The Altar of Sacrifice

Here I kneel oh Lord. I don't have riches, don't have much to offer you but from what I have I bring forth my offering. 

Let your purifying fire burn the excess of self-reliance, self-absorption. 

Trying to help you instead of waiting for you.  

Let me not light up the fire, but let your fire consume the altar of my heart. Teach me how to present myself as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing unto you. Becoming the billboard that shows forth the glory of God through me. A carrier of your glory. 

Breaking down the old self-altar and rebuilding all new, with you at the center of all. 

Here I am Lord once again. Purified my heart, my thoughts, my motives my actions, and my reactions. Help me to stay true to you. Don't allow distractions to move me away. 

 In Jesus' name, I pray, amen. 

Ivette Diaz-Yee 

August 2023

The Compass

"Whether you turn to the right or the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, This is the way; walk in it." Isaiah 30:21

 

COMPASS- an instrument containing a magnetized pointer that shows the direction of magnetic north. 

Today, as I sit and ponder at what’s going on around me I get to see glimpses of a storm raging around us. It has lasted so long. Everything is dark. Fog has blinded our vision. The winds of incentives push us towards the wall. Losing grasp and footing I try to move forward. But I can’t. I feel my body giving up; I am getting tired, and I feel my body losing hope. 

I don’t have the strength I need to move forward, but I also know I can’t stay stocked where I am. 

I hear many voices. Everyone has a voice, something to say, something to add. Distractions have moved us away from our path. 

And yet amid the storm, I hear a voice telling me what to do. It comes from deep inside my soul. Letting me know that I have the tools needed. 

“Find your compass,” I reach inside, and there it is. For a short time, I had forgotten. I had gotten used to carrying around, knowing what I was doing. 

But as darkness covers the earth, I need to keep my eyes closer to the compass. Today, I know that God is my compass. “For when you go through the waters they would not sweep you away when you go through the fires you won’t get burned for the Lord himself goes with you“ (Isaiah 43) 

He would always point North. And went we stand and raise our eyes upward, he is there to lead us. 

“Your ears would hear a voice” means that He is close at hand. To hear closer to your ear means that we are in very close contact. So close that He whispers, “This is the way; walk in it.” And yet the noises of the world. The distractions. The ups and downs and disappointments don’t allow us to find the way. 

Today, as I sit here looking at the world around me, I am confident to know God is my compass. No matter what’s taking place around me. I served a God who doesn’t lie. (Numbers 23:19) And I had learned to take him at His word. (I trust and act upon his promises towards me, found in the Bible)

No matter how difficult get out there. You were raised for this time. (Esther 4:14) If you are reading this post, you are part of the remnants, we lean on The Lord. ( Isaiah 10:20-22) 

Hold on to your compass and don’t let go. The time is near. The time is now. 

 Don’t lose grasp of what you have accomplished and where you stand today.  The enemy can't destroy you, but he could distract you, derail you and keep you busy. 

Ivette Dias-Yee 

S❤️BG

2/5/21

Becoming a Champion

 Take control of your mind. 

Morning routine, sleep, diet, exercise (my secret place, prayer ) 

Don’t let challenges stop you, derail you, or distract you. The enemy will be distracted so that he can not be destroyed! 

Resilience -move forward, reach out, make a plan, don’t give up, believe in yourself, and figure out a way,  find out how to get there. 

1-Self belief- believe in yourself, and what you carry within you. Own it, it’s you. There is only one of you. Your uniqueness sets you apart. 

2-Mental attitude to believe what they say to you. Find the something and the somehow and the how-to, go for it. No excuses. No delays

3-Resources: passion, stick to it, whatever it takes, motivation, inspiration. See yourself where you want to be. When it feels like it's getting too hard to do it, rest up and look how far you have come. 

4-Meditate (pray about it)

Focus- laser focus (vision board), put yourself in it. (Action board) inspire actions. People, places, and circumstances would come (for the Lord himself would bring them to you. I would carry the signet ring. 

Creative and innovative. Innovate yourself. What else can you do to improve yourself? Invest in you. Prioritize your time, treasures, and resources. 

Relentless- never stop, don't quit. Be purposeful. Be your secret recipe for your success. Work with a team. Sell the concept. Prove the enemy wrong.  Be willing. Be ready. Become unstoppable. Reach your full potential.  Don’t strive in fear. It would stop you, and it would kill your purpose.  

Take control of your life, don’t let life control you. 

 Go after it with all you have.  

You were created for today. You've got everything you need to create the best version of you. The times now, everything you need is inside of you. 

Love 💕 

Ivette Diaz-Yee 

January 2023

Coffee Break

Coffee in solitude, yet never truly alone. Moments of reflection, where God’s gifts are shown. In a busy room of gentle smiles and soft, whispered air,eyes meet mine with kindness, in a quiet, sacred prayer. They see the joy of the Lord in every gleam, a radiant reflection of a divine, that is God in me. When the clatter of the world may try to steal my peace,In silent and communion, my soul finds its peace. For in every sip, and in every silent glance, God, the Holy Spirit, and Jesus lead my heart to rest and in Hid gentle arms I find my peace. Alone in body but never in spirit, I embrace the moment with His precence and glory. I savor the quiet moments, touched by heavenly grace. I give my time to Jesus and my coffee in solitude is a gift I treasure. Ruth Guzman ( Guadalupe) 3/26/25

Take Off Your Sandals

“Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” Exodus 3:5 In the early hours of the morning, I had a dream in which I had a phone call from my pastor. He was telling me something. I woke up and went to look for two scriptures, Joshua 5:15 and Exodus 3. The Lord spoke to my heart to make a list of the “things” that I had to take off to come to the mountain of The Lord and see what was about to take place. As I prayed, I asked the Lord to show me what I needed to take off. 

Those areas in me that no one sees. Traces of past hurts, insecurities, and fear. I had to take off Frustrations, Comparison (had the tendency to look down at myself),  Miss trust (when I look, and in natural it seems impossible). Insecurity (looking at what I lack), Fears (finances, health issues),  Greed (commission sales, why them and not me?) Jealousy (they don’t need the sale, I do). They are the residue of past behavior. 

Thoughts that had come into my mind, feelings, and emotions that I had to deal with. Take them off me. I know there is more, but I was running out to be at church on time to help with the setup. I couldn’t wait to come and see, and pray with the team!!! I could feel the excitement and expectancy inside of me. We had worked so hard and sacrificed so much. We had plowed the soil together. Tears and prayers, prayers and tears. 

 It doesn’t take long once we allow God to show us our hearts and our motives. As I am talking to some ladies, they asked some questions and I heard myself talking. I recognize the undertone, the way it came out, it was there. Sarcasm. Another one that had to go!!! How can I expect to lead the team into the fires of the Lord, and yet I carry the residue of old behavior and patterns within me? I acknowledge the wrong in me. I shared with the team. 

I ask for forgiveness and for the Lord to help me remove all traces. As we did, we got to see the glory of the Lord fall out in all of us. This is holy ground. The city on the hill. The light shines bright for all to see. In this place, many people will change, transform, heal, and make whole. But it starts with me. 

 As we moved to get the table ready for the giveaway that morning, I got to see the scripture: Joshua 5:15 “Take off your sandals for the place where you are standing is holy”. I laughed and I cried (I always do) all at the same time, and I thanked God for confirming my dream. As we get ready to receive the people who will be attending our service, we laugh and wonder at how God was bringing some many confirmations through many different people; “if you build it, they will come,” someone said. To hear someone else say, “This is the 1st time I'll be throwing dirt at people in a good way,” As I walked around, welcoming people,

Thanking them for coming. I found myself crying again. Out of gratitude, for His faithfulness towards us, our pastor's heart, dedication and sacrifice for us. They didn't have to come to the Northeast but they did, and for that, we will be always grateful. 

 Thank you, Lord. 🔥🙏🔨⚔️🥷 

Ivette Diaz-Yee 8/25/25

Abundance

Abundance Biblical meaning; signifies a deep sense of fullness, gratitude, and richness in all aspects of life, going beyond material possessions and focusing on inner peace, love, joy, and appreciation for the blessings in one's life, regardless of external circumstances. God has been faithful. His faithfulness had brought us here. We stand in awe to see and experience His hand in our lives. As we enter this New Year, our dependency comes from The Lord. He alone is worthy of all our praise. Thank you, Lord, for choosing us. For trusting us. Help us to stay true to the call and the journey. Let us not be distracted by what goes around us. Let us hold on tight to you. We are not going back we are moving forward. Last year was a year of exposure, raw honesty, stretching to the max, a year of thriving, and perseverance which brought us here. 2025 will be the year of abundance in life (John 10:10), in good works (2 Cor 9:8)greater wisdom, deeper understanding, and deeper knowledge are coming our way. It may not be reflected in the natural, now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (Heb 11:1) We are learning to find solace in God (comfort or calm that comes from within, from trusting in him and finding refuge in the scriptures). Let this new year become a year of experiencing the abundance of life that God has for every one of us. Ivette Diaz-Yee 12/11/24

Tag Along

Lord, guide us as we journey into a new season. Help us to discern those You’ve placed in our lives and give us clarity to see with open eyes, hear with open hearts, and walk with steady steps. Sometimes, I see more than I’m prepared for. I see the motives behind the action, fears, and insecurities. I recognize how the flesh can take over, even in my own walk. But it’s time to move forward in faith, leaving behind the old. We can’t live on yesterday’s manna or pour new wine into old wineskins. You’re calling us higher, for greater things. Preparing us to go to higher ground.

As Hinds' feet* Lord, let me not be distracted by the busyness of life, but instead focus on the lessons You want me to learn. Help me to look inward, examine my own heart, and check my motives. Am I pursuing my own interests? Reveal the truth, Lord. I don’t want to go anywhere you haven’t prepared me for, or go where your anointing will not sustain me. Keep me faithful, available, and teachable, knowing that as Your daughter, I have an inheritance to claim. Teach me to serve with purity of heart, seeking Your interests and not my own. I serve you, not man. Thank you for speaking to my soul and for teaching me the language of the heart. Open my eyes to be able to see better and become aware of what surrounds me. Help me to apply what I share, let it not just be words that will be forgotten tomorrow. Not lip service, but words from a heart surrendered to you. 

*Book: Hinds Feet On High Places by Hannah Hurnard

Ivette Diaz-Yee (11/25/23)

Healing Word.

As we read this scripture, we had a powerful revelation. We read “They brought into him ( Jesus) many that were possessed by the devil. He cast them out of the spirit with His word and healed ALL that were sick. There were no names for sickness in Jesus' times; he dealt with the spirit behind the sickness face to face.

 Human nature tends to name what they can not comprehend or don't understand. Went something is named, it becomes reality, it has been accepted, and it has the legal right to be. The enemy hides in plain sight; he masquerades as real until it gets assessed by us. Behind every sickness, there is something at work. 

The enemy doesn't play fair. He uses our bodies and our humanity. Our emotions, feelings, traumas, accidents, and life situations to gain assets. A few weeks ago, praying and interceding for a family member. I had an experience, as I slept, I was awakened by this fear that held me down, took away my breath, and showed me a grim future. I could not speak, fear paralyzed me; my mind knew what needed to be done, I prayed and cried out to the Lord Jesus Christ to help me, I applied the blood of Jesus over me, and I rebuked the enemy in Jesus' name. The thing lifted. I asked the Lord what that was. He said, “Fear”. This is what happens to many people, and because they don't know how to counterattack, our bodies release stress, anxiety, worries, sleepless nights, ulcers, and many other medical issues that affect our bodies. As we learn to depend on The Lord Jesus Christ, to use His word as a weapon. To stand in what we believe and take him at His word. We give the enemy no room. So today, as we go, as we face the situation at hand, know that you are not alone. Here we stand holding you in prayer. Don't lose heart. Choose to stand firm and believe the word that could bring peace to your heart and healing to your body.  

"As He is, so we are in this world" 1 John 4:17

"Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world." 1John 4:4 

Ivette Diaz-Yee 1/26/25

What Do I Have?

God, What Do I Have? God asks me softly, "What do you possess?" 

I sigh and whisper, "I have nothing, I confess." 

But God, with eyes that see beyond the veil, says, "I see something—your prayer will prevail. I need your faith and your commitment. You are something and somebody, not nothing, it’s true." 

"But Lord," I murmur, "I feel so small." God replies, "I’ll use what you call ‘nothing’." 

"I’ll give you the little that I have inside," God says, "In that little, miracles abide. No excuses, just follow where I lead, With obedience, I’ll supply every need." "Believe in me, and what I can do, I’ll make something beautiful, out of nothing through you." So I bow my head, and humbly say, "God, I give you all, please lead my way." 

"But  God chose what the world considers foolish to shame the wise. God chose the world considers weak to shame the strong." 1 Corth 1: 27 CEB

RMG 8/15/24

Buying v/s Believing

Buying v/s Believing 

 As I work the garden, working in this project that it has taken me 3 summer to hopefully be completed this year. In here I sit with the Lord. (Not literally because I am working it) as I pulled, prune, cut and clean around it. I hear the gentle whisper in my heart. The garden has become, where I present the question in my heart that are hard for me to voice it out. Today it’s not different. I see what is taking place around me and I ask God what’s going on? I am taken back to the beginning of the year as how we have committed ourself to Him. How we had count the cost by our sacrifices, how we had to let go of our agendas and surrender all to Him. Watching those that come to our sphere. Learning how to encourage ourselves in the Lord. How we had been equipped to lead others to their purpose, their true freedom, making heaven more crowded one soul at a time. We are a miracle. We walking in miracles and how it has happen Exponentially. He spoke it twice in to my heart. Not out of repetition but out of emphasis. I said all that in order to bring forth the word spoken to my heart on June 6th. Buying vs Believing We are surrounded by two kinds of people. The ones that bought in to the vision, because they heard what is taking place and they came in (John 10:12) and those that Believe the vision, for they saw the vision. Standing together working for the vision. With two different purposes. The one who “bought in to” made an investment and will

want to get paid back (the hire hand ),the one who Believe the vision, and seeins the vision. (Son) We ought to stay vigilant. I believe this to be a warning for us all. I take it very seriously, for I will be held accountable for each word I speak, write, post, email or text. “What I whisper in your ear, shout from the housetops for all to hear” Matthew 10:27niv Ivette Diaz-Yee 6/13/2024 Sisterslovedbygod.net