Friday, April 30, 2021

Remain Vigilant & Prayerful; and Release Your Cares to God, Our Father (4.30.21)



My Child,
Release everything from your mind that is not of Me.

My Holy Spirit will show you, who and what is not of Me.

People will come into your life speaking and referencing Me, as though they are one of My Children, but they are agents from, and of, the enemy. In due time My Holy Spirit will reveal their intentions. Corrupt trees cannot bear good fruit, regardless of how they pretend, because My Son, Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, will expose them every time.

Also My Child, do not ignore a persons' spirit or energy.

If you feel, in your spirit and heart, that something is not right about that person, pray to Me and I Will reveal their intentions to you. the enemy will send his people into your life, disguised in many different ways; but remain vigilant and prayerful, and I Will expose them - according to My Will and My Timing.  

Lastly My Child, regardless of how evil a persons' intentions and actions are; I AM ALWAYS WITH YOU.  I Will never leave you nor forsake you. No scheme , or plan, from the enemy will succeed because I Am in control of all things. I Am also in total control of the enemy; and I Allow certain things to happen, for My Purpose and My Will.

Believe Me, My Child - satan and his followers have no control over you life. Wicked principalities can only do what I Allow, they are paper tigers when it comes to My Children. I Can and I Will, undo and expose, all evil schemes. I Will fight and protect My Children.

Those whose curse you, I Will curse them.  I Have promised this to you, in My Word.  I Am a Loving Father, Who will never leave you nor forsake you. I Will protect you.

Finally Beloved, spend time with Me daily, through studying My Word and prayer. My Word is the only thing the enemy will respect. satan is powerless against My Word - THE Word of GOD - and My (GOD's) People!

Stand on My Word
     and satan will flee!   
 
 
 
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Thursday, April 29, 2021

#ScriptureReflection - Acts 5:28-32 (4.29.21)

 28 “We gave you strict orders [did we not?] to stop teaching in that name. Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and want to bring this man’s blood upon us.” 29 But Peter and the apostles said in reply, “We must obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our ancestors raised Jesus, though you had him killed by hanging him on a tree. 31 God exalted him at his right hand as leader and savior to grant Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins. 32 We are witnesses of these things, as is the holy Spirit that God has given to those who obey him.”

 

 

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Go Where God Sends You.... and PRAY (4.28.21)

When your people go to war against their enemies, wherever you send them,
and when they pray to you toward this city you have chosen and the temple
I have built for your Name, then hear from heaven
their prayer and their plea, and uphold their cause
- 2 Chronicles 6: 34-35


Faith Believers,
There are two things you must do to have victory over the enemy.

First is to follow the Will of the Lord.  Go where GOD sends you. And pray once you get there. the enemy will follow you, while sending his demonic principalities to try and plant doubt and fear in your mind.

Second, once you arrive at this place, pray over it - asking Jesus to remove everything in your surroundings that is not of the Kingdom of GOD.

At this point, the enemy will have to flee because he cannot stand in the presence of the Lord.

However, satan will keep coming back with his principalities, hoping that you have let your guard down, so he can try to attack you again.

Beloved, go where GOD sends you; and when you get there, pray to GOD for protection and guidance.  GOD has promised to never leave us nor forsake us. Always follow the Will of the Lord, regardless of the challenges you may face.

Remember you are not fighting against flesh and blood; but against wicked and dark spiritual principalities of this world.

Pray, submit to the leading of the Holy Spirit, and you will always have GOD's Victory over the schemes of the enemy.


~ Prayer ~
 Father,
I submit my life to you completely.
I will go wherever you send me,
     and I will pray when I get there.
May Your Presence and Your Power
     go with me always.
Leading and guiding me over and through
     every obstacle the enemy has placed
     in my path.
Amen


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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

#ScriptureReflection - Ephesians 4:17-32 (4.27.21)

Instructions for Christian Living

17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. 19 Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed.

20 That, however, is not the way of life you learned 21 when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. 28 Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.

29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

 31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.

32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.


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Monday, April 26, 2021

#ScriptureReflection - Isaiah 42:10-16 (4.26.21)

God, Victor and Savior

Song of Praise to the Lord

10 Sing to the Lord a new song,
    his praise from the end of the earth;

Let the sea and what fills it resound,
     the coastlands, and those who dwell in them.

11 Let the steppe and its cities cry out,
    the villages where Kedar dwells;

Let the inhabitants of Sela exult,
    and shout from the top of the mountains.
12 Let them give glory to the Lord,
    and utter his praise in the coastlands.

13 The Lord goes forth like a hero,
    like a warrior he stirs up his ardor;
he shouts out his battle cry,
    against his enemies he shows his might:

14 I have looked away, and kept silence,
    I have said nothing, holding myself in;
But now, I cry out as a woman in labor,
    gasping and panting.

15 I will lay waste mountains and hills
    all their herbage I will dry up;
I will turn the rivers into marshes,
    and the marshes I will dry up.

16 I will lead the blind on their journey;
    by paths unknown I will guide them.
I will turn darkness into light before them,
    and make crooked ways straight.


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Sunday, April 25, 2021

Why Are You Worrying (4.25.21)

My Child,
Your faith is being tested.

Some things you have desired have not
     materialized.
And yet you see Me working miracles in
     the lives of those around you.

What issues or circumstances can possibly take place that I do not have control over? Have you ever thought how foolish it is to worry about what you cannot control?

I Say unto you, put your faith in Me because all of creation is in My Hands. I Am the Beginning and the End of all things. I Have power over every person; and everything in this world, above and beneath.

I Cannot ever fail you, according to My Word, nor will I Ever forsake you.

My Love for you is an everlasting commitment to protect and provide for you, throughout all eternity.  I Invite you to test Me, and see if you find Me to be true to My Word.

I Am GOD, not man, that I Should lie. 
So I Say to you again, "Why are you worrying?"

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So do not worry about tomorrow;
for tomorrow will care for itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own.
- Matthew 6:34

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Fellow 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 
 
 
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Saturday, April 24, 2021

#ScriptureReflection - Isaiah 65:17-25 (4.24.21)

A World Renewed

17 See, I am creating new heavens
    and a new earth;
The former things shall not be remembered
    nor come to mind.

18 Instead, shout for joy and be glad forever
    in what I am creating.
Indeed, I am creating Jerusalem to be a joy
    and its people to be a delight;

19 I will rejoice in Jerusalem
    and exult in my people.
No longer shall the sound of weeping be heard there,
    or the sound of crying;
20 No longer shall there be in it
    an infant who lives but a few days,
    nor anyone who does not live a full lifetime;
One who dies at a hundred years shall be considered a youth,
    and one who falls short of a hundred shall be thought accursed.

21 They shall build houses and live in them,
    they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit;
22 They shall not build and others live there;
    they shall not plant and others eat.

As the years of a tree, so the years of my people;
    and my chosen ones shall long enjoy
    the work of their hands.

23 They shall not toil in vain,
    nor beget children for sudden destruction;
For they shall be a people blessed by the Lord
    and their descendants with them.

24 Before they call, I will answer;
    while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
25 The wolf and the lamb shall pasture together,
    and the lion shall eat hay like the ox—
    but the serpent’s food shall be dust.

None shall harm or destroy
    on all my holy mountain, says the Lord.

 

 

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Friday, April 23, 2021

Speak ACCORDING to God's Word (4.23.21)


 
My Child,
You cannot proclaim My Words of life; and then speak death through gossip and slander. 
You cannot proclaim My Words of faith and authority; and then speak words of fear, doubt, and unbelief. 
You cannot speak My Words of blessing; and then complain and murmur about what you don’t have.

I Am asking you to speak according to My Words, and My Words only.
I Am asking that your communication be holy, blameless, and without fault.

Let that which proceeds out of your mouth be holy and acceptable to My Ears. 

I Know there are times when situations arise, 
     and you feel that you need to defend yourself.
You don’t have to worry about defending yourself
     to anyone. 

Allow Me to speak for you. I Want you to be set apart, for My Purposes. In the same way that I Defended Moses, when Korah rose up against him, and when Aaron and Mariam complained against him; I Will defend you too.  Will you trust Me to defend you? I Am asking you to give Me control over what you say. 

Take the coal, and cleanse your lips, so that the words you speak will minister healing and glorify My Kingdom.

It is My Desire to see My People prophesy.  
It is My Desire to see My People release
      words of evangelism, encouragement,
      and wisdom to build up My Kingdom. 

However, I Cannot pour out of My Holy Spirit into unworthy vessels, nor will I put My Words into mouths that choose not to speak the truth, in all things.

Therefore, I Am asking you to consecrate your mouth unto Me; and allow Me to transform your thoughts. 

Allow Me to put My Words into your mouth; so that you can speak "thus said the Lord." Walk and talk worthy before Me.  Allow Me to have Lordship over what you say.  So that your words will be used for My Glory.



Read and Meditate on God's Word
Psalm 19:14 - Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. 

Psalm 49:3 -  My mouth shall speak of wisdom, and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
Jeremiah 23:28 - The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD.

Luke 12:12 - For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say. 

Acts 2:17 - And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith GOD, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 

Romans 12:2 - And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of GOD.

Ephesians 4:15 - But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:



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Thursday, April 22, 2021

God's Perfect Will Can Use 'Problems' to - Direct, Inspect, Correct, Protect and/or Perfect Us. (4.22.21)

Faith Believers,
The 'problems' we face will defeat, define, or develop us - depending on how we respond to them. Defeat.  Define.  or Develop.  However, for some, they fail to see how GOD wants to use 'problems' for good, in their lives.  Some of us react out of our flesh, and resent our 'problems;' rather than seeking the Lord, to learn His Perfect Will in challenging, and sometimes extremely difficult, situations.   Some of us never stop to consider what opportunities situations may bring; simply because there is too much focus on the 'problem,' and not what the Lord is saying to us.


Here are some ways God Wants to "use" the 'problems' in our lives. See if any of them apply to you:

  1. GOD uses 'problems' to DIRECT us.
    Sometimes GOD must light a fire under us to get us moving from our place of complacency. 'Problems' oftentimes point us in a new direction, and motivate us to change. Is GOD using this 'problem' to get your attention? Is He trying to tell you to "let go and move on" to something greater? 
    Physical punishment cleanses away evil; such discipline purifies the heart - Proverbs 20:30

  2. GOD uses 'problems' to INSPECT us.
    People are like tea bags. If you want to know what's inside us, just drop us in hot water! Our true character will be exposed. Is GOD testing your faith with this "problem?" If so, what is the "problem" revealing to you, about you?
    Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. -  James 1:2-3

  3. GOD uses 'problems' to CORRECT us.
    Some of our most valuable lessons come from suffering through pain and failure. When we were children, our parents told us not to touch a hot stove. However, we probably learned not to touch the stove after ignoring their warning, touching the stove anyway, and being burned. Sometimes we only learn the value of something - be it health, money or a relationship - by losing it or being burned by it.
    My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees. Your instructions are more valuable to me than millions in gold and silver. - Psalm 119:71-72

  4. GOD uses 'problems' to PROTECT us.
    A 'problem' can be a blessing in disguise, if it prevents us from being harmed by something more serious. Picture this scenario: before leaving your home one day - you overslept, spilled coffee on your clothes, the kids wouldn’t get it together, and nothing is going the way it should. You say to yourself, “Why is all this happening today?” Then you get on the road and come across the scene of a terrible accident. You say to yourself, 'if you had left a few minutes earlier… Lord that could have been me.'
    You intended to harm me, but GOD intended it all for good. - Genesis 50:20

  5. GOD uses 'problems' to PERFECT us.
    'Problems,' when responded to correctly, are character builders. GOD is far more interested in our character, than our comfort. Our relationship to GOD, and our character, are the only two things that we are going to take with us into eternity.
    We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation - Romans 5:3- 4


Here is the point: GOD Is at work in our lives.  Even when we don’t recognize it or understand it. Things will progress much easier and much more profitable, when we stop striving, and learn to cooperate with Him; by asking the Lord to reveal His Perfect Will in each and every one of our (perceived) 'problems.'



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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

#ScriptureReflection - Isaiah 33:13-16 (4.21.21)

13 Hear, you who are far off, what I have done;
    you who are near, acknowledge my might.

14 In Zion sinners are in dread,
    trembling grips the impious:
“Who of us can live with consuming fire?
    who of us can live with everlasting flames?”

15 He who practices virtue and speaks honesty;
    who spurns what is gained by oppression,

Brushing his hands, free of contact with a bribe,
    stopping his ears lest he hear of bloodshed,
    closing his eyes lest he look on evil—

16 He shall dwell on the heights,
    his stronghold shall be the rocky fastness,
    his food and drink in steady supply.

 

 

 

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Hear It, Read It, Speak It, Stand Upon and Obey God's Word (4.20.21)

For the word of the Lord is right and true;
he is faithful in all he does
- Psalm 33:4


Faith Believers,
The Word of the Lord is a strong tower.
As we hear it, and read it, He expects us
     to obey His Word.

Our obedience to His Word will bring joy and peace to our hearts. Our lives will not be flooded with doubt and conflict; but with peace, and great faith, in His Ability to overcome any circumstance the enemy will try to use to discourage us.

Perhaps your heart, or the heart of someone close to you, is burdened or heavy at this very moment.  Pray for the Lord’s Intervention, and He Will show you His Faithfulness.

Our Beloved Father Will bring 'His Peace' into any situation.
  -  Marilyn


~ Prayer ~
Faithful Father, 
Help me to stand upon Your Perfect Word, when I am tempted to forget how faithful You are. 

Give me a heart of humility to obey everything You Have Said. 

I want to be an obedient servant, trusting in You.  Keep me from being discouraged or diverted by the devil. 

May Your Holy Spirit show Your Faithfulness, to others, through me.

In Your Son Jesus' Name, I pray,

Amen


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Monday, April 19, 2021

God's Grace Is All You Need (4.19.21)


For this thing, I besought the Lord three times, that it might depart from me. Each time he said, "My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses so that the power of Christ can work through me.  That's why I take pleasure in my weakness, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.  - 2 Corinthians 12:8-10
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Fellow Faith Believers,
Oh, what powerful scriptures! 
Oftentimes, we fail to recognize the power of this message.  If you are going through a trial or facing a situation where you have tried and tried and tried, yet nothing seems to be working - Stop, and take your hands off of it. Stop trying to make something happen, and ask the Lord to give you His Grace to make it through, His Wisdom to do the right thing and His Discernment to know what it is that you should and should not actively do in the natural - and what you should take to prayer. 
Instead of complaining and/or discussing it with others, causing your blood pressure to rise or giving yourself an ulcer - go to the Lord in prayer. Hold your arms out and say, "Lord, I don’t know what to do.  I can't see how I can do this. So, I am letting it go right now, and turning this over to you.  Lord, I surrender!  Help me to see Your will in the midst of this!”
  -  Marilyn
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Let Us Listen, Hear & Heed
Our Father's Still Small Voice
 
My Child,
Thank you.  Now, leave it totally in My Hands. 

I’ve Been standing, right here, with you Child; waiting for you to release it to Me.  I Have wanted to take that burden, but you've been hanging on to it so strongly, so tightly, that you hindered Me from helping you. 

Thank you for finally giving it to Me. 
 
Now, I Can move on your behalf. 
I Can do what you were not
     (and are not) able to do. 
In your weakness, My Strength is a Rock
     for you to lean on. 

Your surrender allows Me to release an abundance of blessings into your life.  Your surrender allows Me to bring about the change(s) that you’ve been seeking. Watch as the most amazing things begin to happen in and around you.  That's all you need to do after you've surrendered all.  Just WATCH.   Things will happen, all because you fell into My Arms and let it go.  I Am Sorry it took you so long to do this, but I’ve Been here all the time.  Waiting for you.  

Whatever you've been crying and praying about; for it does not matter if its finances, healing, family, a relationship, or whatever it is. If you are tired and worn out from battling day and night and getting nowhere, let it go. Give it up.  Let.  It.  Go...... 

Surrender it all to Me, the Lord your God!

Release it right now.

Admit your weakness; allow Me to move miraculously on your behalf; then start praising Me, the Lord your God, for taking the burden(s) off you; and watch Me do in a moment, what you could not do in a lifetime. 

You will see how strong I Am.
And you will see how strong you
     are, through Me, when you let it go.
When you let it go.

Let it go.
 


 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD
2 Corinthians 8:9 - For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, for your sakes He became poor, in order that you might be made rich through His poverty.

2 Corinthians 9:8 - And GOD is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

Ephesians 1:7 - In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace, 

Ephesians 2:8 - For by grace you are saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of GOD,

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.

2 Timothy 2:1 - Therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
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Sunday, April 18, 2021

You WILL Succeed, Because God has Faith in YOU (4.18.21)

My Child,
I Know that you have faith in Me, but did you know that I Have faith in you?

I Have every confidence that you CAN stand firm, in the face of the temptations, that used to beset you. I Have faith in you, because My Holy Spirit is at work in you.   Changing and transforming you into My mage. And I Know that you can accomplish ALL that I’ve Asked you to do; even when and if you don’t have faith, in yourself.


I Know this because I Have Spoken My Truth into your Spirit.  And My Holy Spirit is at work, constantly reminding you that you can do all things through My Son, Christ Jesus, Who strengthens you.

Therefore, it does not matter if the task at hand seems overwhelming to you, I Have faith in you - that it WILL BE DONE.

My Child, you are not an accident.
You were carefully planned and chosen.

You are an amazing person.
Because I Made you that way.

My Indwelling Spirit has been at work in you; refining and transforming you.

My Indwelling Spirit, My Holy Spirit has destroyed all the strongholds of the enemy that once held you back. 

My Indwelling Spirit, My Holy Spirit is releasing you - Right Now - to be precisely the person who I Have Designed you to be: strong, bold, faithful, and able to do ALL things, in My Strength and in My Anointing.

So, do not allow yourself to be held back by the lies of the enemy any longer.

Instead, embrace who I Created you to be.

Embrace the calling and destiny that I Put on your life.

Then RISE UP, in My Power, and GO ACCOMPLISH ALL that I Have given you to do.

And as you go, remember this; you are MY CHILD, and you never go alone or in your own strength. I AM with you, every step of the way, Empowering you.

You will succeed.
Because I Have faith - in you.



Read and Meditate on God's Word
Psalm 1:3 - And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

Ezekiel 37:14 - And shall put my spirit in you, and ye shall live, and I shall place you in your own land: then shall ye know that I the LORD have spoken it, and performed it, saith the LORD.

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

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
 
 
 
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Saturday, April 17, 2021

#ScriptureReflection - Isaiah 65:8-16 (4.17.21)

Fate of the Just and Unjust in Israel

8     Thus says the Lord:
As when the juice is pressed from a cluster,
    and someone says, “Do not destroy it,
    for there is still good in it,”
So will I do for the sake of my servants:
    I will not destroy them all.

 
9 From Jacob I will bring forth offspring,
    from Judah, those who are to possess my mountains;
My chosen ones shall possess the land,
    my servants shall dwell there.


10 Sharon shall become a pasture for the flocks,
    the Valley of Achor a resting place for the cattle,
    for my people who have sought me.

11 But you who forsake the Lord,
    who forget my holy mountain,
Who spread a table for Fortune
    and fill cups of mixed wine for Destiny,
12 You I will destine for the sword;
    you shall all bow down for slaughter;

Because I called and you did not answer,
    I spoke and you did not listen,
But did what is evil in my sight
    and things I do not delight in, you chose,
13     therefore thus says the Lord God:
My servants shall eat,
    but you shall go hungry;
My servants shall drink,
    but you shall be thirsty;
My servants shall rejoice,
    but you shall be put to shame;
14 My servants shall shout
    for joy of heart,
But you shall cry out for grief of heart,
    and howl for anguish of spirit.


15 You will leave your name for a curse to my chosen ones
    when the Lord God slays you,
    and calls his servants by another name.


16 Whoever invokes a blessing in the land
    shall bless by the God of truth;
Whoever takes an oath in the land
    shall swear by the God of truth;
For the hardships of the past shall be forgotten
    and hidden from my eyes.

 

 

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Friday, April 16, 2021

Remain Faithful (4.16.21)

My Child,
Although there were difficulties along the way, you were patient and held on to your confidence.

If you continue to remain faithful and trust Me with every situation; breakthroughs will come into your life which you thought were impossible.  The breakthroughs you’ll experience will far outweigh the trouble you've endured. 

Therefore, take courage, remain faithful, and
     you will move through the situation you’re facing.

Dwell in My Presence, and look not at the things that are seen, but upon the things which are not seen.  And watch those unseen things come to pass.

Because the things which are seen are temporary. 
Oh, but the things that aren’t seen are eternal. 

Remain faithful and allow Me to lead and guide you. And as you allow Me to lead you - a new focus and a clarity will come forth like rays of sunshine on a new day.

Then you will see that The Way has been prepared for those who remain faithful, and you will receive your great reward.

Dwell in My Presence.
Take Courage.
Remain Faithful.
Allow Me to Lead & Guide You.
It is the Way.


Read and Meditate on God's Word
1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

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.

Hebrews 10:36-37 - For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of GOD, ye might receive the promise. For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.


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Thursday, April 15, 2021

#ScriptureReflection - Jeremiah 31:21-30 (4.15.21)

Summons to Return Home

21 Set up road markers,
    put up signposts;
Turn your attention to the highway,
    the road you walked.
Turn back, virgin Israel,
    turn back to these your cities.
22 How long will you continue to hesitate,
    rebellious daughter?
The Lord has created a new thing upon the earth:
    woman encompasses man.

23 Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: When I restore their fortunes in the land of Judah and in its cities, they shall again use this greeting: “May the Lord bless you, Tent of Justice, Holy Mountain!” 24 Judah and all its cities, the farmers and those who lead the flock shall dwell there together. 25 For I will slake the thirst of the faint; the appetite of all the weary I will satisfy. 26 At this I awoke and opened my eyes; my sleep was satisfying.

27 See, days are coming—oracle of the Lord—when I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of human beings and the seed of animals. 28 As I once watched over them to uproot and tear down, to demolish, to destroy, and to harm, so I will watch over them to build and to plant—oracle of the Lord. 29 In those days they shall no longer say,

“The parents ate unripe grapes,
    and the children’s teeth are set on edge,”

30 but all shall die because of their own iniquity: the teeth of anyone who eats unripe grapes shall be set on edge.

 

 

 

 

 

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021

I Am....... (4.14.21)

 

I AM ...

A child of GOD (Romans 8:16)

Redeemed from the Hand of the Enemy (Psalms 107:2)

Forgiven (Colossians 1:13-14)

Saved by Grace through Faith (Ephesians 2:8)

Justified (Romans 5:1)

Sanctified (I Corinthians 6:11)

A New Creature (II Corinthians 5:17)

Partaker of His Divine Nature (II Peter 1:4)

Redeemed from the Curse of the law (Galatians 3:13)

Delivered from the Powers of Darkness (Colossians 1:13)

Led by the Spirit of GOD (Romans 8:14)

A Son of God (Romans 8:14)

Kept in Safety Wherever I Go (Psalms 91:11)

Getting All My Needs Met by Jesus Christ (Philippians 4:19)

Casting All My cares upon Jesus (I Peter 5:7)

Strong in the Lord and in the Power of His Might (Ephesians 6:10)

Doing All Things through Christ Who Strengthens Me (Philippians 4:13)

An Heir with GOD and a Joint Heir with Jesus (Romans 8:17)

Heir to the Blessings of Abraham (Galatians 3:13-14)

Observing and Doing the Lord's Commandments (Deuteronomy 28:12)

Blessed Coming in and Blessed Going out (Deuteronomy 26:6)

An Heir of Eternal Life (I John 5:11-12)

Blessed with All Spiritual Blessings (Ephesians 1:3)

Healed by His Stripes (I Peter 2:24)

Exercising My Authority over the Enemy (Luke 10:19)

Above Only and Not Beneath (Deuteronomy 28:13)

More than a Conqueror (Romans 8:37)

Establishing GOD's Word Here on Earth (Matthew 16:19)

An Overcomer by the Blood of the Lamb and the Word of My Testimony (Revelation 12:11)

Daily Overcoming the Devil (I John 4:4)

Not Moved by What I See (II Corinthians 4:18)

Walking by Faith and Not by Sight (II Corinthians 5:7)

Casting Down Vain Imaginations (II Corinthians 10:4-5)

Bringing Every Thought into Captivity (II Corinthians 10:5)

Being Transformed by Renewing My Mind (Romans 12:1-2)

A Laborer Together with GOD (I Corinthians 3:9)

The Righteousness of GOD in Christ (II Corinthians 5:21)

An Imitator of Jesus (Ephesians 5:1)

The Light of the World (Matthew 5:14)

Blessing the Lord at All Times and Continually praising the Lord with My Mouth (Psalms 34:1)

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

#ScriptureReflection - Psalm 43 (4.13.21)

Prayer to God in Time of Trouble

43 Vindicate me, O God,
And plead my cause against an ungodly nation;
Oh, deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man!

2 For You are the God of my strength;
Why do You cast me off?
Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?

3 Oh, send out Your Light and Your Truth!
Let them lead me;
Let them bring me to Your Holy Hill
And to Your Tabernacle.

4 Then I will go to the Altar of God,
To God my exceeding joy;
And on the harp I will praise You,
O God, my God.

5 Why are you cast down, O my soul?
And why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God;
For I shall yet praise Him,
The help of my countenance and my God.

 

Source: NKJV (New King James Version)

 

 

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Monday, April 12, 2021

Without Faith, it is Impossible to Please God (4.12.21)

Faith Believers,
We sing songs about our GOD being an AWESOME GOD. We praise Him for His Glory and His Power.  We talk about the miraculous things He has done and praise Him for His Great Love.

However, today I ask you, Do you really believe GOD is bigger than your problems?  Do you believe right now, that GOD can deliver you from your difficult, seemingly hopeless situation?  Do you believe that GOD is with you, in the midst of what you are going through?  Do you believe Him when He says, “I Will never leave you, nor forsake you?" 

It is one thing to talk about an All-Powerful GOD, but it's another thing to truly believe that He is right there with you and available for you today. Do you believe GOD is bigger than your problems? OH YES, HE IS!!! 

GOD is fully capable of meeting, and exceeding every impossible situation, or circumstance that we face. Doing the impossible is GOD's specialty.  We serve a GOD who looks at the impossible and says, “I Am Possible.” 

However, there is a problem that hinders us from seeing that with the Lord, all things are possible; it’s called unbelief.  GOD said without faith it is impossible to please Him. So, today is our chance to please GOD.  Yes, it’s our time to show the Lord how much we love Him by believing in His Word.

Take time today to focus your attention on GOD, not your problems.

Right where you are, you can tell Him you love Him, and that it’s your deepest desire to 'trust Him.'

Think for a moment of His greatness and remember a situation where GOD did the impossible in your life and GIVE GOD THE PRAISE! When you focus on His greatness and His love, and not your problem, GOD can and will do the impossible in your life.

 
 
 
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Sunday, April 11, 2021

#ScriptureReflection - Jeremiah 31:31-34 (4.11.21)

 

The New Covenant.  31 See, days are coming—oracle of the Lord—when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 32 It will not be like the covenant I made with their ancestors the day I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt. They broke my covenant, though I was their master—oracle of the Lord. 33 But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days—oracle of the Lord. I will place my law within them, and write it upon their hearts; I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 34 They will no longer teach their friends and relatives, “Know the Lord!” Everyone, from least to greatest, shall know me—oracle of the Lord—for I will forgive their iniquity and no longer remember their sin.

 

 

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Saturday, April 10, 2021

God Created You to Do Good Works. Count It All - Every Battle, Frustration, Situation & Trial - Count It All JOY! (4.10.21)




My Precious Children,
I See that some of you have become frustrated with the situation(s) you’ve been battling for a while.

Think it not strange that this is happening to you. Do not allow your frustrations to turn into fear. Remember, I Said you would have trials, but to be of good cheer.  Therefore, do not allow the circumstances to overwhelm you. Never forget who you are in Me. Stumbling blocks might slow you down, but they cannot stop your blessings.

I Know, that for some of you, right now, it does not feel like it; but you are winning the battle. So, do not dwell on any "perceived" negative circumstances. Oh, I Know Child, that it is not always easy to do; but learn to count it all joy.

STAND!!  Knowing who you are, in Me. Rise above what you are feeling, and bring every thought captive into obedience to My Word. 

You are My Workmanship, My Clay, My Child, My Creation - and I Created you to do good works.

Therefore, do not allow anything to rob you of your Promises.  Instead, offer Me a sacrifice of praise; and turn what seems to be a stumbling block, into a stepping stone to your Victory.

Count it all joy.

And start praising Me for the blessings being birthed from this situation. 

Count it all joy - that you were chosen to bring Glory to My Name.

Yes, count it all joy.
And know, that in Me,
     you have the Victory.

 


Read and Meditate on God's Word
John 16:33 - These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. 
 
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; 
 
Ephesians 2:10 - For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which GOD hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
 
James 1:2-3 - My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 
 
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.
 

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Friday, April 9, 2021

#ScriptureReflection - Galatians 6:1-10 (4.9.21)

Doing Good to All

6 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. 4 Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, 5 for each one should carry their own load. 6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.

7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

 

Source: NIV (New International Version)

 

 

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

Calm the Storms with God's Peace (4.8.21)

I speak peace to you, My Child.

Peace.

Soon you will see your storms submit to My Calm, and the whirlwind of your anxious thoughts and emotions will cease. Stand My Child.  Stand firm, with your feet planted firmly in My Gospel of Peace.

Tighten My "Belt of Truth" that is buckled around your waist. Put on My "Breastplate of Righteousness." Lift up My/Your "Shield of faith," and let not the circumstances of your day steal your peace. Now is the time to exercise your Authority, in Me. Use My Word, which is hidden in your heart; as a defense against the attacks of the enemy.

Stand firm in My Peace.

Let My Peace, become your Peace. Reach out for it, it is there, take it and never let go. Receive My Peace, by faith; and use it to walk through every trial that comes your way. Use My Peace to rebuke any thoughts the enemy tries to plant in your mind. Let your ways be pleasing in My Sight, and I Will even cause your enemies to be at peace with you.

Meditate upon My Word, and be obedient to the things My Word says to think about.

My Child, it is not My Desire for anxious thoughts nor worry to overtake you. I Want you to bring your every thought, your every concern, to Me in prayer. 

For I Will hear. 
And I Will answer.

Now Stand firm.
Trust in Me.

And know that I Will give you My Peace to calm the storm.

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

On Your Knees.... (4.7.21)



My Precious Child,
the enemy sought to dishearten you, and bring you to your knees. However, what he didn’t realize is that he pushed you right where I Wanted you to be. his attempts to destroy you have brought you closer to Me. his desire is to see you mourn and grieve over all the things that have happened.  Yet his attempts to harm and destroy you have backfired on him; and caused you to seek My Face and spend time with Me, like never before. 

Yes, you are on your knees.
You are in the right place for deliverance. 
You are in the right place for a breakthrough. 
So, stay right there - on your knees.
 
Stay before Me and empty yourself of everything
     that weighs heavy on your heart.

Stay on your knees until you receive your breakthrough.

Do not allow the enemy to cause you to faint about what you are going through.  Stay right there on your knees, and strengthen yourself in Me.  Faint not about this trial, which has brought you closer Me; but count it all joy, because you are right where I Need you to be. 

You are in My Presence.

Rejoice, I say rejoice, at what the enemy has done.  Rejoice!!

he never expected this trial to bless you.
he never thought you would survive.

However, when he pushed you that last time, he drove you right into My Presence and onto your knees; and this is where I Want you to be. 

Rejoice, My Child, because on your knees
     is where the battle will be won.

So, stay right there My Child.
Stay right there, on your knees, and talk to Me.
Tell me all that is going on and I Will fix it.

On your knees is where you will be blessed.
And set free from all that troubles you.
 


Read and Meditate on God's Word
Genesis 50:19-20 - And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of GOD? 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. 

Luke 18:1 - And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 

Ephesians 3:13-16 - Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 

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 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. 


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Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Now Is The Time...... (4.6.21)

Faith Believers,
There is a time to be still. There is a time to be silent. There is a time to be patient and wait on the Lord...  But now this is the time to fight. Now is the time to go in and possess that which GOD has promised you. It is time to RISE UP!
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My Child,
Rise up and decree an end to your drought, both naturally and spiritually; and I Will open the Windows of Heaven and pour out from My Storehouses, Blessings that you could have never imagined. 

Ask Me for rain, and I Will cause showers of rain to fall on your dryness.  Rise up, in your inner man, and know that I Am with you, wherever you go, and that I Am greater than any attack the enemy will try to launch against you.  However, you must be humble and not respond with defensive pride.  Yield to My Power and My Holy Spirit in every situation, because I Have power over every trial you will face.  

It is time to RISE UP! 

Do not procrastinate any longer, but move ahead with confidence; because a New Season is upon you. Know that I Am with you, and that through Me, you can do all things. 

It is time to RISE UP!

I Created you and I Prepared you for this moment. I Have equipped you for the battle, and put 'the fear of you' into the heart of your enemies.

As I Was with Moses.
And as I Was with Joshua.
So will I Be with you.

 


READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD
Deuteronomy 1:8 - Behold, I have set the land before you: go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give unto them and to their seed after them.

Deuteronomy 1:21 - Behold, the LORD thy GOD hath set the land before thee: go up and possess it, as the LORD GOD of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged.

Judges 18:9 - And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are ye still? be not slothful to go, and to enter to possess the land.
 
 
 
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Monday, April 5, 2021

#ScriptureReflection - Matthew 28:1-20 (4.5.21)

Jesus Is Risen!

28 Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the tomb. 2 And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled away the stone, and sat upon it. 3 And his appearance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. 4 The guards shook from fear of him and became like dead men.


5 And the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. 6 He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying. 7 And go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead; and behold, He is going ahead of you to Galilee. There you will see Him; behold, I have told you.”

8 And they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to report to His disciples. 9 And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Rejoice!” And they came up and took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him. 10 Then Jesus *said to them, “Do not be afraid; go, bring word to My brothers to leave for Galilee, and there they will see Me.”

11 Now while they were on their way, some of the men from the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened. 12 And when they had assembled with the elders and consulted together, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, 13 and said, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came at night and stole Him while we were asleep.’ 14 And if this comes to the governor’s ears, we will appease him and keep you out of trouble.” 15 And they took the money and did as they had been instructed; and this story was widely spread among the Jews and is to this day.

The Great Commission

16 But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated to them. 17 And when they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

 

 

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