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I’m Still Amazed

Workshop Presentation Cover

I still find myself amazed at the move of God. Just when I think I’ve figured out how and when He moves in my life, He surprises me with sudden moments and topsy-turvy experiences that could only be orchestrated by an all-knowing, all-powerful, omnipresent God who loves His creation. God has a pristine way of positioning His children to arrive at truths that break barriers and annihilate dangerous cycles.

This past weekend, I led a women’s workshop on reclaiming our narrative of success – We’re Gonna Be Alright. True to form, I toiled over the research and allowed myself to be vulnerable to the process—tapping in, recalling, and recording on a digital notepad what God was leading me to see. It was slow work that required both patience and discernment. I had to get out of my head. I had to starve distractions. I had to ignore the bait of the enemy. I had to walk with God and trust Him to make good on His promise—to never leave nor forsake me.

While it wasn’t easy to fight for focus, it finally came when I stood still in a quiet place, laid down all the weight I was carrying, and let God have His way. By the time I finished the written work, the graphic design work, the social media campaign work, the prayer work, the presentation work—I recognized the lesson God keeps teaching me: He’s enough.

God’s lesson of sufficiency is both soothing and settling. God’s Word is enough. His Way is enough. His counsel is enough. His call is enough. His mercy is enough. He’s enough because He is the Creator of the universe—including us. He knew us before we were formed in our mother’s womb. He knew our journey before we could dream it or live it. And because He does, He sits us down in quiet spaces to show us that nothing compares to His might—and when He’s ready, God will amaze us once again.

I’m deeply grateful for the women who attended my online workshop from across the globe, for their openness during the session, and for their private sharing afterward. I’m grateful for those who choose to trust me—and the God in me. And yes, I’m even grateful for those who refuse me because of the God in me. God has ways of teaching that lesson, too. Through it all, God still amazes me.

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9

Without question, the weight of life can get heavy as we do our best to honor God and our callings. Yet, the work of sharing His way remains to be done. The truth is—there’s no time for giving up. God still has plans for us. He still desires to amaze us.

So let Him have His way.

Be well y’all, and much love!

Posted on by Dr. Tammi Love

Make Your Request Known

At the close of 2021, my family and I created a short list of prayer requests to God. We titled it 2022 Love Family Prayer Requests. When determining what to place on the list, we agreed to spend time searching within for those things that truly mattered to us and those things we knew we needed God to do – make a way out of no way. Once our hearts were on one accord, we typed a short list and were intentional to match the name with the request. We called out each request before God in prayer, pleading the blood of Jesus over each listing and proclaiming we trust God to do it. And do it, He did!

As the year 2024 began, I was led (by God) to search for our 2022 Prayer Request list on my phone. I was excited to find it. As I read the words of the brief opening prayer and traveled down the screen to the prayer requests of each of our children, then my husband, and finally me, my heart leaped. God answered most of our requests within two years! He did it with power and grace. Nobody but God could do what we asked Him to do. His doing wasn’t always instant, but certainly it was on time.

Seeing what our hearts longed for in that season, organized on a list, reminded me of each instance when God blessed us. At the time of each blessing, we praised God for His love and might. In difficult moments, we shared the list as a reminder of what we believed God for. Taking another look at what God had done during that time in my family’s life caused tears to rush down my face and a “Thank you, Lord” to rush out my mouth. My heart was overcome recounting the ways and means God chose to alert us to what mattered as we continued to journey our paths. 

My family made a new list of prayer requests to God. It’s titled 2024 Love Family Prayer Requests. Our prayer over this list included thanksgiving and a plea, “Do it again, God. We trust You”. And we do.

As new years begin, some make vision boards, some proclaim resolutions, and others throw caution to the wind and profess to live life how they want to. I implore those that don’t, to consider spending isolated time with God to learn from Him what truly matters concerning you. Spend time with your Creator, learning His voice and His comforting touch. Then make your request known to Him. Specifically, make known requests that honor God, not requests that center on glory directed to yourself.

The world is looking for answers in all the wrong places. Our lives are spared, for such a time as this. We must practice pointing to the source of our blessings, our overcoming, our breakthroughs, and our accomplishments. Take a breath and step back. Take another look at what God has done in your life. Shift your talk and your walk. Make your heart’s request known to God. He’s been waiting.

“Don’t be anxious about anything; rather, bring up all of your requests to God in your prayers and petitions, along with giving thanks.” – Philippians 4:6

The photo featured in this writing shows my excitement after receiving the Yellow Fever vaccine shot for an upcoming life-changing trip I listed as a prayer request in 2021.

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Live Out Loud! – Learn How to Fight!

I pray you are well and you are embracing your new season. Live out loud the truth found in Ephesians 6:10-18 (The Message Bible): “And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way. This is no weekend war that we’ll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels.

Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll need them throughout your life. God’s Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.”