Provision, Protection, Encourage, Enlighten

By Luchrisa Valentine

Life is full of ups and downs. There are times we are just at the end of our rope. Strengthen your faith, receive hope, courage, confidence, assurance, and reassurance from these inspirational pages of diverse testimonies, encouraging words, knowledge, and wisdom nuggets.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Luchrisa Valentine
• Release date: Mar 15, 2020
• ISBN: 9780463633434

Luchrisa Valentine

The passion Luchrisa Valentine has for helping people has led her to become an inspirational author as well as a spiritual mentor. Illinois is where Valentine was born and raised. As a writer and blogger, she gives guidance, motivation, knowledge, and encouragement to those who are downtrodden, bullied, and have experienced traumatic and stressful experiences. In addition to studying, learning, and increasing her knowledge of God, she also enjoys reading and learning about other cultures. The love and dedication she displays in her life, words, and heart are evidence of her devotion to her Savior and Lord. The Lord has sustained her through many trials and tribulations. She is convinced that prayer is an extremely vital part of investing in your relationship with Christ. 

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PROVISION, PROTECTION,

ENCOURAGE, ENLIGHTEN

BY

LUCHRISA VALENTINE

Copyright © 2020 Luchrisa Valentine

All rights reserved.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Luchrisa Valentine is an inspirational author with a passion to help the down-trodden, rejected, the bullied and those that have been through traumatic and stressful experiences.

She is also a spiritual mentor who cares about you and wants the best for you. She knows that the most important thing in life is to have a personal relationship with Christ.

She knows that no single approach is the right one for every individual. Therefore, she seeks God for His wisdom on how to counsel each individual. She encourages you to invest in a prayer-life in your relationship with Christ. As a result, you will grow spiritually and become mature in your faith.

DEDICATION

I humbly dedicate this book to all my family members that have crossed over from time into eternity, both on my Grandfather's Elridge Valentine II (R.I.H.) and Grandmother's Evelyn Lee Valentine (R.I.H.) side. You are loved and missed.

To my mother Geraldine Valentine (R.I.H.) I love and miss you. To my step-father Robert (Smitty) Smith (R.I.H.), thank you for loving me like your own.

To my older brother Dwayne Valentine, I will always love you.

To my ride or die, my younger brother Sgt. 1st Class Terrance Valentine who has always been in my corner. A double-honor to you, first, as my brother, and second, for serving our country thirty plus years in the United States Army. To my sister-in-law, Pamela Valentine, and nieces Juzell (Jewelz) Valentine, Angelica De'na Valentine and children. I thank God for you.

INTRODUCTION

In this book, you will read about my experiences of what I believe was Gods' power of provision and protection. In addition, I bring words that encourage, and enlighten with a splash of wisdom.

I do believe that without God we can't do anything. Why? He is the "Author of Life" and if He didn't want us here surely we wouldn't be here.

Humans do not have power over death, but He does. It is only by His grace that you live, and that you live to see another day.

John 15:5 (NIV) - I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

Acts 17:28 (NIV) - ‘For in Him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are His offspring."

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 2

DEDICATION 3

INTRODUCTION 4

THE YEAR 2020 8

A DAILY DECLARATION 8

PRAYER OF SALVATION 9

A LOVE STORY 9

WORDS OF DISTINCTION 12

Joy 12

Venting, Backbiting, and Gossip 12

Serendipity 13

Underlying 14

A Cheerful Giver 15

Armor 15

Laughter 16

Love 16

Holiness 17

Narcissist 17

Self-Righteous 18

Intercessor 18

Divine Favor 19

COLORS OF DISTINCTION 19

Color Meaning Of Roses 19

ColorS Symbolic MeaningS 20

PROVISION 22

Prayer Of Faith For Provision 22

Elementary School 23

Coins 24

The Small Things 25

PROTECTION 25

It Could Have Gotten Messy 25

Stalked 26

7-Eleven 28

The Bus Stop 30

ENCOURAGE 31

Cast Your Cares On Him 31

God Will Equip You 31

To Whom It May Concern 32

Prison Secrets 32

Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? 34

A Forgiving God 35

Man Of Valor 35

Hold On To Your Faith 36

Fear Not 36

ENLIGHTEN 37

Understanding The Bible 37

Different Versions Of The Bible 38

The Fruit Of Your Words 39

It’s More Blessed To Give 39

Your Faith Team 40

Decree A Thing 40

The Power Of Prayer 41

What Forgiveness Is 42

What Forgiveness Is Not 42

Prayer Of Agreement (POA) 43

Blackbirds 43

Dreams 44

The White Spider 45

Spoken Words Are Spirit 46

Take The Limit Off Of God 48

Long Suffering 49

Thought-Provoking 50

Balance 51

Angels 52

Archangels 53

Declarations 55

Don’t Curse The Crisis 56

Why Is Confession Good For Your Soul? 57

Worry Thoughts 57

Your Gifting 58

The Gift of Discernment 59

Shouting and Yelling 59

False Guilt 60

Fear Is Paralyzing 61

FACTS AND IDEAS 62

Events and Gatherings 62

One, Two, Three, Four 63

To All Families 64

Be Grateful 65

Undercover Boss 65

While In Prayer 65

Giving To The Poor 66

Practice Makes Perfect 66

Scriptures Can Be Your Prayer 66

Two Kinds Of Wisdom 67

Be Grateful 67

Visions And Dreams 68

Friendship 68

Success 69

WOMEN IN THE BIBLE 69

MY LIFE SCRIPTURE 71

THE NAMES OF GOD 72

THE YEAR 2020

Lord, in 2020, I commit my works and plans to You. Let my thoughts be established according to your will. Let your perfect will be done in my life, and help me to succeed in everything I do. Let my thoughts line up perfectly with your will and plans for my life in 2020. I want to go where you want me to go, meet who you want me to meet, and do what you want me to do. (Proverbs 16:3)

In all my ways I acknowledge you Lord, and I believe you will direct my paths. (Proverbs 3:6) Let my footsteps be ordered by you, and let me walk in a plain path. (Psalm 37:23) I will know the plans you have for me in 2020, plans to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)

In 2020, I believe you will teach me to profit, and lead me in the way that I should go. (Isaiah 48:17)

A DAILY DECLARATION

Today, I choose to be happy,