On August 12, 2022 a group of friends gathered at Teaberry Acres and THE121 to dedicate this house and this land to the Lord. On that date I surrendered this house to the Lord. But did I?

Life was a whirlwind last week with the flood. This weekend the Lord graciously allowed me to put my house back together with the help of a dear friend. When it was reassembled, I sat with a big huge SIGH, order felt good.

My friend gently reminded me that regardless of the chaos or the order, God is still who He says he is.

It rained yesterday and so my tank filled some. I turned off my water in peace and went to a New Year’s Eve party. We laughed until we cried and enjoyed the celebration of a new year.

I came home and excitedly turned my water back on and within a few seconds water came pouring back onto my floor.

Devastated.

I went to bed.

I awoke this morning stressed and anxious. I felt defeated. I felt like a failure. The enemy was after me.

My friend gently reminded me to talk to the Lord about my feelings. I opened my Bible and this was the verse God gave me.

My old self was getting the final word this morning. My flesh was speaking loudly. The Spirit gently whispered God gets the final say.

I battle self-worth almost daily. And God has made it abundantly clear to me that I have put my identity in THE121, which is an idol.

If I don’t have a house, I have Him.

If I don’t have water, I have Him.

If I don’t have money, I have Him.

So here I am, with Him.

Christmas Eve, The Lord told me that my word for 2023 was going to be RELEASE. I have way to many idols in my life that are taking the place of my God, My Father. So today I release THE121 back to Him.

With or without water. With or without working pipes. With or without heat.

I am His and so is this House.