The month of August typically is the most memorable month for my family during the summer, and it has been since I was a child. The weather begins to cool off a bit, you know school is about to start, and those last few summer activities get crammed in. Well, August of 2018 has been memorable but not because of any of the events above. In fact, it’s been quite unpleasant. Travel with me for a second as I recount this eventful August. The first stop on this trip started with my mom looking disconnected to everything going on around her and me demanding that she allow my sister to escort her to the physician. My mom is eighty-five and disdains to go because she believes that the physician will always try to keep her. She agrees to go, and we find out after several tests and days of hospital stays that she had a mild heart attack. “Okay, deep breathes. She is still here, and all is well,” I tell myself. They give her pills that would control the dysfunctions that are going on in her beautiful body. She comes home strong as an ox and ready to return to her daily routine.
The second stop was in the kitchen of my home where my dad who is eighty-eight was standing and enjoying a Krispy Cream donut. He thought something had gotten into his eye, so he went to his room seeking for his eye drops. He found his eye drops and proceeded to put in his eye to get relief, but it didn’t seem to be working. So, my dad decides that he would just lie down and on tomorrow everything would be better. How many times have you decided just to lay down hoping and praying that everything will be better when you awake? You can’t always lie down and hope. You have to get up and do something about your situation. The devil loves when we lay down our authority and just hope for better. Stay with me through the whole blog I am going somewhere with this. Well, my dad went to sleep and woke up and could not see out of one eye. This is a Sunday morning when all of the saints go to worship service. My dad calls me in my room and shares that my mom who had a health challenge a couple of weeks ago is about to drive him to the hospital. “Excuse me, sir, I don’t think so.” Just wait for me, and I will take you and send the good pastor to service alone. So, after several tests and days of hospital stays, we find out that he had a mild stroke. They give him pills that would control the dysfunctions that are going on in his beautiful body. He comes home strong as an ox and ready to return to his daily routine. My family is rejoicing because we know that things could have been worst.
Have you ever traveled anywhere and did not make a pit stop? Those are usually restroom breaks. My stops on this trip were way away from rest stops. That’s why we have to live in the scriptures daily. The book of Hebrews tells us if we are going to labor to labor to enter into God’s rest. I live in a resting state. Oh God, that was good right there (lol). Say that to you, “I live in a resting state.” So regardless of how long and how bad the trip is you won’t have jet lag when you land. I thought we had reached our destination until we were scrambling yet again at another pit stop.
Lying in my bed trying to just escape into outer darkness to relieve all of the stressors from that day I heard a thump. “Mike!” I yelled to see if my husband dropped something and there was no answer. I immediately got up out of my bed to make my way upstairs to my parents’ room. When I went to the room, my dad was sleep, and I found my mom just sitting still on the floor wondering how did she get down there. I called out to her, and she responds, “Just help me get up. I’m okay.” My mom could assist me in helping her get up, so it wasn’t a big challenge. She convinced me that she was just a little dizzy and needed to lie down. No problem Celeste let’s do this, only until I get a call from my dad at 1:30 am who states that my mom is down again. After my dad came home, he had a scheduled appointment to have surgery to unclog his artery so he would not have another stroke on the other side. Way too much, right? He was not supposed to lift anything over a milk cartons weight. My momma weighs more than milk carton. This time I go up to help her to her feet, but she is too weak to assist me. Of course, this time we called the paramedics. After several tests and days of hospital stays, we find out that she was dehydrated and her kidneys were challenged. They give her pills that would control the dysfunctions that are going on in her beautiful body. She comes home, this time, not as strong as an ox and not ready to return to her daily routine.
Are you tired yet? If so pull over and come back because I am getting to where this will be about you.
Last Tuesday morning my mom was downstairs waiting for her ride and ready for work. I come out of the room to greet her, and I took a rest on the steps to just chat for a minute to make sure that all is well. My phone starts to ring, and it is my sister calling and telling me that my dad is upstairs in the restroom and he had fallen and wanted help getting up. “Wait I am home, and he calls you?” I run up the steps, and he is just sitting there. He begins to explain what happened in his weak, vulnerable voice that he just wanted to get back to his bed. No problem daddy I can help you because you can do some of the work.
I shared about my mom in one of our services, but my dad had not fallen then. When I shared about her in service, I told them how I saw not only my mom on the floor, but I saw a bunch of believers on the floor. The first time she could assist in her getting up off of the floor but the second time she could not help me. The same with my dad he could assist me in helping him get up. Okay, I am coming for you now. This blog was not just about my parents. They are both doing fine now, and remember I live in a rested state. So please hear what I have to say to you out of this.
In life, there will be some falls, falls that you didn’t plan for or expect or some that you on purpose fall into. I have no idea of what each of you is dealing with or will deal with. My concern is that you honor God with your spirit, soul, and body. Many Christians have rewritten the gospel according to themselves. Meaning that you make the word fit you and what you want to instead of what it is telling you. You may have fallen and have been able to assist in your getting up, but there is a day coming when you are going to fall so hard and won’t be able to help in your getting up IF you don’t put a stop to wrong decisions. We can’t live any kind of way and expect God to give us pills that control the dysfunctions that are going on in our beautiful bodies, come home strong as an ox and be ready to return to our daily routines. God desires that you live in a state of rest and take a shot of His word so you can stay strong as an ox and keep doing your daily routines.
Overdose on His word daily so you can stop falling into things that do not glorify the Father. You may say, “Oh I am not involved in any sexual sin” but your attitude is nasty, and you treat your husband or friends horrible. Maybe God has told you to do something, and you keep refusing. Well, those are falls. Stop and seek God before you speak and before you act to see if it all aligns with His word and purpose for your life. We are living in a desensitized world, and unfortunately, many believers are calling right wrong and wrong right. They have fallen so often that it doesn’t even hurt or bother them anymore. If you are reading this, I may not be speaking to you as it relates to a fall but tuck this in your pocket so when the enemy presents you with something you will stand the first time. Maybe this was for you, but I want you to know it’s okay because God loves you and He has sent me to assist you in getting up from the floor of your decisions and staying on top of your choices to be able to stay on your feet.
11Therefore let us be diligent to enter that rest, so that no one will fall, through following the same example of disobedience. 12For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:11,12
Life is full of trips with stops that are not always pleasant but stay alert, stay full of the word, and labor to enter into His rest.
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Great word glad to hear your parents are doing great
Thank you for that word. My dad is going through a challenge right now. He has been on the hospital since August 15. So this was right on time.
Thank you Pastor Dee Dee for this powerful word and encouragement to continue to cast all of our cares upon him; for he cares for us. This encouraging word of wisdom is also telling us not to fear. For Fear is nothing more than False Evidence Appearing Real.
thank you, I have learn to take a dose of my medicine daily (word of GOD), I work 6 days a week, not by choice, but being the only one in the office. So I KNOW it’s only GOD that gives me the daily bread that I need. We know God is always in control.
Pastor DeeDee! You are simply amazing! Thank you for sharing and for the words of encouragement. I feel you fighting with us. Stsy bless!
That was soooo good, Dr. Deedee. That preached good! Keep walking this life of faith. We are benifitting from it all.
I thank you for your heart towards Gods people and I needed this so much and I receive I will remain in a rested state
Thank you for sharing. This blog was outstanding and made me do self check on where I have falling and need help. I will start overdosing on the WORD OF GOD.
Thanks this was for me!
Dr. Dee Dee, that was sooooooooo powerful… I so desire to live in a rested state.
Awesome word Ma!! Continue to teach because your teaching is important to my growth.
Amazing life changing word!! Thank you for sharing. Will chew on this and apply it immediately.
Thank you Dr. DeeDee, awesome word and well needed in this season of my life!
Wow. Thank God your parents are doing well. Thank you for sharing. This has encouraged me to rest in the finished works of Jesus. Also, to stay full of the Word of God!!
Overdose on the word? Now that’s good right there Dr. DeeDee! I really needed that word of encouragement. These days as I go through the process of seeing the manifestation of my complete healing, I feel like I am being overdosed on medications that I am being prescribed. Now, as I read between the lines of your words, it is reminding me to just get deeper into the word so that I can get encouragement, help,wisdom and learn how to get up and walk out of this health challenge. Thank you Dr. DeeDee!
Thank you Dr. DeeDee. I receive this was awesome.
Thank you Dr. Dee Dee for sharing. Thank you for your timely words of encouragement and for being transparent. Your labor of love is not in vain. I am thankful to God for you and thanking God for your wonderful parents with there long life and healing in Jesus name. You have given me encouragement at this very moment and the fuel to keep moving forward I appreciate and grateful to God for you and my sisters in Christ.
Good morning Dee Dee,
Great message and meant for me to see. It came to me yesterday; I keep making the same unhealthy choices when it pertains to the titles I have given people. I forgive them for the hurtful behavior however, God keeps showing me this is person is not trustworthy and does not have your best interest. I’m finally able to change the position of that relationship and take a deeper look at me. I always love seeing your post. I’m glad your parents are well. Sending you a big hug!
Amen
I always love your words of wisdom
For anyone really listening to this strategy for standing… satan well try you because he wants to take as many souls to hell with him…meaning since he can’t go back to Heaven he don’t won’t you to have that opportunity either, but God… we have been blessed with a strategy that will keep you inline with God…listen and like Dr. Dee Dee said this should be put in you pocket…it’s your emergency escape route people!
Great word. Glad to hear your parents are doing well.
You drove it home perfectly, Dr.DeeDee! A needed Word,indeed; glad that Mom and Dad Wooten are doing well in Jesus Name!
Good Morning Dr. Dee Dee
Prayer for God’s FAVOUR continues for your parents. So glad to see you back with the blog, it’s always a message I look forward to receiving.
Have a Restful Day
Barbara Ann
Thank you so much Dr Dee Dee, i’ve made up in my mind this day to live in a rested state of mind. I’m extremely blessed that God loves me beyond words, And I’m thanking Him for his obedient vessel of honor you for doing kingdom work and equipping the body to function properly. I Love you my sister and will continue to lift you and your entire family in prayer, God’s continued blessings always. 💯🙏🏽💖💋
God’s amazing principle to live by: “We Labor to Rest”
This word is rich!!! Thank you for the reminder. Also, Praise God that your parents are doing well!
Dear Dr Dee Dee I appreciate the transparency, encouragement words of wisdom and how you masterfully tied this all together.
Thank you, Pastor Dee Dee for sharing that powerful message to us your sisters. I decree and declare I live in a rested state, in Jesus Name!
Thank you Dr. DeeDee… I am dealing with a medical challenge with one of my daughters … but I refuse to allow the Devil to steal my joy.
I am also assisting an elderly Aunt with doctor appointments and grocery shopping… and sometimes it’s overwhelming. But I will not allow the DEVIL to steal my joy….
Great Blog, and good word!❤️
On time solid word. Well received and plan to share. Thank you
Hi Dr Dee Dee, thanks for the word of faith and being transparent enough so I can clearly receive!!!
You and I met in New Orleans, we set at the table together eating shrimp fried rice, I’m planning to attend GGG 2019, and I’m looking forward to the completion of Dees House of Hope. God has given me a very similar vision, so please let me know when it opens, how can I become a monthly partner? Bless you and Pastor Mike ❤️
Blessings Dr. Dee Dee, I am thankful that your parents are well.
Thanks for the reminder on how and why we should labor to rest in the finished works of Christ; when spending time cultivating the relationship by daily bible reading, I can have full assurance and that all things are working for my good.
Great message!! Glad to hear that Ma Freeman and your father are doing better!
Amen Dr. DeeDee. I don’t know what it is about August. But I shared with my husband for us to be extra vigilant during the month of July in praying and declaring the word. So thank you for the reminder to the us, the body of Christ, to wake up and smell the coffee. That the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but we have to LIVE in the word of God in order to win…in order to Rest.
Thank you so much for this message this morning Dr. Dee Dee This message was just for me. I will be still in a resting state.
Good afternoon Dr. Dee Dee and thank you for this Word today. Much needed. Especially working on this attitude here lately. Umph. LOL! God bless you and your beautiful family and may they continue to be covered and strong in Jesus name!
I find it AMAZING how you can take an incident in every day life to teach a message of hope! I appreciate and honor you more than you will ever know!!
Good Word….thanks
Thanks for sharing!
THANK YOU DR. DEE DEE!!! This was truly an on time word for me! I praise God for you and your obedience to share this word with us.
Oh how important it is for us to read and be alert. I love this reading because I am just learning to enter into His rest. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this blog. Really kiss your blogs but so glad to read it today. May God continue to bless you and use you to bless others.
Thank you so much for this blog. Really missed your blogs but so glad to read it today. May God continue to bless you and use you to bless others.
Amen! Happy Monday! Thank you!
I was so happy to receive your words of encouragement and advice, your blog is a blessing to so many. We must remain at rest so that we can receive a Word from God. I am prayerful that you and your family remain in good health.
Love you and your beautiful spirit,
~Susan
Thank you!!! This was for me. I too have been faced with challenges. My Mom took a fall, she lost her footing walking outside. Thank God she’s good. Recooperated but still have pain from time to time. That was scary. I don’t know how but I believed she would be ok. Since I’ve joined SOFCC my last few has truly changed. My Husband took me to MGM, it was a surprise because he knows I like to gamble. (Well I used to). He said here honey have fun. I had this money in my hand and had no desire to have fun. I was truly amazed at myself. I’m never been out of control but you could never give me money and I walk away from a challenge. I recently went to my cousins grand opening we’re there were cocktails served. I HAD NO DESIRE!! And I mean I’m not out of control but I do drink sociably. You know I hear people wanting to change their lives and Tithe for money in return but the manifestation that is forming over my life is greater than money. Trust me there’s more but we will end it there. Thank You so much Dr. DeeDee for all your family is doing for me and others!!
Girl i can run around this house after reading this. I love when people embrace change. Have fun God’s way. It doesn’t cost as much❤️
Dr. Dee, what a timely word! Thanking God for the divine health of your Mom and Dad. Your blog had encouraged me. I was crying before I read it and am still crying. I don’t know why this is a day of tears for me but God does. As I read the word of God, I have entered into His rest. Agape love Ma Carrie!!!
THANK YOU!
May the Lord God bless you and the work that you are doing continues to speak for you. Also Congratulations Dr. Deedee on your song becoming a theme song for Google. That’s what’s up sis! (((((Life is better, better better))))). I can not sing or think about this song without thinking about God and shaking my head. I so love it!!!
Wonderful Word for me. Entering into HIS rest has been a battle here and there in my life. I see that the things that “I am used to trying to make it happen on my own” instead of truly trusting in my Heavenly Father and entering into His rest. I see that I needed to be reminded to enter into His rest, His way. Thanks Dr. Dee Dee. Lesson received, learned and embraced. You continue to make those marks in my life that can not be erased.
Thank you. My dad is a survivor and a new believer. He has had 4 chemo treatments and surgery to remove it. I am his caregiver and a mom of 3, and a wife. In addition, I am a full time student obtaining my masters. This word is right on time. Thank you!
Amen!!
Thank you so much for this rich word. From this day forward, I choose to “live in a rested state”. I really enjoy your blogs.
Thank you Dr. Dee Dee you are always showing and sharing Gods Word. I am so thankful to be a partner in this ministry. Happy that your parents are in a resting place. May God continue to bless you.
Amen, I needed this …I have started taken better care of myself, away my Dad passed from a heart attach last year.
So timely. Thank you!
Thank you so much Dr. DeeDee Freeman for sharing this about your parents. Thank God all is well. I needed this on today, and I must say I will continue to Trust God even when I don’t understand. BLESSINGS to you all. God Is Amazing!!! Trust The Process!!!
L💖VE LaShona
After reading this powerful and on time blog, I must say “What A Mighty God serve…Angels bow before; Heaven and Earth adores HIM, what a mighty God we serve.”
I am in a state of resting after experiencing a fall 3 yrs and 8 months. I was given pills to correct the dysfunction(s) that were going on in my body.
I am resting and over-dosing on the word!
Thank you for your obedience in penning and then sharing this perspective with us.
I am walking in my healing. After falling I realized that my body was giving me indicators all along and I was igg’n them because I in my mind didn’t have time to be off work and now God has redirected my life and I am no longer working; yet HE is still providing.
Thank you for those encouraging words of faith. I am grateful that your parents are doing well. I was in Greenville, NC two weekends in a row & saw a flyer in Parkers Barbecue restaurant where you were speaking in Kinston, NC. I shared with some people that I had gone to your Pink Rain Conference last year & it was a blessing to be there. Also your father has upholstered some of my furniture. You are a blessing to the body of Christ.
Hi!
This was very encouraging and on point. Thank you!
I thank God that your parents are doing better and I thank God for you and being under such a strong First Lady! I have learned so much from you. Staying in the word has cause great change in my life and faith. It also helped me to realize all the distraction of this world which is just that distraction. Which is why we need to stay in His word. It helps me to stay focused on Him and not the distraction.
Amen, Sister Dee Dee. I have dealt with so much this year that I wondered what was going on. I stay in the word constantly. In fact I have a ministry titled Texting the Word Ministry where I text the word every night to about 115 people. But I still get attacked at various times. I just stay in the word, check myself for any openings and if there is anything that is not like God I listen to His Spirit and make corrections. We all fall short sometimes and that is nothing to be embarrassed about. Just dust yourself off and make the corrections as the Spirit tells you. Obedience is better than sacrifice. Be Blessed.
Thank you Dr.Dee Dee for sharing…💕
I am slowly RISING it is a process…I give GOD all of the GLORY HONOR AND PRAISE…
All I can say right now is than you thank you,thank you, thank you,it still amazes me how God takes the natural situation and circumstances and gives us a spiritual revelation. Glad to hear your parents are doing well.
Thank you Pastor Dee and God Bless you and your family.
Thank you so much for this word. I was doing a self evaluation as I read.🤔 I am so glad your parents are better. Thanks for loving me and praying for me.
Thank you so much for those words of wisdom & encouragement we serve an awesome God may the Lord keep you & your family in perfect peace Amen
Thanks for sharing …
I often ask myself how can people sit under You and Apostle and not change. You guys live and express Gods Word to the fullest. I am reading your blog like “WoW” she is going somewhere with this….. Boom you did 🤗
My desire is to live Holy and Advance the Kingdom of GOD 🙏🏽
Such an encouraging word. Dr.DeeDee you are a gem to the body of Christ.
Thank you for this awesome word. I will rest on His Word and let Him guide me through all.
Thanks Dr. DeeDee for always sharing and making the word plain and simple. I’m glad to hear your parents are doing well!
Good groceries Dr Dee Dee!!! Awesome transparency! So simple….. I live in a rested state and overdose in God word!! Hahaaa!!! That’s it for the rest of this WEEK!!! Lol life changing!!!
Thanks dr. Deedee for this encouraging word. glad to hear your parents are doing well. blessings to you and your family.
Thank You! You are up with me lol it is 2:30 am.
Thanks, I will put this information in my back pocket.
Hi, Dr. Dee Dee. Thank you for opening your life and heart as it relates to the Word in practical situations. Thank God that the enemy’s darts at your parents couldn’t prosper and that you remain in God’s rest despite. I’m striving daily to stay in God’s Word and His presence so I’ll be prepared when tests come my way.Thank you for encouraging us to stand strong, rest in Him and be Worded up.
Awesome word Dr. Dee Dee for this season of my life.
Thank you and again I say thank you.
Very encouraging thank you! I am living in a rest state thank you Lord!
Dr Dee Dee,
Oh how I love that you take the simplest analogies and turn it into a lesson that is informational, thought-provoking, and convicting. Thank you for your outpouring of love as it relates to God’s word. Most importantly thank you for pouring into me personally. Luv u!xoxo
Good morning Dr. DeeDee, I’m so glad your parents ate doing great! Thank you so much for sharing and aways thinking about us!
Love you
Have an Amazing Day 💝
Dr. Dee Dee,
You don’t know how much your words and blogs have done for me. It has helped me in so many ways. Please never stop sharing, lives like mines really appreciate and need every word. It get’s me through my walk. What an honor to be able to listen to your preach, teach and share. May God continue to Bless you and your entire Family. I will continue to follow your blog and website.
Thanks for sharing the testimonies; I’m encouraged by your parents and you!! I live in a rested state.
I love you Dr. Dee Dee! I purpose to imitate your faith and patience. Your examples (living epistles) give me both the standard and the how to accomplish the standard; they’re like a ruler. Thank you for your transparency. Just, thank you! 🙂
Thanks De.DeeDee for this teaching. I appreciate how you use parts of your life to teach that we can apply to our life. That’s real life lessons. Thankful to hear that Mom and Dad Wooten are feeling well. When we fall down, God allows us to get back up again. Putting our trust in God, with Him we can start again.
Thanks for words of encouragement !
This blog is exactly where I am st this time. I spoke to Dr.Breezee on Sunday and expressed this same thing to her. ” I don’t know how”
I have fallen and I want to get up, but I don’t know how right now. I feel stuck wearing mask
A humbling an on time word.
My God! Thank you for your obedience to sow that word into our hearts! I receive and very grateful! I thank God for the manifestation of the harvest in your life!
Juliette Nance on September 19, 2018 at 8:51 a.m.
Dr. Dee Dee this word was so rich. This open my eyes to truly seek God’s Word everyday of my life. And learn to rest in His Word. Because we know the enemy is waiting to try to destroy our lives. I love you thank you so much!
Juliette Nance on September 19, 2018 at 8:57 a.m.
Dr. Dee Dee, this word was so rich and blessed me. It open my eyes that I need to seek God’s Word everyday. We know the enemy is always trying to destroy our lives. Thanks you so much for sharing.
This blessed my soul and is right on time!!! God bless you for being willing to help us even though you are going through in your personal life. So many times we pull on (me) you for spiritual guidance forgetting that you may be going through things and need uplifting and prayer as well. Forgive me, I am glad your parents are doing well!! Much Love, Cortrell W.
This was needed! So many people discount things such as attitude, non obedience as pitfalls in life. Thanks for this sobering word
Dr Dee Dee! This was powerful! Thank You so much! I will continue to strive to overdose in His word daily and remember this word for when I may fall. Thanks again!
Thanks Dr. DeeDee!
To God Be The Glory! This Blog blessed me. Thank you for sharing! I am standing with you in faith for Mom and Dad! Love You!
Powerful Word!! This was right on time. I’ve been going through on my job. I really needed this.
WOW. What a on time word for me. I had let my time in the Word of God slip. But I am going to renew my Love for the Word of God. I have had falls and slips. I will rise with Word of God. PRAISE GOD YOUR PARENTS ARE WELL.
Dr. DeeDee,
I read this word just when I needed it. I am currently recovering from a total hip replacement. This was my 2nd hip replacement. I am only 41 years old, and have often wondered why my hips failed me at such a young age. Anyways, my husband is so awesome; yet, as I have been going through recovery, my attitude has not been the best towards him. He has done the best that he could during this recovery process with keeping the home and the schedule for our four boys as in order as he could. We currently live in Germany where we are far away from our family, so we didn’t have help from our family the way that we would if we were in the states. I am now truly realizing how terrible my attitude was towards this good man, and I feel so guilty, but to be reminded of God’s Grace through this message is refreshing, so Thank You!!
A good word I needed to read this cause I’m going thru something right now
I am catching up on Dr. Dee Dee’s blogs. I am downtown, DC reading these and crying .. outside, across the street from my job. I can only say the Holy Spirit led me here. Thank you Holy Spirit. I am happy your parents are fine. Thank you Dr. Dee Dee. 😍