Anthony Evans

I am in search of what God would have me give up. For months I have been trying to find a job and I have been waiting for God to make His “move” I was prying today after reading some in your dads new book. What if God has already made His move and right now He is waiting on my move. Maybe its my turn to step out so He can finish the project that this journey started. So now I don’t pray for a job but for my next move

Awesome insight–God Bless!

Amem! Amem and Amem Anthony! Unfortunetely we always ask so many questions that we shouldn’t, lots of questions create doubts and doubts and faith cannot walk together, when we have to obey God, we have to do it without asking WHY THIS.. WHY THAT .. yeah! great word mand.. you blessed my life today with it! Let God use your life day after day to blesses others lives. Waiting to see you here in Brazil, but this time, not doing BGV to Kirk… we wanna see you! lol

Anthony, your blog came just at the right moment! A few months ago, God starting pushing me to cut all connections with someone who, wasn’t really in my life anymore but on the perifery, just popping up now and then for what seemed like harmless conversations and then we’d lose contact again.

The thing is, having any connection with this person, just knowing that they still existed in my “sphere” if you will, gave way to thoughts and feelings that were unhealthy. After much questioning of God and why I needed to cut all ties with this person, I did the full technological purge of this relationship (deleting the phone number, email and facebook friendship) and didn’t hear anything from this person again.

Until yesterday when I got a friend request on facebook from this person. It took me 24 agonizing hours not to fall back into the trap but I igorned the request about an hour before you posted your blog and had been wondering if I’d made the right decision or if I should go back and accept the request. I know I shouldn’t. This person interferes, even when absent, with how God wants me to live my life.

Thank you for all your insight!

OH BOY do I love this!

Okay…for a season last year we turned off our t.v. ( I knew it was the Lord’s desire because my husband brought the topic up. This was at the BEGINNING OF college football season. I was so proud of my man for being obedient during his favorite sporting season.)

Personally, God had me quit listening to a specific style of music. While I enjoy it, the lyrics do not match up with Phil. 4:8. I really didn’t “get” it for a while but now…8 years later…I see a little bit more of the why God says no to me in this area.

Looking forward to seeing what others have to say!
Blessings,
stephanie

You are BEAUTIFUL!!! God is working through you and has prepared you with gifts given. I’m thank for you for what you share with God in mind and soul. Amazing!!! ~Be continuiously blessed. You are a blessing to others in this world.

~Liz, daughter of the King.

You never cease to amaze me! Where do you get all these analogies from the the most random things!?? This is something everyone can relate to, from babes in Christ and on! God had me cut out so many things and it was pretty easy at first because I had made up my mind that NOthing would separate me from the Love of Christ….but I got convicted recently about my sorority needless to say that all my sorority nalia went out with the trash this morning #NOTEASY! But in retrospect, I’d do it again because ultimately the stuff he asks us to cut out is meaningless anyways #BeBlessed! Looking forward to more blogs!

First time posting! A little nervous; but I hope my post will encourage others.

What is God asking me to cut off? Well, recently God has been dealing with me in the area of “trusting him”. HE began to put me in situations where I had no other choice to but to trust him. I walked away from Corporate America after 8yrs to pursue my passion (Massage Therapy). I went back to school and got my Massage Therapy License. Huge change! Very scary! Didn’t know how, but I knew that I had to trust God completely. But during this own process, God began to also show me people that I needed to cut off. The people weren’t bad people, but they were often times negative. So, I cut them off. God also told me that I needed to cut out T.V. for a while (so hard for me) but I gave TV up. God also began to show me that I needed to get in better physical shape. As I began to work out I had cut out certain foods. My diet was extremely bad, but in order for me to reach my weight goals and get in better shape I had to cut out – Starbucks (lol), even fruit for a while. All of these very basic things that God asked me to cut off actually unlocked the door that I needed opened. So, as hard or sometimes even painful as cutting things off may seem; I KNOW, there is so much more waiting for me when I listen and obey HIM.

May your life be filled with all things good.
Daryce

Your message is so on point! For me this is just confirmation of what we as followers deal with and letting go makes us realize God only wants the best for us.
Thanks,
~Maggie

Well done Anthony! Many years ago the Lord had me cut off secular music from my life. As a singer, and someone who loves music and likes to dance that was very hard for mr. I was young, adn wasn’t really ready to g ive that up, mainly becasue I like modt people didn’t see the harm. Well it’s amazing how GOd comes in and teaches you something when your willing to obey Him. As I pulled away from my favorite R & B, Hip-Hop, and other styles of secular music, God opened my eyes. He really showed me, and allowed me to hear what these songs we’re saying. I was apauled when I actually understood the lyrics, and realized how these songs were feeding my flesh! Praise God for the Holy Spirit waking me up, and showing me the pull on my flesh. Now being a much stronger believer, and hvaing and knowing the truth, training up four young men in the Lord, I’m even more sensitive to wordly music. I now have a balance in what is healthy and wholesome, and what has no business even entering my ears! I praise God for showing me the difference, cutting out what neeeded to go, and needs to stay gone, and opening up my eyes and ears to annointed Christian music that carries just as much rythem and bounce, yet full of God’s anointing and presence. We don’t have to compromise our hearts and minds in order to enjoy good music!

WELL TO BE HONEST, GOD HAS ASKED ME TO CUT OFF A FEW THINGS IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. HE IS GRACIOUS AND HAS REQUIRED THIS OF ME OVER TIME ONE THING AT A TIME. THE NEWEST THINGS HE IS ASKING ME TO CUT OFF ARE WATCHING SHOWS LIKE C.S.I THAT ARE ALL ABOUT DEATH. THIS IS NOT A SIN BUT AS YOU SAID IT IS WHAT HE IS REQUIRING OF ME. HE TOLD ME TO FEED MY SPIRIT LIFE NOT DEATH. THE OTHER THING WAS HE SAID FOR ME TO CUT OF RELATIONSHIPS WITH THOSE THAT ARE NOT HELPING ME GET WHERE I AM GOING IN HIM OR WILLING TO SEEK GOD AND NEED MY HELP TO GET TO KOW HIM BETTER. THOSE THAT DO NOT HELP HINDER.

HE HAS ME FOCUSING MY LIFE AND SURROUNDING MYSELF WITH THOSE WHO ARE ALSO ACTING ON MATTHEW 6:33 , MY FAVORITE SCRIPTURE.

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS OUR HELPER AND KNOWS WHAT IS NEEDED TO GET US TO THE NEXT LEVEL IN CHRIST. I LISTEN THE BEST I CAN AND GIVE GOD ALL THE GLORY FOR THE BLESSED LIFE I AM HONORED TO LIVE!

THANKS FOR POSTING THIS. IT IS GOOD REVELATION!

PREACH , PREACHER! SMILES!

its true we do let things intfere and than we arent listening to what God is saying.. back in march of this year.. God told me to get off facebook and twitter for three months.. and during that time i finally said ok God ill do it.. one he moved in my circumstance because i was obendent and 2nd i learned that somtime what stopped me from hearing God and moving closer was i was letting social media be a interferance between me and God i was more intresested of what was going on than what God has…

Kinda funny but i know that God is trying to tell me to cut off the music for a while and i understand cuz i am starting to put it as an idol above him. Even though its gospel music i have still put it above God making it an idol.

Wow! this is pretty deep. Thanks for sharing this; it’s put soo may things in my life into perspective….God bless you and please keep ‘em vlogs coming. Love your music btw….The songs on your “The bridge” album spoke to me when I was at a very low point in my life. God bless!:)

HANDS DOWN…(SMH) Facebook and tv! I don’t think I need to cut it of completely, but if I were to get in the word and spend time with God the way I spend time with FB and my favorite tv shows, I can’t even begin to fathom where I would be with the Lord.

Thanks! Time to make some adjustments!

Hey Anthony,
Thank you so much for that word. I really had to let go of a close friend recently. God had to literally push me out of the friendship. I questioned leaving allot. However, once I did I felt so free! I didn’t realize how poisonous the friendship was until I was out of it. Sometimes we hold on to the very thing that’s holding us back. I learned the great lesson that Obedience is better than sacrafice! When we obey God it is easier to hear him, Draw nigh to God and he will draw nigh to you. Nobody likes rejection, not even God.

The plane instructions are a great symbol of God’s directions. We put our lives in the pilot’s hands when we fly, but question a simple task, that could save our lives. How dare we question God? When we expect so much from him. Lord forgive us….

Thanks for putting that up! I needed to hear that. I know God is telling me to cut off some people I call friends. It’s hard!!!! But good to know I’m not the only one going through….

Thanks Felicia

This is a good question. One of the things that God asked me to let go of for a good while when I first submitted to Him and stopped living on my own terms was books. Any secular books. Any fiction, to include christian fiction. Any books that did not serve the express purpose of teaching me something about Him. They were all laid aside. It was odd and hard because I love to read; it’s the one indulgence that can totally distract me from everything around me. I dont even remember how long it was before I felt free to read for pleasure again, but when I picked it back up it wasn’t the same. I didn’t read just anything and I was always aware of whether or not there was redeeming value in the book. And there are also times where music is a ‘no’ for a while and most secular music just constantly stays off limits. The more I grow in relationship the more sensitive my spirit is to certain things and typical hip/hop and such just grates my ears now (although old school hiphop is still a fave)

and someone else mentioned this earlier, but food lately has been the big thing that God will say ‘no’ too. Literally He will tell me some days to ask before I eat – which is strange. But as I have started giving that area of my life over, I recognize now how I use food and I’m able to consciously choose something different. Like, if I’m angry or hurt I look to eat. And I eat to block God’s voice. Food is a tremendous distraction for me during those moments because usually God is asking me to do something I dont want to do (we’re being transparent here, right?) in the midst of those times, in spite of how I feel and I know that if i start munchin’ on junkfood I wont hear a word – because then in addition to eating comes mindless tv, books, and music – all the things that take my focus… That one area affects a lot of things and I notice now the difference in my spiritual reception when I’m mindful what I take in physically and otherwise…

great post Anthony!
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There are a lot of relationships that God asked me to give up. I read that sin is an archery term that means to “miss the mark”. So sin is really anything that misses the mark of what God has for you. That covers a lot of territory. I prayed that I would begin to walk in God’s perfect will for my life, not in His permissible will. The Lord revealed to me that having godly friendships with other believers is extremely important for us to mature spiritually. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do, but some of those relationships were interfering with my ability to hear clearly from God and understand His will for my life. When I obeyed God, He revealed things about my destiny and purpose that I had been praying about.

Great vlog. Great message!

This sort of piggybacks off of your Snacking blog which is good something we all need to hear. I find that the more I get closer to God he reveals the things I need to watch out for and cut off. My struggle is distraction with anything that pops into my mind and I have to fight that so I can keep my mind on Christ. I love this it’s something to think about and consider. If we really love him we’ll do the things that’s acceptable and pleasing in his sight. I also find that indulging more in God is way better because there’s nothing like his presence and being closer to him in word, worship and prayer. He gave up everything for us because he loves us, so let’s give up ourselves for him. Peace and Love!

Dear Anthony, awsome topic, good question, I think it’s to cut back on the “stuff” in my mind. Ok most of it probably comes from tv which is why I’m going to try to change that and try docking my mind on the Word of God instead of teh brain drain (TV). I wonder what will happen…..

It’s interesting. I don’t feel the Lord telling me to release anything in particular right now. What has been on my heart is to have balance. While I enjoy so many things (friends, athletics, reading, internet, etc.), I need to be careful that those things do not distract me from what God has called me to do. I really believe that the Lord wants us to enjoy our lives, but not at the expense of His goals and purpose. I am always praying that God directs my every step.

When we learn to be more mindful and not ask the question “Why”, our blessings will flow. The Lord is all knowing. He knows who we are—where we are in the present—and where He is leading us. We make things much easier for all involved when we are trusting. Thank God, He is a forgiving, merciful God who is so faithful and patient with us as His child. Let’s question this, would you disobey and ask why, expecting explainations to every step we take, with our earthly father (parents)? It all comes down to trust. When we acknowledge that and what it requires from us as believers, we learn more about who He is and we grow in our relationship with Him which determines how we will act/react in everyday interactions with others.
~Liz

Wow, this was my first time listening to your blog! Awesome topic and again I say wow! So many times God ask of me to do something and I may do it but not at that exact moment! Guess what, that is still disobedience! The Lord is the Captain of my life and if I truly want him to navigate me into my call/ my purpose than I must begin to move IMMEDIATELY! I loved this blog and will pass it on. Thank you

Well God is asking me to not cut off but deal with my past. He actually did it in a really awkward way. Back in Oct. 2009 I did not have a good experience with my doctor and it continued into this year. Which caused me to change clinics as well as doctors. This journey led me to go to ob gyn who was a man. With my sordid past that led to a mistrust of the male gender. He used a male ob gyn to open my past wide open to allow healing to begin. He even had me undergo surgery and

Well God is asking me to not cut off but deal with my past. He actually did it in a really awkward way. Back in Oct. 2009 I did not have a good experience with my doctor and it continued into this year. Which caused me to change clinics as well as doctors. This journey led me to go to ob gyn who was a man. With my sordid past that led to a mistrust of the male gender. He used a male ob gyn to open my past wide open to allow healing to begin. He even had me undergo surgery and with me only seeing this doctor once I was a little bit unsure how to take it. I mean I only seen the ob gyn once and hear God is telling me I am to undergo surgery. I listened in the end and my healing is starting but it will take a while.

This was my first time listening, After my last relationship, I cried out to God and told him I never wanted another relationship unless it was ordained by him, God told me to stop having sex outside of marriage, I promised him I would if he would just draw me closer to him. I have been celibate now for 18 months, and Ive never had this kind of intimacy ever, I have more inner peace than I’ve ever had in my life. God also told me it was time to give up my addiction to buying shoes. I am only 3 months in, but it feels great. Thank you for sharing, be blessed even more….

God has shown me so many things over this last year that I need to “cut-off” for my good. There have been relationships, both friends and family, that have needed to let go. There have also been “habits” that He has shown me through prayer and meditation, that are not what He has in mind for me. What I learned the most is that when I spend less time focused on myself and my concerns and more time focused on Him, both in the Word and in prayer, then and only then am I where I need to be. It is in those quiet times, when I go to Him totally submitted to His will and truly am still to listen to His voice that I find peace and true joy. It is not the things of this world that bring peace and joy, but the things of the Father.

Before I answer your question, I would hit the Like button (if there was one) on your statement stating the things that we are asked to cut off are not necessarily sin and that they can be accessed when you’ve risen to another level. God has shown me repeatedly how perfect His timing is. Even with that knowledge, He is constantly asking me to cut off: my impatience with Him; my desire to be in control because I’m fearful of not liking my life story; my need to know what’s going on; and sweets. It all (except the sweets) boils down to trusting/Believing Him, Leaning on Him to make my path straight. In the past I’ve had to cut off or put on hold friendships, a certain artist’s music, site & concerts, certain types of music, social networking sites, certain foods, and some of my clothing. The goal has been to glorify Him in my life and keep Him on His throne. He who began a good work in me has required different cuts, at different times, to take me to different levels and is helping me re-focus and re-prioritize, until Jesus comes. Thanks for the vlog.

You go girlie…3years and counting here! The best advise i could ever give is to make sure you have some people around you that will hold you accountable! Also,guarding what you watch and listen is also helpful. Lastly, the most helpful thing I’ve learned is to be honest with myself and God as to where I’m emotionally and physically ; ) but God is able to keep us!

HIS perfect timing was for me to hear this today. Thanks so much for sharing.

Honestly, it’s been hard to let things go, even if I know that it interferes with his will. I often try to bargain with God,saying if I give up one thing can I keep or gain something else. The things that interfere are my poor eating habits, my financial attitude, lack of intimacy with him to name a few! My thoughts are consumed with everything but him…I’ve been giving God whatever’s left of my time! I’m a mess and apart from God I’m nothing!

-work in progress
K’sh

I LOVE your video blogs! Each time that you post one it always blesses me because it’s always something that I’m dealing with. This one especially, because there are some people in my life that God is telling me to let go of. Like you were saying in the blog it’s almost a reflex reaction to ask “why”, especially because they’re not bad people and I love them. But scripture tells us “lean not to your own understanding.” If God is telling me to let them go it doesn’t matter why, I just need to be obedient. I’ve been asking God to help me move forward in some areas, but I realized tonight that my disobedience is an “interference” to my progress. I need to be obedient so that I can move forward and get to my destination. Thanks! And, I love your music too!

Wow- I found myself using your snacking analogy (at least 3x) last week, but this one is unbelievably powerful. I have been praying about my own personal Half Time (B.Buford- also amazing) and it looks like the Lord is waiting for me to close the cabin door to my old life before taking off again- guaranteed income, successful but unsatisfying career- all things that give me security but may not bring me closer to Him and the plan He has laid out for me. Risky, yes- but not as scary as my own interference and disobedience.

And I will absolutely remember to shut off my iPod when necessary during flights.

Be blessed!
(just got “Love”- it’s a home run, as per usual)

Hi Anthony,
Several months back God asked me to give up a relationship with an ex. I was completely heartbroken by a guy that I gave my heart over to and he took it and treated it with no regard. So I learned the difficult lesson several months that I had to let this guy go. I earnestly prayed about the matter and for God to give me direction and peace of mind.Since I needed to follow his instruction, as long as I was asking for it I did what he instructed. It was a difficult thing to do. I learned you can’t be obedient and disobedient at the same time (or half way obey… hmmm). After several weeks of baby steps I allowed him to go his separate way. It’s amazing how he will call now and invite me to do things with him and I respond on auto pilot, “no” or I’m too busy and mean it. For the length of time I have obeyed God has faithfully blessed me. I’ve gotten closer to him. The time that I use to spend with him is now filled with more important things. I no longer feel that I am lacking or needy. I am stronger in my single state that God has me in at the moment.

I really enjoy when you visit my church Fellowship Bible Church ;Pastor Gary

The Lord has taught me that failure to immediately comply is due to prIde. Flashback – “I know what to do”; “I don’t feel like it”; “I don’t want to”; “I, I, I, …”. Unless we die to our prIde, we will never LIVE to experience GOD’s BEST.

Thanks for the reminder. Its so true, how ofter does God ask us to cut somethings out of our life and we are disobediant! That’s why we stay in the wilderness so long.

Hi Anthony,
The video blog is insightful. I’ve cut a lot of things from my life ranging from books to movies to TV shows. It’s funny how you watch something in college dorm with other Christians thinking it’s not harmless, have a strong self control or let it not affect you. I’m talking about shows like “The Bachelor or Bachelorette” “I love New York” : ( The Real World and much more. I’m beginning to get embarrassed just stating this! I also trashed certain movies in college and in high school, I got rid of other things too like romantic fiction, etc. The problem is that we get desensitized to these things which is dangerous because we’re not different from everybody then. Right now, it’s all about balance which is what I’m doing and continue to work on. Also, you didn’t state what you cut off from your life but you’re reading ours! Not very fair. Well, I guess it’s up to us

God has us to cut off things or people, because his purpose must be fullfill and the things or people could be a hinderance at the time God is purposing something in our lives.

What a great follow-up to the “snacking” entry. I love the video blogs because they just seem so personal (but not inappropriately so). Thanks for doing these.

Now, to my main point – I think that once again, you are right on with this. We have to remember that our God loves us so very much that He wants to protect us from things that will hurt and hinder. That’s the meaning behind His command that we cut things off – even if it’s just for a little while. He’s had me to cut off some things that were rather hard for me to do but the result of my obedience was greater than I could have ever imagined. He’s good like that. Now, I have to work even more diligently to always RESPOND at the very MOMENT of the directive. I like to ask “why” or sometimes if I’m being stubborn, I act like I haven’t heard the instructions. CRAZY!, right?!!! So, now I’m working on responding the first time at the same time that the command is given. Whew! Pray for me!

The thing well person that God is asking me to cut off is the very person that I’m in love with. I know that he’s not half of what I need and can’t give me what I need but the affairs of the heart is strong. I hate I got myself into this situation because now someone is going to get hurt. If I had listen to his voice telling me to back away from the relationship, this wouldn’t even be an issue. It hurts but my relationship with Christ is suffering and I rather be happy and alone than miserable with someone. So as hard as it is, I have to be obedient and let this go.

Anthony, I know exactly what God has asked me to “cut off”. One, my tendency to worry and second, the habit of trying to plan every little thing I can possibly think of. God is so sweet and so caring. As I have grown in faith and trust, my life has become happier and more healthy.
Thanks for sharing.

blessings,
Alexandria

Wow, great blog and timely. Recently God has asked me to give up some of my “play” time to seek Him for direction and hear His voice for this new season I am entering into. Not only my “play time” but also communication with people who are negative and toxic to my future destination. I don’t understand why He asks of those things, but all I can do is “trust and obey.” I am looking forward to what He has to say during the next couple of months!

John 4:23
But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.

I am truly blessed by God’s messages through this blog. I believe that I have been through the stage of interference. I have removed the “people or things” that have kept me from being on the same frequency with the Father. (a past relationship) I took my time without distraction to read my word, pray, and trust God (more). I am now at stage where God may be announcing that I have the freedom to invite the “right people” into my life (free to move about the cabin)… I must say, I am somewhat leery. It’s strange because this is a new phase of my life in which God is promoting me and introducing me to newness in Him. Although I am leery, I will continue to draw closer to God through faith to fulfill what He intends me to do and be. I’ll do my best not to be fearful but to trust God with expectancy.
Thank you for this message. This blog continues to bless me.

Thank you for leading us in worship at Azusa Pacific!! Worship is always a blessed experience. Have a good week!

Hey Anthony,
I just got back to Florida (my hometown) from Seattle a few days ago, and I laughed when I listened to your blog and at how amazing it is when God uses something that I’m guilty of thinking ‘oh my goodness that is so insignificant…they say the exact same thing every time on the flight so why do i need to listen when i already think i know.’

I definitely asked ‘Why” but I was caught off guard when you began to compare the ‘cut off all electronics’ to how God wants us to do the same thing in our lives.

I can honestly say that I’m in an “I don’t know” season in my life. The Lord has been speaking to me, revealing to me so much about the future…and now I’m at the waiting on Him point. It can be so frustrating, but at the same time I am so humbled by his working out of intricate details. Right now I can’t see the ‘outcome’ but i know that His purpose and His promise remains through it all. For me the main thing that I have to continuously do is to completely trust in and rely on every single one of God’s words. I have to Let Go and Let God. Though it can be such an ‘overused’ statement…it’s a statement that has and will continue to be my focus.

I can’t fear that I’m ‘not doing enough’ and continue to think that I’m going to mess what He’s doing in my life, cause I know that He wants me to have confidence that He will complete the work He started; That His word and promise remains; My focus needs to be complete and fully on Him…and In Him is my peace, strength, hope…my everything

God as told me to eliminate unhealthy relationships an to eliminate habits that led to unhealthy relationships. I had expectations of a friendship that led to suicidal thoughts and an attempt to commit. While that was a year and a half ago, the expectations I hold for the friendship now is leading to spiritual suicide. A lot of how I interact with others has led me to depression. BUT ALL GLORY TO GOD I AM HEALED AND DELIVERED AND AM AWARE OF EVERYTHING THAT I AM DOING TO CAUSE THIS TO HAPPEN AGAIN. SO ANTHONY I THANK GOD FOR THIS VIDEO, GOD KEEPS REMINDING ME THAT IT’S LIFE OR DEATH. I KNOW THAT I ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE, AND I CHOOSE LIFE!!!

I just feel that God is constantly asking each of us to go deeper & strip off the layers of superficial stuff that impedes our progress. It’s a challenging goal because it’s much easier to just go about our business doing whatever we want & feel like most of the time (ME – even though I hate to admit it), OR some have the tendency to go through their spiritual motions hoping to some day attain a perfect transcendent state of being without doing the difficult, often very painful work it takes to get there.

I love the analogies for both this blog and the snacking blog…I think that we do get caught up with allowing interferences dictate our decisions because we snack so much, and as a result our flesh (soul) is like “yes you feed me” and our spirit is like “man if you would have only heard me and obeyed me” there would haven’t have been an interference….an interference to what??? Romans 8….each time we interfere we delay the revealing of Christ in and through us…creation EAGERLY waits..let’s choose God’s agenda and lose ourselves in it…

I feel asleep last night watching Daystar and your voice/music woke me up. I was really touched and even found myself crying. You are extremely talented and pray that God Almighty will continue to use you

Anthony,
I am just looking at your sight for the first time. I have been following you Twitter and love when you lead worship at Kairos!
I rememeber a few weeks ago you mentioning this at Kairos and really have been thinking about it. I think tonight I came to your site for a reason, ummm I am really struggling diserning God’s voice verse my feelings lately. I find myself asking, “Are you asking me to cut off this relationship in my life or is this man in my life for a reason? I seem to get hurt and let my feelings take over, when I need to be listening to what the Lord is telling me. Do you ever struggle with feelings verse hearing God’s voice? If so, how do you know which is which? This is something I am trying to really work on.
Kortnie
Just saw you will be in Franklin this week! I definitley want to make it to 4th Av. on Wednesday!

Anthony,

I feel like I have been my own interference. The Holy Spirit tells me to turn off the television and read. But of course my flesh wants to watch my favorite show. Today was a good day, because I really listened! I love how you used the illustration with turning things off, until you get higher! That was so powerful! Also, I believe that I was my own interference with a sense of doubt that I had. My co-worker invited me to church in Cumming Ga. I know that the Holy Spirit allowed you to be there to minister to me more than just singing. I saw the love that you have for God. It was as if it was just you and God in the room. The smile you had on your face showed that you tapped into the secret place. The main point was I knew a guy that looks just like you. Weird right! He was my best friend and God told me he was going to change him, and I didn’t believe that he could change. I mean to see a attractive guy on fire for God…when you remember them being full of pride. That was a hard pill to swallow. But God allow you to open my eyes. Then the minister said that “God can resurrect a dead situation..Do you believe?” That blew my mind, because I was eating the word of God in the book of John where it said if you believe you will see the Glory of God! So after seeing your ministry…I was able to repent to God and say God can change anybody….Yes! I finally believe! There’s more to this story of course, but that was just the surface! I was holding myself back, and interfering with the plans of God for my life. I’m ready to cut off unbelief and looking at things in the natural. I’m ready to look at things through the supernatural lenses of the Holy Spirit! Blessings!

……silencing the din, so i will want to hear again; we do get conditioned to the noise, the static, those things we just’ tune out’ instead of choosing to shut off so we will ‘tune in’ to our Protector; great are the interferences (in strength or quantity of)…as well as snacks (in reference to one of your previous blogs– though they be available and in abundance)….God does prove us, try us…require us to be exercised in choosing Him….how Great are His provisions for us, His manna, His glory and His mercy…..and how deep His voice that He reaches us…..how great is His love

Thankyou Anthony for sharing your life….
I have been reading your posts and ‘hearing’ your songs last evening and this morning…. you are a blessing….I was prompted within to look you up…..thankful that I did….

Picture it…Richmond, VA 2011 (i love the Golden Girls) lol. It was May 27th to be exact. I was in worship on my way to work and i heard Blessed be the Name of the Lord. The part that stuck out to me was “you give and take away”…at that point i said to the Lord, “Father, here i am! I surrender all of me to You. Take my heart and do what you must, even if it means you breaking it and building it up again.” Little did i know HE would respond so quickly. At that very moment He asked me for one of the closest, most important, delicate pieces of my heart. I could not believe He was asking for it especially when He told me I could have it from the beginning. I could not understand it. I cried for a little while and then surrendered it over to Him. It was one of the hardest obedient sacrifices ever…lol. But, i just trust that He know what is best for me. If He gives it back…or not I trust Him.