Thursday, June 30, 2016

That Someone, Whom I've Learned to Trust, is the Lord (6.30.16)

Written by Melissa Jensen
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. - Proverbs 3:5-6


Trust is not something that comes naturally to me. Because of past relationships and particular circumstances, learning to trust someone takes a long time for me. In fact, I sometimes place a boundary between myself and others as a means of protection, and I let very few enter the space of friendship. However, over the years, and in the midst of losing trust in others, I have learned to put a deeper trust in the One who knows me and Who has my best interests at heart.

That Someone is the Lord.

If I begin to lean on my own instincts or intuition, I can misstep and fall into a pit, further complicating my circumstances. If I listen to well-meaning people but haven’t taken my concerns to prayer with the Lord, I can make wrong choices and suffer the consequences.

The Scripture says that in all my ways, I must submit to Him.

That means when I am faced with a decision such as a job, a ministry, a relationship, or a geographic move; I need to kneel down, seek the counsel of the Holy Spirit, and obey the Spirit's leading. Once I’ve done that, I can be assured that I will be on the right and best path for my life journey.

And that gives me complete peace.


Dear Lord,
I am so grateful that I don’t have to lean on myself,
or others, nor play a guessing game -
when it comes to my life.

You have a plan for me, a good plan,
and I just need to seek You first
in all of my ways.

Help me to remember that, as I trust in You alone.
Amen

 

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

A Life of "Seeking God" (6.29.16)

Blessed are those whose strength is in thee, In whose heart are the ways of them - Psalm 84:5

Faith Believers,
To begin a life of seeking GOD, we must start with prayer.
Ask GOD to give you a seeking heart.
Repent of any spiritual lukewarmness or self-satisfaction.
For all that we have comes from GOD, even a heart that seeks GOD, but we must ask Him. We do not become seekers because we are naturally good and spiritual - we must ask and receive that gift from GOD. 

The path to GOD is always Jesus Christ. He is the way! There is no other path to GOD except through His Son Jesus, whom He sent to die for our sins. It is in intimacy with the Lord, and walking daily in His ways, that we will find ourselves with a seeking heart that pleases GOD; and draws His eyes and favor upon us.

Jesus said that all who seek will find.
GOD is not hiding,
He longs to be found and known.

It does not matter how long we have known Him and walked with Him on this earth, we will still find ourselves learning and experiencing new aspects of who He is on a daily basis.
  -  Marilyn


Father GOD,
I come to You, asking for a heart that seeks only You.
Forgive me for my lukewarm ways and for my own feelings
of self-satisfaction, rather than finding my fulfillment in You.

I have continually went my own way and made my own plans
rather than coming before You to lay all of my desires at Your feet.

I long for intimacy with You, Lord.

Draw me closer and closer
until all of me is completely lost
in all that You are!

Amen


 

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

With Patience, Prayer, and a Heart Full of Hope & Trust (6.28.16)

Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of GOD. - Hebrews 12:1-2

Faith Believers,
Experiencing hardship is never easy. In fact, at times it can be downright agonizing, exhausting, and depressing.

There have been moments in my life where I have instantly sensed GOD’s awesome presence with me during a difficult circumstance. But there have been even more instances when it seemed as though GOD was nowhere to be found. 

While Jesus was in the garden of Gethsemane awaiting His fate, His sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground as He prayed. He knew that what He was about to endure was going to be excruciatingly difficult (Luke 22:44). He didn’t even hesitate to ask GOD if He could be spared from the suffering.

Jesus felt utterly alone.
Even His friends had fallen asleep during the most crucial moment in His life.

No one enjoys going through trials, especially feeling alone in them.
But in these moments, GOD asks us to trust Him.

Not only did Jesus ask if His cup of suffering could pass; but He prayed for strength, and embraced the Will of His heavenly Father, who gave Him the power to endure. As Hebrews 12:2 says, He endured the cross for the joy set before Him.

Hard times will pass - but with patience, prayer, and a heart full of hope and trust; we can live through those hard times, knowing that GOD can give us a deep joy that will outlast any pain and sorrow.
  -  Marilyn


Thank You Heavenly Father,
For the gift of Your Holy Spirit to comfort me
during this difficult time in my life.

I ask for Your strength to empower me,
and for Your hope to fill my heart.

May I walk through this situation trusting You
and believing that You have something good
in store for me and those around me.

I open my heart to Your Will and Your Way in my life.
Amen


 

Monday, June 27, 2016

An "I Speak, I Stand, I Bring, I Call. All in the Name of Jesus..." Prayer (6.27.16)

Father,
In the name of Jesus, I'm praying for those who have been crying out to you; and I speak new life into their situation.

I speak to every crooked place in their lives, and I call those places straight, in the name of Jesus.

I stand with them as one in the name of Jesus; and bring the blood of Jesus against the attacks, the fear, and every plot and plan coming from the enemy; and send those attacks, fears, plots and plans fleeing back to the enemy’s camp double fold.

Lord God, I speak to the storms that are tossing those who have been crying out to you, here and there, and I call all their storms to cease, as You flow peaceful blessings into their lives in the mighty name of Jesus.

Lord, I bring the blood of Jesus against the hindering spirits of the enemy that have been trying to confine those who have been crying out to you, into darkness and despair.

I say in the name of Jesus, they have been loosed and set free.

Lord, remove the feelings of hopelessness, which causes those who are crying out, to feel as though nothing is working out and every door they approach is being closed in their face.

For we know, all things work together for those who love you and are called according to Your purpose.

And Lord, Father God, You called us, You chose us, because You love us. Jesus, dispel the darkness that all of us may be feeling and shine Your Light on Your children's situations - right now, and strengthen us to stand on Your Word in the name of Your Son, Jesus!

Amen


Sunday, June 26, 2016

Nothing is Stronger than God's Will for Your Life. Press Forward through the Pain, Leave the Past Behind, Trust and GO Forward. (6.26.16)

My Child,
There’s a bright new day waiting for you.
It’s time to bury the past and move forward onto greater frontiers.

You’ve wasted some precious, unredeemable time focusing on what once was, or what might have been. Remember, you cannot change the past, it does not matter how much you may want to - you can’t change it. So, let the past go.

I know, at times, you've experienced moments which felt so unbearable.
However, they were not stronger than My Will for your life.
Can’t you see by now, with Me in your life I won’t let anything destroy you?
Nothing can stop My Hand in your life.

Press forward, beyond the hurt and pain,
and know that I Am with you.

I’ve also placed anointed people in your life to help you.
There is much they can share, and you can learn from each other.

A new life is beginning to open up before you.
Leave the past behind you, trust and go forward without fear;
for My Grace is more than sufficient to meet your every need.



Read and Meditate on His Word:
Isaiah 43:18-19 - Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. 

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. 

Philippians 3:13-14 - Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of GOD in Christ Jesus.

 

Friday, June 24, 2016

Remember... It's Only a Test. Now, STAND IN FAITH!! (6.24.16)

My Child,
It seems as though you are tested at every turn.
I see you hanging onto hope,
wondering when is this pain going to end.

Oh, My Child, I know you do not understand what you are going through right now, but it is only a test. So, please do not give up. This test will strengthen you and build your character. I Am preparing you for greater things, which are coming your way; but which you are not ready to handle yet.

You were not chosen by chance, but rather with a purpose.
I Know the plans I have for you,
and My Plans for your future are good.


Stop leaning on discouragement and self-pity, they are not of Me.
You do not have time for that.

Cast all your fears upon Me, I will not disappoint you. Do not give up. If you lose hope, you will lose your vision, and the enemy will win. The enemy knows if he can cast a spirit of fear upon you, he can hinder the plans I have for you. If you allow this to happen, others who are waiting to be blessed through you, will be lost.

My Child, you can make it. 
It is only a test.


During this test, do not expect others to keep you encouraged.
They are busy fighting battles of their own.
It is time for you stand up and encourage yourself.

That is what David had to do when the enemy attacked him. Your battle will be won when you enter into your prayer closet and pray. In Our secret place, I Will be waiting for you with divine instructions. It is there you will hear from Me, and will be strengthened. It is there, where I will teach you how to press your way to victory.

I want you to be strong, confident, and unbreakable - always trusting in Me.

Again, I say unto you, never give up;
it is only a test.
Now, stand in faith!



Read and Meditate on My Word
Isaiah 41:10-13 - 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. Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish. Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought. For I the LORD thy GOD will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. 

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.

 

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Keep Your Spiritual Eyes Open, Your Spiritual Ears Tuned, Open Your Mouth & Speak Forth God's Word. It's Time.... (6.23.16)

My Child,
Your destiny awaits you.
Your whole destiny lies before you.

However, your destiny will not be realized until you step out in faith.  The vision I gave you was for an appointed time.  THIS IS THAT TIME.

Just as the children of Israel had to get up, and move from their place of bondage, in order to receive their promise; so must you. They had to go through an “exodus” before I could increase their “numbers."  I want to do the same in your life. Therefore, I need you to take a bold step of faith, and follow Me.

Be ready and pay attention to My Word.

Do not worry about how, or when it shall be done,
just be ready to move as My Spirit leads.
This is a critical time, and you must stay close to Me.

Keep your spiritual eyes open.
Keep your spiritual ears tuned to My voice;
for it’s time to leave your Egypt.
The bondage you endured is over; leave it behind, make a bold first step,
and I will be right there with you.

Take the first step towards the land of milk and honey.
Open your mouth and speak the words I’ve poured into you.

Yes, speak forth My Word.
My Words have power and force.
Open your mouth and speak; for the Lion of Judah lives within you.
Do not be timid,  Do not be dismayed.
Do not hold your peace, lest the rocks cry out for you. 
Boldly step forth and follow Me, as never before.

Boldly declare My Word and stand in faith.
It is time to lift your voice up, in praise
.

Rise up and take that first step,
and do not be fearful any longer.

It’s time to move out.



Read and Meditate on His Word
Exodus 12:51 - And it came to pass the selfsame day, that the LORD did bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies.

Deuteronomy 2:2-3 - And the LORD spake unto me, saying, Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward. 


Habakkuk 2:3 - For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. 

Luke 19:40 - And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. 

Romans 8:15 - For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father


Wednesday, June 22, 2016

The Omnipresence of God (6.22.16)

Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? - Psalm 139:7

Faith Believers,
The omnipresence of GOD is an attribute of GOD that is foundational for the man or woman of prayer.

GOD is everywhere.
He is on His throne in Heaven; and yet near to us on earth.
There is no place in the universe where GOD does not dwell.

Followers of Jesus do not need to search for the dwelling place of GOD.
You can climb the highest mountain and He will be there.
You can go to the deepest ocean and He will be there.
No place on earth, or in heaven, exists without the presence of GOD.
You can meet GOD at any place, in any country, on any continent, GOD is there.

The omnipresence of GOD not only gives us access to GOD at any place and any time, but it also gives us the ability to pray for our loved ones wherever they are.


O Lord,
You have searched me and You know me.
You know when I sit and when I rise.
You perceive my thoughts from afar.

You discern my going out and my lying down.
You are familiar with all my ways (Psalm 139:1-3).

How grateful I am, that there is nowhere I can go, apart from Your presence; and that You have given me the wonderful privilege of prayer.

I am able to bring before You any person or situation anywhere in the world; and You are listening and promise to answer. Give me Your heart Father, so I will know when (and how to pray for those who do not know You; and are in need of Your presence.

Expand my vision so that I can see needs through Your eyes and respond with heartfelt prayer!
Then, use me to be the answer to my own prayers, in the way You desire! 


Amen

 

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Praise God Through It All, with a Rejoicing Heart & a Confessing Mouth. Believe that You have Received, and Sing. (6.21.16)

My Child,
I long to hear singing in the streets and I long to hear rejoicing from the hearts of My people, regardless of what their circumstances are. I long to see faith arise, not only in spoken words, but also in praise. I long to hear the voices of My Chosen Ones, rejoicing over that which I have done - that that has not been seen with the natural eye.

Many of My Children have hoped and believed, but have not received. I tell you that not only do I inhabit the praises of My People, but also when a rejoicing heart is joined to a confessing mouth, I Will move Heaven and earth to manifest what I have promised them, and that which they have believed Me for.

Some make confessions with their mouths, but then,
when times get hard, they murmur and complain.
The heat of the fiery trials reveals what is truly in the hearts of My people.
Oh, how this grieves My heart that you believe I won't deliver.  

Align your heart and confession with My Word, which is My will in the earth

Believe that you have received, and sing.
Sing a new song of praise for the great things I have already done. 
Sing songs of adoration and love to the One who first loved you.


Even now, My Spirit is planting seeds of songs in the hearts of those that need breakthroughs.
Songs that will carry them through their trials and into many blessings.
Songs that will cause
 My Will to be done on earth as it is in Heaven,
and touch the lives of My people.
Songs that will translate them from the midst of the fire,
and into the Heavenly realm.

Sing, My children, sing,
for I love to hear the voices of My People,
giving praise unto their GOD. 

I long to hear praises coming from the earth, ascending through the Heavens, and lingering before My Throne.

It pleases Me when My People add singing
to the confessions of the spoken Word.
Great battles will be won when you sing.  


Remember, there is no room for murmuring and complaining when a song rises to Heaven from the hearts of My Own. 

So sing, and be not silent.
Sing praises unto Me
Beloved.



Read and Meditate on His Word
Psalm 30:4 - Sing unto the LORD, O you saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

Psalm 30:11-12 - Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my
sackcloth
, and girded me with gladness; To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. 

Psalm 34:1 - I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Psalm 106:1 - Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Psalm 27:13-14 - I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.  Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. 

Lamentations 3:21-3 - This I recall to my mind,
therefore, have I hope. 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. 

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of GOD in Christ Jesus concerning you.


 

Monday, June 20, 2016

Arise & Step Out in Faith. Are You Ready to Move with God? (6.20.16)

My Child,
I see the pain in your heart, as you sit at the crossroads,
forcing yourself just to exist,
feeling nothing but spiritual and emotional burnout.

You’ve grown weary of waiting to see the fulfillment of My promises.

Let Me remind you, you shall receive your healing,
along with the restoration of things lost.
However, in order for this to happen, you must move beyond your crossroad.
You’re shut down and sitting at the crossroad because of hurt and abandonment.

You’ve separated yourself from everyone you once trusted, even Me.
You’ve allowed depression to hold you hostage.
Now, here you sit, feeling sorry for yourself.

It’s time for you to step around this crossroad, and keep moving.
It’s time to cross over.
It’s time to stop saying, “I have nothing left to give.”

Each time you repeat this, that’s exactly what you’re left with . . . nothing.
Deep within your heart you know that all I’ve promised shall come to pass,
but right now your pain is talking.

Do not allow the pain to continue to speak.
Arise and step out in faith.
Are you ready to move with Me?
Arise with your faith renewed.
I’ve spoken to you Beloved, now meditate on My Word
and let Me know you are listening.


Today's scriptures reading :
Deuteronomy. 2:2‐3  ;   Psalms. 116:8  ;   Galatians. 6:9 

Sunday, June 19, 2016

A Father's Day Prayer (6.19.16)

Heavenly Father, 
As we prepare to celebrate Fathe'rs Day today,
bless all men in this world whom you have allowed to be Fathers.

Guide them to be good role models and loving to all their children.
Help them to be a Father like You are.
Give them grace and patience to handle situations in a loving way.

Bless those fathers who, for some reason,
were not a part of their child's life, but wanted to be.

Bless those fathers who chose not to be a part of their child's life,
You know what circumstances brought that about
and I pray they will come to You,
and lay their issues at the Cross for you to resolve.

I know you created fathers to be special,
just as you created mothers to be special,
because without either of them,
we would not be in this world.

Bless all fathers today in a special way,
and I pray that their relationship with their children
will be strengthen and blessed in the name of Jesus.

Amen 


Saturday, June 18, 2016

You were NOT Created to Be Ordinary. Calm Your Spirit & Listen to God (6.18.16)

My Child,
I Know where you are.
I See all, and I Feel all of
what you are going through.

You think you are defeated, but you are not.

There are things inside of you that you have yet to use.
Calm your spirit and listen to Me.
If you continue to look at your mistakes,
the enemy will have you right where he wants you… defeated.

You were not created to fail.
Do not allow the enemy to torment you any longer.
You were not created to be ordinary, you were fearfully and wonderfully made.
You are My unique and overcoming creation.
You are My treasure poured into an earthen vessel.

The vessel you’re in might be fragile, but what I’ve poured in you is priceless.

Renew your vows to Me, and put your trust in Me.
You trusted Me once before, why not trust Me now?
Do not put your trust in the things you can see.
Put your trust in Me, for I Am the One who will never leave you.
I will do for you what you can’t do for yourself.

When you cannot walk, I will carry you.
When you cannot pray, My Spirit will pray 
through you.
Stay focused on Me, My child.
 


Read and Meditate on God's 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;

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 - For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

 

Thursday, June 16, 2016

You are Divinely Selected, by the Hand of God, to Accomplish Great Works (6.16.16)

Faith Believers,
You are experiencing attacks from the enemy that are catching you off guard.  However, just because these attacks have caught you off guard, does not mean that GOD was caught off guard.

Every situation in your life is seen by the eyes of GOD.
There are no hidden secrets or plans that the enemy
has constructed that GOD is not aware of. 

Beloved, when Man Says No GOD is not defeated. Just because someone set a trap for you, does not mean you and GOD will fall into that trap. What am I saying to you? Simply this, the attacks that man may plan against you will never hinder GOD's work. The Bible declares in Genesis 18:14  Is there any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life.  Mans denial of you does not hinder GOD's approval of you. GOD does not need man, but man definitely needs GOD. If that blessing is yours, GOD will make sure you receive it - and there is nothing any man can do to stop it.         

My brother, my sister - today walk in the victory and assurance of GOD.
You are more than a conqueror in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Do not live your life hoping that man will applaud or approve of you, because it is not necessary, it is not important; only the things you do for Christ will last anyway. When Man Says No GOD can say yes. The Bible declares in 1 Corinthians 1:27 but GOD has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise and GOD has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty.

Beloved, many of the things you have accomplished in your life were not approved by man. Truthfully speaking, man probably did not think you could achieve those things, but the Lord knows what He has placed inside of you.

There's an anointing within you that activates when others say you cannot do something. You are divinely selected by the hand of GOD to accomplish great works. When Man Says No, GOD is still in control, and only His answer matters. 

~ Prayer ~
Father, help me to live my life to please and honor You.
Man's approval of me is not necessary
because you have all the Power
and there is nothing man can do to me.

Protect me Lord from the nay sayers
the enemy has placed in my path.

In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen. 


Scripture Reading for Today: Isaiah 54:17

May GOD bless and keep you this day.
  - Marilyn


Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Understanding God's Delays (6.15.16)

Beloved,
There is a reason for GOD's delay in answering your
prayers or bringing forth the desires of your heart.

GOD's definition of speedy and our definition of speedy have two separate meanings. These delays are part of His overall plan for your life.

Delays bring perseverance while strengthening our faith.

So crucial is endurance to our character development, that GOD is willing to delay important answers to prayers to facilitate our transformation.

Thus, we should not interpret divine delays as signs of divine reluctance.
Delays are tools to perfect our faith.

Christ is looking to find a tenacity in our faith
that prevails in spite of delays and setbacks.

He seeks to create a perseverance within us that outlasts the test of time; a resolve that actually grows stronger during delays.

GOD is a master planner and He is always on time.
If you have asked and believed GOD for a certain thing,
believe in your heart that you have already received it;
and He will bless you with your desires in His time.

His timing is perfect. 

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

A "Complete Trust" Prayer (6.14.16)

Father God,
I know that Your Heart wants to shower me
with Your goodness, if I will only receive it!

Forgive me for the times I have questioned Your Love
for me, when things go wrong, or when people I love
are hurting.

Teach me how to be consistently aware that my life
is in Your hands, and that Your plan is always
for my good, even when things look bleak.

Father, change my attitude to one of complete trust 
in Your ability to guide my life into Your purpose,
for the glory of Your Kingdom!

I pray this prayer in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ.
Amen


 

Monday, June 13, 2016

True Faith (6.13.16)

My Child,
True faith in Me is the cure for all those things you are constantly battling.
True faith in Me is your shield against the attacks of the enemy
coming against your mind.

When the enemy tries to whispers tormenting words into your ear,
true faith in Me will drown out his lies.
When it appears that your circumstances are hopeless,
true faith in Me will reveal to you things are not what they seem.

True faith will tell you I Am doing the miraculous in the Spirit realm,
and what you see is temporary.
True faith will tell you I have already given you victory over the enemy.
True faith will tell you the weapons of warfare will pull down the stronghold of the enemy.


Rise up with the sword of the Spirit in true faith,
and use the authority I have given to you.

You have the power, speak with faith to subdue all your enemies.
There is no mountain that will not move at the sound of My Name.
Stand in true faith and take back what the enemy has stolen from you.
Let go of the victim mentality and stand as the victor while having true faith in Me.


*** If you’re going to have faith,
you can’t just have it when miracles happen;
you have to have it when they don’t***


Read and Meditate on His Word
Matthew 9:29 - Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. 

Mark 11:22 - And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in GOD.


Luke 17:6 - And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you. 

2 Corinthians 10:4 - For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through GOD to the pulling down of strong holds;

Sunday, June 12, 2016

You are Receiving God's Precious Jewels of Revelation (6.12.16)

My Child,
There is a war in the heavenlies, where the spiritual forces of darkness are doing all they can to try to hinder and stop My breakthrough in your life; but Beloved, the Victory is already Mine!

I have not forgotten you.
I Am standing with you, and
breakthrough is indeed coming forth in your life.     

I Am with you, and I Am empowering you to keep moving forward and "count it all joy," because these trials that you are enduring (and have endured) are building character, patience and My Strength within you.

You are receiving My precious jewels of revelation through these valleys you are walking. You are an overcomer in My Name! You are not defeated, you are strong in Me! Do not let this valley draw you into despair, but continue to seek Me and find comfort and strength in Me, knowing that the breakthrough I have spoken to you, is coming to pass.

Come to Me, rest in My arms and know that I Am bringing healing, deliverance, strength and joy into your life.

Come to Me as you rest and you will see what I have promised you will manifest, for My Word never fails!
       

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

 

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Be Weary No More, It is Well (6.11.16)

Faith Believers - The following word may not apply to everyone. But there are some who have been feeling unsettled for quite a while and crying out to GOD. You have become weary and exhausted and don’t know if you can go on much longer. Everything has been swirling around you, and you have felt that if GOD doesn't do something soon, it may not be possible for you to keep going forward without giving up. Yet deep inside you know you can't give up; you still want to "go on" with GOD. What you need is a word from the Lord. I pray this word will bring healing and deliverance to your weary soul. - Marilyn


My Child,

I Am about to bring My stability into your life. There have been times and seasons of great change, and these changes have not always been comfortable for you. However, you looked to Me and cried out to Me, and now I Am about to bring stability into your life.

I Am going to begin to bring you into a new place of relationship
and intimacy with those around you.
I Am going to bless you with favor from others.
I Am going to give you a season of rest, peace and prosperity.
You will able to sing "it is well with my soul," for I Will make your soul very well.
I Will watch over you, guard your path and provide your needs.
I Will meet you in new and unexpected ways.
I Am bringing a quiet joy into your life.

You will see victory in many areas where you have been crying out to Me for I Am with you and not against you. I will do a work in your family, and I will bring about the peace that you have been asking me for in your relationships.

Right now, right this very minute, I Am planting the seed of My Hope in your heart and I Am watering this seed with My Love. I Am bringing you forth, as one out of the darkness, into a great light. You will come forth surrounded by
 My peace and clothed in My righteousness.

I Am working My character in you.

Right now, I Am going to bring you into a season of peace and rest.
I Am going to bring a stability into your life, and you will be established in My peace.

Be ye weary no more, it is well.



Read and Meditate on His Word
Psalm 16:11 - Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. 

Psalm 18:17-19 - He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me. They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay. He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me. 

Isaiah 17:11 - In the day shalt thou make thy plant to grow, and in the morning shalt thou make thy seed to flourish: 

Isaiah 26:3 - Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Isaiah 28:12 - To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: 

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

1 Corinthians 15:57 - But thanks be to GOD, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

Thursday, June 9, 2016

The Gift of Forgiveness (6.9.16)

Faith Believers,
Trusting comes only as we get to know someone, and believe in that person's character.
That's why you should trust GOD and be confident in His character!

We develop trust for human beings only as they have proved themselves trustworthy.  When someone verbally lashes out at you in a negative manner, your natural response will probably be anger, hurt, a lack of trust and unforgiveness.

If forgiveness means you have to make yourself totally vulnerable to that person and leave yourself open for another emotional or verbal assault, you'll probably choose not to forgive. Beloveds, as I stated before, people that lash out at you in anger, do this because they are hurting themselves and they want you to hurt with them.

So many times, words spoken in an angry moment of passion were not meant to cause the amount of damage they do, but we are human and we have feelings. Take this fight to the Lord, lay it at the cross and seek forgiveness of this person.

Only GOD can change the heart of this person and convict them of their actions. The Lord hears every word spoken out of the mouth of each of us, be it good or bad; and His Word says we will be held accountable. So whomever has wronged you this day, forgive them and ask GOD to forgive them as well. We all have said something during our lifetime that we wish could be taken back, but words cannot be taken back.

If you are not willing to forgive, GOD said He will not forgive you of your trespasses.
  -  Marilyn

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

In Due Season (6.8.16)

My Child,
I know you are experiencing hardships and trials that you’ve never encountered before. You must hold on and have faith in My Word.  Remember Who I AM. I am Jehovah Jireh, your Provider, and I WILL NOT fail you. 

Trust Me to see you through this.
Trust in the One who delivered you
from the hands of the enemy time and time again.


Although you cannot see a clear way out of these adverse circumstances, I can. I Know your ending from the beginning, and I Say, "if you trust in Me, and do not doubt; you will be victorious." Yes, I know it’s hard, but what you are going through is temporary, and it simply cannot compare to the blessings that are waiting for you.

My child, you are going to come out of this. 
Just because you don’t see the answers
to your prayers with your natural eyes,
doesn’t mean that I haven’t answered them.

Do not stop storming the gates of Heaven with effectual fervent prayers. Pray and pray, and pray, until you receive your breakthrough in the Spirit; then shout out with praise of thanksgiving that it is done.

Do it even though you don’t see it. 
Do it by faith.


Beloved, your prayers aren’t falling on empty ears. I hear you.  I hear every word you say, and I say to you, believe that it is done.  My Word is true. Trust in My Word, trust in My Goodness, trust in My Grace; and believe beyond any doubt that you already have what you have prayed for.

Dry your tearful eyes, and 
believe in Me again.

Don’t allow the enemy to cause you to turn away from Me.
Don’t let him win.

I promise I will come through.
I won’t fail or disappoint you. 
Nothing is impossible for Me. 

I will deliver; I will.

I will, and it will be right on time.


Read and Meditate on His Word
Leviticus 26:3-4 - If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them; Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit. 

Isaiah 40:30-41 - Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

2 Corinthians 4:17-18 - For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

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.

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

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.

1 John 5:14-15 - And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask
any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.


 

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Pressing Through the Valley, to Birth a Brand New Thing (6.7.16)

My Child,
You are at a point of pressing through the 
valley,
but you feel as though you won’t make it.

I do not want you to give up,
for when you have pressed through the darkness,
you will give birth to the brand new thing that
I Am doing in your life.

Remember, before birth, there is 
pain.

For just as Eve was told that her pain would greatly increase in childbearing, so shall you endure this same process as you give birth to the plans and purposes I have ordained for you. I know you are going through things you think are unbearable - but be strong because in just a short while you will see exactly what I Am preparing for you and it is going to be a huge blessing.

The enemy wants you to believe
that what you are going through will destroy you.

However, you must know, no weapon he forms will ever prosper, and My Plans are the only ones that matter. My Plans are for your good and will not harm you. Take off those old garments and put on the new garments I have laid out for you.

Be strengthened by the pureness of My Spirit
as you go forth with renewed Vision and Hope.



Read and Meditate on His Word:
 
Isaiah 43:19 - Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. 

Genesis 3:16 - Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children;

Hebrews 10:35 - Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.

Genesis 50:20 - But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but GOD meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much  people alive.

 

Monday, June 6, 2016

Do Not Despair, Do Not Crumble - Stop, Exhale & Breathe in His Presence - Then STAND UP in FAITH (6.6.16)

Beloved,
I see your dilemma. 
You feel like you are between a rock and a hard place.  

However, I say to you, do not crumble under the pressure of your responsibilities.  Do not allow the circumstances which surround you to separate you from the love that burns in your heart for Me.

Take a moment to stop, exhale, and then breathe in My presence.
Come into My Rest, and allow Me to comfort you and
give you divine guidance on what your next step should be;
then stand up in faith.  


Stand up and be renewed to meet the challenges 
of every circumstance with the assurance of complete victory.

Trust Me to enable you to go beyond your physical and emotional limitations to complete the tasks at hand.  I have equipped you to overcome every problem by My Power and Authority. Believe that you are above the situation and not beneath it, and you will be victorious in all things.  Every time you embrace the attitude of a victim your problems will overtake you, and I did not create you to be defeated.

You are more than a conqueror through Me,
and this is the attitude you must have at all times.

I Am your strength for any battle that comes your way; therefore, stay close to Me. When you have done all you know to do, then stand on My Word and believe. Do not despair and do not be afraid. Have confidence that I Will make a way where there seems to be no way.  Trust Me to bring you through to complete victory, and do so in confidence, knowing that I have heard and answered your prayers.  


If you have this confidence know that what you ask, shall be done. 


Read and Meditate on His Word
Romans 8:37-39 - Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.   For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,  Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of GOD, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 

2 Corinthians 4:8-10 - 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; Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. 


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.


 

Sunday, June 5, 2016

Nothing Happens By Chance - Todays Tests & Trials will become Tomorrows Blessings to You and Others (6.5.16)

My Child,
You have been through so much, and your journey
has been long, but please do not quit.

Do not allow the enemy to cause you to change your confession of faith. You have come this far trusting in My Name, do not throw the towel in now. You need a little more patience to endure faithfully to the end of this matter. 


Please do not give up on the vision I have given you,
you are so close to victory.

This test of endurance,
this particular trial that you are going through,
has a purpose in your life. 


I have told you, nothing happens to you by chance. What you are facing today may not be of your own doing, nonetheless, you are dealing with it; and now, it is trying your faith. Do not give up. Beloved, I will deliver what I have promised to you, according to My Will for your life.

Just because you have to endure this situation,
do not lose hope and think I have abandoned you.
 

What you are going through today will be a blessing to you and others. I Am faithful; I will not forget your labor of love. Continue to have patience this day and use your faith - now, like never before. Stay on the course I have made for you.  Stand on My Word and refuse to give in to doubt! Do not let the enemy win.

Having done all; stand and be confident that I Am with you.
Ask of Me, knowing that I Will answer.

It should not matter how long it takes, wait on Me, Beloved; because there is no other GOD. I Am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end of every living thing on this earth. I Have all power over everything and I Will answer you!

Trust Me.
Keep your mind on Me,
spend time with Me in prayer
and watch how I will turn everything around
for your good. 

  

Meditate on His Word: 1 Timothy 6:12 ; Hebrews 10:23 & 35

Heavenly Father,
I am standing on the promises of GOD,
holding on to my faith. 

Lord, having done all, I will
continue to stand on Your Word.

I have to trust You to the end.
I know Your Word is true and
I know you are going to come through for me.

Keep me under Your shadow according to Psalm 91.
In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

Amen


 

Friday, June 3, 2016

Experiencing the Blessed Life God has Promised (6.3.16)

In spite of this, you did not trust in the Lord your GOD…. - Deuteronomy 1:32
You're at a point in your life where you are trying to figure out
whether to trust GOD, or to let doubt dictate your decisions.


Faith Believers,
Are you hesitant to reach out and receive the blessings He has abundantly provided within your grasp? If you are, you may be wandering around aimlessly in circles, just like the people of Israel did for 40 years in the wilderness. Because of their failure to trust in the Lord their GOD, they ultimately settled for so much less than what GOD intended for them.  Or maybe you’re gripped by fear like the people of Israel, as they deliberately and defiantly refused to respond to GOD’s clear commands.

In spite of all GOD had done to prove His trustworthiness, they resisted His clear directive to take possession of the Promised Land. Even though GOD had miraculously delivered them from Egyptian bondage, dried the Red Sea (allowing them to cross while escaping the clutches of their enemies), led them through the desert, and defeated the Amalekite armies along the way, they took their eyes off Him and focused on the “giants” before them.

GOD assures us in 2 Peter 1:3 - His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.  Let’s choose to trust that as we read His Word, meditate on it, and apply it to our lives, we will experience the blessed life He has promised.


Father,
So often we miss out on Your blessings,
because we fail to trust You.

I pray we utilize Your grace to step out
in faith to stand on Your promises, and
not forfeit the blessed life You have promised me.

In the name of Jesus I pray,
Amen.



Replace fear with faith.
Stand on the promises of GOD
that address a specific struggle you’re experiencing.

Trust Him to provide everything you need
to glorify Him in that situation.
 -  Marilyn

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Trust in God's Character, His Love & His Word for He is Bringing You Healing, Deliverance, Strength & Joy (6.2.16)

My Child,
The breakthrough that you have been seeking
is about to manifest, but not in the way you are expecting.
Do not put Me in a box but continue to trust in
My character, My love for you and My Word to you.      

For there is a war in the heavenlies where the spiritual forces of darkness are doing all they can to try and hinder and stop My breakthrough for you; but do not be discouraged, for My Warrior Angels are in battle and My Will for your life will come to pass.
The victory is Mine!

I have not forgotten you,
I Am standing with you and
breakthrough will indeed manifest in your life.    

I want these trials you are going through
to build character, patience and strength.
You are an overcomers in My Name!
You are not defeated, you are strong in Me!  

Do not let this valley draw you into despair but continue
to seek Me, as you find comfort and strength in Me,
knowing that the breakthrough I have spoken over your life,
will come to pass.

Come beloved, rest in My arms and know I Am bringing
healing, deliverance, strength and joy into your life. 
The things you have believed Me for will come to pass.

My Word never fails!


Faith Believers,
Remember this: There is nothing that 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



Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Let God's Wisdom & Peace Fill Your House & Work Place, Always (6.1.16)

My Child,
Take My Hand and walk with Me today, Beloved.

Refuse to allow your heart to be troubled,
because today is the day the Lord has made
and you shall rejoice and be glad in it.

Do not let a spirit of fear overcome you but be filled with power, love and a sound mind - this is written in My Word. Listen to My Words and know that I Am with you, I Am not a man that I should lie and every Word spoken by Me, in the Bible, is true.

Put your faith and trust in Me always.
Let My peace guide you throughout your day.
Let My wisdom and peace fill your house and work place always.

Focus on Me and not on the things of this world, because as you can see, the enemy has a strong grip on the world. Share the good news of Christ with someone today, because you never know what people are going through and sharing a Bible verse or telling someone that Jesus love them could give them the peace they are seeking.


 

Read and Meditate on His Word
John 14:27-  Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 

John 15:4 - Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except 
ye abide in me

Ephesians 2:6 - And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus 

Ephesians 3:20 - Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 

Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 

1 Thessalonians 5:18 - In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of GOD in Christ Jesus concerning you. 


2 Timothy 1:7 - For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

 

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