Arise Like Esther

Category: Faith In Action

  • Depenency

    Depenency

    Sister,

    It is our dependency on the Lord that will sustain us during the hard times.

    I heard someone say this today and it was soooo good!!! I had to share it.

    Are we dependent on the Lord our God. These are questions I ask myself?

    Or are we dependent on the internet? Are we dependent on our next financial check? Are we dependent on ourselves?

    Brother John said, (paraphrased) “many seek His will but NOT His face.”

    It’s in the present moment that HE IS FOUND.

    So when the bible says… pray always.

    God means what He says.

    It’s a constant communion. As my beloved husband says, “nanosecond by nanosecond.”

    And it’s when we take our eyes off Him that the focus changes. Only one thing can have our focus.

    Then the doubts, fear and hell is allowed to creep in.

    Today I found myself at a place where peace was gone. And I had it allowed it for more that I ought to have. But by His grace He made me aware and I KNEW it was because I took my gaze off of Him and was staring at the problem. Then it seemed to grow instantaneously.

    I repented and dropped to my knees. Physically and in heart posture and repented. He so lovingly embraced me. His unshakable peace returned.

    I pray sister, that we are so hyper aware of His peace and His face that when He moves His eyes, we see … because our focus in always on Him.

    In Jesus name. Love you. JC

  • YOU CAN HOLD ON TO THAT IF YOU WANT TO

    YOU CAN HOLD ON TO THAT IF YOU WANT TO

    Have you ever heard it said, “she’s entitled to have her own opinion?”

    Ah the little lies.

    Is that was God says?

    Or are we to take each thought captive to the obedient of Christ?

    I want share something Papa showed me yesterday.

    Anytime a family member is out of alignment with God, they open the door to the enemy.

    Legal access.

    What does that look like on a practical level.

    1. Mom is holding on to offense in her heart toward her husband. That offense is a stumbling block that will open the door to illness and eventually death. Psalm 119 says: great peace have they which love thy law and NOTHING shall offend them.
    2. A son or daughter is being disrespectful. That’s a hardness of heart. The book of job says: who has harden their heart against the Lord and prospered.
    3. A husband says some mean ungodly insults to his wife. This sows disunity. The bible tells us to love each other as Christ loves the church.

    Anytime the heart gets hard, it must NEVER stay there.

    The longer the person waits to run to God, the larger the problem grows.

    So anytime we are aware of our hearts getting – it’s our responsibility to RUN to God quickly.

    Let us pray always that we not offend the Lord.

    Matt.26:41 “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

    Hugs sweet sister. Stay in His presence. JC

  • 2 Questions

    2 Questions

    Hello sweet sister,

    The 2 questions I endeavor to forever ask, inspired by brother Lawrence in his book: Practicing His Presence. “What, Father, do you desire said? What, Father, do you desire this minute?”

    Every year I wholeheartedly recommend one book. This is the one 2026. If you read just one let it be Practicing His Presence.

    I read this book about 8 years ago.

    With the deepest of heartaches – experiencing miscarriage, the Lord has brought me back to this book to remind me of what matters most – Christ.

    And how to carry on without hardening the heart, in to ALWAYS and CONSTANTLY be seeking HIM.

    That is when you wake.

    When you sleep.

    When you eat.

    When you shower.

    When you care in any role, as a mother or wife. Wherever He has you.

    He is always the priority.

    And it is the constant awareness and companionship that has helped me deeply and I am so sure that whatever season you are in, it is your only answer and one source of true comfort.

    Be blessed sister,

    Stay in His presence always.

    Love, JC

  • 7 Signs It’s Time To Spend Time With God – One on One

    7 Signs It’s Time To Spend Time With God – One on One

    1. You are worried with the cares of this world -peace is lacking.
    2. You are holding on to anger towards anyone.
    3. You are aware of any offense in your heart- there should be NONE.
    4. You feel sad, sorrowful or down. There no reason for any lover of God to ever be sad. This will eventually open the door to illness then death.
    5. You are missing one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
    6. You don’t sleep well at night.
    7. You feel empty inside.

    Sis I’ve been there and Jesus is the answer. Don’t allow lack of peace. Fight for it. Use scripture. Anoint. Pray out loud. PRAISE. Bow in worship. Don’t give an inch to the enemy.

    And if you feel like you can’t focus when you get in the word. Try taking this clean tea made for focus and energy. It’s a God sent. Thank Him while you sip it.

    Stay in His presence. JC

    Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psalm 100:4

  • 2026 Goals

    Sweet sister,

    As I continue in my walk with the Lord, I am convinced that only ONE things truly matters in life.

    That is to constantly stay in HIS presence.

    It’s not trying to be the best mom or my husbands hero, although I’ve often aimed for that.

    But it’s truly truly about SEEKING HIS FACE EVERY NANOSECOND.

    That is not an exaggeration.

    I am awakened to spend time with Him.

    It’s 12:41 am right now.

    I know that if I fail to meet with when He calls… life becomes hell.

    A price too costly that I am not willing to pay. It is far less to do His will.

    I share from testimonies of tribulations. And my heart is that your heartache is destroyed.

    Pain can only ever be dealt with accordingly when it’s surrendered to Him.

    Stay in His presence, JC

    The voice of my beloved! SOS 2:8

    May we burn for Him with the holiest of burns and be satisfied with nothing less than His presence. For there is nothing better.