The Lion
Words that came to my mind: Raw, Possessive, Real, Uncontested, Unquestioned, Power, Position, Awe.
There was something so powerful about this piece of art, so awe inspiring that I couldn’t look away and at the same time it was so raw, I felt like I should look away.
For the next 48 hours God kept bringing this painting into my consciousness. He used it to reveal Himself to me in a deeper way. It significantly upped the level of awe that I felt for Him and His power. It increased my faith.
God is SO possessive of His people… of me!
He was not afraid to shed blood to claim His possession.
In my spirit I heard, “ Oh the arrogance of our enemy! Oh the blindness of his ego…our ego!”
Hebrews 1:3 tells us that Jesus, the Lion of Judah, “is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature.” God’s nature is to be lovingly possessive of His people. His unconditional  and never-ending love and passionate possessiveness is beyond our human comprehension. His nature is to be protector of His people.
When I look at that lion, I don’t question what would happen if I were to try to take from the lion what is his. I have a fear of him, a healthy fear. I have no doubt what he’s capable of. I have a reverence for his power and his station in the kingdom. He is the king after all, and I am not.
How is it, though, that I sometimes question the even higher power, capabilities and station of it’s Creator? His above-ness of all things…people, problems, circumstances, things?
Why do I question whether He sees me, knows my struggles, my heartaches? Why do I think He takes his eyes off me? Why do I sometimes fear the enemy and his agenda? Do you think this lion would take his eyes off his possession?
Just as you would never dare take from that lion what is his, you are...I am…the possession of the Lion of Judah, bought and paid for with blood. That’s raw…that’s real!
Do I not think He would fight for me and that my enemy is already under His feet?
As I look into the eyes of this lion, I see those are My Father’s eyes when the enemy wants to lay hands on me.
He fights for me… for you. He is my defender…and yours.
When I looked upon this lion, I would not dare take what is his, yet the enemy continues to try… Oh the arrogance!
Oh my arrogance… believing this battle is my own; for it is not.
This lion is a reminder of Who I have as my Protector and where my confidence lies.


Art courtesy of Doug Giles. Check out more of his work @ douggiles.art

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My name is Susan Halaut and I am a mom of a blended family with 4 boys. In the beginning, life was a challenge. There were days when I didn’t want to go home after work. Home was not a safe harbor. Home was more like an emotional battleground. Driving home, I felt like I had to put on armor to prepare for the battle that awaited me when I walked in the door.

Have you ever felt like that? Do you feel like that now?

It was lonely. It was stressful. It was exhausting. It was defeating. It was everything my husband and I didn’t expect it to be when we first fell in love.

Today, our family is not perfect…but it has become a place where we (parents and kids) want to run to…not away from.

It is my mission to equip, empower and uplifting families with tools, techniques, tips and strategies that will transform their lives… healing their hearts, bringing peace to their storm and helping them to raise the children they are responsible for and become better leaders themselves.

I want to give parents freedom to know that while none of us are perfect parents, we can be effective parents.

I want to make a difference in this world by leaving a legacy where the next generation is a world filled with strong, powerful, authentic, purposeful families who are intentional about leading and guiding children into reaching their fullest potential.

What about you?

What if there was a light at the end of the tunnel?

How would your life be different?
- if you felt like your kids and partner listened to you
- if you could authentically connect with your stepchildren
- if you could effectively communicate with your ex and their partner
- if you could learn to parent together with your current partner
- if you learned to love and value yourself and find peace within

It's never too late to become a stronger family. It's never too late to empower yourself and your family to create the life your family deserves. 

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