LIFT UP YOUR ARMS AND PRAY

In Exodus 17, Moses didn’t swing a sword. He simply raised his arms. And as long as his arms were lifted, Israel won the battle. But when they dropped, the enemy advanced.

So, Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So Moses’ hands held steady until sunset. As a result, Israel won the battle.

Then Moses built an altar and named it “The Lord is my Banner,” and he said, “Hold high the banner of the Lord! The Lord will continue to fight against the Amalekites forever!”

Science now shows that even our blood responds to raised hands by rushing to the heart as it reinforces our posture of hope, which is also our Banner of Surrender. And victory begins with surrender.

When you’ve been battling that disease for years, it’s hard to keep trusting. When you are depressed, again, that darkness feels awfully heavy. When you have people constantly undermining you, it is discouraging, to say the least.

But remember, you are not in this wilderness alone. Find a fellow worshiper or two who will help you maintain the element of faith and let God fight your battles. All you have to do is lift up your arms and let the Holy Spirit speak on your behalf 💕

The Sound of an Ordinary Life

Armenia is another country, just like the rest. But Armenia is also a nation without borders. Thanks to the evil of this world that scattered us all over the planet, we have learned to redefine the word “unity.” I reached out to each and every one of you for support, and you didn’t let me down. You voted for The Sound of an Ordinary Life, my book. And the only reason I am able to post this reminder of an awesome victory is because I’ve had the greatest force behind me. Armenia, my beloved people who survived the deepest levels of atrocities, I can’t thank you enough for being a shining beacon in my life, for giving me the determination to move forward no matter what, and for bestowing courage upon me that overcame all obstacles, planned and programmed to make me another casualty of this fallen world. Without your support, who am I to leap from a severely silenced little girl into a voice that wants to rescue others and make a difference? Thank you 💕