I Surrender All --and--I Beckon You

For we know that all things work together for good, to those who love God, and are the called, according to HIS purpose. [Rom 8:28] (Emphasis mine - BP)

My son has a sweet dog. He is only 1 year and 4 months old, but he is big. His voice is bigger, and his curious nature is the biggest of all.

Many seedlings had been placed in starting pots and arranged carefully on an outside table until they would become big enough to transplant. First year with the 'pup' (his name is Noble). We were wanting even the dog to honour our Creator.

Well, he does - in a 'dog' aka 'puppy' kind of way. My son went outside one day and lo and behold! the puppy had jumped up on the table (unbelievable, I know!) and ate the plants. He was about nine months old at the time (big though).

I do not have the original picture of the leftovers from his feast (the thought of taking a picture came after the cleanup, but below is an example of his "love" for "fresh produce" lol

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branch had been pruned but
Noble thought to 'uproot' it

deja vu - he doesn't understand why
it is 'bad' what he did

So, on the day he demolished the poor potted seedlings (which some had grown to about three or so inches, he was told 'bad boy...no, bad!" As my son cleaned up the mess off the deck, the dog ran down the deck stairs out into the yard.

When my son finished, he returned to the deck and called the dog, for further discipline. However, when his name was called, Noble came, but when my son saw him, he broke out laughing. How can you possibly stay mad at the innocence and good intention? I still break out laughing when I think of it now, as I type.

I mean, seriously -- how can one possibly

get angry now. He thinks this will fix it (did I

mention that he is very observant?) lol

Noble is a mutt, but a beautiful mutt. He is mostly Blue Tick Coonhound, Golden Retriever (somewhere in there), Bulldog and Boxer. He was given to my grandson from his dad (my son). He was born October 30, 2023. He was prayed over when he came into the home, giving thanks to the Lord for all of His creation. We thanked El Shaddai for the opportunity to care for one of His creatures, and asked the Lord if He would protect him, and bless him, keep him from harm - and help us to raise him right, so that through it all, the Lord is glorified.

So, we got a beautiful mutt with a quirky sense of humour -- by the looks of things, I reckon he has come to the right house. lol

[Smile awhile -- it is free!]

On a more serious note, the following was penned by me on December 15, 2018. There was something else I hoped to post, but (should I be surprised), it is not quite ready. I have seriously been considering podcasting just to keep up. Although it will likely be 'voice' (when I said I am not much for social media I meant it, but I will obey the Lord...whatever He says.)

What I should say is that I have always been 'camera shy'. When I came out of the orphanage, my mother bought me a two piece bathing suit, a bikini. She finally talked me into putting it on. I was flat as a board, so I do not know why it bothered me so much. When my mother went to take a picture, I was running to get out of the way of the camera, but I was not quick enough.

Dangly legs, glasses, flat chest - I mean, sheesh! lol 

When I avoided social media before, it was so that I would not be influenced by other prophecies if the Lord should move on me to give a prophetic message.

I did check links occasionally when friends or acquaintances sent me something and asked me to check out a confirmation, etc. 

I had mentioned this when I was moved by the Lord to start BlogTalk Radio...I said, "But Lord, I am as Moses. My words won't come out right. I will stumble and stutter around like...like Moses...Please, Father, give me a pen, but reconsider about radio. I -- I can't do radio. Thank You, Lord..."

Well, that conversation ended well. The next day I was speaking to a close friend of mine sharing about my conversation with the Lord. She asked how that went. Looking down at my feet, I grumbled, "I will be starting a radio program next week." (It was only $35/month in 2014 for an hour per day, seven days a week =, if one wanted. I took that time slot.

My friend laughed at me. I gasped, "Not funny! Wouldn't you know that just when Father asks me to do radio, one of my bottom front teeth fell out!" She roared in laughter, and managed to spit out, "Be glad that He didn't ask you to do YouTube!" She had a heyday in laughter.

"The nerve...! What kind of sister are you anyway?!" [The best kind lol - truly]

Anyway, podcasting is something I am praying about because things are moving far too quickly than they were even six months ago. It is overwhelmingly difficult to keep up. 

However, staying away from social media has changed. One time, one of my beloved friends sent me a link and asked me to check it out as it was "confirmation" to a word that I had received from the Lord and posted.

It was about two, or perhaps almost two and a half years ago? (not sure) that I began checking out social media more. In my heart, I believed that the Lord is stronger than others (Jesus said "My sheep know My voice and another they will not follow.")

There is a lot of deception and false teachers and false prophets on YouTube, and these other social media sites, but there are some solid believers as well. We know that everything that God created for good has been tampered with and corrupted by Satan/Lucifer, demons, and wicked people who refuse to accept God or Jesus...not everyone will be saved - sadly.

Anyway, we all need encouragement. We are also told not to despise prophesying. I certainly do not despise it; I just do not want to be deceived, but that is where the Lord comes in, our fear of Him, our desire to be in His will, to be obedient. It all works together for His glory.

So, back a couple of years ago, I decided to check out the link my beloved friend, who also happens to be a sister in Christ sent. I had never heard of the woman before who was prophesying, and although there was much truth in what she was saying, there was also something 'off', something was wrong, but what it was, I could not say right away. 

It took time and trusting and waiting upon the Lord through the Holy Spirit, but that is when I discovered plagiarism had taken place. That was back in late 2022 - after I had moved to Ontario, I think, but I am not 100% sure. It was either just before I came to Ontario or just after, but that was still 2022.

That is another story for another time, but I am glad to be able to search various social media sites now. There are some I cannot get on. I guess I just do not know how, like Instagram. I signed up, but I cannot get past the first page. What do I do with all those names that I do not know? lol

Or telegram, it claims to have the desktop version, which I downloaded. Then it wants me to use the app, which means - use my cell, I will not use my cell for that. I digress...I do not want to go down this rabbit trail right now lol

Just call me old school nerd lol. 

So let us move on to what I have been led to do. I pray the Lord anoints it for His glory, but for the sake of readers, that people may somehow be blessed and look to Jesus, the Author and finisher of our faith. Amen

The article from December 18, 2018 is something unexpected that I stumbled across and was moved to post it. It is called:

I Surrender All

 And He [Jesus/Yeshua] said unto her, What will you? She said unto Him, Grant that my two sons may sit, the one at Your right hand, and the other on the left, in Your kingdom. But Jesus answered and said, You know not what you ask. Are you able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able. [Mat 20:21-22]

When the mother of Zebedee’s children asked Jesus (Yeshua) to allow her two sons to sit on either side of him when He came into His kingdom, one on the right hand side of Him, and the other on His left, Yeshua answered:

 You know not what you ask. Are you able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? (And they said to him, We are able.) [Mat 20:21-22]

Then I heard the Holy Spirit whisper within me, “Do you remember how you pondered those words, and then slowly, yet naively, you said, “Me too, Lord. I am willing to drink of the same cup of suffering…”

But just as those men did not know, you too had no idea…no idea what you were saying. In this hour of your suffering, My child, I say to you, Do not grieve over those who gloat victoriously and secretly laugh at you in this dark hour. For what has been done in darkness shall be brought into the light. Remember, how My accusers prided themselves of righteous indignation and laughed at My defeat?

But for the hardness of their hearts, I did not seek revenge. Instead, I looked up to the heavens and with the little strength I had left, cried out: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do…

As My blood poured out upon the hard ground, I gasped, “It is finished.” In utter brokenness and bearing the shame My accusers put upon Me, I breathed My last breath.

But the laughter ceased when on the third day, I rose up in victory. 

(Note: No shame, only victory swallowed up all lies about shame and guilt, is what I understood the Lord to mean - BP end note)

 And now, My child, hear Me and believe this:

Though you are surrounded in complete darkness and those who hate you without just cause, secretly gloat at your defeat, I say to you precious soul that your shame shall be no more. Even though you lie in utter brokenness now as one who is dead, hold fast to your faith, for the day approaches that you too shall rise up again in victory.

You have not allowed bitterness to take root in your heart, My child [forgiveness being the key]. You have not sought revenge. Do you think I did not take notice of the struggle between flesh and spirit? I do not ask My people to offer up their only son as I did My friend Abraham. But I do try the heart to see what lies therein. The test is never as one expects, and it is never something one would choose for himself.

You prayed and asked for undeserved forgiveness [your words] …

Father, I cannot pretend I understand. And I find that I am not as strong as I thought myself to be, but You grabbed hold of me Jesus, and kept me from falling. You carry me, holding me so close that I think I can hear the beating of Your heart.

Lord, my God, I have fallen so short of your glory. Your lovingkindness and Your hand have been upon Me, as it is upon all who abide in you. I am greatly humbled and I could see the error of my ways. Forgive me, Father for the times I walked in the flesh and not the spirit. I hear the laughter of those who watched me fall.

Their lies have hurt, but worse Father, they deceive others. But because of the work that you alone have done in me, and with great humility, I ask that you do for them what you have done for me.

 Pour out Your grace and mercy upon them; let Your love consume them. Bless them, according to your wisdom and your will…and forgive me my trespasses, as I forgive those who trespassed against me.

You have taught me well, Lord, but even more, you alone have granted me the strength to carry it out. Thank You for all You do for Your creation…thank You.

I pray this in the name that has been exalted above all names, Jesus the Christ (Yeshua the Mashiach). Be glorified Lord, for Your name is magnified by Your people - You are worthy forever and ever.

red myrtle tree

Here is what I stumbled upon next, as is (it was an excerpt from an article called, Deep Calls Unto Deep. The portion below was titled:

I Beckon You

I beckon you – I am calling, come deeper. I am doing a good work in you; for I am the Potter. My vessels of honour are being prepared, as all things align to My will. Those who heed My call are the ones who will do My will. Great shall be the reward. Selah

The season of consequences has ended; it has been served in full. The hour of silent suffering comes to an end. All these years I have encouraged you by reminding you that one day is as a thousand years to Me, and that My timing is not as yours.

Now the appointed time arrives. Yet as little children, My people are impatient. Let all unfold decently and in order, for all My promises are true. Come deeper and stay in the presence of My glory for a while, and the peace and power to wait will be your portion, as I give it freely to those who trust and wait upon Me.

Come to Me and I will answer you in ways that you would not expect, but will know it is from Me.

Behold you among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which you will not believe, though it be told you. [Hab 1:5] NKJV

https://crossinthewilderness.blogspot.com/2022/12/deep-calls-unto-deep.html

And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah Jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. [Gen 22:14]

And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it, Jehovah Nissi: For he said, Because the LORD has sworn that the Lord will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.  [Ex 17:15,16]

Immanuel – Emmanuel

Isaiah 9 (garments rolled in blood – [vs 6] unto a child is born, Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

My people, trouble comes from within the country, controlled by the 'greater' outside the nation. The harlotry and witchcraft of those who hide in darkness, who hide in secret, has not gone unnoticed by Me

for His glory alone

Bonita        dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com