TheFold

02/12/2025

"I will make a way."
~ God

02/11/2025

Forgetting what lies behind, reaching toward what lies ahead. Proverbs 3:13

Failure tends to scare us. It is not something that is often encouraged.
Yet, this passage of scripture instructs us to do just that. And not just once, but continuously. How so, you may ask. By the very tense of the word ‘forgetting’. To forget means to “fail to remember.” When we fail at something it is because we neglect to do a thing.
Here we are instructed to continously forget what is behind but repeatedly reach towards what lies ahead.
Reaching for something requires intentional movement beyond your current place or position. It places focus on a progressive action.
'Reach' is defined to stretch out an arm in a specified direction in order to touch or grasp something. To go further, ‘stretch’ means to be made or capable of being made longer or wider without tearing or breaking. Reaching stretches us. Though unconformable it does not break nor tear us. It causes us to expand in new directions and ways that “staying put” cannot.
Yet, the longer we stay in the place of past hurts, past disappointments, and even old wins means there is inactivity.
Stagnation and progression are antithetical to each other. They cannot reside in the same space. A car's windshield is much larger than the rearview mirror. And even the image in the mirror in actuality is flipped. Meaning our looking back is skewed because perspective and perception are altered by the reflection.

I encourage us to fail to remember.

11/04/2024

When The Lord tells us to be like these little ones....He was so kind to give me a real life example of what that looks like with my son, Israel, who is 6.

During the evening, Israel started trying to throw a physical fit. He was on the chassis and start beating his arms against it. I was instantly triggered by this. In my reprimand of his behavior I used a cuss word (not curse word, there's a difference. Different convo though) Which I do not like to do, but have noticed lately, they have been coming with a little more frequency. Which I regretfully admit.

At bed time, I apologized to Israel for speaking toward him in this way. He said very quickly, I forgave you already. Me.....🤯

I had not even apologized or acknowledged my poor behavior towards him and he had ALREADY decided he had forgiven me BEFORE I said anything. It was done. It was over.

This is how God wants to us to be.
“Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven...." Matthew 18:3

As children of God, we must keep the posture of a child being "grown" in the kingdom. We are never too grown for God.

11/02/2024

"Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you......" Jeremiah 1:5

"And we know that in all (good & bad) things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

If you "love LIFE", please watch this in its entirety.

It is foul. It is grotesque.

It is offensive to God.

The Holy Spirit is severely grieved.

Truth about Abortions

10/31/2024

2 Corinthians 6:14-18 MSG

Don’t become partners with those who reject God. How can you make a partnership out of right and wrong?

That’s not partnership; that’s war.

Is light best friends with dark?

Does Christ go strolling with the Devil?
Do trust and mistrust hold hands?

Who would think of setting up pagan idols in God’s holy Temple? But that is exactly what we are, each of us a temple in whom God lives.

God himself put it this way: “I’ll live in them, move into them; I’ll be their God and they’ll be my people. So leave the corruption and compromise; leave it for good,” says God.

“Don’t link up with those who will pollute you. I want you all for myself. I’ll be a Father to you; you’ll be sons and daughters to me.” The Word of the Master, God.

Don’t become partners with those who reject God. How can you make a partnership out of right and wrong? That’s not partnership; that’s war. Is light best friends with dark? Does Christ go strolling wi

10/30/2024

Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the LORD....
2 Chronicles 20:3 NIV

Alarmed - to fear, be afraid; concerned you may be in danger

Resolved (and turned) - consecrate, bestow; to set, to put, to place

Inquire - to resort to; to consult; to seek

Jehoshaphat got word enemies were "down the street". 3 groups of people had banded together against his kingdom, Judah. Though this caused him great concern....it was what he did first that I noticed immediately.

He did not become consumed with this concern. His thoughts did not become overrun with worry or anxiety. Fear did not grip him, even in his concerned state at the news he received.

He resolved immediately to go to God. To seek His counsel first on the matter. To know for himself what God’s plan was for him and the people of Judah to overcome this pending attack set against them.

How often do we set our focus on the the "bad news" we just received? Allowing all manner of thoughts to enter in.

When our knee jerk reaction should be like Jehoshaphat....to seek God. To fall to our knees and inquire of the Lord. Immediately and without hesitation.

2 Chronicles 20 - Some people came and told Jehoshaphat, "A vast army is coming against you from Edom,* from the other side of the Dead Sea. It is already in Hazezon Tamar" (that is, En Gedi).

10/28/2024

Shared post because........
LISTEN!

Please STOP doing what “they” do. You are not held to the same standard.

XO Shelley 💋

10/23/2024

It's interesting to realize the things we no longer align with when the scales are removed.

10/17/2024

~ Trust the Process ~

That prayer you prayed
He heard it
He is answering you

But God
is not a genie

God is Creator
Therefore He is creative

His response will be unconventional
He will answer us, accordingly
Just not according to our plans
But in line with His perfect will and ways
So we would learn
We heard Him and He has answered us,
Uniquely.

10/09/2024

A worthy share that I stand in agreement with.

In this 11th hour, I still believe in miracles. I know that I serve the One and Only true and living Elohim YHVH. I know that He is the Author of miracles and wonders.

I know that the effective and fervent prayers of the righteous avails much (James 5:16); and I know that I am the righteousness of Yah in Christ Jesus/Yahusha ha Mashiyach (2 Corinthians 5:21...please, now is not the time for the Name debate).

I know that the absence or weakness of faith hinders the Almighty (Matt 13:58).

So despite the comments and mocking of the naysayers, doubters and double-minded, I continue to pray. I continue to believe.

And I know that even if Milton turns the entire state of Florida into another Atlantis, that there will be reports and testimonies of miracles that cannot be explained by human understanding. I know that souls will be won, people will repent, lives will be saved and rescued by the mighty hand of the God of mercy, YHVH!

I know that it's not too late to believe that with one single word, God can halt, weaken and dissipate Milton right in its tracks if it's His will to do so.

But whatever happens will happen as I continue to pray. And believe. And praise His mighty Name.

Floridians you are all in my prayers. (Hopefully you have already evacuated, because we need to be wise enough to know that we don't know if God has purposed HAARP to do this as an instrument of judgment).
Love, Aly

09/18/2024

God knows better

09/09/2024

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God….~ 1 John 4:1

Bagworms are a nasty and invasive breed of moth in its caterpillar phase. It moves about in a bag and attaches itself to trees and shrubs, preferably conifers or trees that produce cones.

This species of caterpillar takes on the characteristics of the tree. Causing itself to appear AS the tree.
Yet...is not OF the tree nor FOR the tree.
As the worm mimics, life and vitality are being depleted at a rapid pace from the host. If not detected and dealt with swiftly the tree will die.

There are some who have entered into sacred spaces and in close proximities - whose character is a LOT like the bagworm. They have fixed themselves to sound holy and look righteous. But are only there to siphon off life and alter destinies.

If not eradicated expeditiously - once their mission is accomplished with you, they will merely move on to do it again somewhere else.

Do not get caught on life support because you failed to follow the unction of the Holy Spirit when He said, "Come away from that person. They are not who they appear to be."

Whomever (Pastor, Teacher, Preacher, Mentor, Friend, Mama, Papa, Uncle, Brother, Sister, Cousin......NO MATTER) He has brought to your mind while reading this....Take heed. This is a warning and it might be your last concerning this individual.

09/04/2024

I do not find it strange that a movie with its foundation set in ‘pride’ is being so heavily promoted at the same time a movie edifying God was released. IYKYK. If not, I am speaking about Lee Daniels’ movie ‘The Deliverance’ and the Kendrick Brothers movie ‘The Forge’.

Mr. Daniels did not direct this movie to draw folks to God, but “to a higher power.” “Whether it’s Buddah, whether it’s Allah, whether it’s Jesus, whether it’s yourself” from his Variety magazine interview. He went on to say, “I think this movie is trying to scare you to your higher power.”

Can this movie be used to ‘scare’ people to God? Sure. But why should a movie categorized as “horror” be the vehicle that turns people towards Him? God can use anything. But why should He have to?

The stank coming behind this movie, within the body, is foul. It reeks of confusion and attempting to incite the spirit of fear. Neither of which come from The Father. It’s very reminiscent of the stank over Christains arguing about going to the concert of a person who openly worships Oshun.

If you like scary movies, then say that. We, as followers of Christ, are instructed to not cause our brothers or sisters to fall by our own behaviors. Nor are we to encourage them to do something that will bring demonic activity to their own lives, homes, or families.

Our idols are showing.

In the words of a famous Apostle…..”Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”

09/02/2024

https://open.spotify.com/track/3BPPakEzZWw0pQQzuQfvBt?si=7r5NvkcaTN2AFC-wO5003g

Nathaniel Bassey · Names of God · Song · 2022

09/01/2024

Be cautious of "Sentimental Value"

Do not let “sentimental value” get you caught up in idolatry or disobedience. What are you talking about, you ask? I had a recent interaction that caused me to look at all the times I or someone I know has held on to something because it had “sentimental value”. These items tend to keep us stuck and in bo***ge with that thing that does not serve a real purpose. It only serves to provide false comfort. A role reserved for the Holy Spirit. Most times the items are not being utilized, in disrepair, or old and tattered. Resulting in them becoming idols due to our refusal to be like Elsa and just ‘LET IT GOOO!’
Our unwillingness to let it out of our grasp creates a stronghold in our hearts that becomes increasingly more difficult to break free from. The longer we hold on, the more the possession begins to possess us. We give it rule over our lives out of fear or even tradition. We keep ourselves from maintaining healthy memories, because we have tied our memories to a thing. Instead of, to the actual memories created with that person or to that thing that once was. As a result, these memories become forged out of hurt or a wishing to go back to the “glory days” of a particular time or place.
Remember Lot’s wife. I am not implying we should not remember fondly or talk with love about people who have passed on or forget completely former glories. I am saying....we must be careful when holding on to things. Careful to not allow them to become hindrances to our capacity to receive new things, create new and different memories, or our ability to move forward to what God has for us.