2014 coming to an end

At the time of writing this it will be roughly 50 minutes to the drop of the New Year's ball in NY. I am actually typing this update on my phone so...yea.

2014, wow, what a year!  Things happened that probably weren't what I expected or what I anticipated. I wish I could go back and do some things over, but unfortunately I can't do that sort of thing. All I can do is move on and not dwell on those past events.

As 2014 comea to a close,  I look forward to the coming new year. I look look with anticipation of experiencing greater things. New opportunities,  new adventures. Maybe this coming new year is our year.  Maybe we'll meet...which would be completely awesome by the way! What ever 2015 has in store, I speak blessings into your life. I speak wholeness,  I speak prosperity, I bind anything that comes against you in Jesus' name. You're an awesome,  powerful woman of God. You are blessed going in and blessed coming out. You are fearfully and wonderfully created. Look forward to what 2015 holds. Keep your eyes on God. Let him lead and guide you.

It's been a while since I last updated. I kind of got behind a tad. Meanwhile, however, I finally got my Praxis scores from November.  I still wonder to why it took so long to get the scores. Especially the reading and math portions since they were both multiple choice. So I passed the reading and writing sections and failed the math portion. Missed it by 5 points.  After taking it, I knew in my gut that I probably failed. What I studied wasn't on the test. It was as if I froze and forgot everything. No big deal though. All I have to do is retake the math and I will be good to go. 

Between my last update and now I made a trip to Barnes & Noble and bought a praxis book to help with studying. Really not sure if it was worth it or not seeing that I had an older Praxis book that someone gave to me...it's probably 5 years old. Guess it could have been out of date, which is why I bought the new book. Really don't need the reading or writing parts, but I suppose if I pass the book down then it'll come in handy for someone else.

Did I mention that I am updating this from my new Microsoft tablet? Pretty darn cool. Kind of replaces my laptop to an extent.

So classes start back up on January 20 of next year. I'm excited to say the least. I only wish I could start asap to finish quicker.

For the wife:
This Christmas season, remember that Jesus is the reason for the season...but you already know that. The gift God gave humanity through His son Jesus Christ is the greatest gift ever.

I pray right now that you have the joist Christmas season ever! I speak blessings over you and your family. God has so much in store for you. Listen to His guiding voice. From me to you, have a Merry Christmas! Stay safe!

Something holding you back?

The phrase "quit what is holding you back" has been running through my head for some time now. Whether it be bad habits, being in the wrong friendships, or even being in  a not so great job. Someone once said to me "Quitting something doesn't make you a failure. It opens up doors to start something new" Those words really ring true to me. More so now than ever before...

This afternoon, my dad said to me that "you have an invite to play" Puzzled to what he meant, he continued to say that my brother and I have an invitation to play guitar at church. Guess it was an open invitation.  We just recently played at our church a couple of Sunday's ago. It was my first time playing at church since our worship team stopped, which has been a couple of years. I don't really play in front of people much. That's partly due to that fact that I don't think I'm good enough and I just may have a small fear holding me back. I'm also not a singer by any means. So when I say that "I suck" at singing, I'm not making it up. Don't get me wrong, I would absolutely love to play and sing as a career. I'm not the greatest, but God still gets all the glory. We'll see though...I guess I should quit fearing, right? If it's holding me back....yep.

For the future wife:

Keep your head up. You are a child of the most high God.  No matter what people say or think, you are a treasure! Just not a treasure to me, but a treasure to the most high God.  Hold your head high and walk with confidence. You have the power and authority to do great things!  Father right now, I pray for my future wife. Lord, let her know how prized she is. How wanted she is, and how much she's worth. Touch her heart and let her know. Reassure her that You love her. After all, You gave Your life away for us. There's no greater love than that. Your love is unfailing. Even when we mess up, Your mercy and grace is there to catch us.  Lord, keep her safe, and keep her family safe. Place a hedge of protection around them all.  Lead and guide them...and I thank you for all these things, in Jesus' name.

Amen and amen. 

  

Letter to my future wife...

So I guess I should break the ice and introduce myself. My name is Brandon. We don't know each other yet, but we will at some point in time.  I don't know where you are in the world, I don't know what you look like, and I don't even know what your name is. Maybe you're blonde, or maybe you're brunette, or maybe you've black her, and just being completely random, maybe you've pink hair...yea, pink...I know you'll be intelligent, I know you'll be a Christian, and I know you'll have compassion for others and animals...You'll have these cute quirks about yourself like biting your lip when you smile, or twirling your hair you're bored, or maybe singing in the shower.  All of these little things make you a unique individual that I will absolutely adore.  I also hope your friends and family like me...especially your dad. Giving away his little girl is tough thing...I imagine I'll know all about that if we have a daughter, but we can talk about that later.  Weird thing is, we may not even speak the same language or maybe we'll have different accents making it difficult to understand each other at times.  Heck, you may not even live in the United States. You may life in Japan, or New Zealand, or maybe Australia...I have absolutely no clue.  All I know is that you're out there somewhere...looking. I don't know if  I'll meet you at a future job, or running event,  or concert...just don't know.  You may be a Nurse, or Doctor, or Teacher, or Video game designer, or maybe a Musician...yea, that'd be cool...

I'm excited for the day we meet. Don't even think for one second that you're not good enough for me, because you'll be more than good. You'll be the one that God has chosen for me. You'll be my absolute best friend  and my companion.

Praxis experience

I don't think I expressed my experience with the Praxis exam I took earlier this week. The night before I lightly reviewed all portions of the exam (math, reading, and writing) and then proceeded to entertain myself with some Playstaion 4 playing.

I woke up early the morning of the exam (5am). Since my test was at 8am, I figured I'd better give plenty of time to find the testing center.  It wasn't all that hard to find. I think I arrived 7:20 a.m., which give me plenty of time to get checked in. They definitely take security seriously. I felt as if I were going to get a cavity search.

Taking the exam:
The first part was the reading section. It was all I thought it to be. Read a section of text and answer a series of questions regarding it.  I will say that the test tries to trip you up...which is unfair in a sense. All in all though, it didn't seem that bad.  Next up was the math portion. I focused on studying for this part more so than the rest. Math is not my strong subject. I took practice exams and studied a prep book. I honestly thought I was ready. Apparently I wasn't. What I studied had nothing to do with the exam. I probably marked half of the questions.  Lastly was the writing portion. You read some text  and mark what portion of text is incorrect or if there no errors.  Lastly was the essay part. Now I did study for this. You are given topic and then have to write an essay stating whether or not you agree or disagree with the subject.  It doesn't seem that bad, does it?  For me it was tough. First off, you only get 30 minutes to gather your thoughts. No prewritting, no word processing, no research. If don't know about the subject then I guess you have to BS your way through it. I just wrote a basic 5 paragraph essay. Intro/Thesis, three main points, and a conclusion. I think I had 3 minutes of remaining to quickly scan my essay for errors. Next up was another essay-wasn't expecting this at all. This time you had to read 2 short articles on a given topic and write another essay using information in form both articles (you were required to use and site information from both readings). Again, you only get 30 minutes to read the articles, come up with an outline and write an essay. Another tough write for me. It just seems like a rushed essay to me. I'm the kind of person who likes to prewrite and weigh my ideas. This one came down to the wire. I had seconds left to finish this beast and to scan for errors.

All in all, it was an experience.  I did not get my scores immediately, which was odd seeing that the majority of the test was multiple choice.  So now I'm waiting 10-15 days to get my scores. Praying I pass. I'd hate to go through that again.

For the future wife:
Where ever you are. What ever you're doing. Don't give up your dreams. God put those dreams in your heart for a reason; for a destiny.  You have a destiny in Christ. Be in his will and the favor of the Lord will fill your life. I pray right now that He will light your path and guide you in all that you do.

A gift?

So yesterday was my fathers birthday.  I am not really one for picking out "good" cards, in fact I normally pick out the first one I see. Browsing through cards, I came across this one that really jumped out at me. It was a normal card aside from that fact that you were instructed to keep unfolding it until it was fully opened...which made it rather large.  The writing in it was the basic "Happy Birthday, Dad!"with a cartoon kid holding a wooden sign. See, I told you I'm not one for picking out serious cards.  I'm still a big kid at heart.  It had a good amount of space in it, so I started writing.  My dad is one special individual. He used to be an alcoholic until he literally met Jesus in an empty beer bottle. That day changed his life forever. He stopped drinking and give his life to the Lord. Did a complete 180. So I started writing in this card...After reading it he looked at me said "You have a gift son. A gift of lifting people up..."

I thought about those words that whole day.  I never really thought about it much...it being a gift.  Now, though, I can kind of see what he meant. I like to encourage people -people who are struggling and need lifted up. I know what it's like to struggle and what it's like to be an emotional wreck. People growing up with an alcoholic parent will know what I mean.  I hate to see people like that. Any kind word I can say or any uplifting words I can speak into a persons life is must for me.


For my future wife:
You are fearfully and wonderfully made! You are a masterpiece-a work for art! You are worth far more than rubies-more than anything in this world. Proverbs 8:22 says He who finds a wife finds a good thing. God has great plans for us, and I cannot wait until the day we meet.

Big day tomorrow

Tomorrow is a big day for me, in the sense of starting something new. A few months ago...actually, I thought about it even before then, but a few months ago I made the decision to return to college and finish my Education (PE/Health) degree. The university I am attending in January requires a set scores on the Praxis/PPST exam.  My test date to 8AM, November 3.  Like I said before, I've been studying for a while now and I really believe that I am ready. The problem is that I keep second guessing myself. I know it's just nerves, but it's hard to shake off. Everyone, just say a prayer for me. Passing scores tomorrow would put me in good standing to get into the Education program, and a jump start in finishing my degree sooner.

Father in heaven, I come to you in Jesus' name. Lord right now I pray for my future wife-my friend-my companion. Where ever she's at, what ever she's doing, I pray that Your mercy and grace will surround and protect her. Touch her life.  Bless her life in ways that she could never fathom. Lead and direct her steps. Guide her in the direction of her ultimate Christ filled destiny.

Amen and amen.

Halloween eve

It's the eve of Halloween. Tomorrow all the kids will be out trick-or-treating through town. Wondering door to door asking for candy...Those were the days. I remember some of my early years of treating.  The earliest costume I can remember wearing was a Go-Bot costume. Then maybe an Indian.  The funniest thing I've ever dressed up as was California Raisin-face painted purple-the whole 9 yards. My fondest memories are haunting an old train depot basement. It was actually kind of creepy. Pitch black with the occasional strobe light. Those were fun times...Anyway, on to what this  blog is all about.    

At any given moment, on any given day, you are the most beautiful woman in the world-and just when I think you couldn't be more beautiful, you smile and prove me wrong. Lord right now I pray that you will keep this woman safe. Let no evil come to her. I break off any plans or tactics that the enemy tries to use to cause turmoil in her life. Overflow her life with Your favor. Lift her up she needs lifted. Fill her heart with Your unfailing love. Lead and guide her on her Christian walk-direct her step.  I pray that if she's ever unsure of anything that she'll seek you in prayer.

‪#‎PrayersToMyFutureWife‬

Something different

It's been awhile since I updated last. I've went through some events since my last update that have sort of left me not wanting to have much of an Internet presence. I wont get into that event, but since it's happened, the Lord has been dealing with me. I've been praying about a major decision that I need to make. A decision that will effect my entire life. That decision is returning to college to finish out a degree that I once started before I switching majors to my current degree. Teaching. The education field. Physical education to be exact.  Like I said before, It's a major decision that will take about 2 years to complete. I'v prayed about it and have a strong desire to go though with it. With that being said, come January 20, 2015, I will begin the journey of finishing my PE/Health degree at Fairmont University.

Break out

Break her out, Lord. What ever she's going through, I pray that you break her out. You can do it because YOU are the God of breakthrough. No eye has seen nor ear has heard, or heart can comprehend all the great things that God has for us. I know in my hear that God has great things prepared for her.  Shift things in her life, Lord. Pour out your blessings and favor over her.  Touch her life, change situations. Personal struggles, dreams that have fallen away...I pray that You will blow those embers and ignite that passion of a dead dream- spark a fire.  I pray that she will begin to see how valuable she is

Just a couple of prayers

I pray that every day when she wakes up that she would know she is needed in all aspects of her life. Lord, I also pray that you will surround her with other Godly women that can pour into and encourage her.  I also pray that she would have joy even when happiness is not always present. I know that last one is a tough one, I'm still working on it myself.

Father,

Right now I pray for her destiny. Her destiny in Christ. I bind those things that hinder her from reaching her full potential in You. I pray right now that she's becoming a mighty woman of God. 

Clarity

Father God, I come to You tonight in prayer. I pray that Your Holy Spirit will rain down and drench her, helping her to gain clarity on any decisions she needs to make.  I pray that You will answer her when she calls out to You.  Your word says we have not because we ask not, so I pray she won't be afraid to ask You.  Throughout these decisions, I pray she will keep her eyes fixed on you (Heb 12:2) because You are the source! You are the provider! My God supplies all of my needs according to his riches and glory! (Phil 4:19)

And Lord, surround her with Your protection.  Protect her from all harm as Your word states in Psalms 121:7.

Thank you Lord, Amen and Amen!

Another prayer for her

I pray she is a light in the darkest place and that you are illuminating her path. Show her the path, Lord. Light her way. Guide her. No difficulty in life is too overwhelming for You, God, because we know when we pray in confidence that You are just enough to answer.

Lord, right now I pray for any emotional healing she may need. You are our Redeemer. You will redeem all things! You restore what we've lost! Take the hurt, the pain, the scars and heal all the brokenness. Be that voice of comfort when the enemy tries to attack her.

Thank You for Your continued protection around her!

Amen!

God sized prayrs

Lord,

Right now I pray that you're moving on her heart where she wont be afraid to pray GOD sized prayers. Not just those normal every day prayers, but prayers like in Joshua when he prayed that the sun would stand still. I pray right now that she is the most successful woman in her work place. Not only that, I pray that she is the highest paid and successful woman in her state! I speak financial prosperity into her life! I pray she is blessed beyond measure and you are causing things to move on her behalf. Your word says that we are blessed coming in and blessed going out!  Connect her to the right people to cause these things to happen! Thank you, Lord for these things coming to pass.

Amen and so be it!

Doors being opened

Lord,

I pray that new doors are being opened in her life. New opportunities are being manifested. Lives are being transformed because of Your light in her!  I pray that divine favor fills her life and Your blessings are pouring out in her life. I pray for breakthrough in her life if she is struggling in any area.  I declare, decree, and proclaim these things in her life in Jesus' Holy Name!  And Lord, be with her as she goes through her day to day activities. Place a hedge of protection around her. She's Your daughter; A  daughter of the most high God! Thank you for these things, Lord

Amen and Amen

Courage

Lord I pray right now that she is a woman of courage.  May she be strong, courageous, and firm.  Help her to not be afraid but instead put her trust firmly in you. You will not fail for forsake her (Deuteronomy 31:6).  Give her wisdom to perform her job and be a witness for You.  Surround her with Your hedge of protection.

Thank you Lord for these things! In your Holy name

No fear here

For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Right now I break off the spirit of fear. Fear is a tactic of the enemy and cannot dwell in the temple of God.  We've all let fear creep in at times; heck, I'm guilty of it. I'm talking to myself here too.  If fear sneaks in, then doubt and unbelief soon follow.

Faith to change circumstances

Today at church we watched the second part of a series from our main church branch (because we're one of 7 churches in different locations) Very good message! It touched on a particular point in which this blog does...Praying for the right woman. Of course the message was also about other faith topics, but I'm going to focus on finding the right mate; the woman God has chosen for me.  What does the bible say about faith? In 2 Corinthians 4:13 it says "Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what is written, "I believed, and so I spoke..." God can cause circumstances to change based on faith.  Living in a very small town, there are not very many women my age. At times it's discouraging to even find a date. I've all but given up...but, faith; faith is what changes circumstances. God is a big God. He can put any woman in my path. She doesn't have to be from my town, or even my state! I've spoke God's word over my circumstance and fully expect it to manifest in the physical!

So Lord, right now I pray that you are working on my behalf. I call those things which are not as though they are. Place the right woman in my path; the Godly woman you have chosen for me! Give me discernment so I will know it's her.

Maker her of noble character. Bless her work and anything she puts her hands to. Give her confidence, Lord. Not just in herself, but confidence in you! May people around her see Your beauty reflected in her. Let her know her worth. Speak. to her. Guide and direct her. Keep her safe from evil

Amen and so be it!

What to do when...

Lord, I know what it's like to be anxious and frustrated. So tonight I pray for those feelings.... 

God, Your word says in Philippians 4:6, "Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs and don't forget to thank him for his answers."  If anxious feelings are consuming her, comfort her, Lord. Let her know and experience Your peace. For Your peace is far more wonderful than our human minds can understand. We know that in 1 Peter 5:7 to give our worries and cares to you, God. You are always thinking and watching over everything that concerns us-You will perfect it!  

I also pray for feelings of frustration to be gone, in Jesus' name! According to John 14:27, You gave us the gift of peace of mind and heart. And the peace you give isn't fragile like the peace of this world, so I pray she won't be troubled or afraid of what is ahead.  

And as always, lead her. Guide her. Comfort her, and protect her from any harm.

 

All these things I ask in Jesus' Mighty Name

boldness

Boldness. Give her boldness, Lord. When people around her are talking things contrary to your word, I pray she will be bold enough to stand up and confess what your word says.  What ever the situation may be; work, friends...I pray she'll be bold enough to say something.  God, your word says that we'll have what we say (I'm paraphrasing) Therefore, we have to continue to speak YOUR word over our lives (and others). The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but the blood of  Jesus redeemed us from all of that!  Protect her, lead and guide her, Lord.  Show her the plans you have for her life.

Thank you, Lord, for all that you have done and all that you are going to do. Amen and Amen

Faith

Precious Heavenly Farther,

Thank you in advance for blessing me with such an amazing woman. A woman after your heart.  Please physically protect her, and also, mentally protect her from all the garbage and negativity she my encounter.  If ever she may feel unattractive, inadequate, insecure, unsure, or unimportant, speak to her and let her know that those thoughts are from the enemy.  "Smack those thoughts down!" My dad occasionally says that.

Lord, please continue to mold and shape me into the man she deserves. Give me wisdom. Guide and direct me.

The bible says in Romans 4:17, "Call those things which do not exist as though they did" That's what faith is. Faith can move mountains.  All it takes is faith the size of a mustard seed.  You have to give voice to your faith.  I'm speaking God's word over you right now.   

All these things in Christ's Holy name, Amen

Waiting

Father, God

I speak blessings into her life. Abundance. May her cup overflow. She is Your daughter, God.  Lift her up and show her Your love.  Give her joy, Lord. A joy for you. A joy that says "I'll go anywhere, and do anything as long as you are there and in it."  Give her wisdom, God. Wisdom so she'll know the plans you have for her life.

On a more personal note:

Waiting is hard. I've been doing it for a long time. Seems every where I look, people are finding someone. Friends, family...strangers. I can rest in knowing that God has saved one heck of a woman for me. A woman of God. I cant wait for the day we meet.  I know that God is preparing me and transforming me into the man you deserve. 

Your worth

God in Heaven,

Tonight I pray for my future mate. Keep her safe from harm. Place a hedge of protection around her.  I pray that she will make You the center of her life; because with you, all things are possible. May she love you with all of her heart, her soul, and mind.  Help her to reach her goals. Her desires. Her dreams.  Bless her, Lord. I speak prosperity over her.  I speak wholeness over her. She is a child of the most high God and was fearfully and wonderfully made.  

Something to think about:
God tells us in Isaiah 13:12 that he made us more precious than fine God.  It doesn't stop there.  God loved us so much that he sent his son, Jesus to save us! The greatness of that price is worth far more and is more precious than gold.  You HAVE value, you ARE wanted, and you ARE loved!

Introduction / Prepare me

After 12 posts, I realized that I have yet to do any kind of introduction of myself (if people are reading this and are curious)

While on an afternoon run a while back ago, I was talking to the Lord as if I were talking to a normal person. People I would pass were wondering "who is that crazy guy taking to himself?" I began to pray for a Godly woman. I've been through some pretty hurtful relationships in the past. Mostly because I thought I could find the right woman on my own.  My singleness gets to me from time to time. It seems like everyone around me is either getting married or starting a relationship and I'm here like "Yep, still single"  To keep it short, this blog is sort of dedicated to my future wife.  Once I find her, she'll be able to see that someone was praying for her even though she didn't know it.  A little side note. I am in no way a professional writer...as you can probably tell.

Lord I pray that you will bless me with a woman who is passionate and on fire for you!  Your word says in Psalms 37:4 "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart."  Let this prayer be a reality and not just a dream.  I pray for discernment so I'll know when I meet her.  Take away the burden of me trying to find the right girl on my own. Place her in my path in your timing.  In the mean time, Lord, carry her. Lift her up. Bring her joy. Bring her peace. Break her heart for what breaks yours. And Lord, prepare me for her.  Prepare me so that I will be the man you called me to be. A man of integrity. A man of valor. A man of Christ. Finally, Lord, prepare me, equip me, so that I can be the best husband and father. Thank you, Lord. Amen and Amen.