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God is Faithful & He will Fulfill His Word (6.30.14)

Beloved,

I know this season has been a test of faith for many of you, 

and you all have held fast to every promise I have spoken, 

despite the situations around you telling a different story.

I heard some of you say “many days, weeks, and months have passed, 

yet the fulfillment of My promise has not come. 

Must I remind you that I am not slack concerning My Word. 

I will perform that which I have spoken 

and I will do it in the manner which I have purposed.

I Am that I Am.

I will perform My word in My own timing. I do not need your help in fulfilling My Word. The words which I speak shall not return to Me void. Yet because there is no outward sign of progress, many of you have simply given up and abandoned the dreams and desires which I placed in you. That is what the enemy wanted you to do.

My Word is true and I will fulfill that which I have spoken as a promise. 

Don't give up, continue to believe and trust in the promises I have given you. 

For I Am faithful and I will fulfill My word.
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Isaiah 55:11 - So shall my word be that goes 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 for which I sent it.

Procrastinate No Longer, Rise Up and Go Forth with Renewed Strength (6.29.14)

My Child, 

Do not allow the enemy to enter in, and make you a victim of life’s circumstances. 

I have imparted, in you, My authority to overcome the attacks of the enemy. 

This is a new day in which I am calling you forth to do great things in My name. 

Forget about the mistakes you have made. 

Forget about those who have hurt you. 

Forget about the things that have discouraged you in times past. 

Learn from them and refuse in My Name to give up. 

It’s time to renew your mind, rise up with renewed strength, and go forth.

I have supplied all you will need to go forth, in power, 

to accomplish what I’ve asked you to do. 

The stumbling blocks and hindering forces have been removed. 

Doors are opening that no man will be able to shut. 

I will usher you into a new level of productivity in My kingdom. 

Rise up in faith. 

Rise up in power and do not procrastinate any longer, 

but move ahead with confidence. 

A new season is upon you. 

Know that I am with you, and through Me, you can do all things.

RISE UP, GO FORTH, YOU HAVE THE VICTORY!

Meditate on the Word: Philippians 3:13-14, Matthew 21:21

- A Prayer Confession - 

Heavenly Father, 

Thank you Lord for teaching me how 

to rise up in faith against the attacks of the enemy. 

I praise and glorify Your Holy Name 

for the new doors that You have opened in my life. 

I shall not procrastinate any longer, 

but shall be about My Father’s business 

so that Your name will be glorified in all that I do. 

It is a new day in my life, 

and I can do all things through Christ Jesus

Amen

Stored Up Blessings are on The Way, Prepare Your Heart & Mind (6.27.14)

Stored up blessings are on the way. 

Prepare your heart and mind for the things I have promised you. 

You've been patient and not insisted on your own way. 

You've found rest in Me. 

This is good. 

This is not only good for you; it is good for those around you. 

You've waited on Me, the way I have asked you, so now I will bless you. 

The words you've spoken 

and the actions you've taken 

on certain situations 

were led by the Holy Spirit. 

I am showing you My ways and giving you My wisdom. 

You've have also been a blessing to others. 

Now it's time for the coming of your blessings.

Adjust Your Thinking and Trust God (6.26.14)

Beloved,

Do not let negative thinking or discouragement rule in your hearts, and turn a deaf ear to those who will try to rob you of your joy. Yes, turn from those who would try to persuade you that I will not fulfill My promises to you. Am I not able to do all for you that I have promised?

I say to you, adjust your thinking 

and trust Me to do what I have promised. 

Expect Me to do great exploits on your behalf. 

Do not be thrown off track by the unbelief of those who stand in your way, but be confident in that which I have promised you. Get back into the truth of My Word. Get re-focused on what I have spoken.  Believe that I am faithful to keep My promises to all who have faith in Me. 

Take authority in the realm of the spirit 

and do not back down to nay sayers or opposing forces.

Stand upon My Word alone, when the winds of adversity begin to blow.  I will make a way for you. For if I have allowed adversity, it is to prove to you the surety of that upon which you stand. You are planted and yes, ye shall stand, for I have your future in My hands, says the Lord. And yes, I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. 

I won't let you fail. 

I won't let you down.
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Psalms 37:23-25 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

It Is Time to Have Complete Faith in God's Word & Rest in His Promises (6.25.14)

My Child,
Put to death the vain imaginations, the word curses of others
and the things that do not speak My promises. 

From this moment forward they are voided and have lost their power over you. I also want you to put away the worries and complaints; I see them all and I know your needs. It is time for you to have complete faith in My Word and rest in My promises. My Word are the only words that are to operate in your life; and My promises are the only ones you should hold onto, because My promises are YES and AMEN.

I am calling you to stand boldly as Joshua did when He commanded the sun and the moon to stand still. 

He was able to go beyond natural authority and speak with supernatural authority; and know without a doubt that I would bring what he spoke to pass. He trusted Me completely. He had faith in My Word, and he won the battle. I am calling you to do the same, so battles will be won through you in My name.

You say you desire to see miracles and desire to receive more,

then stand boldly as Joshua stood. 

Have faith in My promises and be grounded in My Word. 

Return to allowing My Word to live in you. 

Go back to allowing My Word to be the food you eat. 

You want more and I have more for you. 

I want to do more with you. 

I want to increase your anointing and increase My power in you. 

However, in order to do this you must step out boldly on My Word. 

And as you do, you will decrease and I will increase.

And together we will do greater things.

Now, repeat My words of promise over and over again 

until they find a resting place in your heart. 

Then, let My Words begin to flow forth from your mouth in praise, as you declare boldly, “The Lord has done exceeding abundantly above all that I could ever ask or think, according to the power that works in me, and the power that works with me is the same power that raised Christ from the dead.”
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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 send it.

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

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

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.

All Things Work Together for the Good of Those that Love God (6.24.14)

Beloveds,

So many of My people have lives filled with hurt, disappointment, and disillusionment. 

But have I not said “all things are working together for the good of those that love Me?” Everything that has happened in their lives has been an opportunity for them to know me intimately. Now, in this season I will turn your mourning into dancing. 

My people will begin to see that the good and the bad have worked together for their good.

My Son had to be born a man, and walk this earth as man; so that He could relate to their hearts, their hurts, their disappointments, and yes even disillusionment. His ministry of interceding at My right hand is so powerful because He is familiar with the infirmities of My people. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and very acquainted with grief - still He bore the sorrow and grief of mankind through His intercession.

Those things that came to destroy My own, will make them. 

Those things that came at the hand of man, and through the wiles of the enemy; have only served to cause deep intimacy, deep cleansing and deep repentance in the lives of My own. Ah these, these are the people that I will greatly anoint and that I will greatly use in these last days. Those that have been broken by life, and its circumstances. For you see, first there must be a shaking, and then there must be a breaking, and then the making. I can only mold and make into the image of My Son those that have been broken.

In this season I will pour out My grace, and My mercy upon these broken ones. 

And I will restore it all. 

I will restore to those that which they have lost, and the glory of their latter house will be greater than the former. The sorrows that they have experienced will become My Glory, as I gently and lovingly breathe life into their broken souls and their broken spirits.

We Must Walk in Humility and Let God Do His Job (6.23.14)

Philippians 2:8-11 shows us how humility precedes honor,

And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore GOD also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of GOD the Father.

If GOD's good pleasure and His plan are to be worked out in our lives, we must walk in humility. 

It is a prerequisite for us to pass the test of humility. 

As we see here, because Jesus humbled Himself, GOD highly exalted Him. 

And at that point, no demon in hell could do a thing to prevent it.

When GOD promotes you - no person, no demon, no ungodly system can hold you back. 

GOD's exalting power is irresistible. 

It is undeniable.

It is undefeatable.

But a humble heart must come first. 

It has been said that no man stands taller than when he is on his knees before GOD. 

Let us humble ourselves and be obedient to GOD in every area of our lives. 

If we will lower ourselves, GOD will lift us. 

GOD's job is to exalt us, and our job is to humble ourselves. 

Not Joy for the Trials, but Joy in the Trials (6.22.14)

Consider it pure joy, beloved, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance - James 1:2

The Word Of GOD tells us that trials can and should be faced 

with patience and an attitude of joy. 

Not joy for the trials but joy in the trials. 

Joy is a deeply rooted confidence that GOD is in control. 

Joy is a chosen attitude, and trials are not punishments from GOD.

Trials are a test, a measurement of growth. 

Patience gives GOD permission to work. 

We go to great lengths to avoid trials and shelter ourselves 

from the storms of life but the result will be spiritual immaturity.

GOD will not build our character without our cooperation, 

and He will not work in us without our permission. 

We must surrender, invite Him in to work in our lives, 

and then, by faith, patiently embrace that work. 

When GOD permits his children to go through the furnace, 

He keeps His eye on the clock and His hand on the thermostat.

~~ Let's Pray ~~

Thank You, Father

for Your faithfulness in my life. 

Sometimes my motives are not pure 

and are so often self-serving. 

Right now, please cleanse my heart of all sin. 

Give me eyes to see the treasure buried at the heart 

of every trial and help me to choose joy 

- even when I don't understand what You are doing in my life. 

Lord, let my life be an illustration of Your strength 

perfected in my weakness.

In Jesus's name I pray,
Amen

Face Each Day with Faith, Confidence and Assurance (6.21.14)

Beloved,

I see your dilemma.  You seem to be between a rock and a hard place. 

Refuse to become discouraged with difficult circumstances. Take one step at a time and face one problem at a time; for it is the only way to defeat stress. Be encouraged and be strong, for I am with you. I will strengthen you and cause you to rise above every occasion; and you will gain the victory over the enemy.

Face each day with faith, confidence and assurance. 

If you give into fear and dread it will only lead to failure. 

I say to you, this is the time you need to come into My rest. 

Trust Me to give you the grace to meet every challenge with wisdom and strength.

Rest in My presence. 

When you have done all you know to do, 

then release the situation to Me

and rely on Me for help. 

Do not despair and do not be afraid. 

I am with you wherever you go. 

Trust Me to bring you through to complete victory and know in confidence 

that I have heard and answered your prayers.

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Psalm 37:7 - Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

2 Corinthians 5:7 - For we walk by faith, not by sight:

- My Prayer Confession - 

Precious Lord, 

I am resting in Your presence

and taking one step at a time. 

Thank You Jesus, for being with me. 

Thank you for teaching me how to face each challenge 

with wisdom and strength. 

I will walk with You by faith and not by sight. 

Thank You for the mercy and grace 

You give me every single day.

Amen

Smile, as the Wind Blows and Makes a Way for New Things (6.19.14)

Beloved,

The enemy is seeking to find anything in you that isn’t firmly grounded in Me. 

Only those things that are rooted and grounded in My Word, 

will be able to withstand the strong winds coming against you. 

However, you have nothing to fear, because with Me, you stand on the Rock. 

You are hidden in Me, and therefore will not be shaken. It does not matter how hard the winds may blow; your house will stand firm, because you built it upon my Rock. You are safely in the palm of My hand and I will not allow you to be moved.

When you see things in your life which are not of Me, being scattered and tossed about everywhere, rejoice. Yes, rejoice.  Because the enemy does not know that these things should be removed from your life, and I am allowing them to be moved. These things have not blessed your spiritual walk; therefore, they are not needed to do what I’ve called you to do. 

Let them go.

And do not worry about the loss. 

I have better things for you. 

I have greater things to give you which are rooted and grounded in Me. 

So, allow the wind to blow, and take them away. 

Let them go with joy, knowing that these things were a hindrance 

and needed to be removed. 

Now, stand still and watch the wind blow. 

Smile as the wind blows 

and makes way for the new things I am bringing into your life. 

You never need to fear the wind; 

for you are My child, 

and I hold you secure in My arms.

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Jeremiah 1:19 - And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.

Matthew 7:25 - And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

Matthew 15:13 - But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up. 

A "God's Word" Prayer (6.18.14)

Heavenly Father,

Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 

Your Word teaches me wisdom and fills me with newness of life.

As I come to You today, I bring my needs to You. 

Help me to lay down all my problems at Your feet. 

Help me to lay down all my tangled thoughts and restless emotions.

Lord, I am seeking Your peace and Your patience.

I want to learn to wait patiently for You

 to bring your answers to my prayers. 

I want to cooperate with Your plans for me. 

Thank You for assuring me that Your plans for me are good.

As I wait on You, 

I will continue to turn to Your Word for comfort and direction. 

Your Word is solid and reliable.

Your Word steadies me. 

Your Word brings me truth. 

Your Word gives me strength. 

Your Word chases away my worry and my fears. 

Your Word refreshes me.

Thank you for Your Word Lord.

Amen

Know that God Loves You, Your Season has not Passed (6.17.14)

Beloved,

Although at times you may feel discarded and left behind, 

please know your season has not passed. 

This is a false picture of who you are. I have not forgotten you. I have not abandoned you. I know exactly where you are and what you are going through. Not one minute of your life escapes Me. Not one minute. The enemy has been taunting you with thoughts of defeat and discouragement, and now you are experiencing a sense of being forgotten.

Refuse to allow the enemy to take you back into old places of defeat. 

The enemy is lying to you about your worth by making you see yourself differently than I see you. You were created in My image, you carry My light within you. I chose you from the beginning, I know your name. I have cared for you and will continue to do so.

I am with you. My plans for you have not changed. 

Though you think your time has come and gone, you have yet to experience all I have for you. The night does not last forever and neither will this season of feeling abandon. Do not allow the enemy to taunt you with thoughts of defeat or abandonment anymore. For suddenly, I will lift you out of your valley of despair, and you shall see the beauty created in your valley. 

You will see I kept My promise and never left your side.

So, reach out to Me right now. 

Reach out, and you will realize I never left you. 

You will see I am with you, as I was before, and always will be. 

Know that I love you and your season has not passed.
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Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

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

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

Rejoice This Day, for You Have the Victory (6.16.14)

My Child,

Stand on every promise that I have given to you in My Word. 

This is the day to take authority over every weapon formed against you; and decree them null and void.  Declare and decree that they can bring no harm to you. For this is the day I call you to rise up and tell the enemy that this is as far as you go, no more.  Rise up and tell the enemy that you are taking no more of his harassment and pain.

I have taken you through the fire, I have taken you through the rain and you have remained faithful, fixed on My promise that I would sustain you and restore you to health. All that you have gone through, you have never let go of Me, and now I will bless you and prosper you and restore all that the enemy has tried to steal from you. Yes, this is the day of restoration and for rejoicing. No, it is not time to let go, but to hold on ever tightly for the manifestation of your loved ones.  For those things you have been believing for are at hand.

Yes, you are right at the edge of a major breakthrough 

that will bring glorious change in your life. 

Reach out and decree that this is the day of salvation!

That this is the day to decree victory and to rejoice! 

Count your blessings this day. 

Do not allow the enemy to rob you of them, by having you to focus on the negative around you. Look past the circumstances, keep your eyes on Me, and know in your heart that I AM faithful. I AM in control and am working all things for your good. Take this day, rest in My love and goodness, and be lifted up in your spirit. Do not allow the enemy to bring discouragement nor despair, trying to get you to believe that there is no end to these trials. I AM sovereign and yes, I AM in control. The enemy can do nothing without My allowing it, so in that aspect he is My servant, and he is under your feet.

If you are Mine, he can bring you no harm without good coming out of it. I AM teaching you and molding you into My image by the suffering that you go through in My name. If you are standing on My word and are struggling, then take heed to My word that it will not return to Me void without accomplishing what I sent it out to do. Do not look at the severity of the trial or the time involved in walking it out, that is not yours to be concerned with. All you need to do is stand unwavering knowing that I AM faithful. 

Do not panic in these last days and give up and run to the arm of the flesh.

Do not trust Me only when you can see the end, 

but walk by faith, knowing My promise is for you to prevail 

over the enemy. 

Whatsoever things you desire when you pray, believe that you have them. If it is according to My will, then I will hear your prayer, and if you know that I heard you, the answer is yes and Amen. Waver not in unbelief because these are perilous times, and you need to be able to trust Me so I can take you through in victory. 

Yes, I will sustain you. 

Yes, I will restore you. 

Rejoice this day beloveds, for you have the victory.

Do Not Fear, Have Complete Trust in God (6.15.14)

My Child,

Have I not said to you, fear not? 

You have read that message again and again in My word; 

and yet, you have fear and anxiety over some of the things going on in your life. 

I would ask you today, why? 

Why do you fear when My command is fear not? 

You are to trust Me with everything in your life; because I created your life. 

You are to trust Me with the events that take place in your life; 

because I know your life from beginning to end. So, do not fear.

Trust in Me. 

If you have complete trust in Me; 

your faith will increase and you will become that which I created you to be. 

You will be an overcomer of all your tribulations, and you will reach your destiny. 

I will bring you through to victory in every situation. 

So, again I say, do not fear. 

Trust Me in the very circumstances you are going through right now. 

Do not fear, but have faith in Me and My Word. 

Allow the peace of My Words to renew your joy and flood your soul, 

then surely you will know everything will be alright.
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Psalm 112:7 - He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.

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

Lamentations 3:57 - Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou saidst, Fear not.

Change is Knocking, Open the Door & Get Ready (6.14.14)

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

My Child,

There are some new things about to take place in your life. 

Things that will cause you to be in awe of Me once more. 

Things will manifest that will amaze you. 

Be prepared as new beginnings knock on your door, and sooner than you think. Wonderful things will happen for you. Oh Precious One, can’t you feel it in your spirit? You should.  Because My Spirit is bringing a change in your life, and moving you into the fullness of My promises. Everything around you is beginning to change. This is the change you have been confessing, believing, and waiting for.

Get ready to move. You are going to move to a new place in the spirit. 

You will move into the fullness of what I have done for you and what I have promised you. Cast away your fears, your tears, your worries and dwell in the presence of the Living GOD. You have become the head and not the tail; the lender and not the borrower. You will reside in My presence, and be amazed at how your whole world has changed.

A change has come. Change is knocking on your door. 

Oh, what a time of rejoicing this will be. There has never been a day like this before for you. Change, change, change is knocking. Give Me the glory for what I have done. Give Me praise for the changes that have come into your life. This is the change you have been praying for. Bless My Holy name and bless it forever more. 

Open the door. Get ready for the change.

 - My Prayer Confession - 

Heavenly Father, 

Lord, I truly thank You 

for the change that is taking place 

in my life right now. 

Yes, Lord, I do feel it in my spirit.

All of my fears have been cast out of my life, 

as I get ready to move into the fullness 

of what You have promised to me. 

Thank You Lord for everything. 

In Your Son, Jesus' name, 

through which all things are possible

Amen

Will Your "Problems" Defeat, Define or Develop You? (6.13.14)

Believers,

The problems we face will defeat, define, or develop us - depending on how we respond to them. 

Unfortunately, most of us fail to see how GOD wants to use "problems" for good, in our lives. We react out of our flesh and resent our problems, rather than seeking the Lord to learn His perfect will in the situation. We never stop to consider what opportunities the situation might bring, because we are so focused 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 often times 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 onto something greater? Physical punishment cleanses away evil; such discipline purifies the heart - Proverbs 20:30 (NLT)
2. GOD uses problems to INSPECT us. People are like tea bags. If you want to know what's inside us, just drop us into hot water! Our true character will be exposed. Is GOD testing your faith with this problem? If so, what is the problem revealing 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 (NLT)
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 only learned not to touch the stove after 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 - Psalms 119:71-72 (NLT)
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. Before leaving your home one day, you overslept, spilled coffee on your clothes, 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 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 (NLT)
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 also rejoice 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 (NLT)

Here's 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 more profitable when we stop striving, 

and learn to cooperate with Him by asking the Lord 

to reveal His perfect will in our situation.

Bless & Be Blessed,
 Marilyn

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1. Take the Victory through the Words You Speak (6.24.13)
2. Today is A New Day, The Time is Now - Prepare Yourself, Rejoice and Do Not Delay (1.4.14)
3. There is Strength in Focusing on Things of Spiritual Substance (7.10.13)
4. Delays are Tools to Perfect our Faith (7.4.13)
5. No Matter Where the Road Leads, God is Always With Us (3.5.14)
6. You Have Believed God for Your Blessings (4.5.14)
7. When God Opens Doors for You, Walk Boldly Through (3.20.14)
8. You are an Example to More People Than You Know (4.28.14)
9. Lay Down the Burdens of Your Heart & the Brokenness of Yesterday (2.1.14)
10. I am Calling You to a Higher Place & It is Time to Run Your Race (5.30.14)

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Turn the Page, for Today is the Start of Something New (6.11.14)

My Child, 

It does not matter how many times you have failed and fallen, 

for I will always be there to pick you up. 

Didn't I say that if a righteous man falls seven times, he shall rise up again? My word is true. Failing or falling is part of the process of growing and succeeding. Therefore, instead of letting those stumbling blocks get you down; see those mistakes pushing you closer to reaching your destiny. What matters to Me is for you to get up and try again.

No longer look at your failures of the past. Instead, look at this day; this day that I have given you. It’s a fresh start, a new page that’s just turned. This day is your chance to start writing a new chapter in your life. How the story begins is up to you. Will you start your new day as a victim, allowing life to just happen to you? Or, will you rise up victorious with Me, and cause change to happen in your life, through My name? It is your choice.  You can choose to rise up, regardless of how many times you have fallen, or you can allow the strongholds of the enemy to keep you bound and held captive in your past.

Now, rise up the eighth time, the twentieth time or the one hundredth time. Have you forgotten how many times you’ve failed? That’s OK; just a long as you REMEMBER to get back up again. 

Rise up and move on. 

Start over, and let’s write a new chapter in your life. 

I can help you write the story of a lifetime.  

All you have to do is choose to rise in faith.

Every day is filled with brand new mercies, do not take them for granted. See each day as an opportunity for you to write a new page in your life. Why not stop for a few moments now and write the first few lines of your new day. Go ahead, turn the page. Let go of all that is behind you and start afresh. No matter what has happened in the past; it’s over, it can’t hurt you anymore. 

Turn the page; today is the start of something new.
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Proverbs 24:16 - For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again:

Lamentations 3:21-23 - This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

2 Corinthians 4:9 - We are hunted down, but never abandoned by GOD. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.

Step Forward with Confidence, Set Your Course and Walk In God's Presence (6.10.14)

My Child,
Today is a New Day for you. 

I am calling you to look forward, and not to the things of the past, any longer. I will teach you new things today. I will give you the ability to know, through My Spirit, what to do, where to go and what to say. Listen closely. I will be with you. I am giving you a greater understanding of My ways. You will know what is on My heart at a moment’s notice. And I will show you what I see.  I will give you the understanding of what I am showing you.

Fear not, for I am with you. 

I have heard your prayer, and I am fulfilling it this day. 

Watch and see what I will do on your behalf. You will see "the New" spring forth from the very depths of your heart, and you will be amazed. I am releasing you to come forth with My Power. It will shock you, but do not fear, for I am releasing what has been stored up inside of you.  That which has been held in reserve for this day.

Today it is coming forth. 

Be quick to listen, and slow to speak. 

Guard your words carefully. 

You have been given much, and you are responsible for the words that I will release through you. Many lives hang in the balance; so speak with wisdom and faith, and then release it to accomplish its work.

I have commanded life to come forth today. Therefore, step forward into this day with full confidence in Me. Set your course, and begin to walk in My Presence. My hand is upon you, and I will perform My Word unto you, and you will see it come to pass!

God Gives Us a Spirit of Power, Love and Sound Mind (6.9.14)

My Child, 

Have I not given you the spirit of power, love, and of a sound mind? 

Then why do you act like you don’t have what it takes to make it in this world? 

If you would just believe in what I tell you to do, and rest in My faithfulness, 

you will overcome every obstacle the enemy puts in your way. 

Stand on My word and no weapon formed against you shall prosper.

My blood covers you and protects you from all the power of the enemy. 

I have given you My word to use as a mighty sword, 

against all that is spoken against you. 

I want you to rest in My faithfulness and know that because I am for you, 

nothing can come against you and succeed for. 

I will cause whatever plans the enemy may have for you, to work for your good. 

I will give you back what the enemy has stolen from you.

Trust God, Stand Strong, Be of Good Cheer and Press On (6.8.14)

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. - Philippians 3:13-14 

Beloved,
Stop looking at the storms in your life and at how hard the waves are blowing around you. Don’t allow the circumstances to make you think that I won’t answer on time. Lift your head up away from your problems and seek My face, seek only My face. 

Is there a problem that I can’t solve? 

Cast your problems upon me. 

I will move them away from you.

Reach out, take My hand and don’t let go. I will guide you every step of the way. Even though things may appear to look dark, and you may feel like you will never make it through the storm. Remember that I am with you. Press on through you will make it. I will never leave you. I am here to help you. 

I will protect you. However, you must stand strong and press through the trials of this life. Remember what I said in My word. In this life, you will have trials and tribulations, but be of good cheer; for I have overcome the things of this world. Never forget that this storm shall pass, just like all the other storms before.

If you keep your eyes focused on My word, you won’t fail. 

I know each thing you must face, for I have already faced them for you. 

So don't be afraid My child, for I will not let you be harmed. 

I will guide you every step of the way.  

My right hand will protect you. 

Know that I have prepared the way for you. 

Just trust Me and PRESS ON THROUGH.

- My Prayer Confession -

My Precious Savior, 

Oh yes Lord, my head is lifted up 

towards the hills 

from whence cometh my help. 

I am seeking Your face more now than ever before. 

There is nothing too hard for You, Jesus. 

There are times we need to be reminded of this Lord,

and I give You all the praise for never letting me forget 

that this is a faith walk.

Amen

It's Time to Do What Must Be Done (6.6.14)

Beloveds,

It’s time to do what must be done. 

Things are happening suddenly; just like I told you they would. 

Therefore, be not slow to act. 

Do what I taught you to do; and write things down. 

You have important dates and tasks coming, 

and I don’t want you to forget your obligations. 

Commit all to Me; then trust Me to help you keep your calendar. 

A lot of the events are from Me; it’s important that you take care of those first. 

Some of the things which are not of Me; you will need to discard. 

If you are not sure what to discard; ask Me, and I will show you. 

I don’t want you to get caught up in things that do not come from Me.

I will redeem the time, so you will be able to take care of what needs to be done.

Just make sure you discipline yourself accordingly. 

Be at peace. stay prayerful, and anxiety won't trouble your spirit. 

Follow My lead.

And you will accomplish what needs to be done, on time.
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Psalm 37:5 - Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

Proverbs 16:3 - Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

Romans 12:11 - Be not slothful in business but fervent in spirit while serving the Lord;

The Battle Over Your Mind (6.5.14)

Beloved,
The battle over your mind is not a natural battle. 

It is a spiritual attack against your mind to produce fear and anxiety. Therefore, you cannot fight it in your natural strength. It’s a battle that must be fought in the spirit. This kind of spiritual attack is designed to move you, to take your mind off My work, and do things pleasing to the flesh. It will cause you to try to take care of yourself instead of trusting Me to take care of you.

I ask you to be faithful to your promise, and continue what I have called you to do. Don’t try to stop the work of My kingdom. Take care of My kingdom, and I will take care of you. Remember, I said to seek the Kingdom first and everything else shall be added unto you. I cannot go back on My word.

Pray in the spirit and fear not, for I am with you always. I am more than capable of taking care of you. My heart is for those whose hearts are for Me; who diligently seek after Me, and who serve Me with all of their being. Allow Me to show you the areas where the enemy has led you to rely on your own strength and in your own capabilities, instead of relying and trusting in Me. Confess your fears and anxieties to Me. Allow Me to forgive your unbelief. I will heal your wounds. Then, I will close all the open doors to the enemy; I will reassure you of who I am, and you will see how faithful I am.

Oh, turn to Me, and I will flood your mind with My peace in the midst of what seems like perilous times. 

Be of good cheer. 

Keep your mind on Me, and do not be afraid. 

Remember, I am Alpha and Omega the beginning and the end. 

I have all power over the works of the enemy. 

And I will always be with you, to win the battle over your mind.
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Matthew 6:31-33 - Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of GOD, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to GOD must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

There's a New Journey Opening Ahead of You (6.4.14)

Beloved,
Take some time to sit in My presence. 

I want you to be still so you can gain a fresh perspective of where you’ve been, and where you are now, before I lead you out and into the next phase of your journey. It is important that you see your past, not as a place of defeat, but as a place of learning, a place of growth and victory.

You were refined through the fire. I know at times the heat was intense, but you were never out of My hands.  I was with you. Everything I allowed you to go through has made you stronger and wiser. And this wisdom and strength will serve you well in the upcoming days. What you’ve gained will undergird your confidence to overcome any challenges that come your way.

I know that at the time, you didn’t understand why I allowed you to go through the fiery situations. So let Me explain. If I had not allowed you to go through those experiences, you wouldn’t be able to handle or appreciate the blessings that are to come. So don’t neglect this next important step of your journey. 

Take some time to sit in My presence, for there is a new journey opening ahead of you.
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1 Peter 1:7 - That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ

It's Time for You to Walk in a New Way (6.3.14)

My Child,

Prepare to make some of the most important decisions of your life, 

as I present new opportunities to you. 

I will open doors before you, and you will see new prospects for your future. You will have choices to make in the days ahead. Ask Me for wisdom and seek Me for wisdom with all your heart.  I will provide. 

Wisdom is needed, for there are blessings coming,

and I want you to be wise about what to do with them.

Don’t worry about the things of the past,

the things you may have missed, 

for it is time for the new. 

I know past circumstances caused you to lose confidence; however, it’s time to shake off what you’ve gone through. It’s time for you to walk in a new way. You cannot go back to anything old.  Rebuke those desires, for they are not of Me. I’ve caused some things to die, so that new roots can grow in you and manifest fruit for this time. 

It’s time; the harvest is ripe. 

Be open and yielded to the new things I am doing.

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Isaiah 43:19 - Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?

Isaiah 27:6 - He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root: Israel shall blossom and bud, and fill the face of the world with fruit.

Philippians 3:13 - 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,

James 1:5 - If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of GOD, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 

Dealing with Difficult People (6.2.14)

When dealing with difficult people, our response should be the examples provided by Jesus, for He surely dealt with many difficult people during His time here on earth. 

His interactions with these people were never with an attitude of superiority or dominance, but rather one of subservience. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus was quite specific: But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you - Luke 6:27-31

We also see a related statement by Jesus in Matthew 19:30 - But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first. This is a very difficult assignment, and it is certainly not something we can do on our own or in our own power. 

Yet it is not impossible if we seek the Lord's help, because power from the Holy Spirit will enable us to do things we could never do on our own. 

In so doing, however, it is important to recall the admonition given by the apostle Paul in Romans 12:3 - For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith GOD has given you.  

When we succeed in dealing with difficult people with a Christ-like attitude, it is never a cause for pride or self-aggrandizement.  However, it is an occasion to praise the GOD who makes all things possible, through Christ, who strengthens and empowers us (see Philippians 4:13).

- Marilyn

Rise Up & Break Off the Shackles That Bind (6.1.14)

Precious one, 

I want you to rise up and break off the shackles that bind you. 

Do not sit there, in torment, crying out to Me to help you.  For I have already given you My authority. Use what I have given to you, for it is more than sufficient to give you the victory. Stop allowing things to happen to you; and use the authority I have given to you to make changes in your life.

Have I not said, "No one can enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods, unless he first bind the strong man?” You have My spirit living within you, and I have given you My authority over the enemy and over all infirmities. Don't you realize that you are strong in Me? So how is it, that you have fallen into the role of helpless victim and offer no resistance to the enemy? How is it, that you so easily allow the enemy of your souls to plunder your goods? That is not My will for you.

Don't you realize that My will for you is victory, and not defeat? Have I not said in My Word that I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions, to overcome all the power of the enemy, and that nothing by any means will harm you? If I have given you My authority, then don't you think the authority that I have placed on you, is greater than the authority of your adversary? Of course, it is! 

So rise up and stop listening to his lies and don't surrender to him.

Lift up My name and cause change to happen in your life!

Choose to believe what I have told you, instead of believing the lies of satan. Choose to believe My truth, and choose to use the authority which I have already given you. Do not be complacent when the enemy comes to try to make you feel small and helpless. Rebuke him in My name and with My authority. Rise up in My authority and command him to leave. 

Stand on My Word until you have complete victory, 

for I have given you My authority 

so that you will have victory in your life.

Yes, I have given you My authority, and I want you to use it to accomplish My will. My will for you is to defeat the enemy of your soul so that you can walk in victory, in peace, in prosperity and in the fullness of joy. 

I AM able to deliver all that I have promised. 

I AM able to give you complete victory. 

Rise up and break off the shackles that bind you 

and become free in Me, 

for I have given you the authority, Beloved.

Now use it!
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Exodus 14:14 -16 - The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace. And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? Speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward: But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea.