by Ricky Doc Sauceda
As of late, I see a burning flame in front of my eyes throughout the day. This has been going on for about a week. I thought it was some kind of glare in my eyeglass lenses or reflection of light. Then I finally realized it is the Holy Spirit and he is very visible in this form to me. I first saw this in prayer time about two weeks ago and now I see the flame all of the time. I am experiencing better days as of late. Also, a greater sense of peace that is stronger than what I was already experiencing.
I am not any wealthier or more successful but I am more spiritually sound. Sound enough to have taken the posture of speaking in front of an impromptu assembly of youth at my church last Thursday night and delivering a spirit-filled message about faith, morality, devotion, peace, love, kindness and awareness. Each part flowed and connected with them at one point or another. It was beautiful to experience but it was not my honor or glory...it was the Lord's. I was merely the messenger and very glad to be.
I was recently questioned on my trueness and accuracy of interpreting the promptings of the Holy Spirit I receive. That night proved to me that I am indeed getting my discerning done correctly. I am correctly understanding what the Lord tells me in my prayer time. No mistakes.
During the prayer session seeking the Lord's true message to me, I had a presence in me that was very strong. I cried passionately to the Lord and He was very clear about the content. I finally understand what is taking place and know that I can only do one thing. I must allow the Lord to handle my situation and be obedient, faithful and patient while things fall into place. There is nothing else for me to do except make sure I have Him on my mind every day.
All of my prayer time is passionate and special to me. I pray all things in the name of Lord Jesus Christ to be done. I don't doubt what can be done in accordance with His will. All things are under him and possible in him...no exceptions.
Ephesians 1:22, 23 - And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.
Once again after I opened my eyes from prayer, I looked over at my cat Stella laying on the bed. She was intently looking up at something on the ceiling. I looked up and saw nothing there, but she just kept staring and was not blinking or moving. I then knew we weren't alone in the room and in a very good way. If you keep up with my updates on facebook, you know this is not the first time.
Yesterday, Saturday, my first hour of weekly Eucharistic Adoration was at hand. For one hour a week, on Saturday from 6-7 pm I am praying in the chapel of my church. I pray every day and this is a special way for me to do it on church grounds. There was a group of ladies there doing prayers and singing. I also saw Deacon Rob come in and he informed me he would be performing a wedding soon. So, my prayers were a bit hard to focus on until I changed my frame of mind.
I decided to think of how beautiful and special it was to hear the ladies singing and praying, and for a wedding to be taking place and at the same time I was on my knees in the chapel praying. My intensity grew and I felt strong inside and I was fervently praying then. I was relieved because I want my prayers to be an offering that is pleasing to the Lord. Included was a prayer for Bryce of Revive Our Hearts ministry, among many others that I pray for daily.
I heard the mother of the bride read a passage I had posted earlier in the week:
Genesis 2:18 - The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."
I began to tremble because I realize that these readings are selected by the family. That was one I read because I have an awareness of a situation in my life that the Lord is in control of. Immediately the Lord spoke to me and confirmed what will be taking place in my future. I am not doubting or questioning it; I fully and humbly accept His will for my life.
John 4:23,24 - "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth."
As I finish this story, I am seeing the flame. I see it because He is present and can be in our lives if we have love and faith. Do you?
May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you, always.
Amen.