I Am

Recently I was encouraged to give God the things that I am not. And as I heard this teaching by Joyce Meyer, I heard it speak to me in a way I had not considered . The prayer was put before me in this manner.

Lord, I give you what I am and I give you what I am not.

The I am part resounded loud and clear in my spirit.
Previously I was so hung up on my am nots that I did not rejoice in the I Am part of me. God has redeemed all my parts even the nots!
So today I pray, that you, along with me will give God all of your nots and rejoice that He will gladly take them.

Debbie

Exodus 3:14
And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

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Kristin said…
Hi Debbie,

This is just the kind of blog that I have been looking for (words to feed the spirit). Thank you! Will send your blog address on over to my mom (Jules). She's going to love it here!

Bonne continuation,
Kristi
December 16, 2008 at 7:33 AM
Debbie Turner Chavers said…
Thank you, Kristi. I am glad you enjoyed the encouragement. Your blog has blessed me many times.

http://french-word-a-day.com/

Debbie
December 16, 2008 at 10:56 AM
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