SURRENDERELLA PART 4 The Flesh Pattern of a Performer As you recall from our previous blog, Surrenderella, whose real name is ‘Princess Beloved,’ took off her crown then laid her scepter of authority on the bed. She replaced the crown with her old head rag. We discussed because she didn’t know her NEW identity, she was not aware of how to utilize the power and authority she received by being married to ‘Prince Beloved.’ We also talked about how…
SURRENDERELLA PART 3 The OLD Identity-Pleaser As you recall from our last blog, Surrenderella, whose NEW name is ‘Princess Beloved,’ took off her crown then laid her scepter of authority on the bed. She replaced the crown with her old head rag. We discussed because she didn’t know her NEW identity, she was not aware of how to utilize the power and authority she received by being married to ‘Prince Beloved.’ We also talked about how her life relates…
SURRENDERELLA PART 2 What Hinders Our Happily Ever After? In our last blog, SINderella’s name was changed to Surrenderella. This occurred when she married Prince Beloved and gave her life to Him. After changing her name to Surrenderella, Prince Beloved invited her to move into His kingdom to live with Him and live happily ever after. There were two big problems though: she never understood or embraced her TRUE IDENTITY in the kingdom as Princess Beloved, (one who has…
SURRENDERELLA PART 1 Did They Really Live Happily Ever After? In this blog, I want to share a simple fairytale with you, which for believers is no fairytale at all. It is our REALITY! This story is a reminder of who we were, who we are, and our most precious journey as we allow Christ to become our LIFE. Do you recall the story of Cinderella, her parents died and she was left living with her stepmother and…
OUR FATHER’S BEAUTIFUL MASTERPIECE A husband spent months working on his beautiful painting for his wife’s birthday gift. He labored night and day in his little paint shop in the basement getting the colors just perfect. It was a picture of her favorite flowers only found in certain parts of the world. He went to bed after his last stroke. “Magnificent!” He exclaimed as he sighed a sound of relief. As he closed his eyes and kissed his wife…
JESUS CHRIST THE TREE OF LIFE WITHIN US Long ago there stood two trees in the middle of a beautiful garden. Both were green, teaming with fruit but only one bore LIFE. One day a little boy came to sit under the ‘Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil’ to rest. It was a hot and humid day and he wanted to be quiet and sit for a while. As he sat under the tree, the tree told…
TWO TREES IN THE GARDEN OF OUR HEARTS Part 7 The Tree of Life (Jesus Christ) Over the past few weeks, we have looked intently at the ‘Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil.’ We have discovered it to be the forbidden tree because whenever we eat from it, we behave as ‘little gods’ unto ourselves. The enemy of our souls couldn’t destroy us, so his way of controlling us is through the flesh. We came to…
CREATED TO BE LOVED Copyright © 2005 by Tresca S. Grannum You are not a vessel that I might use. You are so noble, my precious, precious jewel. You were created to be filled with my glorious delight. To be filled with my spirit, my love, my life. You are not a vessel just to serve me as a servant, You are my child, my son, my treasure, you bring me pleasure. I have created you to love…
TWO TREES IN THE GARDEN OF OUR HEARTS Part 6: Fulfilling Our 10 Most Intimate Needs We have discovered over the past few weeks just how dangerous and evil ‘The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil’ really is within us. The tree is the little ‘god’ inside each one of us, playing the role of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It promises us freedom but gives only bondage. It also promises us life and…
TWO TREES IN THE GARDEN OF OUR HEARTS Part 5: Fulfilling Our 10 Most Intimate Needs We have discovered over the past few weeks just how dangerous and evil ‘The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil’ really is within us. The tree is the little ‘god’ inside each one of us, playing the role of God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It promises us freedom but gives us only bondage. It also promises us life and…