By Kiera Adams
Monday, July 27, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
The Waco Zoo
Recently, my daughter and I met our friends in Waco, TX at the Cameron Zoo. The zoo was great...what a pleasant surprise for such a small town zoo!
We all decided to go eat dinner on the Brazos River before heading home. We left with our friends, leaving my car parked in the parking lot. The kids had such a great time...eating and playing along the bank of the Brazos river.
A few hours later we returned to get my car and find a gigantic gate closed over the entrance with a big chain and padlock. My car was locked in the zoo! It is late on a Saturday evening...and I am two hours from home.
I called the non emergency number for the police, who called the forest ranger, who called the zoo keeper. Soon the zoo keeper walked up the drive and unlocked the padlock, removed the chain, and opened the gate.
I was able to retrieve my car and drive home...enough adventure for the day!
We all decided to go eat dinner on the Brazos River before heading home. We left with our friends, leaving my car parked in the parking lot. The kids had such a great time...eating and playing along the bank of the Brazos river.
A few hours later we returned to get my car and find a gigantic gate closed over the entrance with a big chain and padlock. My car was locked in the zoo! It is late on a Saturday evening...and I am two hours from home.
I called the non emergency number for the police, who called the forest ranger, who called the zoo keeper. Soon the zoo keeper walked up the drive and unlocked the padlock, removed the chain, and opened the gate.
I was able to retrieve my car and drive home...enough adventure for the day!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Living in the Supernatural
The last thirty days or so I have been reading blessing prayers over my daughter every night. Her spirit loves it. My desire is for her to renew her mind and for her spirit to be stronger than her soul. Last night, her blessing was on, "God Keeps the Night Watches". It was a truly rich blessing stating:
My air conditioner was broken and I had the AC guy out to fix it. The process should have taken 15 minutes max somehow took over an hour. I left my daughter to go to sleep in her room closing the door behind me. I soon realized the reason that it was taking so long...the guy had messed up and sprayed my entire bathroom with the gunk from the condensation line. When I saw the bathroom...I asked the guy to pack his items and to please leave my house. He did not respond and I asked him several times and he would not leave. He kept trying to clean up the mess with a nasty dirty rag the size of a handkerchief ....I finally had get my neighbor to tell him to get out.....
During this time, my daughter is trying to sleep but can hear all that is going on. She cracks open her door and grabs me and is literally shaking and can barely stand up......I am thinking she is traumatized by what is occurring outside her door. No...it was the manifest presence of the the Holy Spirit all over her...it was so great! Her heavenly Father showed up to comfort her! It was a powerful moment and again just confirmed to Kiera that although her earthly father is not with her today...her Heavenly father is sooooo here with her all the time!
"Your heavenly Father sustains you with the shield of His presence by night. Receive His confidence deep in your spirit. "But you are a shield around me, O Lord, you bestow glory on me and lift up my head. I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me" (Psalms 3:3.5) . Instead of listening to your fears, listen with your spirit to God, listen with your spirit to God counseling you and reassuring you of His promises and His Name. God never sleeps, so you can rest with confidence. Sing about a fruitful vineyard: I, the Lord, watch over it. I water continually. I guard it day and night so that no on may harm it (Isaiah 27:2-3).
My air conditioner was broken and I had the AC guy out to fix it. The process should have taken 15 minutes max somehow took over an hour. I left my daughter to go to sleep in her room closing the door behind me. I soon realized the reason that it was taking so long...the guy had messed up and sprayed my entire bathroom with the gunk from the condensation line. When I saw the bathroom...I asked the guy to pack his items and to please leave my house. He did not respond and I asked him several times and he would not leave. He kept trying to clean up the mess with a nasty dirty rag the size of a handkerchief ....I finally had get my neighbor to tell him to get out.....
During this time, my daughter is trying to sleep but can hear all that is going on. She cracks open her door and grabs me and is literally shaking and can barely stand up......I am thinking she is traumatized by what is occurring outside her door. No...it was the manifest presence of the the Holy Spirit all over her...it was so great! Her heavenly Father showed up to comfort her! It was a powerful moment and again just confirmed to Kiera that although her earthly father is not with her today...her Heavenly father is sooooo here with her all the time!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Throwing Buddha in the Dumpster!
I have a friend who was recently telling me his testimony. I love testimonies - they are so full of God's hope, love, and power! My friend had been on drugs for several years and he told of how God had miraculously delivered him from his addiction. He has been off drugs for over four years! It was truly an amazing testimony.
As I soaked within the testimony...my eyes land on this giant green Buddha statue sitting on his book shelf. It kinda jolted me.
As I thanked him for sharing his story, I told him I was a bit confused. I said if you believe in God and know God...then why do you have Buddha sitting on your book shelf? He gave me some crazy reason...but then admitted he thought it looked classy. I challenged him and kindly (strongly) suggested he get rid of it. He said I was not the first person that had said something about it.
A few weeks later, I returned to visit my friend and having totally forgotten about our conversation. As I walked in, the first words out of his mouth were, "take Buddha with you today when you leave." I was stunned..."really?", I said gleefully. He admitted he had thought about what I had said and he decided he should get rid of it. We chatted for a while and then as I was leaving, he reminded me to take Buddha with me.
I grabbed that old statue and walked (ran) straight to the dumpster. I threw Buddha in...now that was exciting! I felt full of God's love, hope and power!
I had a message on my phone later from my friend. He said he was calling on behalf of his mother. She wanted to thank me for getting the demon out of her sons apartment! She had been the other person encouraging him to get rid of the statue!
As I soaked within the testimony...my eyes land on this giant green Buddha statue sitting on his book shelf. It kinda jolted me.
As I thanked him for sharing his story, I told him I was a bit confused. I said if you believe in God and know God...then why do you have Buddha sitting on your book shelf? He gave me some crazy reason...but then admitted he thought it looked classy. I challenged him and kindly (strongly) suggested he get rid of it. He said I was not the first person that had said something about it.
A few weeks later, I returned to visit my friend and having totally forgotten about our conversation. As I walked in, the first words out of his mouth were, "take Buddha with you today when you leave." I was stunned..."really?", I said gleefully. He admitted he had thought about what I had said and he decided he should get rid of it. We chatted for a while and then as I was leaving, he reminded me to take Buddha with me.
I grabbed that old statue and walked (ran) straight to the dumpster. I threw Buddha in...now that was exciting! I felt full of God's love, hope and power!
I had a message on my phone later from my friend. He said he was calling on behalf of his mother. She wanted to thank me for getting the demon out of her sons apartment! She had been the other person encouraging him to get rid of the statue!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Sweet Song from a Sweet Girl
God is looking down, God is looking down God is looking down
all around, up and down, to the left and to the right
looking at your heart
all He has to do
is open his hands
and blow a kiss on you
and you will fall in the love pit
your mind is not His mind
He has chosen you
He is watching over Mexico, Hollywood, and TX
if you are in dark
turn your back
even if you don't believe
He will still love you
once you pray
He will forgive you
and forget
looking at your heart
all He has to do
is open his hands
and blow a kiss on you
and you will fall in the love pit
your mind is not His mind
He has chosen you
He is watching over Mexico, Hollywood, and TX
if you are in dark
turn your back
even if you don't believe
He will still love you
once you pray
He will forgive you
and forget
1,2,3 just like that
if you are in dark
God is watchin' down on you
He has opened the door - gate
open the door
I will give you a secret
He is not looking from the door but from above
He is looking from up above
He is above the milky way
if you are in the dark
turn your back
shut the door
and lock the locks
give God your gift
He can give his heart away
He can never stop
if you are in dark
God is watchin' down on you
He has opened the door - gate
open the door
I will give you a secret
He is not looking from the door but from above
He is looking from up above
He is above the milky way
if you are in the dark
turn your back
shut the door
and lock the locks
give God your gift
He can give his heart away
He can never stop
Given by the Lord to sweet Kiera
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Chapter 8: Releasing
A few years ago, Eric reentered Kiera's life. He had been out of her life for about eighteen months and she really did not have any tangible memories of him.
I had very mixed feelings about the whole situation. While I knew she would be so happy to see him and he would love on her. I did not want her heart to be broken again.
God was taking me deeper into a trust and forgiveness chapter of my life. I really felt like Abraham when he walked up the hill with Isaac. Abraham was was willing to sacrifice his treasure - his legacy out of obedience and ultimately his trust in God. He understood, believed, and stood on the truth that God has the best laid plans for us. In the natural it did not appear to be the best plans but I stood on the truth that God had Kiera in the palm of His hands resting underneath his feathery wings. The day of the initial visit, that was my devotional lesson - Abra hams faith and obedience!
As we drove to the visit, a preacher on the radio was preaching from that same bible passage. I knew that God was asking me to trust Him on a deeper level. I felt like I was putting my child and her heart on the altar. Walking through that season was difficult at times and I was having to forgive on a daily basis. In the difficult moments, I clung to the truth that God had my daughter's heart in His hands. While I felt I was sifted, it was so freeing because God was sweeping out the corners of my life. I thought I forgiven everything but I had not forgiven all. It did not look or feel like the best plan to my natural eyes because I was looking through a lense of fear and disappointment. Again, more sweeping and healing took place.
Eric kept the visits up for almost 90 days. Sometimes, Kiera still references those visits. Those are really the only true tangible memories she has of him. Those are sweet and happy times for her with her father. We are both so grateful that she has those memories.
I had very mixed feelings about the whole situation. While I knew she would be so happy to see him and he would love on her. I did not want her heart to be broken again.
God was taking me deeper into a trust and forgiveness chapter of my life. I really felt like Abraham when he walked up the hill with Isaac. Abraham was was willing to sacrifice his treasure - his legacy out of obedience and ultimately his trust in God. He understood, believed, and stood on the truth that God has the best laid plans for us. In the natural it did not appear to be the best plans but I stood on the truth that God had Kiera in the palm of His hands resting underneath his feathery wings. The day of the initial visit, that was my devotional lesson - Abra hams faith and obedience!
As we drove to the visit, a preacher on the radio was preaching from that same bible passage. I knew that God was asking me to trust Him on a deeper level. I felt like I was putting my child and her heart on the altar. Walking through that season was difficult at times and I was having to forgive on a daily basis. In the difficult moments, I clung to the truth that God had my daughter's heart in His hands. While I felt I was sifted, it was so freeing because God was sweeping out the corners of my life. I thought I forgiven everything but I had not forgiven all. It did not look or feel like the best plan to my natural eyes because I was looking through a lense of fear and disappointment. Again, more sweeping and healing took place.
Eric kept the visits up for almost 90 days. Sometimes, Kiera still references those visits. Those are really the only true tangible memories she has of him. Those are sweet and happy times for her with her father. We are both so grateful that she has those memories.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Week in Review
This week:
I saw a homeless man ravaging through a trashcan and eating what ever he could find. He was so hungry and desperate.
I saw a mom being arrested for shoplifting. Her 3 year old kept looking up at her trying to catch her attention so she would pick him up into her arms. The child looked so sad and broken hearted.
As I was sitting in traffic with my window rolled down, I saw and clearly heard, a pimp asking a man walking by if he wanted to go and have some fun with his lady friend. The woman's face was so vacant. As the man pushed the pimp aside, the woman looked so rejected, tired, and scared.
I was driving and I saw a man laying on the sidewalk. I turned my car around and called 911. I waited for help to arrive. Help arrived and I was going to drive away...when the fire fighter came up to my car to inform me in a very sarcastic tone...that the man was merely passed out and they came to his rescue daily - as if the mans existence was such an inconvenience.
My heart breaks when I see hurting people, I just want to let them know that Jesus loves them and that there is hope. The poor and brokenhearted need truth which is found in Jesus. I believe we are to step out and be the bridge between the broken and true hope.
I know a man that was baptised on New Years Day. We always include God in our conversations when I visit with him. This man has had a difficult life and his health is poor. He recently had surgery. When I was there this week he kept holding his arm where he had the surgery. I asked him if I could pray for him. You should have seen his face...priceless! He said, " sure you can." So, I prayed for him and he looks up and yells, "you are a sign and a wonder..." Isn't that sweet...God is good!
We can't allow the hopelessness we see to overcome us. Our eyes must look above the hurt and disappointment and seize the opportunities that God creates for us to step into and decree his truth, hope, and love.
I saw a homeless man ravaging through a trashcan and eating what ever he could find. He was so hungry and desperate.
I saw a mom being arrested for shoplifting. Her 3 year old kept looking up at her trying to catch her attention so she would pick him up into her arms. The child looked so sad and broken hearted.
As I was sitting in traffic with my window rolled down, I saw and clearly heard, a pimp asking a man walking by if he wanted to go and have some fun with his lady friend. The woman's face was so vacant. As the man pushed the pimp aside, the woman looked so rejected, tired, and scared.
I was driving and I saw a man laying on the sidewalk. I turned my car around and called 911. I waited for help to arrive. Help arrived and I was going to drive away...when the fire fighter came up to my car to inform me in a very sarcastic tone...that the man was merely passed out and they came to his rescue daily - as if the mans existence was such an inconvenience.
My heart breaks when I see hurting people, I just want to let them know that Jesus loves them and that there is hope. The poor and brokenhearted need truth which is found in Jesus. I believe we are to step out and be the bridge between the broken and true hope.
I know a man that was baptised on New Years Day. We always include God in our conversations when I visit with him. This man has had a difficult life and his health is poor. He recently had surgery. When I was there this week he kept holding his arm where he had the surgery. I asked him if I could pray for him. You should have seen his face...priceless! He said, " sure you can." So, I prayed for him and he looks up and yells, "you are a sign and a wonder..." Isn't that sweet...God is good!
We can't allow the hopelessness we see to overcome us. Our eyes must look above the hurt and disappointment and seize the opportunities that God creates for us to step into and decree his truth, hope, and love.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Make Sure You are Carrying the Right ID
I remember the day I realized I was getting a divorce. "I can't get another divorce...not again," I thought. Instantly, I had flashbacks to the aftermath of my first divorce. I was not ready to be relegated back to eating at the table of failure and wearing the crown of shame. As the memories twirled around me, suddenly I heard a voice that said, " look up". I looked up above my circumstances and looked into the eyes of my Heavenly Father.
He said, I so love you (John 15:9) and you are My child (Romans 8:16). You have been sanctified (John 17:17), justified, and glorified (Romans 8:30). You are not under the law but under My grace (Romans 6:14) and you are My precious precious child (Romans 8:16).
I saw that I had a choice of two paths, one of lies and oppression or one of truth and my Father would be there to walk it out with me -- holding my hand tightly. I realized that my reality was changing but my identity in Him could not be shaken.
Am I saying God likes divorce? Nope I am not...divorce equals division and this is not a part of the character of God...He is a God of multiplication. What I am saying is that my actions do not change the view God has of me. He loves me...I am his absolute favorite forever!
We must carry this revelation in our hearts as we face the future. Walking through divorce is difficult but with our faithful Father loving on us...our broken hearts and wounds are healed completely. Do not allow others to put their religious ideologies upon you but look to your Daddy in heaven. Look deep into His eyes...He so adores you and he is inviting you to eat at His table wearing a crown of hope.
He said, I so love you (John 15:9) and you are My child (Romans 8:16). You have been sanctified (John 17:17), justified, and glorified (Romans 8:30). You are not under the law but under My grace (Romans 6:14) and you are My precious precious child (Romans 8:16).
I saw that I had a choice of two paths, one of lies and oppression or one of truth and my Father would be there to walk it out with me -- holding my hand tightly. I realized that my reality was changing but my identity in Him could not be shaken.
Am I saying God likes divorce? Nope I am not...divorce equals division and this is not a part of the character of God...He is a God of multiplication. What I am saying is that my actions do not change the view God has of me. He loves me...I am his absolute favorite forever!
We must carry this revelation in our hearts as we face the future. Walking through divorce is difficult but with our faithful Father loving on us...our broken hearts and wounds are healed completely. Do not allow others to put their religious ideologies upon you but look to your Daddy in heaven. Look deep into His eyes...He so adores you and he is inviting you to eat at His table wearing a crown of hope.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Save you!
Recently, my daughter said to me, "Mommy, if anyone tried to hurt you...I would give my life to save you." After trying to recapture my composure, I reassured her that I felt we both were safe. Then I said, "if anyone tried to hurt you...I would give my life to save you!"
A few minutes later, she said, "I don't think my father would give his life to save me...."
OK seriously, what do you say to that kind of statement? I hope she is wrong...but I don't have any real substantial evidence to prove her wrong....
A few days later, I got the answer!
I reminded her what she had said about her father. I said, " Actually Kiera, your Heavenly Father died for you and me on the cross and rose again"....and because He did this for us...we have:
Forgiveness, Right Standing with God, Complete Acceptance, Financial Abundance, Healing, Blessings, Life, and we share in His glory.
He gave His life so that we would have life...He saved you!
A few minutes later, she said, "I don't think my father would give his life to save me...."
OK seriously, what do you say to that kind of statement? I hope she is wrong...but I don't have any real substantial evidence to prove her wrong....
A few days later, I got the answer!
I reminded her what she had said about her father. I said, " Actually Kiera, your Heavenly Father died for you and me on the cross and rose again"....and because He did this for us...we have:
Forgiveness, Right Standing with God, Complete Acceptance, Financial Abundance, Healing, Blessings, Life, and we share in His glory.
He gave His life so that we would have life...He saved you!
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