Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving (5.31.16)

This, then, is how we should pray:   Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. - Matthew 6:9-13

Faith Believers,
There are no better principles of prayer
than those that Jesus gives us in Matthew 6.

Jesus taught us to open the door of prayer with praise and thanksgiving. Praise is a response to the greatness of GOD, and thanksgiving is a response to the goodness of GOD. Praise acknowledges the attributes of GOD, whereas thanksgiving acknowledges the deeds of GOD. The psalmist said, Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving - Psalm 95:2.

One of the attributes of Jesus, mentioned in Revelation 5:5, is that He is the 'Lion that is from the tribe of Judah.' And the name Judah means “praise.”

Jesus is the King of the tribe of praise.
We need to enter into the presence of the Father,
by beholding the King with praise.


Lion of Judah,
You are the King from the tribe of praise! 
Your greatness compels my heart into the throne room;
where a myriad, thousands of angels, are rejoicing before You! 

As I think of how good and gracious You have been to me,
I am filled with thanksgiving and awe! 

I will honor You all the days of my life!  

Amen


 

Monday, May 30, 2016

When the enemy Shows Up in Your Life....... (5.30.16)

Faith Believers,
Jesus Christ was tempted physically, emotionally and spiritually.
We will be tested at all three levels, as well.

As our Lord faced these demonic spirits, He spoke the Word of GOD out loud to rebuke them. He spoke Scripture right in the face of the enemy; and beloved, this is exactly what you should do too. While under satanic attack, speak the Word of GOD out loud!  the enemy is bold, and he does not respect anything but the Word of GOD.

When the enemy shows up in your life, rebuke him in the name of Jesus; and let him know you are covered in the blood of Jesus. The Bible tell us to resist the enemy and he will flee very quickly from us.  he cannot stand in the presence of  GOD or anything pertaining to Him.

Many people think when the enemy shows up in their lives, his presence will be obvious; but as we all know this is not the case. the enemy is a spirit who presents himself in all type of disguises. The Bible tell us not to trust every spirit, but to pray to GOD, asking him to show you who this person is that just crossed your path. the enemy is very crafty, he will send his people from every walk of life to distract and deceive you.  The Word says you will know them by the fruits they bear.

Beloved, pray about every person you meet, lift them up before GOD in prayer and He will surely show you who this person is and direct your steps away from deception and trickery, if needed.
  -  Marilyn


Living Word of GOD,
You alone are Holy and I bow before You! 
Spirit of GOD, direct my heart into the depths of the Word
whenever I face trials and temptations.

Give me a deep desire to read, learn, memorize and obey
Your powerful Word, which is the sword of the Spirit!

May I stand upon the truth of the Word,
recognizing Its power to help me overcome
anything the enemy would throw against me.

Living Word of GOD, You alone are Holy
and I bow before You!

Amen


 

Saturday, May 28, 2016

You Will Never Know What God Can Do Through You, If You Don't Have Faith & Move Your Feet (5.28.16)

My Child,
Yes, I can give you this mountain. It’s already yours. It is the one I promised you years ago. Remember? However, you said to Me, “There are giants in the land and obstacles too tall, too wide and too deep.” Even now, you are still asking yourself, will I actually be able to eliminate the obstacles? But, I say to you, stop wondering and take action. You will never know what I can do through you, and for you if you don’t have faith and move your feet.

You have not because you ask not. Ask in faith, and 
believe that it’s already done; then stand and act like it’s yours. You have waited years to conquer this mountain; wondering and questioning if you will ever possess it.  You’ve circled this mountain long enough; staring at it won’t help you to possess it, but stepping out on faith will.

By the way, why are you so timid and meek these days? You are a mighty warrior in your own right. And yet, you are allowing the enemy to hinder you from moving forward. I promised that you would do greater things.  If you lack wisdom, ask, and you shall receive; good measure, pressed down and overflowing. I will not withhold any good thing from you.

You ask Me, can I give you this mountain?  Well, let Me ask you, “Do you want this mountain?” If you want this mountain, it is yours. Now, go in the strength of the Lord, and possess it.
 

Read and Meditate on His Word:


Deuteronomy 2:3 - Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward. 

Numbers 13:30 - And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it. 

Joseph 14:12 -
Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said. 

James 4:2 - Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. 

James 2:26 - For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. 

Luke 6:38 - Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete 
withal it shall be measured to you again.

 

Friday, May 27, 2016

The Expected End - Honoring God Through Prayer (5.27.16)

Call on Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me. - Psalm 50:15 

Faith Believers,
It is often said that, “Anything that brings you to your knees in prayer is a good thing.” Easier said than done! Though this quote is easy to speak, it’s hard to embrace when we’re in the midst of an overwhelming trial.

It must have been hard for the tribe of Judah, GOD’s chosen people, as He sent them into Babylonian captivity. GOD said to them in Jeremiah 29:11 - ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 

I love how the King James Version Bible translates the end of this verse: "to give you an expected end." GOD knows the end result of the things He allows to touch our lives or the things He sovereignly sends. Actually, one meaning of the word “good” in Hebrew is, “capable of accomplishing GOD’s designed purpose.”

What “expected end” does GOD want for us? Jeremiah 29:12-13 says, “Then you will call on Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.”

GOD longs for us to spend time with Him in prayer, just as He did with the people of Judah. He yearns for us to seek Him, regardless of our situation, so that He may intervene on our behalf; and as a result of this, we honor Him.
  - Marilyn

 

Thank You Father,
that we can bring any need to You in prayer.
Thank You that we have the confidence to know
that You hear us, and will answer us,
according to Your perfect will for our lives.

Amen


 

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Promises of Peace, Rest, Provision & Opportunity are Waiting to Overtake You (5.26.16)

My Child,
Today is a new day, for yesterday has passed away, so let bygones be bygones, says the Lord.
The night has fled and all that remains is the promise of a new day in My Presence.
The promises of peace and rest, of provision and opportunity, are waiting to overtake you.

Therefore, live this day knowing that every moment is a fresh and pristine opportunity
to make a choice to live according to My Word.

 It has been said that actions speak louder than words. When you profess to Love the Lord and are willing to lay down the things of this world to serve Him, people will begin to watch you. They are watching to see if your actions reflect the words you are speaking.

Do not let the things that happened yesterday dictate how you will serve the Lord today.
His mercies are new every morning.

Lift up your head as you look forward to receiving great blessings.
Leave yesterday behind you, because you will never see that day again.
Embrace this new day and all the possibilities that it brings.

Now, take my hand and walk with Me to experience the peace of My presence. 
It’s a new day.  Brand new mercy and blessings await you.



Read and Meditate on His Word

Psalm 44:8 - In GOD we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah.

Psalm 118:24 - This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Isaiah 42:9 - Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.


Isaiah 43:18 - Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. 

Lamentations 3:22-23 - It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

 

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Stand and Walk in Faith, Knowing that God will Bring You Through Every Trial (5.25.16)

My Warriors,
The time has come for you to stand up and fight in the name of Jesus.
Now is the time to get on your knees and seek My Face
like never before, as you cry out to Heaven. 

Say no to the tricks and schemes of the enemy and declare war!
Stand and walk in faith, and know that I will bring you through every trial.
Arise in the midst of the battle and march forth
declaring war on the enemy and his followers!

Stand in My Name, Beloved, as you declare war on the enemy and as you do this darkness will be expelled.  Stand firm on My Word while putting on the whole armor of GOD. 

Shout and declare, "I am alive and the power and the authority of the Lord is upon
 my life!!" 

There is no time to be a victim of life's circumstances or the wiles of the devil. You are a chosen generation, part of a royal kingdom, and I have established you with My Authority to overcome.

No weapon formed against you shall prosper for I Am with you.  I Am bigger than any obstacle that may cross your path.  I have given you authority and boldness to speak to the mountains and defeat the giants in your life.  Now is the time for you to go forth in power  I have given you.  I will go before you to make the crooked places straight.

I have already prepared the way, and
the stumbling blocks and hindering forces have been removed.


It’s time to forget about the disappointments and the things that discouraged you in the past. You must learn from those difficult times, but refuse to go down in defeat.  Yes, you have victory in Me, and the work I have begun in you - I will finish. So, rise up in power and authority, for you shall come through every storm and battle because I Am with you.  Proclaim that you are an overcomer in Christ Jesus.

As your faith in Me become stronger,
the giants and mountains in your life will be defeated.

Your enemies will be defeated as you proclaim My Name.

The season to fight and expel darkness has come upon you.

My Word lives in you and it shall not return null and void.
Therefore stand on My Word, and the promises I have made.
I Am not man that I should lie.
Claim the victory right now, in My mighty Name!


Read and Meditate on His Word
Isaiah 54:17 - No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD. 

Ephesians 6:10–13 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of GOD, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of GOD, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

1 Timothy 6:12 - Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

 

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

The Obstacle in Your Path (5.24.16)

Faith Believers,
In ancient times, a king had a boulder placed on a roadway, then he hid and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king's wealthiest merchants came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the king for not keeping the roads clear, but none did anything about moving the big stone out of the way. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables, upon approaching the boulder, the peasant laid down his burden and tried to move the stone to the side of the road. After much pushing and straining, he finally succeeded.

As the peasant picked up his load of vegetables, he noticed a purse lying in the road where the boulder had been. The purse contained many gold coins and a note from the king indicating that the gold was for the person who removed the boulder from the roadway.

The peasant learned what many others never understand,
every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve one's condition.


Are you ready for this? What is it that you are going through today? What is it that is trying your patience, getting on your last nerve? What obstacle is blocking your way? There is a reason for everything that you are going through.

Stop right now where you are and give GOD the praise.
Give Him the glory and shout HALLELUJAH
for allowing you to be the vessel He has chosen this day
to be glorified through.

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. - 1 Peter 4:12-13


Oh, praise His Holy Name for another opportunity for Him to be glorified in what you are going through.

GOD want you to count it all joy this day.

The Word says, My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing - James 1:2-4.  That’s right, count it all joy; praise the Lord in the midst of the tribulation, knowing the trying of your faith (that obstacle) worketh patience, and patience, experience; and experience hope and hope will not make you ashamed because you have the love of GOD within your heart. (See Romans 5:3-5)


So while the enemy thinks he is winning by working your last nerve, you are being perfected, and when it’s all said and done, there is a blessing waiting for you.

Therefore, let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Laugh at the enemy for the more he tries to block your way, the more he’s helping you to move closer to your blessing.  Don't try to avoid it, don't ignore it, go through it praising the Lord; for he has just provided you with your stepping stone to victory.


Oh, lift up your voice and praise your way right through it, right into your blessing.
GOD said to be always be joyful never stop praying.

Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is GOD's Will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. (See 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). 


Rejoice, even though for a season.  You might go through the fire, because this trial of your faith is much more precious than of gold that perisheth.  Though tried with fire, you want to be found praising and giving honor and glory to our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:6-7)

Is that obstacle still there?
Well, you know what to do.

  -  Marilyn

 

Monday, May 23, 2016

A "Trusting God" Prayer (5.23.16)

Father God,
I know that You care about every detail
in the lives of Your children.

I am so grateful that I don’t have to be anxious for anything,
because You are a source of inexhaustible supply
when I place my heart next to Your plans
and purposes for my life.

Show me how to have the kind of trust,
trusting in Your ability to hear and answer prayers,
that Your prophets and disciples had.

Forgive me Lord, when I have the least bit of doubt in my heart
about your love for me, because I know You love me and
You will never forsake me.

May Your Name be glorified
as You move in response
to the prayers of your people! 

Amen

Sunday, May 22, 2016

There's Power in the Name of.... JESUS!! (5.22.16)





 
Jesus, say it… say it often.  Jesus.
Say it until you feel the peace of My love taking control.
Jesus… In My Name - there is love,
in My Name - there is peace,
in My Name - there is joy. 
All that you need, is in My Name.  Jesus, say it…. Jesus. 
There is power in My name.

 

 
Abraham called Me Jehovah Jireh, I Am your provider. 
Moses called Me Jehovah Ropheka, I Am your healer,
Gideon called Me Jehovah Shalom, I Am your peace,
David called Me Jehovah Rohi, I Am your shepherd.  
Call Me…I love to hear you call My Name… Jesus.
______
Oh Jesus, How I love to call your Name.  
Jesus, Jesus, the heavens move at the sound of your Name.  
Jesus, my provider; Jesus, my healer;
Jesus, You are my peace.

Friday, May 20, 2016

Do Not Be Discouraged. Stay Focused on God with Your Whole Being. He has NOT Forsaken You!! (5.20.16)

My Child,
You cannot lose hope now; you have come too far to give up.

What is going on in your life to make you think I cannot bring you out of this situation? I can, and I will, bring you out - according to My Plan for your life. I will take what seems like an impossible situation, and cause you to say, “Only Jesus could have worked this out.” 


You do not have time to be discouraged and give up hope.
I Am going before you right now, putting things in order.

Nothing will be able to touch you, or catch you off guard;
for I Am doing a complete work within you.

I see your struggles and I see what you are going through,
I will fix it.

Do not believe the lies of the enemy,
instead cling to the promises I have given to you.

When the storms are over beloved,
you will arise changed;
as you walk into the fullness of your calling.

Do not back down. 
Put on the armor I have provided for 
you, and move forward.

The people who are trying to slow you down will not be successful, no longer will they be a hindrance in your walk. I want you to keep your eyes on Me, and do not be thrown off guard by the works of man; because they too, are in My Hands.

I want you to stay focused on Me with your whole being.

So, please do not give up, for others are depending 
on you.
Be faithful to the call, and you shall be rewarded with blessings untold.
Trust Me to provide for your every need.
Trust Me to lift you up, out of despair and into heavenly blessings.

Therefore, I say unto you, do not be discouraged. I have not forsaken you.


Read and Meditate on My Word
2 Corinthians 4:8-9 - We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;


Thursday, May 19, 2016

We Must Be "Holy Spirit Inspired" to Love God..... and to Express God's Love to Others (5.19.16)

Faith Believers,
Jesus tells us that the law and the prophets were "Holy Spirit inspired" to teach us how to live.
If we are to live in fulfillment of GOD’s purpose, then we must do two things.
We must love GOD and we must be an expression of His love to our neighbor.

We were created to know and love GOD intimately. It is unreasonable to believe that we can love GOD with our whole hearts, without a personal, intimate knowledge of Him. We will never come to know Him intimately without spending personal time with Him.

GOD also said that we must love one another, regardless. I know this is hard because we are human and we have feelings, especially when another person offends us. 

But we MUST - Forgive, forgive and forgive beloved!!!
This will please the Lord. 
  -  Marilyn


Heavenly Father,
You created me for Yourself and yet, too often
I act like we are distant relatives. 

Forgive my lack of attentiveness, and the unconcern
for my brothers and sisters that I tend to show sometimes.
For You have call me to love them as I love myself. 

What a selfish child I am sometimes Lord;
and yet, You still call me Your beloved.  Your Child.

Set my heart upon Your commands and give me
a deep desire to live continually in Your presence;
and to forgive others as you have forgiven me of my sins.

Amen

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

GOD is ROLLING YOU UP (5.18.16)

Faith Believers,
Have you ever got up in the morning and went to the bathroom to brush your teeth before starting your day, only to remember that you forgot to stop at the store the day before to pick up toothpaste?

You stand there staring at the almost empty tube thinking that you are not going to be able to get enough out of it to brush your teeth. Already running late, but you need to brush your teeth before leaving the house. Therefore, you have to figure out a way to get that last ounce of toothpaste out of the tube. So, what do you do? You start rolling up that tube, so you can get more out of it. The container may look empty; however, we know if we roll it up, if there is anything left in that tube it will be pushed out.

Are there times in life when you feel like you are at your wits end.
You do not know which way to turn, and
you do not know how much more you can take.

You are being ROLLED UP by the Lord.

You feel as though you have cried until you just cannot cry anymore. Everything within you wants to give up. You cry out to the Lord as Elijah did “It is enough now, O Lord, take away my life.”

You're being ROLLED UP.

You have exhausted every option available, you do not know what else to do. You feel totally empty. You do not feel you can take another step. However, something so deep inside is pushing you not to give up.

GOD is ROLLING YOU UP.

You just want to throw your hands up and say, "I have done all I know to do.  I've prayed and prayed, yet nothing has changed!" Why do I even keep trying? Well, guess what?

You are being ROLLED UP.

Whatever situation you are facing right now; whatever is getting on your last nerve, know that you are being ROLLED UP, GOD wants to get more faith out of you. He knows there is more to you than what you can see, and sometimes.

He has to ROLL US UP to get it out of us.

This thing that has come to try you is not to destroy you, but to strengthen you; it will give you more faith, and more endurance. GOD desire for you to have more praise, more worship and more of a testimony, and sometimes it takes

ROLLING US UP to bring it forth.

I do not know about you, but I want to give GOD the very best that I have. If He has to ROLL ME UP to get it, then let His will be done. So, I say to you today be encouraged and know that the Lord is ROLLING YOU UP because the best is yet to come forth.

ROLL ME UP LORD!
 
  -  Marilyn


Read and Meditate on His Word
1 Peter 4:12-13 - Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

 

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

God is Strengthening, Teaching & Molding You into His Image (5.17.16)

My Child,
Why are you downcast?
Why is your spirit troubled within you?
Why are you still tormenting yourself over past failures?
You have judged yourself and found yourself to be a failure.

I have not condemned you, nor have I called you a failure. So, why should you say these things about yourself? I know the warfare has been heavy, but I’ve been using it for your favor. I am even using the threats the enemy has brought against you for greater things.

I Am strengthening you, teaching you and molding you into My image.

The very thing the enemy thought would bring you down, I will use to raise you up.  he’s not in control of your life; I AM. Now, take a moment and breathe. Step back from all that’s troubling you, and meditate on Me. Rest in My presence, for I Am doing a mighty work in you. You may not understand all you’re going through, and it may not feel good; but trust Me, everything is working according to My plan for your life.

Rest in Me, know that I love you, I’m protecting you,
and I’m leading you into My provisions of
health, prosperity and everlasting life.

Read and Meditate on His Word
Act 17:28 - For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. 

Romans 8:1 - There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. 

Romans 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good to them that love GOD, to them who are the called according to his purpose.





 

Monday, May 16, 2016

Instead of Watching Your Trials, Watch God Work in the Midst of Your Trials. And Pray. (5.16.16)

Father,
Sometimes my faith seems so weak
and unable to sustain the belief
that You will answer my prayers! 

I am encouraged by the lives of saints
who have gone before me,
and I know that they are not different than myself;
except they prayed with great faith,
expecting You to answer. 

Instead of being overwhelmed by circumstances or trials,
would You show me how to see You at work in the midst of them? 

I am asking today for the strength to believe in Your power,

To do immeasurably more than I could ever ask or think!

In the name of Jesus I pray this prayer.

Amen



Sunday, May 15, 2016

THIS DAY - We are Blessed & We Better Know it!! Rejoice, Be Glad & Walk in Christ's Authority. (5.15.16)

Faith Believers,
This morning, as I was meditating and thanking the Lord for this day,
He began to let me know how blessed we are to be alive THIS DAY.

Whether you feel it, or believe it; you are blessed to be alive THIS DAY.
This is a day that you have never seen before.
This is a day of rejoicing, a day for giving thanks.
This is a day for recognizing and knowing Jesus loves you.
For if He did not, we would be lost, and you would not be reading this
- on THIS DAY.

As I continued in prayer with the Lord, He led me to meditate on the third book of Lamentations. As I got to verse 19, tears fell from my eyes as I remembered some of the hard times I went through in the past, but then the Spirit of Joy took over, as my eyes fell upon verses 21 - 26.  Yet I still dare to hope when I Remember this: The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin new each morning. I say to myself, "The LORD is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!" The LORD is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him. So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the LORD.

My prayer for you, on THIS DAY, is that the Lord will completely deliver you from the pain of your past, and cause you to remember that He Is the GOD of Hope. He Is the GOD of Love, and He Is the GOD of your future.

This is a new day; this is your day, walk in it knowing who you are in the Lord.
This is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice, and I will be glad.
This day, I will not let the enemy rob me of my joy.
This day I will use the Word of GOD against every attack from the enemy.
This day, every trap the enemy sets for me will backfire on him and work out for my good.

This day, no weapon formed against me will prosper,
and every tongue that rises up against me shall be condemned.    


THIS IS MY DAY!
This is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice, and I will be glad.
This day, I am blessed with all spiritual blessings in Heavenly places in Christ Jesus.
This day, the enemy will not rob me of the will of GOD for my life.
This day, I will lift up the shield of faith against all the fiery darts of the enemy.
This day, in the name of Jesus, satan is rendered helpless, powerless, and ineffective against me.
This day, I recognize by faith that all wicked spirits and satan himself are under my feet.
This day, I will fear no evil for the Lord is with me, His rod and His staff comforts me.
This day, when the enemy comes against me one-way, the Holy Spirit
will force him to flee from me seven different ways.
This day, I will walk in the authority Christ Jesus has given to me.
 


THIS IS MY DAY!
This is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice, and I will be glad.
This day, I shall not want - because the Lord has given me my daily bread.
This day, the Lord has supplied all my needs according to His riches in Glory by Christ Jesus.
This day, I will wait on the Lord, I will be encouraged, and He will strengthen my heart.

This is the day the Lord has made.
He gave it to me, and I am so grateful to be alive.
I am going to give thanks and praise the Lord,
and I refuse, in the mighty name of Jesus to let the enemy have it!

Lord, I thank you for THIS DAY!

I am going to praise the Lord this day!
Now, what will you do with your day?

You are blessed, and you’d better know it!
  -  Marilyn

Read and Meditate on God's Word
Psalm 118:24-25 - This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.



Saturday, May 14, 2016

Today is The Day of Breakthrough... Rebuke the Lies, Confront Your Fears & RISE UP!!! (5.14.16)

My Child,
Be strengthened, Beloved, by the power of My Word,
for it is sharp and powerful, and able to minister to
the soul and spirit.

When you find yourself in a situation where your faith is challenged, read My Word over and over again. Do not allow your trials and circumstances to speak louder than My Words of Truth, for I have made, and will make, a way of escape from every attack the enemy may try to send your way. 

I will make provisions for each one of your needs. Only Believe.
Rebuke the lies, confront your fears, and rise up - believing that I Will do
whatever you ask, according to My Will,
when you ask in faith without doubting in your heart. 

Today is the day of breakthrough.

Believe in Me!


Faith Believers,
Remember this: There is nothing you will face today
that the Lord can't bring you through.
Thank GOD for what you have, Trust GOD for what you need.
  - Marilyn



Thursday, May 12, 2016

Stop Hesitating. Take Your Hands OFF Your Problems & Place them in God's Hands (5.12.16)

My Child,
Sometimes you are so busy trying to figure things out,
that you forget to stop and ask Me for help. 
Then, before you know it, everything around you is in total disarray.

How long will you wait before seeking My help?

I Am standing here with open arms, waiting for you. Why are you hesitating to take your hands off your problems and place them in My Hands?  I have all the answers you need, if only you’ll seek Me first. I’ve been here all the time, waiting patiently to show you the way.

I Am eager to help you and to direct your path; however, I will not force My Will upon you.

I will only step in when you come to the end of yourself, and surrender all to Me.
It’s a Father’s desire to ease the burdens that afflict His children.
Don’t let your pride stop you from allowing Me to help you.

A prideful spirit is of the enemy, and it will hold you back. Allow Me to help and you will see the enemy flee like the coward he is. I will gladly intervene on your behalf if you ask Me.

I Am here to help, just let Me know what you need Me to do.
 

Read and Meditate on His Word:

Psalm 46:1 - GOD is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 


Isaiah 30:18 - And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a GOD of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.

Hebrews 4:16 - Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

God will Take Your Hand, Lead You Out of this Confusion & Win this Battle for You. The Battle is not Yours.... (5.11.16)

My Sons & Daughters in Christ,
Do not fight this battle.
It’s My battle, not yours.

I say unto you, do not take this conflict unto yourself as if you are the Commander-in-Chief. 
I will I take you by the hand and lead you out of this confusion.
Deep inside you know that only I can deliver you. 

If you will hear My Voice and obey My commandments, I will give you such a great victory that you will be testifying about it for the rest of your life. Even generations to follow will hear of how this battle was won by Me, on your behalf.

Yes, I know you are battle weary, for these times have been difficult.
However, you have not suffered to the point of shedding blood. 

Come now and let Me remove the troubles from your heart.  I will dry your tears. I will hold you close, and you will see all your troubles fade away.  Allow your love for Me to dissolve into blind trust.  And when you have done this, you will find My Door swinging open for you, into a new realm, which I have prepared for you.

I know you have not been down this path before; but I have, and now is the time for you to follow Me. Therefore, take a deep breath and surrender to My Leading, as I win this battle for you.

IT’S MY BATTLE BELOVED.


Read and Meditate on His Word:

Exodus 14:14 - The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.


2 Chronicles 20:15 - And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but GOD's.

Job 13:5 - O that ye would altogether hold your peace! and it should be your wisdom.

 

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Recognize that it is Time to Trust in God Completely (5.10.16)

My Child,
You have been facing difficulties that have caused you to reach deep down into your faith, to survive and overcome.  I know it seems as though you will not make it, but don’t believe everything your natural eyes show you.  I say that you have already made it.  The victory was given to you when I rose on the third day.  However, at times you fail to realize that I see everything and that nothing catches Me by surprise. Remember, I have the power to change every situation.

Let this mind be in you, as it is in Christ Jesus, and recognize that it is time for you to trust in Me completely.

I Am your help in times of trouble, and I will always be with you.
I will be with you to provide the wisdom you need
to stand victorious over your circumstances.
You are more than a conqueror.
Child, you must believe that you have the victory.

I have brought you through many trials, when you thought it was your own strength that carried you through the storm. It was only when you surrendered to Me that My Strength was able to do what you thought was impossible.

I Am the same yesterday, today and tomorrow, beloved.

I Am more than able to change your situation into a blessing.
The time has come for you to lean on Me
and allow Me to lift you up and carry you through. 

Now, lean on Me, don't give up and KNOW that you have the victory!!


Read and Meditate on His Word:

Psalm 46:1 - GOD is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 


Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Romans 8:37 - Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 

2 Corinthians 12:9 - And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Monday, May 9, 2016

This is Your Time, This is Your Season - Start Expecting (5.9.16)

Faith Believers,
Expect to see the things that you havenʹt been able to move, get out of your way; as you speak the word of faith. Faith is the key to the supernatural. With faith, you can go to the throne in confidence and boldness, requesting the desires of your heart according to His purpose for your life; and know beyond the shadow of a doubt you have received it. 

As you make the Lord's Word the ultimate authority and final say in your life, expect His promised blessings to overtake you. Yes, overtake you.

Expect ministries that have been dormant to emerge with power.
Expect circumstances that looked dead or impossible to come alive and turn around quickly.
Expect miraculous healings like never before.

This is your time, this is your season, start expecting.
For it is the Lord's desire to bless you with the desires of your heart.
  -  Marilyn


Read and Meditate on His Word:
Deuteronomy 28:2-12 ;  Galatians 3:20‐21 ;  James 1:6‐7

Sunday, May 8, 2016

A Mother's Day Prayer (5.8.16)

Father GOD,
Thank you for this special day that has been set aside to honor Mothers all over the world. 

Touch and bless each and every Mother, this day, with a special blessing.
Touch and bless those mothers whose relationships are strained with their children - Father repair those relationships in the name of Jesus. Jehovah Lord you have made Mothers to be special for your creation and we thank you for that blessing. Let the works of every mothers' hand forever bless her loved ones, as she leads and guides them in a direction that honors and worships You. 

Father GOD, as you know, Mothers go through so many trials and tribulations constantly and yet they still manage to stand through it all and I know it's because you have made women to be strong as you walk beside, in front and behind them. Touch those Mothers who have not been mothers to their children, only you know why things happened the way they did; but nevertheless, please repair that broken relationship, in the name of Jesus.

Lord, I pray that all children will honor, love and respect their Mothers; not just on this day, but every day, forever and always. Your Word says that we must honor our Mother and Father, that our days will be longer. 

Thank you for blessing us with Mothers 
for they truly are special, and the works of Your Hands.

In the name of Jesus,

Amen  


 

Saturday, May 7, 2016

Trials & Tests have Taught Us to Trust God. And Look how Much Stronger We've Become (5.7.16)

My Child,
You are being tested in the fires of tribulation, in the midst of a troubled world.

You are being tested by family problems, by rebellious children,
by financial problems, by unemployment, by sickness and so many other problems.

I say unto you - Fear not, for I Am with you. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you.
I Am with you in the good times and in the bad times, guiding you onto My path.
I Am blessing you even when you think I am not there.  I’ve never left you alone.

My Hand has always been upon you, protecting and controlling
the fires of tribulation that rage around you.

In the midst of your tribulation, you sought Me with all your heart; you never turned away from Me.  Oh, what joy that gave Me, when I saw you enter your prayer closets and labor in prayer, seeking My face.  Each trial, each test has brought you closer to Me, and taught you to trust in Me, with all your heart.

Look at how much stronger you’ve become.

You are standing on the verge of a mighty move of GOD, such as you’ve never dreamed possible.  The fires of tribulation prepared you for such a time as this.  Your gifts shall be accelerated, and you shall go forth with My Power and Anointing, to touch the lives of those in need.

Continue to pray and believe in the truth of My Word.

Prayer:
Lord, 
It does not matter what tests we go through, 
we must have faith that the Keeper of the flame 
is always monitoring the temperature 
and He knows when to say enough. 


Read and Meditate on His Word:

Psalm 40:17 - But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my GOD.


Psalm 121:1 - I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

Psalm 147:3 - He is the healer of the brokenhearted. He is the one who bandages their wounds.

Proverbs 3:5 - Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Isaiah 41:10 - Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy GOD: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Isaiah 43:2 - When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. 

Thursday, May 5, 2016

You are Never Alone (5.5.16)

My Child,
I know you feel alone right now, but I am here to encourage you and remind you that you do not have to walk this path alone. Nothing can separate you from My great love. You are never alone, regardless of how alone or isolated you may feel. My presence surrounds you, and at this very moment, there are angels on assignment to minister encouragement to you. I am always watching over you. Even though you say you can¹t sense My presence, I Am with you.  Never forget that beloved.

Do not allow what you¹re going through to cause you to feel as though I have forsaken you. Do not give up on Me, and do not believe the lies of the enemy when he tells you that I have forgotten you. I love you and I care about all you're going through.

I Am faithful, and I promise you will get through this.
My promises are My Word, and My Word is My promise.
I always keep My promises.
I Am with you always, even until the end.


Read and Meditate on My Word: 
Matthew 28:20 - Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Romans 8:35 - Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

Hebrews 1:14 - Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?


Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Stop Looking at Your Situation with Your Natural Eyes (5.4.16)

Faith Believers,
You know beyond the shadow of a doubt that the Lord has blessed you.
Then, you begin to look around at your circumstance,
and they appear to be contradicting what should be happening.
Therefore, doubt enters your mind and convinces you;
it is impossible, and your situation is hopeless.
Of course, it looks hopeless; you are not looking at it through faith.

The Lord has a word for you......
  -  Marilyn


 

My Child,
Stop looking at your situation with your natural eyes.
Trust and believe that the One who made the lame to walk,
and caused the blind to see, has worked things out for you.

Allow Me to turn around your impossible situation. I want you to believe and know that I have you securely in My Hands. I will not forsake you or let you down. I know all about your needs and desires. I knew about them before you were born. 


Fear not, My child; I Am working on your behalf,
bringing to pass that which would lift this burden from you.

Am I not able to do all things?

Is it not written in My Word, you are more precious than the birds in the air and the lilies of the field? Then, why are you worried about your situation? If you keep your eyes on Me, you would not have time to worry or fear; because there is so much that needs to be done for the Kingdom.

That is why the enemy is trying to cause you to fear.
his desire is to keep you from progressing in the Kingdom.
Stop him from doing that to you.

You know, if I care for the birds and the lilies, every single day; then you have nothing to fear about what tomorrow will bring. Oh, ye of little faith. My precious child, allow Me to look after you, isn’t that what a Father is supposed to do? If you knew how much I love you and care for you, that impossible situation would not keep you up at night anymore. 


Now, be still, and know that I have taken care of tomorrow's needs.


Read and Meditate on His Word
Matthew 6:26-34 - Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?  Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?  (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. 

Luke 18:27 - And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. 

 

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Stand on God's Word, Regardless of What Circumstances Come Your Way (5.3.16)

My Child,
Do not become weary in well doing.
You should know by now that your blessing will not come
without the enemy tempting you to give up. 

Therefore, you must stand on My Word, regardless of what circumstances come your way.  You are too close to your blessing to become weary and give up.  Hold on to My promises.  Stand firm and wait. And as you wait, do not doubt My Word - instead wait and expect Me to show up and move in your life and your situations… and SUDDENLY, I will.

Listen closely to My Words for SUDDENLY, they will jump off the page and capture your spirit; and then you will truly understand and know that everything I that I have, belongs to you.  Faint not at the tribulations you face,  instead fight off the weariness.

Rise up from your bed of affliction and speak out these words to your spirit: “I belong to Christ, I am an heir of Abraham and the promises of Abraham belong to me - then SUDDENLY, it will come to pass.

My child, there is power in reading My Word and there’s even more power when you read My Word out loud and allow it to minister to your spirit.

Speak My Word out loud and expect NEW victories. 
Speak My Word out loud and expect GREATER blessing.  

Now, rejoice I say be glad and EXPECT Me to move SUDDENLY in your life.


Read and Meditate on His Word
2 Chronicles 29:36 - And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that GOD had prepared the people: for the thing was done suddenly. 

Psalm 5:3 - My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. 

Galatians 3:29 - And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. 

Galatians 6:9 - And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 

Ephesians 3:13 - Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Hebrews 6:13 - For when GOD made promise to 
Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,

 

Monday, May 2, 2016

A Season of Recovering. God's Anointing is on Your Life. A Yoke-Breaking Anointing. (5.2.16)

My Child,
Exercise by faith the authority I have given you,
for I have promised that I will be with you. 

I will never leave you.

My anointing is upon your life,
and My anointing will break the yoke of every bondage.

Do not allow the enemy to hold you down.
Do not be afraid of him or his lies any longer.
Stop entertaining thoughts of defeat and failure.
If you dwell on the thoughts from the enemy,
it will hinder you from receiving all that I have for you.

I have plans for you Beloved, to bless you and not to harm you. 


My children, those of you who are weak in the body, and those of you who have lost everything - this is your season for recovering.  There are no limits to what I can do. Stop limiting Me, and tying My Hands with negative thoughts; and start thinking about the Heavenly Blessings I have planned for your life.

Stand on My Word, and bind every hindering spirit of fear, bind every negative word spoken to you or about you - and then loose yourself from the bondage of the enemy.  

Be encouraged with this Word, so that you can release Heavenly Blessings into your life. 

Know that I Am with you always. 
I Am the Beginning and the End; 
and I have all power over your life. 

I Am filling you with the authority to go forth in the might of My Spirit. 
Now, receive that yoke-breaking anointing, and address the strongman coming 
against you, in the power of My Word, and watch him flee in seven different directions.

I Am breaking the power of the enemy
over every area of your life right now in My Name,
and in My Son's Name, in the matchless name of Jesus!




Read and Meditate on His Word
Isaiah 10:27 - And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.

Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end

Mark 10:27 - And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with GOD: for with GOD all things are possible.

John 10:10 - The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Romans 8:31 - What shall we then say to these things? If GOD 
be for us, who can be against us?


 

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Trust and Believe in God at all Times (5.1.16)

Faith Believers,
GOD and His Word can be, trusted regardless of the situation. The scripture says, …Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved - Romans 10:13.  Billy Graham, has often said, “GOD said it, I believe it, and that settles it!”

satan always attempts to undermine our position with GOD, and one of his favorite tools is condemnation.  the enemy does not respect anything but the Word of GOD, so when he whispers lies into our ears and mind, we need to rebuke him in the Name of Jesus. 

As disciples of the Word we must take a stand against “voices,” if those voices emanate from the wrong source. 

We have to take a stand against “feelings, when we know these feelings are not from the Lord."  Occasionally, we even have to take a stand against “facts.”  After all, it was a “fact” that Abraham and Sarah were too old to have children.  It was also a “fact” that hungry lions eat people and fiery furnaces burn them up, as in the case of Daniel and the Hebrew children. 

So you see, faith produces its own facts.
Have faith in GOD, instead of focusing
on what is happening around you.

The Lord has the power to change your situation at any time.

Trust and believe in Him to stand on His Word.
  -  Marilyn


May Cover Photo (2016)*


Photo courtesy of Rachel J Newman