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Traci Frees

Faith for Obedience

    To obey or not to obey, that is the question, but this is not a new question. This is a wrestling match between the spirit… 

    More to Come

      The faithfulness of God is sure. When we find ourselves on shaky ground, hopes dashed, and the way before us looks shut or void of… 

      Temptation to Look Back

        When we still want what we know God would not choose for us either at all or at this time what do we do? First,… 

        The Fruit of Surrender

               Do you think that I don’t see the smallest effort in surrender to Me, to release that which I’ve placed My finger on. My… 

          The Struggle of Surrender

            When we do not see the power of God manifested in our lives, do not walk in the unhindered flow of the Holy Spirit with… 

            My Plans for You

                   I know the plans I have for you. My love, I see the details, I see the blockages. My love, I see the way… 

              Logic vs. Obedience

                Lord, I’ve wrestled with you over letting go parts of what my heart thinks it wants. Those parts that look to something other than Thee… 

                I Know Your Whole Story

                       From the foundations of the world I’ve known you. I’ve walked with you in this path all of your days. I even knew you… 

                  Completely Yours

                    Oh Lord, I still and quiet my soul and come before You. You are my life, My direction, My purpose. In You all is well.… 

                    Be at Ease, Fear Not

                           You fear much, My child. You fear that you are not enough, that you will not be able to accomplish the tasks before you,… 

                      I Offer More

                        Lord, we come before you past our fleshly longings, past our weaknesses and since, past our sentiment, past all those things we hold dear and… 

                        Die to Self, Live in Christ

                          As we walk with Jesus in the ever day, we may find that our flesh wants to rear its ugly head and say, “I don’t… 

                          A Choice to Draw Near

                            Draw near to God and He will draw near to us. This is a choice we make, for we can continue on in busyness and… 

                            Transition to a Bigger Tank

                              The process may seem a bit unsettling as the Lord moves us into new pastures and makes a way for the gifts He has given… 

                              Waiting Through Refinement

                                The unctions of the Holy Spirit burn in our hearts inviting us to experience more of Him in this life. What if we find ourselves… 

                                Discomfort of Refinement

                                        That which used to bring you comfort now detests you. Your satisfaction is found in Me. I am refining you for higher ways to… 

                                  Grace Greater Than Our Sin

                                    As the soul bows down before God and asks forgiveness in true repentance His grace come rushing in and cleanses every part bringing this precious… 

                                    Filled with Him

                                      When at last we cry out to God and give Him our all – imaginations, time, will, heart, plans, preferences, disappointments – what and abundant… 

                                      Empty in Ourselves

                                        When we are empty in ourselves and do not know what the Lord is doing with us or what He is making us into, be… 

                                        Pressing into Prayer

                                          Father, forgive me for not pressing into praying without ceasing. In this place of intercessory prayer in praying in my understanding and in the Spirit… 

                                          When Hope Seems Removed

                                            When hope seems removed – pray. When we don’t know what to pray sit before the Lord and let the groans form our spirit come… 

                                            The Blanket of Despair

                                                   Cast off the covering of despair that seems to have covered your joy. It is a nameless discouragement that covers your hope, for so… 

                                              How to Bear Fruit

                                                What does it mean to bear fruit? The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and self-control. When… 

                                                The Finished Race

                                                     My love as I received your mother into My presence you had to let go of such a long time of believing and standing.… 

                                                  How the Lord Speaks

                                                    The Lord is always faithful to speak to us. What a glorious thought that the One who created all that is actually cares about the… 

                                                    Where is Your Heart

                                                           What do you set before your eyes? What do you think upon? What do you labor to fulfill? I have said, “Come to Me… 

                                                      Resurrected Promises

                                                        What’s next, Lord? You’ve spoken Your promises over me and I believed, You took me through a time of refinement – an extended time. I… 

                                                        Gentle Promptings

                                                          As we learn to walk with the Lord each day and commit each moment and task to Him, the reality that all things are possible… 

                                                          Peace in a Dirt Pit

                                                                 Beloveds, be not uneasy in chaos for did I not speak peace to the winds and waves. I was not alarmed, but those around… 

                                                            Earnestly I Seek Thee

                                                              We read throughout scripture the longing believers felt for God and how they earnestly sought Him. What does it mean to seek God? It is…