The Confirmation

What a way to wrap up 21days of prayer. My Daddy speaks... confirmation, healing, deliverance, and peace... Speak Daddy!!!!

Try Me (Days 16-19)

Try ME! Those words keep ringing in my ear TRY ME! TRY ME! T-R-Y- M-E!!!

I don't know about you, but when I see those words I always think about the toys in the store that have the sign TRY ME with a small opening on the box for me to press, pull, poke, or punch for me to get a preview of what they toy is capable of doing. I never thought in my wildest dream that TRY ME would be so powerful until DADDY said it. While meditating one day that's all I heard was TRY ME! The conversation with Daddy was amazing.....
Daddy I have tried you and you have proven to be greater than my heart's desires. You move things that I never saw were an issue, you revealed situations that I never thought were problems, you prepared me for greater things that I knew you could only do. Daddy I have tried you. But Daughter you haven't tried me. You have been assured in what I can do because I have done it, but you haven't tried me. Trying me, means trusting me in all things and in all areas of your life. You never have to doubt or wonder if my previews would fail you if you tried me. You don't have to worry about how much you pray to me, or read my word, you just do it when you try me. It become a second nature to you ...like brushing your teeth. Daughter you haven't tried me, because it take all of you to give me your tithes... you have to primp and cheer yourself into reading my word... our conversations our great, but only come when you need me. I am GOD almighty, yes, But I need the interaction of you and I. I would have not sent my son to die on the cross, if I didn't want to be in your life. I want your heart Daughter. Try ME! Try me at my promises, that you can see the manifestation of my blessings. Try me at my heart that you may know real love... the love not moved by your actions, or what you give, but your presence alone and even when you are not there, I will love you back to me. Try ME! Try ME daughter at my grace, that you know that I will forgive you of all your sins if you just asked in my son's name. That his blood alone can give you the garments to enter into my presence. Try ME at my healing. Know that your mind can't beat the power of my healing. Your mind says you sick, but the breathe of my healing says you are whole... from the crown of your head to the sole of your feet. TRY ME daughter... TRY Me...Daddy I will... I will try you at the greatness you hold, the peace you control, the growth that you give, the increase you provide, the intimate atmosphere of us being in conversation, and just you being Daddy to me. Daughter thank you for realizing that trying me will get you to a place of openness, my presence, my peace, my provision, my vision, my healing, my mercy, and most importantly being my daughter.

I love you Daughter,

Daddy

The Realization (Days10-15)

I was on vacation this pass weekend and I came to a realization. One that brought me to tears and brings me to tears now. Daddy is an option. The assignment, purpose, and plan he has for my life are options to me. What a sad thing right. To write a blog called "Daddy Daughter Conversation," and Daddy is an option. But it's not on purpose... truly it's not! It is selfish...yes selfish.... I am the first to admit that my relationship with Daddy is not where it needs to be or where I desire it to be. This was the reason for this blog, but never did I imagine how bad our relationship had gotten. Here I was on vacation having quite moments and never did I even speak to Daddy until I got home.... Wow I know!! The realization of knowing that even in our darkest moments Daddy will be a light. Even in our procrastination he will be perfectly on time. Even when we don't speak he continues to talk. Even when we forget, he always remembers. When we deny he accepts. When we quit he finishes...Do you see what I am talking about. Daddy will be the good in the mist of your bad no matter your actions. What a wonderful Daddy we have.

So with the realization of Daddy being an option I decided that I would respond to it with convicted growth. The growth in knowing that Daddy can't be an option when I don't make myself a priority. So today face your realization of your relationship with Daddy and respond differently. Don't be convicted, be convinced that Daddy has given you another chance to make your relationship with him a true reality and priority and not one to be an option.

Prayer: Daddy we repent from making you an option in our lives. For us getting caught up in handling things on our own and making ourselves a priority. Daddy we have truly created gods in our lives that have taken your place, causing the reality that life without you is not the way. We thank you for giving us a second chance. We label and identify the reality of life's hardship, when you were the answer and calmness, we desire and need. Daddy renew our priorities. Help us to make you number one, remembering that we only need the things of you. In Jesus name. Amen

A Fresh Start (Day 9)

A fresh start! Those three words are so power. A...Fresh... Start! Can you image what a fresh start looks like for you. To go back to the day where Daddy and you met. Where your heart was totally sold out to him and you spent your days in worship and and your heart focused on his word. Or what about the day you felt his presence for the first time. I mean when you had a day where all you could do is cry in gratitude because you knew Daddy was real. WOW to go back to that day would be great! It would will be the Fresh Start that I need in my life. But wait...I get that daily.. Our fresh start, starts with Daddy's grace and mercy. I mean when you open your eyes Daddy blew a fresh breath of his life into you. Whether you are sick,  depressed, sad, upset, discouraged, shifting, or even having moments like me... Daddy looked at you this morning and simply blew life into you with purpose. WOW.. I am in tears at that revelation.... That everyday I devalue the fresh start that Daddy gives me through his grace and mercy. Life has us in a place were we neglect the appreciation of a fresh start. We sometimes find ourselves asking Daddy for what he has already gave us... A fresh start...a redo...a new beginning...newness... I can go on and on....But today we gain the revelation that we get and have those things everyday when we open our eyes. Today I challenge you to take advantage of the fresh start that Daddy has given you, because who is to say you will ever get it again. The words says: "Tomorrow is not promise to any man. Nor does man know the day or the hour in which the son of GOD will appear again." Let's move forward in our fresh start never neglecting it's value as though we deserve it, but Daddy has honored us with it.

Prayer: Daddy we love you and thank you for the fresh start that you give to us daily. We know that we have neglected, devalued, and taken advantage of the freshstart that you have given to us daily. We put off the assignments that you have given us, disobeying your word, procrastinated in our time, and just took for granted the honor of your grace and mercy. Daddy we say forgive us. Grant us a fresh start that we may complete the purpose you created us for. Daddy give us wisdom on what to do with our fresh start, how to make sure you get the glory in it, and what to say to setup the next fresh start you give us. Daddy we now understand the value of a fresh start and no longer discard it as just a day... But with excitement, purpose, worship, praise, and love we take in the breathe of life you give us, with knowledge and antipation  that you will get the glory as we become example of your love towards others. In Jesus Name. AMEN

It Gets Better (Day 7 and Day 8)

Have you ever had something to happen to you and you talk about with other people they and they simply say  "It Gets Better," and that statement alone seems to add more frustration and stress to the situation. Well can I tell you the revelation that I got out of that statement that they don't way. It Gets Better, because Daddy will never allow you to get worst. I don't know about you, but that just brought some people to my spirit. Even when it seems worst, Daddy will never allow it to get to another state of worst even if you think it can. As I reflected on these couple of days of this prayer journey I realized that two things. I have seen the worst of my life, but I have never seen the righteousness of GOD leave me during those worst times. I mean I was about to lose my car, no job, no income, my family in need of money and things in the house going down; but can I tell you that Daddy NEVER Forsake me! Even when I felt like Daddy had abandoned me and wasn't feeling real to me he was truly working things out. There is someone feeling like I once felt. Hearing the same thing I was hearing "It Gets Better, but let me add the B part of that it get's better because Daddy promise you greater; and unlike man Daddy always comes though and they are always yes and amen!

Prayer: Daddy we may never see the better in the worst, but we talk you that you are not like man who will forsake us during our most vulnerable moments. You take care of us even when we don't see it. Daddy we thank you that today we know and acknowledge that "It Gets Better!" In Jesus Name! AMEN

A Rhema Word (Day 5 and 6)

Rhema Word: the utterance of what GOD has spoken and personalized

Isaiah 55:11: so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty,but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.

I don't know about you, but I am in a point in my life where I just don't need a word, but I need a Rhema Word. A word tailor made for me and that is truly GOD's personal, intimate message for me, that causes a breakthrough in my life. I need that word that says "Daughter you are on the right path just keep at it." I need the encouragement to keep pressing.

I realize to get to the place of a Rhema Word I need to do somethings first. One, I have to be consistent in my word. If you are any thing like me, you can worship, praise, but it's something about reading the word of GOD that cause you to get confused or a little aggravated; because Hebrew with English makes a hot mess. Well that's how it makes me feel. I have follow and start getting revelation and then that word comes and I can't pronounce it or understand the content of it. Now I got to go to the dictionary, and then the bible study guide to see what's going on, and that one sentence took me three hours to ready. Now I know the words says to study to show yourself strong in the word, but not three hours on one sentence...LOL! However, I have really been praying about the translation understand of the content of what's going on. I mean I can read a chapter or a book of the Bible several times and I am still lost. The second step to gain understanding of the word is ask. Start asking the Holy Spirit for help, it's job to make things of GOD plain and clear; don't deny him his opportunity to give you the revelation you need to move forward in the plan Daddy has for your life. Last, take your time. So many times we want to finish a chapter or the book of the Bible when Daddy may want to speak to you verse by verse. So slow down, take your time when reading...As a matter of read on verse and meditate on it, apply it to your life, and not just that speak it out loud.

Prayer: Daddy we seek you in your word. We thank you that it in order for us to see who you truly are and what you truly can do in our lives all we have to do is speak back to you what you spoke to us. We thank you that for the times that you personalize your word just for our situations and issues. That you not only gave us confirmation, but guidance on how to deal with it and what to do in it. We honor you and thank you for the greatness you are in our lives. In Jesus Name...AMEN!

Slow it Down (Day 4)

As I take on a new journey in my life I realize how fast I want things to move. I was reading in my devotion to day where Daddy simply said:"Slow down. If you you believe that my timing is perfect and you trust my will, then you will not create your own timing." WOW! I create my own timing all the time, not giving Daddy time to do anything, especially since my martial status change. I mean to go from a consistent partner to now being back in this "dating game," has made me feel some kind of way. Can I be real...so as soon as I got the call that my divorce was finalize I went on every online dating site to setup a profile to start dating again. But can I tell you Daddy has a sense of humor. The guys that like my profile were not up to my standards, or even lack something. Now I don't have outrages standards, but I do know what I want... I digress...Because I know you are wondering what does that have to do with your prayer journey...Well everything...here I am trying to find a replacement for the person I just divorce because I don't like being alone, when that's not in Daddy's timing... I need to slow down!!! How many times have you moved in anxiousness because you felt that you were ready? How many times have you said to Daddy I got this cause I know what I want and I learn the lesson on how to identify it? Can I say I have lost count. The devotion today really hit home. Because I have truly been going full speed when it comes to wanting a relationship. I mean I went back to ex's to try to restart something.. That wasn't right because they were ex's for a reason. Then I went from ex's to just being aggressive with men... asking for their number telling me how I felt....Where they do that at??? I live by the scripture that says "A man that findth a woman, findth a good thing, and obtain favor from the Lord." (Proverbs 18:22) Can I tell you that I am trying to be that favor to my husband, my man, my covering... but I can't be that when I am operating in my timing...I have to slow down...Not just with wanting to date again and be in a relationship, but in my ability of wanting to move from one state to another....wanting a better job....My big one is wanting kids....I have truly went to the extreme on that...to the point I had a sperm donor...because I felt that my biological clock is and was ticking...But I need to slow down... Today in my prayer time I realize that my Daddy is a promise keeper...If my divorce was finalized when I wanted it to be, then I couldn't be in a place of true peace at this moment about a new beginning. If I had gotten pregnant when I wanted to get pregnant I would be struggling with how I would pay for the medical expense of having a baby and moving to another state...Do you see where I am going?? Simply put when you slow down you get to experience Daddy's perfect timing... As a matter of fact that's what I want to always experience Daddy's perfect timing with his presence and purpose for me...But to do so I have to slow down...We have to slow down

Prayer: Daddy we are always in a hurry to what life demands of us. Whether it's arriving to a job on time, doing things for our family, spouse, or kids, we are always in a hurry. Daddy today we surrender our time to you... We will be slow to speak, to move, to even think... we will seek you in everything that we do that we can be in your perfect time and that your presence can grant us the wisdom that we need. We know that what we think is slow and long is real fast and on time. We honor you today Daddy and we say thank you in advance for the greatness of your time and the slowing of ours. In Jesus Name, AMEN!

The Journey of 10,000 Tongues (Day 2 and Day 3)

I am always reminded of the saying: "If I had 10,000 tongues I could not praise God enough." Whenever I am in a place of  stress, worry, and frustration. It reminds me that there is not enough in me that could express to Daddy what he means to me. David summed up how our feel in Psalm 119:172 when he said: "May my tongue sing of your word,for all your commands are righteous."

What is your tongue saying? I asked myself that question yesterday and today and can I say what I am saying is not always pleasing to Daddy. During these next 19 days of prayer I am determined to not only make my praise and worship my weapon of warfare, but a habit that I do daily. I want to be like David in the book of Psalms, praising and acknowledging Daddy for his goodness; appreciating the newness of his grace and mercy every time I wake up, and realizing that being surrounded by darkness, negativity, and doubt creates the atmosphere for Daddy's presence and his perfect timing.

Prayer: Daddy if we had 10,000 tongues it would not be enough to praise you for your goodness and mercy towards us. So with our one tongue we will say thank. Thank for always being consistent and true to your word and promises. Daddy forgive us for using our tongue in the wrong manner sometimes. Allow our words to be acceptable in your sight Daddy. Let our praise bring you glory and our hearts be free in your presence Daddy. 
In Jesus name... Amen


Now the other day I said I would tell you how to start your own 21 days of prayer journey. It is truly simple and I can sum it up in 4 steps.

1. Determine when you want to start the journey
1. Make sure you plan it around a time that you can dedicate self to Daddy and not be distracted by other events (i.e. vacation, work events, or children activity that cause you to have little or no time)
2. Set a time you would actually pray. I dedicated 1 hour out my day for prayer...If you new to this prayer thing or actually this is your first time dedicating time to praying I would set at time between 30mins-1hour (Got to give Daddy time to talk back)
3. Go in with an open heart and listening ear
2. Buy a Prayer Journal
1. This can be a simple note book you maker as prayer journal or it can actually be a prayer journal purchased from your local Walmart, Target, or Christian Book Store (it all depends on your budget)
3. Make a list in your prayer journal of things your are praying for, be specific in your list. 
4. Write down in your prayer journal the people in your inner circle . Your inner circle is a reflection of you. They constantly need to be people that you are interceding for because they influence your world
5. Make a list what you are expecting Daddy to do when these 21 days are over. If you go to Daddy with expections then you will be more persistent in your prayer time.
6. Be consistent
1. You may miss your set time, that's ok don't get discourage, just make sure you make time to pray
2. It's ok if you don't do the whole time. Daddy is not concern with time, he is concern with the conversation. He delights in the opportunity to grace you with his presence

The Refreshing of the Refresher (Day 1)

"I have decided to stop doing the things that ultimately lead to  a place of nothing and start doing the things that lead me to GOD... My Daddy!" -Shawndrika (Inspired by a sermon given by Pastor Chris Hodges, Church of the Highland)


For the next 21 days I will be doing something different. I will make it my priority to post 21 blogs one each day as I take a 21 day prayer journey to start my new year. This journey is in collaboration with that of my church, Church of the Highlands. Please check it out, our pastor is doing a sermon series called "I have decided." (www.churchofthehighlands.com) I also encourage you to start your new year with a prayer journey as well...I will give instructions on how to do in tomorrow's blog.

The quote for today was part of the revelation that I received during the series. It was one that lead me to a place where "I Decided...to become refreshed, by the refresher Daddy." In 2013 I face the reality of a few  hard facts. Fact 1. My marriage was over. I realized though I had gotten the revelation of who GOD was, where I went wrong in my actions, thinking, and even loving my husband (at the time) there was nothing I could do to get him to see the same thing. So with that in mind I made the decision to sign the papers for divorce. We had nothing together physically, but spiritual I had to deal with a soul tie that I didn't want to let go or should I say know how to let go due to it being a comfort for me. Fact 2. In march of last year an even took place that ultimately divided my family. It was a reality check for those who had been covering the action up, and a reality check for me of how my family members felt about me. Can I take a side note and say to someone: Not even your family can understand the value of your anointing nor will they congratulate you for the accomplishments you have made in life; no matter how much you do for them. Also know that we have to make decision that sometimes will cause your family members to make heart and hard choice. When they realize they were wrong that the situation is based on their actions too they will not apologize, but place the blame solely on you. But know in the blame you are getting healed and things that have been broken well be amended and healed. "What the devil meant for bad, GOD will turn around for your good, even when you don't see how." Fact 3. My worth is the last thing I had to deal with. Have you felt so beaten down that not even the love of Daddy seems to fill you up or even shake the feeling and action of worthlessness you are feeling inside and out? OO OO OO Can I tell you that was me. It hurt to know that fact 1 and 2 were happening and there was nothing in my power I could do to stop it, correct it, voice my opinion about it to open the eyes of the parties involved, or even prevent it from happening all together. Isn't it like Daddy to show you who is control...Him! So with the facts in my face and constant reminders being around me of the facts... I start losing it.. then I felt that I was losing my mind. I mean I was so depressed that I was on the verge of seeking medication...But can I tell you that there is no timing that Daddy is not perfect in. I had the honor to go to L.I.F.E. Which stands for Living In Freedom Everyday! During life I go the revelation of forgiveness... Forgiveness: The ability to release what someone has done to you or what you have done to someone or yourself without having to reconcile the relationship...  All this time I thought that forgiveness came with the ability to do part A and having to reconcile. That revelation in itself created a refreshing in my spirit. Now let me take a sidebar and say: If  the relationship needs to be reconcile it will happen, but you don't have to force it.  So with forgiveness in play, release from a marriage, and learning that I have family that can move beyond... I realize it was time to be refreshed by the father and it could not come at a more perfect time.
As I pray and intercede for 21 days for this blog, family, brothers, sisters, friends, and other people and things I asked for a refreshing to take place. One that will create not only a newness in my spirit, but in the spirit of those that read this blog and share it with others. I look forward sharing my daily prayer revelations and really speaking into your life as I pray for you and whatever the Holy Spirit tells me.

Prayer: Daddy what and awesome privilege it is to be refreshed by you. To see your presence every morning as we enter into a world filled with chaos, murder, hate, and discord. Daddy there is someone facing more reality facts that I have listed and others who are facing the same facts that I have listed; I pray right now that your presence meet them right now. Daddy we can find ourselves in a depressed state seeking only the things that can numb us to a point of just functioning in the earth. But Daddy you didn't create us to just function you create us to rule, reign, and subdue the earth with your presence, love, and worship. We are the light of this world, and though it seems as though our light has become dim, we change your light bulb and stand tall, look to you for help during the moments of fact facing realities...being reminded that facts and reality don't outweigh  faith, grace, mercy, and love, all the things you have equipped us with. Daddy thank you that for every "moment" we have in our day, creates the atmosphere for your perfect timing. We honor you Daddy and we take heed to your instructions as we move beyond what is comfortable for us to the refreshing presence of your love and grace. In Jesus Name. AMEN!