.
He thought of YOU as He hung on the cross, taking on ALL transgressions and infirmities.
As He pushed up the weight of His body on the nail driven through the tops of feet with fluid pressed against His collapse lungs and pain shooting through His stretched out dislocated arms, He interceded for forgiveness for you!
From His lips, through a beard torn face, unrecognizable to His own mother, He called it finished for all that repent and come to Him!!!

My prayer today is that if you know Jesus, you push into His presence deeper each day.
If you believe in Him but do not KNOW Him, I pray you seek His face and learn His voice.
If you've never given your life to Jesus, I pray you do that right now!!! Repent of your sins, speak in faith, that you believe He died on the cross for your sins and rose again the third day, and then RUN toward Him with all your might with repentance and joy overflowing from you!!!

He poured water and blood from His side when pierced by the Roman soldier then; now He pours out His living waters to each of us, His disciples, so that we may tell others of His goodness, love and mercy!!!

*But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
*Since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through Him!
~Romans 5:8-9

If I could put up a billboard that says "JESUS HEALS", I'd put these photos on it.

I can't begin to tell you what these photos mean.

Zella Hazel, •joyful...
With •kept •clean, •brushed, •curl creamed hair.
•Brushed teeth and •showered body.
In the •presence of other children
•Playing on playground equipment
•Doing things her body couldn't do a year ago and •wouldn't even try to a few months ago
•Playing with her bestie Naya AND •being affectionate... •AT CHURCH... •AFTER a FULL NIGHT'S sleep!!!
•Left the park without a meltdown

It's taken a lot of work that's been all backed by God in the natural and in the Spirit.
A step by step guide that God has led me on and has been partnered with in prayer by our wonderful Pastors, church and our beloved Margaret.
There's been literal blood sweat and tears. Desperation turned into praise.
Meltdowns turned into communication.
Food aversions turned into food curiosity.
Self seclusion turned into playfulness and affection.

This is just the beginning!!!
God is doing a mighty work that has started with bread crumbs, but this sweet girl is about to get the whole loaf that is her portion!!!
Just wait and see!!!
Visions and dreams are about to turn into reality, in the power and name of Jesus!!!

The tears we have sown are about to reap a harvest of joyful shouts and praise!!!

Reach out and touch the LORD as HE goes by.
You will find HE's not too busy to hear your heart's cry.
HE is passing by this moment, your needs HE will supply.
Reach out and touch the LORD as HE goes by.

One touch can change EVERYTHING!!!