Triumphant Victorious Reminders

Triumphant Victorious Reminders Inspired by the Holy Spirit Written by: Teresa Stevens Criswell If you've read the past two posts, you'll understand what the scrolled love note 'campaign' is about.  If you need to get caught up, you can simply click here .  Today, day 3 of 6, here is another scrolled love note I had the opportunity to choose - I pray this encourages you... "You can run - but I have pursued you with My Everlasting Love. You think I'm finished with you? Haha! My child, this is a lie - you must long to believe Me as I Am Living Truth. Let Me have the Last Word over your life - I Am the Author and Finisher of your faith.  Will you allow Me to be the Author of your story, revealing My Victorious Testimony? Experience Me.  See Me.  Finally know Me as the Author of your life, I urge you to now live so others can read your story with adventure and joy - encapsulated  by Me Who is Peace! I love you with My Endless,...

Triumphant Victorious Reminders Inspired by the Holy Spirit Written by: Teresa Criswell Mother Teresa who echoed the beauty of our God! "If you set a trap for others, you will get caught in it yourself.  If you roll a boulder down on others, it will roll back and crush you.  A lying tongue hates its victims, and flattery causes ruin." ~ Proverbs 26:27-28 ~ "If you are a thief, stop stealing.  Begin using your hands for honest work, and then give generously to others in need.  Don't use foul or abusive language.  Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." ~ Ephesians 4:28-29 (NLT) ~ Have you been given a word of encouragement and you tend to receive it like you're picking up a dirty rag from the floor?  Do you tend to say, "What do they want now?" No matter who gives you the encouragement, do you tend to err on the side of disbelief? Many years ago I was so entan...

Triumphant Victorious Reminders Inspired by the Holy Spirit Written By: Teresa Criswell "Let my prayer come before You; incline Your ear to my cry." ~ Psalm 88:2 ~ I want to encourage you with some beautiful gifts that I have learned in my intimate time with our Awesome God: "The power of prayer is not what changes things. The power is from our awesome God Who utilizes prayer as a tool to change things." God so lovingly revealed to me that my focus was on His gifts...He was so kind and patient as he showed me that I must remain focused solely and only on the Gift-Giver! Prayer is a constant communion with God. Whether it is us responding with words or responding by listening to His Words...this is true prayer." "The jealousy of God is not about our perspective of sinful or angry jealousy. I truly believe that the perspective of God's Jealousy is driven by His loving protection. God's Jealousy is His protective power that longs after us to not fall ...

Triumphant Victorious Reminders Inspired by the Holy Spirit Written By: Teresa Criswell "And my tongue shall speak of Your righteousness and of Your praise all the day long." ~ Psalm 35:28 ~ Circumstances began to build itself up. My eyes allowed my soul to be overtaken with fear as they seemed to become larger and larger. Before I knew it, my mind was exalting the circumstances like a massive, giant tidal wave only growing stronger as it came closer to land. Then, SUDDENLY! Yes! Suddenly! I could hear through the wind of howling circumstances the still small voice whispering with authority, "Praise your God! Encourage and edify Me, NOW! I long to hear the praises of My people!" O! As soon as I heard this, my heart led my body into this indignant triumphal cheer! The praises that came forth declared, "God You are the Mountain Remover! You are Strength over all strength! You are Comforter and Joy to those who weep in mourning! God! You are The Great I Am....

I will be posting another link in regards to my book tomorrow...however, I interrupt with today's 'letter' from my husband to his son. Our son, a senior, reached a level of success in wrestling as a state qualifier in the 160 pound weight bracket. Some of you know a little of our story in regards to Tim's son, my 'bonus' son, and Tristin's brother...but here is another part. I was honored to dictate while my husband reminisced as tears rolled down both our faces talking and walking down memory lane. I pray you are encouraged to keep on, keepin' on...no matter what we may be going through, as our Pastor Chris has been teaching, How To Stand in Tough Times . The tough times, the tests of life produce patience and endurance and we can count it all joy as we see what the tough times produce...a strength that we didn't have the time before by the power of the Holy Spirit. Here is the link to Tim's letter of encouragement to his son, Cody: http://codyi...

Triumphant Victorious Reminders Inspired by the Holy Spirit Written By: Teresa Criswell Video excerpt from youtube.com "For You, O Lord, have made me glad by Your works: at the deeds of Your hands I joyfully sing." ~ Psalm 92:4 ~ As we go through difficult or joyous times, do we forget about others? Do we lose sight of the most beautiful commission? The commission of The Amazing Savior, Jesus Christ who came to give life and life more abundantly, rescuing us from eternal damnation into eternal relationship with our Heavenly Father. Do we delightfully surprise those around us, as seen here in this video? (Please note: To pause the background music, please scroll down to the bottom of the page and pause 'playlist' before watching video). As I watch this; yes! Tears stream down my face as I wonder who in that crowd needed a 'pick me up'? What if there was a someone in the crowd who felt all hope was lost? What if someone in the crowd was riding the train to s...