Feed Your Faith (8.31.20)

 

To My Doubtful Children,
For some of you, I Know that you are going through a crisis of your faith, and your circumstances may have caused you to doubt if you ever heard My Voice. 

You are allowing your circumstances to speak louder than your faith. I Want you to stop right now and recognize who I AM. I AM the God who created Heaven and Earth, and all that is therein. I AM the God who created you and knows all about you.  There is nothing too difficult for Me.

I Know that some of you may not feel like it, but I Want you to strengthen yourself in My Word.

Reading My Word will help you to remember that I AM your stronghold, I AM your fortress, I AM your high tower. Be strong and immovable in the faith of My Word. Resolve to rise above the doubt that plagues your mind, and truly believe Me for complete deliverance in this (and every) particular situation.

Refuse to allow fear to have any place or control in your life.
Let your faith in Me rule and reign in your circumstance.

I Know that deep within your spirit, you believe in My Word. However, doubt has starved your faith. It is time for you to feed your faith - daily, hourly, constantly, continuously - with My Word, and starve out the enemy.

Feast on My Word, and your prayers
     will be answered.

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Jeremiah 32:17 - O Sovereign LORD! You made the heavens and earth by your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for you!

Psalm 41:24 - So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD!

Psalm 107:19-22 - Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them out of their distresses. He sent His word and healed them and delivered them from their destructions.  Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!   Let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing.

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.

There is nothing you will face today
     that GOD can't bring you through. 
So, let your faith be bigger than your fears. 
  -  Marilyn

#ScriptureReflection from Jeremiah, Psalms, Romans, Ephesians & the Book of Matthew (8.30.20)

Jeremiah 20:7-9

You duped me, O LORD, and I let myself be duped;
you were too strong for me, and you triumphed.

All the day I am an object of laughter;
everyone mocks me.
Whenever I speak, I must cry out,
violence and outrage is my message;
the word of the LORD has brought me
derision and reproach all the day.

I say to myself, I will not mention him,
I will speak in his name no more.

But then it becomes like fire burning in my heart,
imprisoned in my bones;

I grow weary holding it in, I cannot endure it.

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Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9

My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
O God, you are my God whom I seek;
for you my flesh pines and my soul thirsts
like the earth, parched, lifeless and without water.

Thus have I gazed toward you in the sanctuary
to see your power and your glory,
For your kindness is a greater good than life;
my lips shall glorify you.

Thus will I bless you while I live;
lifting up my hands, I will call upon your name.
As with the riches of a banquet shall my soul be satisfied,
and with exultant lips my mouth shall praise you.

You are my help,
and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy.
My soul clings fast to you;
your right hand upholds me.

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Romans 12:1-2

I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God,
to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice,
holy and pleasing to God, your spiritual worship.

Do not conform yourselves to this age
but be transformed by the renewal of your mind,
that you may discern what is the will of God,
what is good and pleasing and perfect.

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Ephesians 1:17-18

May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
enlighten the eyes of our hearts,

that we may know what is the hope
that belongs to our call.

 

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Matthew 16:21-27

Jesus began to show his disciples
that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly
from the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes,
and be killed and on the third day be raised.

Then Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him,
“God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you.”

He turned and said to Peter,
“Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me.
You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do."

Then Jesus said to his disciples,
“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself,
take up his cross, and follow me.
For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it,
but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world
and forfeit his life?

Or what can one give in exchange for his life?

For the Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father’s glory,
and then he will repay all according to his conduct.”

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Stretch Out on God's Promises..... (8.29.20)

My Child,
It is time for you to move beyond your comfort zone.
It is time for you to begin to exercise the freedom I Gave
     you long ago.  At your birth.  You've had My Gift of
     Freedom since your birth.

Do not allow your faith to dwindle.
For it is by faith that all things are done.

Do not let the enemy intimidate you any longer.  Be not afraid. Stand strong on My Word and let the enemy know who you are.   Hear Me, My Child.  

STAND STRONG ON MY WORD AND LET the enemy KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!!!

Do not allow the enemy to hinder your walk by reminding you of the mistakes you made. Forget about the mistakes.  Forget about those who have hurt you.  And forget about the things that have discouraged you in times past.  
 
It is time to start setting goals for what you aspire to achieve.

Challenge yourself to get up and go after your dreams.

Refuse to be a bystander who watches others who have dared to experiment. THIS IS A NEW DAY, in which I Am calling you forth to do great things, in My Name.

Stretch out on My Promises and trust Me.
Go deep into My Word to strengthen and renew your faith.
And you will accomplish the impossible. 
 
Now, lift your face unto the hills from whence cometh your help....  AND KEEP MOVING!

Stand strong on My Word.
And let the enemy know who you are.

Move ahead with courage, boldness and know - beyond the shadow of a doubt - that I Am with you.

It is time to renew your mind.
It is time to rise up with a renewed strength.
It is time to stretch out on My Promises.


 

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Joshua 1:9 - Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy GOD is with thee whithersoever thou goest. 

Psalm 121:1-2 - I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. 

Matthew 21:21 - Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this, which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. 
 
2 Corinthians 4:8–9 - We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down but never abandoned by GOD. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed

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.

Be Content (8.28.20)

For Jesus said, "I will never leave you, nor forsake you."
 

My Child,

It is time to stop looking around at all the things that you do not have.

It is time to let go of envying the things of others and asking Me why that can’t be you.  You only think you want their lives, but there is so much more about their lives that you do not see and that you could not bear. 

Start appreciating and being thankful
     for what is in your hand. 
Learn to count your blessings. 

Dear one, I Know your desires, as well as your needs. And it brings Me Joy to supply your needs and give you the desires of your heart. However, it pleases Me more when you are content, and when you love Me, despite any difficulties you may face.  When Paul was in prison, he was at peace and sang praises unto Me - just because he loved Me. 

I want you to be at peace.

How do you get to this place of surety and peace? When you let go of the things of the world and embrace the things I Give you. When you let go of what you hold so strongly, and put it in My Very Capable Hands, you will be at peace.  And then you will come to a place where you will say, "Lord, whether You bless me or not, I will give You Praise."

Keep your eyes on Me and be grateful for what you have. 

When you do this you, you will suddenly discover all the wonderful blessings around you.  Your situation may not be perfect; however, be content in that which you have.

All is well.
Trust Me.
And be content.

All is well.

~ Let Us Pray ~
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for reminding us that You Will
answer us on Your Time, and in Your Way. 

Sometimes it may not be what we expect or
when we expect it but it will be right on time
and what we need.

Let us give You thanks as we patiently
wait on You.

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Philippians 4:11 - Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 

1 Timothy 6:6-8 - But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 

Hebrews 13:5 - Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 

#ScriptureReflection - 1 John 3 (8.27.20)

The Command to Love

3 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. ² Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. ³ And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.

Sin and the Child of God

⁴ Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. ⁵ And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin. ⁶ Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him.

⁷ Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. ⁸ He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. ⁹ Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God.

The Imperative of Love

¹⁰ In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother. ¹¹ For this is the message that you heard from the beginning, that we should love one another, ¹² not as Cain who was of the wicked one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his works were evil and his brother’s righteous.

¹³ Do not marvel, my brethren, if the world hates you. ¹⁴ We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death. ¹⁵ Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.

The Outworking of Love

¹⁶ By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. ¹⁷ But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?

¹⁸ My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. ¹⁹ And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. ²⁰ For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. ²¹ Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God. ²² And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. ²³ And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment.

The Spirit of Truth and the Spirit of Error

²⁴ Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.



 Source: NKJV (New King James Version)

One More Thing is About to Happen (8.26.20)

Faith Believers,
Are you at the end of your rope?

I know that some of you are under some of the worst trials and situations of your life.  It may look as if, no matter what you try to do to relieve the pressure, nothing works.  You solve one problem and two more seem to pop up.  Oh Jesus, help us!

You have rebuked the enemy until you are blue in the face.  You have asked everyone you know to pray for you, to help you, but nothing seems to work for long or people are very slow to respond to your cries for help - or they don't respond at all.  Some of you are so very tired, beat, out of energy, and just can't seem to walk with the Lord like you used to.  Or you are walking strong and talk, but these things don't stop happening.  Some of you cry out to God, and it appears that He Is silent. 

In fact, some of you feel like "if one more thing happens…..."  Well, get ready 'one more thing' is about to happen.  The Lord has a Word for you.
  - Marilyn

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My Child,
All is not lost or hopeless.
Do not believe what the enemy
     has been whispering into your ear.

No, you are not the world's greatest spiritual failure! 

I Am bringing you to the end your own strength, so that I Can fill you with Mine.  There is strength in your weakness, but I Want you to rely on My Strength, at all times, not yours.
 
I Have heard every word that you've said, every word you've whispered, and I Have heard your thoughts.   I Am God.  I Never sleep, and I Have responded to your prayers, and I Have heard your cries; however, the problem isn't with Me.  For too many of you, the problem is whether you believe that I Have heard you.  The problem is whether you believe that that which you have asked for, that I Am able to do it.  Do you?  If you do, then do not cry about it any longer.  Let your weeping be over.  

It is time to get up off your knees.
And start walking. 

Yes, it is time to start walking in the Spirit, praying in the Spirit, and praising in the Spirit, like never before.  Boldly.  Unapologetically.  Loudly.  With your head lifted high, your teary eyes dry and unwavering confidence.  Do all this. 

Then give up. 
Let it all go. 
Give it all to Me. 

You've been carrying your own burdens far too long. What many of you have been through has been painful, and perhaps it feels like you’re at the end of your rope.  But trust Me.  Believe in Me.  Lean in to Me.  Because you’re not. 

You Are at the beginning of hope.
A renewed hope in Me. 

And the way to overcome all that you are going through, is to surrender your ways, your plans, and all that concerns you to Me.  And allow Me to lead you into the realm of My Holy Spirit. 

It is time for you to move into My Rest, and experience My Peace and My Joy without measure.  Oh, My Child, it is time for you to have abundant, consistent, unwavering peace and joy in your life.  My Child, if you will listen to Me and step aside; I Can (and I Will) do the work that is needed.  

If you stop striving and let Me Be in control - let Me Have the remote control - things will begin to move suddenly. 

I Want you to have a new beginning, for this is an exciting time! 

Many of you may not realize this, and some of you already know and are aware of this; but at this very moment, things are happening that will amaze you.  Therefore, it is time for you to walk in My Holy Spirit, in My Son's Footsteps, and in My Expectations and Plans for your life.  It is time for you to know My Presence and My Power.

Now, rejoice and say, “ONE MORE BLESSED
     THING IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN…" 

Because a new day has dawned.
Your breakthrough is here!!!

 

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Matthew 9:28 - And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe, ye that I am able to do this?  They said unto him, Yea, Lord.

Matthew 11:29-30 - Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light

Psalm 52:9 - I will praise thee forever because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints. 

Isaiah 48:3 - I have declared the former things from the beginning, and they went forth out of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass.

Isaiah 55:12 - For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

Isaiah 58:8 - Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy reward.

Stay Positive While Trusting in the Lord Our God..... (8.25.20)

 

My Child,
With every step you take, you are getting closer to your destiny. 

Therefore, do everything within your power to keep a positive attitude while standing in faith. I Know that some of you are experiencing a setback - for some of you, it may seem like multiple setbacks.

But it will not destroy you.
It will not last. 
I Will not let it. 
This too shall pass. 

Believe in what I Have told you, and take every thought captive.  Choose not to allow your mind to dwell on what you see.  Instead, choose to set your mind on things above by thinking, meditating, and feeding on My Word. 

Trust Me when I Say, a change is soon to come.  As a matter of fact, things are changing at this very moment.  Of course, the enemy of your soul will try to make you think that nothing is happening when you look at your situation. However, that is when you fight the good fight of faith.  That is when you keep your faith in Me, and your eyes on Me.  NOT in the circumstances that you see.  The circumstances that you see with your limited, human eyes.  Your eyes, all eyes are to be on Me; continue to keep a positive attitude and let My Joy, My Son's Joy and the Joy of My Holy Spirit be your strength, your stronghold, your rock, your battlecry, your balm, your salve and your salvation.

My Child, you are entering into a time of recovery, but you must press your way through all hindering forces, by speaking My Word, the Word of GOD, over the enemy and his works.

Yes, press your way.  I Know that some of you may not feel like it at times, but those are the times when you must press even harder. the enemy does not want your vision to come to pass. 

Therefore, in the midst of the storm, keep a positive attitude. Stagger not at My Promises through unbelief.  Stay strong and know that I Am more than able to deliver, on My Word, to you.  

Now, My Child.
Keep a positive attitude.
Trust in Me.
And know that change, a very good
     change, is coming soon.

Read and Meditate on God's Word

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 a good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things

2 Corinthians 10:5 - Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of GOD, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

Romans 4:19-21 - And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara's womb: He staggered not at the promise of GOD through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to GOD;  And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 

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. 

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

Psalm 146:2 - While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my GOD while I have any being.

Faith...... (8.24.20)

My Child,
It is time for you to move on. 
Now.  Right now.

You have rested long enough. 
Rise up from your place of rest
     and trust in Me. 

It is time for you to begin to act on what I Have told you I Would do. 

There are places that you see in the spirit, that you may be convinced you cannot go.  So, now you may be wondering if these things will ever come to pass.  My Child, just because you may not see it happening, does not negate My Word to you. 

I Am waiting for you to move. 

When you exercise your faith, trust in Me, and follow the lead of the Holy Spirit; then I Will move.

I know the storms you battled, and that some of you are feeling weary from being tossed about.  But also, some of you are feeling reinvigorated, renewed and revived. 

I Am, that I Am.

And just as My Son Walked on the stormy seas, above the waves of your circumstances.  And just as I Am calling you to step out of your place of complacency, and walk on the water with Me. 

I Want to stretch your faith.
I Want you to believe what seems
     impossible to your natural mind.
 

All you have to do is take that first step of faith, and I Will take you by the hand and lift you out of those turbulent waters.  For truly, I Have given you dominion over every situation and circumstance -- if you will only believe.  I Will provide all that you need to do the work which must be done.  I Will empower you and make you successful in whatever you do in My Name. 

Yes, just believe, victory is assured. 

Oh, My Child, there is so much work
     to be done.
And I Am calling you into action.

It is not good to linger where you are, any longer.  I Have made your calling and instructions clear.  You must go and be My Vessel.  I Will not always strive with you, nor will I Wait forever for you to obey Me.

I Will only ask you to choose. 

Things are moving forward by My Command and if you do not move, you will find yourself behind and left alone, for I Am moving forth.

Are you going to follow Me? 
Then step toward Me.
Take that first step…
     the step of faith.

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Genesis 6:3 - And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man,

Isaiah 42:6 - I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles,

Isaiah 55:11 - So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

Matthew 14:29-31 - And He said, Come. And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But seeing that the wind was strong, he was afraid. And beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me! And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him; and said unto him, Oh thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

James 2:17 - Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

Weep No More..... (8.23.20)

My Child,
It is time for you to stop weeping and stop worrying.

My Son, The One who conquered the enemy of your soul, is with you. My Holy Spirit, the paraclete, is with you.  I Am with you.   So, allow Me to wipe away your fears, along with those tears, and embrace you with My Love. Nothing that you’ve gone through can compare to the power of My Healing and My Restoration.

My Mercy will soothe your wounds. 
And My Grace will cover it all.

Lift your head and weep no more.
Encourage yourself.
Know that all is well.
And that all is in My Hands.

All My Promises are "Yes and Amen." 

Therefore, it is time for you to say "Amen" over all the things that I Have promised you. When you say Amen, you are affirming what you have heard and declaring it to be the truth. 

My Word is The Truth. 
Therefore, weep no more.
And say Amen, My Child. 

I Am greater than anything and everything coming against you. 

Weep no more, I Say.
My Word is the truth.

Say "Yes and Amen" to all that I Have spoken over your life, through My Word.

 ~ Let Us Pray ~
Dear Lord,
Thank You for drying my weeping eyes.

Thank You for helping me to see the importance of holding fast to Your Promises.

The hardships that I've endured cannot compare to the blessings that will come afterward.

So, I say thank you, thank you, thank you - for turning my mourning into joy.
Amen

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Psalm 30:5 - For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. 

Romans 8:18 - For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 

2 Corinthians 1:20 - For all the promises of GOD in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of GOD by us.

2 Corinthians 4:17 - For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 

#ScriptureReflection from Psalm, Acts & James (8.22.20)

Psalm 100:4-5

⁴ Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
And into His courts with praise.
Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

⁵ For the Lord is good;
His mercy is everlasting,
And His truth endures to all generations.

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Acts 1:8

⁸ But you shall receive power when the
Holy Spirit has come upon you;

and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem,
and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.

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James 4:8-10

⁸ Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.
Cleanse your hands, you sinners;
and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

⁹ Lament and mourn and weep!
Let your laughter be turned to mourning and
your joy to gloom. ¹⁰ Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord,
and He will lift you up.

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Source: NKJV (New King James Version)

Step Out in Faith (8.21.20)

My Child,
Your journey has begun.
I Have identified for you the way in which you should walk.

I Have spoken to, and given to you, the spiritual understanding you need to advance towards the finish line. Respond - in faith, with prayer and thanksgiving - to that which I Have spoken over you and through you; and receive My Blessings in a glorious and unique way. 

For I Call you, this day, to be Blessed.

Step out in faith.
Rise up and cast off all doubt.
Remove double-mindedness.

For I Desire to bless you beyond all of your expectations. 
I Desire to bless you beyond all you can understand.
Beyond your capacity to comprehend.

Therefore, move forward in faith. 

Move in the strength and the power
     of My Might, and become One
     with Me. 

Press forward and walk with Me. 

Walk this path that I Have set before you, and you shall see My Glory rain down, and abound in the promises that I Have spoken over your life.  So, I Say to you, get up!   Get up, move past stagnation, and yield to what I Am doing. 

Yield to what I Am doing.

Be determined to press your way and finish the race.

My Precious Little One, finishing what you have started is the only way that you will be able to receive all that I Have promised.

My Child, this is how I Choose to bless:
- Those who are obedient to My Word.
- Those who choose to step out.
- Those who choose to walk by faith.  

And that is how I Choose to Bless you.
My Precious Little One.
I Love you.
I Bless you.
Now move forward in faith.
And finish this race.

For a new day dawns in your life.
And My Glorious and Unique Blessings await....

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Joshua 1:9 - Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy GOD is with thee whithersoever thou goest. 

Psalm 71:16 - I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

1 Corinthians 9:24 - Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 

Deuteronomy 28:1-2 - And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy GOD, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy GOD will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy GOD.

James 2:20 - But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? 

Fight the Good Fight of Faith (8.20.20)

My Child,
I come now as your Father, your Counselor; and I Say that there are those who wonder what to do about your circumstances, for there have been things occurring that have overwhelmed you and have caused - for some of you - a spirit of dread and confusion to come upon you. Some of you are wondering what to do, for your situation seems hopeless.  However, I Say, this is not a hopeless situation, for I Have given you dominion, authority, power, and MY NAME!

And I Say, you must bind the strong man.
You must fight the good fight of faith.

War a good warfare in My Name.

Don’t you know and understand by now, that every new move and every new thing that I Bring to the earth will be contended for by the enemy?  I Say, do not let him have his way! 

Rise up as mighty men and women. 
Suit up in the armor I Provided. 

Take the Sword of the Spirit, and confront the strong man, and break his power over your life. 

Break the power that is hindering you! 
Break the power of the curse! 

Exercise, by faith, the Authority I Have given you. 
If you exercise the faith that is within you,
     a fresh anointing will come forth,
     and the anointing will break the yoke
     of every bondage. 

Rise up! My Child, Rise up!!!

Do not allow the enemy to hold you down any longer.  Come to Me and be filled.  I Am The One, Who will fill your cup.

I Am giving you what you need, for the season that is ahead of you. So, come.  The table is prepared for you. Come.

Now, turn from all disappointments, despair, and heartache. 
Encourage yourself with this Word, for I AM with you.
Gird yourself with My Living Word, the Bible,
     for I AM with you.

And if I AM with you; who can be against you, and who shall you fear? 

I AM the Anointed One. I Am pouring My Anointing upon you, so that you may be filled with all fullness and power.  Receive now My Yoke-Breaking Anointing, and then address the strong man in the power of My Word, and watch him flee from you, seven ways.

NOW FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH!

Read and Meditate on God's Word

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. 

1 Timothy 6:12a - Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called

Ephesians 6:13 - 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.

Psalm 23:5 - Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Psalm 27:1 - The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Hebrews 13:6 - So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Matthew 12:29 - Or else how can one enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.

Deuteronomy 28:7 - The LORD will conquer your enemies when they attack you. They will attack you from one direction, but they will scatter from you in seven!

There is nothing you will face today
     that God can't bring you through. 
So, let your faith be bigger
     than your fears. 
  -  Marilyn

#ScriptureReflection - Deuteronomy 4:35-40 (8.19.20)

³⁵ You were shown these things so that you might know that the Lord is God; besides him there is no other. ³⁶ From heaven he made you hear his voice to discipline you. On earth he showed you his great fire, and you heard his words from out of the fire. ³⁷ Because he loved your ancestors and chose their descendants after them, he brought you out of Egypt by his Presence and his great strength, ³⁸ to drive out before you nations greater and stronger than you and to bring you into their land to give it to you for your inheritance, as it is today.

³⁹ Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other. ⁴⁰ Keep his decrees and commands, which I am giving you today, so that it may go well with you and your children after you and that you may live long in the land the Lord your God gives you for all time.


Source: NIV (New International Version)

Unexpected Blessings (8.18.20)

My Child,
My Beloved, right now is the time for you to receive all the unexpected blessings I Promised. Know that I Am going to bless you, in the near future, with something you never expected.   

Rejoice and be exceedingly glad for My Provision, regardless of the form it takes; and then give All Glory and Honor to Me, as your blessings unfold, right before your eyes.

I Am getting ready to show up and show out. 

Do not become distracted with the things going on around you, because I Have all power over these situations.Your priority must be to continue seeking My Kingdom and My Righteousness. 

Stand and rejoice! 
My Glory has risen upon you. 

My Blessings shall suddenly overtake you, as you see miraculous answers to your prayers.  Indeed, your effective fervent prayer will avail much!  Pray in faith, with no fear or doubt; believing that I, your GOD, Am going to bless you. 

In this season, you will receive great blessings
     if you will stay focused, if you will be
     faithful and if you will be true to Me.

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Deuteronomy 28:2-3 - And all these blessings shall come on you and overtake you, if you will listen to the voice of Jehovah your GOD.  You shall be blessed in the city, and be blessed in the field. 

2 Chronicles 29:36 - And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had prepared the people. For the thing happened suddenly.

Matthew 5:12 - Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for your reward in Heaven is great.

Matthew 6:33-34 - But seek first the kingdom of GOD and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow; for tomorrow shall be anxious for its own things. Sufficient to the day is the evil of it.

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

James 5:16 - The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous one avails much. 

I pray the peace of Jesus will
flood your soul and destroy any
and all fear that the enemy may be
trying to place in your spirit.
   -  Marilyn

#ScriptureReflection - Psalm 144 (8.17.20)

Psalm 144
Prayer for victory and peace

Blessed be the Lord, my rock,
who trains my arms for battle,
who prepares my hands for war.

He is my love, my fortress;
he is my stronghold, my savior
my shield, my place of refuge.
He brings peoples under my rule.

Lord, what is man that you care for him,
mortal man, that you keep him in mind;
man, who is merely a breath
whose life fades like a passing shadow?

Lower your heavens and come down;
touch the mountains; wreathe them in smoke.
Flash your lightnings; rout the foe,
shoot your arrows and put them to flight.

Reach down from heaven and save me;
draw me out from the mighty waters,
from the hands of alien foes
whose mouths are filled with lies,
whose hands are raised in perjury.

To you, O God, will I sing a new song;
I will play on the ten-stringed harp
to you who give kings their victory,
who set David your servant free.

God Has NOT Failed You! (8.16.20)

 

My Child,
Often, trials come at times when it looks like all is lost, and that I Have failed you; but I Would say to you, this day, "I Have not failed you." 

Stop being fearful, have faith, and trust that I AM GOD; and that I Can bring new life out of apparent death.  And although you may not understand why something "bad" seems to happen; know that I Can - and I Will - bring ultimate good out of what you are going through.  Which includes the growing and development of your faith, in Me.

You are standing at the threshold of a glorious time of restoration, joy, and harvest in My Kingdom; but right now, you are facing what appears to be an impossible situation - where, to some of you, it may look like I Have abandoned you. 

Do not allow fear to invade your Spirit. 

Do you honestly think that I Would abandon any of My Little One's that I Love so much, as you?  I Definitely would not. I Call you, this day, to have faith in this midnight hour; and to trust in who I Am.  Remember all that I Have done for you.  My Constant Faithfulness and My Mercy to you over the years...  Then let your faith rise up.

This is your day to stand, My Child.
Not a day to sit, or to turn back in
     despair, doubt, or discouragement. 

You are My Child, and I Expect you to act like My Child; by having faith in Me when things look their darkest. 

Why would I Leave you now in your day of greatest need?  Never ever would I Leave you. 

Put on your Armor and get ready for battle,
      for this is a day of victory, and not of defeat. 
Again, I Say to you, I Have not failed you. 

Have faith and you will surely see My Salvation,
     My Blessing, and My Glory in this situation.

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Deuteronomy 31:8 - And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

Mark 4:40 - And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? 

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

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.

Ephesians 6:11 - Put on the whole armour of GOD, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

#ScriptureReflection - John 8:31 (8.15.20)

³¹ To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said,

“If you hold to my teaching,
you are really my disciples.
³² Then you will know the truth,
and the truth will set you free.”


 Source: NIV (New International Version)

#ScriptureReflection - Jeremiah 14:11-22 (8.14.20)

¹¹ Then the Lord said to me: Do not intercede for the well-being of this people. ¹² If they fast, I will not listen to their supplication. If they sacrifice burnt offerings or grain offerings, I will take no pleasure in them. Rather, I will destroy them with the sword, famine, and plague.

¹³ “Ah! Lord God,” I replied, “it is the prophets who say to them, ‘You shall not see the sword; famine shall not befall you. Indeed, I will give you lasting peace in this place.’”

¹⁴ These prophets utter lies in my name, the Lord said to me: I did not send them; I gave them no command, nor did I speak to them. They prophesy to you lying visions, foolish divination, deceptions from their own imagination. ¹⁵ Therefore, thus says the Lord: Concerning the prophets who prophesy in my name, though I did not send them, and who say, “Sword and famine shall not befall this land”: by sword and famine shall these prophets meet their end. ¹⁶ The people to whom they prophesy shall be thrown out into the streets of Jerusalem because of famine and the sword. No one shall bury them, their wives, their sons, or their daughters, for I will pour out upon them their own wickedness.

  ¹⁷ Speak to them this word:

Let my eyes stream with tears
    night and day, without rest,
Over the great destruction which overwhelms
    the virgin daughter of my people,
    over her incurable wound.
 
¹⁸ If I walk out into the field,
    look! those slain by the sword;
If I enter the city,
    look! victims of famine.
 
Both prophet and priest ply their trade
    in a land they do not know.
¹⁹ Have you really cast Judah off?
    Is Zion loathsome to you?
Why have you struck us a blow
    that cannot be healed?
 
We wait for peace, to no avail;
    for a time of healing, but terror comes instead.
 
²⁰ We recognize our wickedness, Lord,
    the guilt of our ancestors:
    we have sinned against you.
 
²¹ Do not reject us, for your name’s sake,
    do not disgrace your glorious throne.
    Remember! Do not break your covenant with us.
 
²² Among the idols of the nations are there any that give rain?
    Or can the mere heavens send showers?
 
Is it not you, Lord,
    our God, to whom we look?
 
    You alone do all these things.


Source: NABRE (New American Bible Revised Edition)

 

Do Not Lose Sight of Your Purpose (8.13.20)

My Child,
These trials and tribulations that you are facing are of great value. 

They will produce eternal fruit not only to (and for) you; but also in the lives of others waiting to be blessed by your experiences.

Everything you go through has a purpose. So, rise above the point of your own victimization, and yield to My Work in your life. Do not think that your current situation is beyond My Ability to bring you through to My Victory. 

Nothing is too hard for Me.

Set watch for anything, or anyone, who would try to distract you. Do not allow them to divert your attention from what I Have called you to do. Now is not the time to give up. This is the time to be strong in Me, the Lord you God; and establish yourself in right relationship with Me through faith and obedience.  Because I Shall call upon you, to do what only you can do. Without Me, you can do nothing.  And with Me, all things are possible.

Therefore, do not be limited by what your eyes see, by what your ears hear or by what your mind perceives. 

I Have a plan for your life, and it is a glorious one. And as you put your hope and faith in Me, I Will help you accomplish all of it.

Yes, I said all of it.
Not some of it...  All of it.

So, do not lose sight of your purpose.
Stay faithful.
And keep going.

Read and Meditate on God's Word

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.

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.

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.

Psalm 71:14 - But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more

There is nothing you will face today
     that GOD can't bring you through. 
So, let your faith be bigger than your fears. 

  -  Marilyn

The Answer to Your Question Is...... (8.12.20)

My Child,
I Promised you that I Would do it, and I Will. 

However, it will be done in My Way and in My Timing.  My Ways and My Timing are often different than what you expect.  However, they are perfect, and they are right. My Timing is always the best timing, and My Ways are higher than yours.  I’ve Shared with you, in My Word, many times.  So trust that I Know what I Am doing.

You know only what you perceive and see.  But I Know every dimension, of everything, that is going on in your life.  I Know the spiritual forces that are at work against you; and what strategies they are taking. I Know the things that you cannot anticipate; but they will not catch Me by surprise.  I Take every one of these factors into consideration when I Choose to work on your behalf - and bring My Glory to your life. I Want you to know that I Am always at work, in your circumstances, to turn them into My Glory.

My Child, when you are facing difficulty, I Will make a way for you to escape. It may not be exactly what you expect, but it will be perfect, it will be for your good, and it will be just as I Promised in My Word. 

I Am holy.
I Am loving.
I Am the truth.
And I Am also faithful
     and trustworthy. 

It is My Desire for you to learn how trustworthy I Am; so that you will put your trust completely in Me.  Don’t you know how much it blesses Me when you trust Me completely?

Now, the answer to your question is yes. 
I Will do it. 
I Will deliver you. 

However, it will be done My Way and in My Time, and it will bring My Glory into your life.  Just as I Planned. 

So, do not let go of your faith.
I Promised it.
And I Will do it.

Yes.....  and Amen.

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Numbers 23:19 - GOD is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Isaiah 46:11  - …Yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it. 

Isaiah 55:8-9 - For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. 

John 14:13-14 - And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it. 

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. 

1 Corinthians 10:13 - There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but GOD is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it

1 Thessalonians 5:24 - Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

1 John 5:14-15 - And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything 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.