I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead. I want to suffer with Him, sharing in His death so that one way or another I will experience resurrection from the dead (Phil 3: 10-11, NLT).
Away this weekend with my sisters, we were blessed to hear messages given by Christine Cain, Lisa Harper Lerner, Lisa Bevere, and Jackie Hill-Perry (not shown but wowed us with spoken word and fresh wisdom).
When I got up that morning, the Lord whispered power.
When we arrived, I tried to express myself to Monya (to my right).
“I just have a sense women in general don’t regularly access His power in their day-to-day lives.”
Power, My power in you
As His wisdom came forth from these ladies’ mouths, Karen (to my right) gave me the knowing look when social media distraction was discussed.
Convicted by the Holy Spirit, I will prepare for another social media break. His work in me trumps all things in my life.
Bethel music brought us to the edge of Heaven with their reverence.
Their voices cry out with closed eyes. You have a sense they see Jesus as they sing. The female lead did not wear shoes. She dare not on holy ground.
As the bass pounded my chest, reverberated upon my ribs, my body could not be still. In motion, my Spirit responded to the sense of power descended upon my soul.
I can’t tell you how loud I sang~
I can’t tell you what I prayed~
What I can tell you is I sensed the power of God in my veins.
I want to know Christ, the One born to Mary and Joseph, the Light in all darkness, the most holy Priest, the King of Kings, Our Messiah, Our Deliverer, Our Provider, Our Healer.
On Christmas Eve, eight years ago, the Jesus I didn’t know claimed me as His own.
It is that moment of supernatural power … it is my Lord, my Jesus … I want to grab onto, chase after, bow down before, seek His face, ask Him to teach me, to fill me, to use me, to mold me.
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me (Phil 3:12, NIV).
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Welcome all new followers and those who have been steady with the course of this blog! Today is the day I will announce the winners of the Jesus Christmas T-shirts. Log on to https://Facebook.com/jdibble4Him at 7pm Eastern time to see and hear the emails/names.
May God Almighty bless you today.
In Christ,
Julie
Julie Dibble, Speaker and Author 
Sounds like a terrific time. A favorite devotional of mine is Christine Caine’s, “Unshakable”. I highly recommend it.
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Thank you so much for stopping by and for the recommendation. I need a new devotional for the new year. Have a blessed day, Robin.
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Wow, what a Jesus-centered conference! Those speakers and the music must have brought the house down. Jackie Hill Perry takes my breath away with her words. But your words, Julie, “On Christmas Eve, eight years ago, the Jesus I didn’t know claimed me as His own.
It is that moment of supernatural power … it is my Lord, my Jesus … I want to grab onto, chase after, bow down before, seek His face, ask Him to teach me, to fill me, to use me, to mold me.” That gave me chills. I am praying for fresh wind and fire of His Holy Spirit to flood through you! Blessings and love!
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Thank you sister Melissa for this confirmation. Yes, I bought Jackie Hill Perry’s book and want to find more of her spoken word. I receive this fresh wind and fire of His Spirit, sister. I am convicted once again to break from social media. I am praying about how and when. Love to you, my dear.
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I know God will honor your heart for Him. Love and hugs!
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Amen to all of that! That is awesome you got saved on Christmas Eve too! So cool! Merry Christmas!
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Hey Ryan, thank you. On that first night, I believed God is real for the first time. I didnt know Jesus yet, but oh He was there! #thankyouJesus
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He is ever faithful, accessible. All of Him.
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You speak truth, sister. In prayer yesterday, He wants me to have less distractions to have more access to His power. Leaning in, Kathy, to listen to more.
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Dear Julie,
Oh, I am in tears reading of how Jesus came to you on Christmas Eve those years ago. What a special time of year, to remember and rededicate it all over to Him again. He continues to take me deeper into surrenders also. I am so glad that we never get to the end of HIS beauty and grace. He truly is our everything. Blessings and hugs to you as you follow HIM.
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