Author Darlene J Conard

Another author posted a message on her Facebook page that caught my attention. “Not everyone is on your prayer assignment.” After reading it I silently laid still to give what she wrote some thought. The parable of the ten virgins dropped in my spirit. Five were foolish but the other five were wise. Here is the revelation revealed to me by the Holy Ghost. Five of the wise trimmed their lamps. “Give us some of your oil. Our lamps are going out.”

“No,” the wise replied, then we will not have enough for ourselves and you. Go to those who sell it and buy for yourselves.” 

This parable is about the bridegroom coming unexpectedly. (Matthew25:1-13) But let’s look deeper into this. How many times have people worn us out because they didn’t want to help themselves? They want you to pray, and not pray. They want direction but do not seek direction themselves. Soon we wither under weakness. Our own minds are invaded by the negativity ruling their lives. Guess what? We run low on oil, just like a vehicle does when it keeps going without a refill. Wicks that are burnt black will barely light. It goes out, smokes until the wick is trimmed. After that it’s good to go.

“My cup runneth over, when it does it spills! More than anything I would love to experience that every single day. We are human. Valley experiences are going to come. Keeping ourselves connected to God is a must. Stay strong by plugging into God’s power. To help those who are helping themselves we need to be strong in the Lord ourselves.

 Jesus says, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 KJV

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