Author: Marie Fitts

Wife, Mom, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend, Writer, Dog Lover, Grated in and Grateful, Child of the Most High God!

Under Construction

I may have messy places in my life
But God’s not finished with me
He has a perfect plan for my future
Far beyond all this mess I see

Sometimes the mess is just part of the process
I may have even brought it all on myself
But despite the poor choices that I’ve made
I choose to tuck them away…high upon a shelf

Out of reach

Where I don’t have to look at them everyday
A constant reminder of things done wrong
Words I should have spoken, words I didn’t say

But the accuser will work overtime
To remind me of all the wrong I’ve done
So I must remember not to believe those lies
So he’ll know that he still hasn’t won

The battle for my soul, the battle for my heart
Because I am still under the Architects construction
Waiting for the unveiling is still the best part

So despite all my failings and shortcomings
My God is not finished with me
Yes! He has the blueprint for my life
His plans are to prosper and not to harm me

His plans give me hope for the future
When today’s muddy mess is all I can see
Knowing I am still under construction
I praise God, that He is not finished with me

Power Verse:
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares The lord.
Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give
you a hope, and a future.”

Choose to Believe

Don’t allow the accuser
To steal your joy
No matter the circumstance

Don’t give way to the negative voice
That is spell-binding
Leaving you in a trance

Don’t fall prey to the little things
That distract
To situations that cause turmoil

For those are the traps
The accuser sets
To rob, and steal, and spoil

Don’t give in when the going gets rough
Stand firm in what you know and believe
God sent His Spirit to lift you up…the accuser has come only to deceive

All those who don’t accept The Father’s love
Those with hearts that are callous like stone
The unbelieving hell-bent souls…forever cast into the abyss – alone

Yes, regardless of the joy Satan tries to steal
Hold fast to Our God and receive
Your Kingdom inheritance, your portion, your lot…all because you choose to believe

The Unfathomable Gift

I take refuge in The Lord
For He is my strength
His arms wrap around me
For He is my comforter in times of weakness or distress
He gives me life, joy and contentment
And I find solace in His Word

When my soul is weary
I take my burden to The Lord
And He offers a respite for my troubles
I find pleasure in His tranquil presence
He offers living water to quench my deep thirst
I drink freely, refreshing my soul

He is the lamp to my feet
He guides ma along the ancient path
He shows me where the good way is
I follow and my feet do not stumble
When I think I know the best way, He draws me close to Him
So I don’t veer off the old path

He provides good food for my body, (His Temple)
He expects me to care for His Temple
In the way He has cared for me
And I willingly comply
When others forsake me, I can trust that He will be there for me
Because I am His creation, fearfully and wonderfully made

When the days are uncertain, I will rest in His sovereign plan for my life
All of my days have been ordained by The Lord
He knows my words, even before they appear on my lips
He knitted me together in His image
I am a part of His Royal Family that will inherit everlasting life

What an unfathomable gift for a mustard seed of faith and trust in His Word!

So Near

There will be nowhere to run
Nowhere to hide
When the Lord God above returns
To fight for His side

He will give everyone
The opportunity to know His name
What you do with the knowledge of Him
Is your decision just the same

Please take heed dear ones
Regarding the choices you make
So when it’s time to meet your Maker
For you… it won’t be too late

To call on The Lord God of Israel
The Father of Abraham
The omniscient master over all the earth
The Great I Am

To provide shelter from His wrath
Hide you up under His wing
For He comes again to destroy all those
Who mocked and never believed

In His Son, Jesus The Christ
Who died for our sins
In His Word, The Bible
And that He is coming again

To take us captive in His train
Shielding us from the storm
Don’t get left behind
No! Be forewarned

He is The God of Love and Peace
To those who call on His name
A mighty warrior to the death
Of those who will NOT proclaim

Of His Power, His omnipotence
His indescribable gift
Of allowing His Son to take the blame
For all the loathsome things we did

Yet, this faith is simple, it’s easy
Like the faith of a child
A yearning of expectation
A hopeful trust and desire

To live a life that is pleasing to
The God of Peace and Light
Who promised to come back and rescue
Every single life

That doesn’t fall prey to disbelief
Discouragement, hopelessness and fear
For the promise of The Promised Land
Has never been so near

Deliverance Is Coming!

In anxious hours spent waiting for deliverance
Like Daniel in the lion’s den
When you begin to trust and wait on The Lord
Deliverance comes…only then

At times The Lord, God…bolts the door
So He can draw you to Himself
You have a need, because God allowed it
So you should look to no one else

Don’t waste time knocking on closed doors
Search for the window and you will find it
For God allows His light to shine through to those who trust
While unbelievers are blinded

We have nothing except that which comes from His hands
He creates a need, not to drive us away
And prayer is not ordinary business
So He wants us to earnestly pray

Pray for your Pastors, the leaders in the Church
You know Satan lies in wait at the door
And pray for your family, your friends and yourself
And pray for your enemies…even more

The giants you face aren’t sent to destroy you
But to show others the anointing on your life
Opposition is a sign that deliverance is coming
Hold onto God’s hand with all your might

The Way

Today’s post was inspired by the June 5th devotional reading from the book entitled “Jesus Always” by Sara Young.
and the reading of God’s word from the book of Psalms, chapter 143.

– The Way –
– Marie H. Fitts

Don’t try to force things to happen
Relax and let Me show you the way
Hold tightly to My hand beloved
Enjoy the journey and continue to pray
Pray for My wisdom in every situation
Lift your hands in praise to the sky
Remember, you will never be perfect, beloved
But always continue to try
To do what is right in My eyes
For I am always watching over you
Take the ancient path, on the right side
I will walk with you there, and see you through
Every trial and tribulation
Whenever the sun seems not to shine
Be confident always in the light I give
To all who believe and are Mine
For your faith in Me is greater than the apostles
They believed in what they “saw” and “heard”
But you, My beloved, have believed in Me
By simply the reading and handing down of My Word
So don’t try to force things to conclusion
Relax and let me show you the way
Hold tightly to My hand, beloved
And you will never stray
Do what you can, but leave the rest to me
Do not fret, do not worry – just stay
In close communication with Me, beloved
And I will continue to show you the way

Breath-giving Life

I am The Lord’s
And He is mine
Giver of life and breath
To all mankind
Is the Son of God
Sent from Heaven
To Earth
To claim every soul
Believing in Him
All those
Who value His worth
And what He did on the Cross
For sinners like you and me
Grafting us into the vine
Of His Family Tree
We will inherit His Kingdom
Walk streets of gold
Stand blameless before the eyes of God
Righteous from The Potter’s mold
Given a new name by The KING of kings
Leaving our former selves behind
We will lift our voices and sing
Praises to The Father, His Son and Holy Spirit
Harmonious, majestic refrains
So that all the world can hear it
As we bow down before King Jesus
The One who paid it all
With His blood, His stripes
He sacrificed
So that we might all breathe
His breath-giving life

ROYAL GIFT

Keep me from stumbling, Lord
You know how weak I am
How easily I lose my footing
If I am not holding onto Your hand

Complete freedom from sin is not possible
As long as I live in this fallen place
I still need Your help continually, Lord
As You allow me to grow in Your grace

You present me faultless, perfectly unblemished
Within the glory of Your presence
Blameless before the King of Kings
Clothing me in Your righteous essence

Exceeding joy You provide to me now
I delight in time spent with You
Increasingly magnified, far beyond this earth
My glorious inheritance is in view

Nothing can rob me of this priceless gift
For You have paid for it in full
An eternity that will never perish or fade
My Royal Gift…IMMEASURABLE!

Decisions! Decisions!

Good decisions you make, together with My help
Set you on a path to accomplish your dreams

Bad decisions, seemingly minor at the time
Can reveal heartache, often not as small as they seemed

Yet, I am able to see all of your flaws, Beloved
And simultaneously still love you and forgive

In the solitude of your heart and mind
Let me change the way you think and live

Your realization that I am aware of you
Will protect you from careless mistakes

Come to me, Beloved, on your knees
Before every decision you make

You may think you make your choices alone
But remember, I am Christ in you

Yes, every choice matters, my dearest ones
They are My transforming work in you

Precious Priceless Pixels

Rush hour traffic desperately tries to drown out creation’s voice
Yet, bird songs joyously rise above the muffled engines
Announcing the sunrise of a new day
The warmth of this majestic wake-up call is serene
Like the ocean waves gently spilling onto the shoreline

I am reminded to “rejoice and be glad in it.”

Thank you, Father, for these precious moments to rest in Your presence
I know these days are answered prayer

How did I get so lucky?

My heart is full
Brimming over with choice wine from your sun-kissed vineyards
I am soaked in a fragrant bouquet of inner peace, joy and contentment
Currents of restoration are gifts, baptizing the senses
Capturing the moments, illuminating the images You have composed on my heart