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A Fresh Anointing For ALL Mothers By Lynn Donovan

By Lynn October 8, 2013 Hope, Inspirational, Motherhood, Women

***Winners of the new book by Lynn and Dineen are Celia (Comment 2) and Janet (Comment 13). Lynn will contact you so that she can ship out the book directly to you.***

Lynn Donovan

On September 26th I opened my Bible and found a note scribbled in the margin. It said:

2006: Today I was asked to be part of the writing team for Laced With Grace.

As I read this note in my Bible, my heart soared. Seven years ago Iris Nelson found my tiny blog, Spiritually Unequal

Marriage and we began an amazing friendship. We began to write, simply from our hearts about our Lord and His hand in our lives. I can’t thank Iris enough for asking me to be part of this Award winning team of writers. I left Laced With Grace a while back as our ministry grew. But my heart will always be part of this home on the web.

So today, Iris has allowed me to come back as a throw back post to September 2006 and share with you a devotion for Moms. This message is from the Holy Spirit for every mom whether they are walking the difficult path of being the spiritual leader of their homes or not.

Join me now and be filled with the truth of How God sees you. I love you the family of Laced With Grace.

Fire…
by: Lynn Donovan
I am filled with fire my friends. And this fire that burns in my stomach also is burning in yours. How do I know this?

Because you sacrifice!

You are a mother….. You sacrifice! You give of your energy, sleep, your heart, and at times your sanity. You give away much of yourself and no one notices. You don’t receive an award from an employer or a pat on the back for a job well done.

But today, I’m going to remind you that although no one may notice the sacrifices you are making to bring love, peace and joy to your home, God sees every deed. He’s standing with you when you are alone, and one kid is crying, there’s poop in the bathtub, the dog barfed on the carpet and the laundry is piled high. God knows your heart when you feel exhausted and alone, trying desperately to raise your children to know His Son, Jesus.

God is standing next to you when you sigh, wishing you had just a minute to yourself. God is working with you, touching your head and releasing words of wisdom to speak into your children who are hurt by a cruel world. Our God stands ready to defend you and your children because you pray for your babies by name.

You sacrifice.

A lot.

My friends may I remind you today that fire….. fresh Holy Spirit Anointing Fire, falls on sacrifice.

You are in the trenches now. Fighting to share Jesus with your spouse and your children. You walk at times filled with fear or doubt, anger, resentment and just utterly tired. But, God sees your sacrifice and he ushers His love and hope quickly to fill your heart with a Holy Encounter.

The faithful love you pour into your spouse and your kids rises up like valuable love offerings to God. Your efforts to pray for your kids rattles the heavens when you speak. You tuck love messages into lunch boxes, wash laundry, play Barbies, sit through ballet lessons, soccer practice, put dinner on the table, hold down a job and still make time for date night.

You don’t always do it well and that’s okay. Because God only wants your heart. He will help you through the difficult years that are plagued by doubt where you ask the question, “Am I enough? Am I enough to raise my children to faith?”

Every word of prayer you utter…. Is worth it.
Every seemingly unnoticed chore….. Is worth it.
Every battle to get the kids to church….. Is worth it.

You are worth it. And GOD SEES YOUR SACRIFICE.

Fire falls on sacrifice and my friends, God has destined a brilliant and special Holy Fire for us. His powerful love will surround us lifting us from the seemingly unnoticed and the darkness. We will walk in heavenly realms and speak the fire and will of God out onto people. Our kids will be changed because this Holy Fire burns in us. The atmosphere of our home will be filled with love, laughter, adventure and the Presence of God.

We will emerge from the smolder and turn back to see that… Great is our reward… Because we sacrificed.

My friends, the fire burns in me today and I release it upon you. Receive a fresh anointing and be filled with hope. An abundant, provisional, redemptive, outlandish God sized hope.

And His name will be the hope of all the world. — Matthew 12:21

 

I love you. I count it a privilege to walk this journey with all of you. Hugs, Lynn

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27 thoughts on “A Fresh Anointing For ALL Mothers By Lynn Donovan”

  1. Teresa T

    This is an encouraging post. And today I face a mound of post vacation laundry. So I needed a little pep talk.

    1. LynnLynn Post author

      I heart you T. Thank you for all that you do to love on Dineen and I and this amazing community we have. You continually inspire me. Hugs.

  2. Celia

    So much here for me to remember and tuck into my heart. Thank you Lynn…..I can’t wait to read your book!!

  4. Dacia

    Thank you for the encouragement today. Your book must be full of holy encouraging. Blessings on you, Lynn, as you do what God has called you to do (just as all mothers must!).

    1. LynnLynn Post author

      Dacia, What sweet words. Such grace. Thank you. And may God fill you to overflowing with all of His abundance. Hugs, Lynn

  6. Dawn

    Beautiful and inspiring as always, Lynn. This weary mama can’t wait to read your book.

    1. LynnLynn Post author

      Dawn,

      I hold you dearly in my heart. I KNOW absolutely that God will walk every minute with you. The outcome is going to be so much better than you ever dreamed. Love you.

    1. LynnLynn Post author

      Karla,

      Every time I see your name in the internet circles we travel, it brings a smile to my face. Your ministry is so good. Praying God expands, doubles the portion and gives you more and more, ever increasing voice. Hugs, Lynn

  8. LynnLynn Post author

    Thank you Iris,

    I’m asking our Papa for a richness to overwhelm you that your business triples and expands, it increases to where your name and reputation goes before you. Lord, bring all abundance, increase and riches to this gentle woman who loves you so much. In King Jesus name. Amen.

  9. Pat

    That you for sharing from your heart Lynn, it is always a blessing for me. That was beautiful and it was nice to hear espically on those days were you feel you have blown it.but The Lord is faithful!!! Hugs 🙂 xo

  10. Jennie

    I feel that way sometimes am I enough, but I keep going and some days are easier then others. I keep praying for my husband and my little’s. Thank you for this!

  12. Shannon

    What a wonderful feeling these words have provided me. Thanks you for the encouragement!

  13. Gloria PowellGloria

    Thank you for reminding me that on the days when I feel that I am drained and have nothing to give even to my family, because I feel so drained, that the strength does not come from me, but directly from the Throne Room of Almighty God. And His Strength is Always enough at the right time, Blessings Gloria