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Open Your Spiritual Eyes, for God has Chosen You to Stand in His Name (8.30.14)

My Child,

Do not worry about those who have come against you. 

Do not worry about those who have seemingly shut you out. 

Open your spiritual eyes and you will see there are more standing with you than there are against you. I have both seen and heard what has been done to you. I am not hindered by their actions, and neither should you be. Do not be envious of what they are doing, for soon they will be cut down. 

You have been chosen to stand in My name, 

and do the work I have called you to do. 

So, stand in My name.

The enemy would like you to think that the door is shut against you, but it is only an illusion. The enemy cannot shut any doors the Lord your God has opened, nor can the enemy open a door that your God has closed. I AM GOD! I have all power! You are to commit all that you are doing unto Me, for as you commit, you will prosper. 

Let Me be concerned about what the enemy is doing, 

I just need you to focus on Me.

Rise up, and begin walking forth once more. 

Do not allow the enemy to hinder the work we have begun. You have only just begun to walk in My Name. You have only begun to see My miracles and the things that I will do as you speak My Word. There is so much you have yet to see. You are anointed and chosen before Me, your God. 

So, stand strong in the authority I have imparted in you 

and defeat the enemy standing in your way. 

Speak to the mountains and go forth, because the door is open. 

I AM with you, and I am always right on time. 

Now rise up, go forth and do what I have instructed you to do.
 

Meditate on Psalm 37

God is Placing a New Victory in Your Hands. Praise Him, Despite Burdens & Strongholds, Today (8.29.14)

Always remember the battle is the Lord's......

When I am persevering in prayer, waiting on the Lord,
I think about what Daniel went through.
He prayed, and his prayer was answered (although he did not know it at the time).
However, Daniel had to wait for the answer to come from the Lord.
While he was waiting, he stayed before the Lord.

We must remember that the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty in pulling down strongholds. I know singing praises unto the Lord may seem strange when you are going through a hard time; however, praising the Lord is when you get your breakthrough. When praises go up, blessings come down.

The Word says, "In all things give thanks," not for all things, but in all things. Let me ask you this, will complaining about the situation change it? No! So, let us tear down those strongholds with PRAISE!

Destroy those burdens that are binding you with PRAISE UNTO THE LORD.

Why not praise Him in the middle of what you are going through? It is much easier to praise Him, than to be all stressed out. Shout it out! Put on some praise music and dance all over your problems with the Lord.

Make today a day where you PRAISE your way to victory.

Do not try to avoid the place of tests, because we all will have testing times. It does not matter what you are going through. It does not matter what the situation looks like. God wants you to rise up with a testimony! GOD wants you to trust Him to bring you through it! When you begin to praise Him in the midst of your storm, you are saying, "Lord, I know You are in control. I know the victory is mine."

Focus on the Lord today and ask Him to minister a new song in your heart. GOD wants you to be victorious. He is placing a new victory in your hands.

So, open your mouth and begin to praise the Lord!

Praise Him right now!

Come on let us praise Him in the middle of what we are going through.

Go and get your joy back!

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

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

Right Now, Take Your Stand in Faith & Acknowledge God's Word (8.28.14)

My Child,

Although the enemy is throwing storms at you,
I will not let them overcome you.

I have you in the palm of My hand.

Therefore, rest in Me and the promises of My Word;
for I will never leave you or forsake you.
Neither will I allow you to be tested above what you are able to bear.

The time has come for you to see without your natural eyes.
I want you to see what I see,
and the only way to do that is to see through the eyes of faith.
You must take hold of My word and My word only;
for My word will take you through every storm you will face.

Please stop trying to fight the enemy in your own strength.
You will not overcome him that way.
Lean on Me, and you will overcome,
by the blood of the Lamb and the word of your testimony.

You must stand on My Word and confess what I say concerning you;
not what you feel, or what others are saying.

Take your stand in faith right now.
Read the Word, filled with My promises,
and continue to confess them as the true living word of GOD.
Do not allow negative thoughts or pictures to fill your mind.

See positive pictures in your mind; pictures of things you desire.
Picture what My Word says about you.
See the picture of yourself as you will be,
and let the words of your mouth and the meditation of your heart
come into agreement with this picture.

Then refuse to acknowledge the lying symptoms that the enemy will try to bring upon you. Acknowledge My Word and My Word only.

Apply the principles of faith, hope and love;
and you will begin to see the results you desire.

Do not let this picture leave your mind,
and do not stop confessing My Word.

Continue to see it through the eyes of faith,
and confess it daily until it becomes a reality.

Once you have learned to do this, teach these principles to others,
and show them how to break free from the strongholds of the enemy.

Tell them, the picture I see for My people is life more abundantly.

Now, can you see what the Lord your God sees?
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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.

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

John 20:28-29 - And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my GOD.  Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

Revelations 12:11 - And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. 

When You Pray, Expect & Be Willing for God to Use You (8.27.14)

And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father - John 14:13

Praying just for the sake of making a religious noise is not GOD’s intent for prayer. 

Praying to get something from GOD is also not GOD’s plan. 

Studying the Word and paying attention to the world around you is key. 

It allows us to see what GOD is busy doing and what He desires us to do as His people. 

As we pray those things that are close to His heart, He is pleased to answer! 

We know He wants us to love Him with all of our hearts; 

and to love others as we love ourselves. 

He also want us to pray for the lost. 

Humbly expect and be willing for GOD to use you to be 

the answer to your prayers.  

For if your heart never expects GOD to answer, 

there is literally no point in praying. 

James states, “But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man [or woman, or child] should not think he will receive anything from the Lord…” - James 1:6-7. 

When you pray in the Name of Jesus, 

believing that He has heard and will answer, 

you will see Him do amazing things – sometimes in and through you! 

Always remember that the ultimate goal of answered prayer is to bring glory to the Lord: “And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father” - John 14:13.

 ~ A Power-ful Prayer ~
Lord Jesus, 

Prayer is sometimes a complete mystery to me, 

especially when You work through me to be the answer! 

I am awed by Your power that You so freely give to Your people. 

Give me a heart that is able to believe and not doubt…

and help me to live in Your perfect presence, 

expecting You to move in, through and around my life continually.

Amen

Give God Your Burdens, for No Problem is too Great for God (8.26.14)

Beloved,

Please do not hinder My work. 

I am working things out for your good. 

Oh, what peace you give up every day, 

when all you have to do is bring all of your burdens 

to Me in prayer. 

I am the only one that can do anything about your problems. 

I have all power over every situation 

and there is nothing too great for me to handle. 

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end of all things. 

Let Me remind you once again; bring your burdens to Me. 

Leave them with Me, because this battle is Mine. Not yours. 

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Meditate on God's Word: 

2 Chronicles 20:15 - Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but GOD’s.

2 Chronicles 20:17 - Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you; fear not, nor be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you. 

Take the Time and Learn to Distinguish the Voice of the Shepherd (8.25.14)

Faith Believers,
It is important to spend time being quiet before the Lord.
If we are doing all of the talking, we won’t be able to hear Him speak.

“Be still, and know that I am GOD; I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth” (Psalm 46:10).

I wonder how many instructions and promptings we miss,
because we don’t take the time to learn to distinguish the voice of the Shepherd!

“My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me” (John 10:27).

When you sense that you have a word from the Lord,
and it agrees with the Bible, act upon it.

GOD is not going to give us more than we can handle
and He will likely start us out slowly.
As you are faithful in the small things,
He will trust you with bigger issues.
Maybe He will impress upon your heart to write a note to someone,
or to make an encouraging phone call.

If you didn’t actually hear directly from the Lord,
you are still doing something that is like the character of Jesus living within you.

Bless & Be Blessed
  - Marilyn

 ~ A Listening Heart Prayer ~
Lord Jesus,
Sometimes I long to do the big splashy deeds
 that make You known widely.

But then, You quietly remind me that the smallest touch,
a quiet encouragement or act of mercy
is living out faithful obedience within Your kingdom!

Help me to be a servant that does not need
to live my life to be seen by men.

Give me a listening heart
to obey even the smallest task
You choose to give me.

In Your name, Christ Jesus,
Amen

You May Be Deeply Troubled, But You Must Trust God Through Your Trials (8.24.14)

Faith Believer,
Something is disturbing your soul. 
You are deeply troubled about something that you have no control over. 

The conflict in your soul is causing you to withdraw from others.  
You are wondering why there never seem to be peace within your soul. 
Why are you allowing this thing to consume you? 

Don't you know that GOD would never allow anything to harm you?  

Yes, people are scheming and planning to dig a hole for you to fall in; 
but don't you know GOD see and hear everything they are doing? 
When they hold their back room meetings, 
GOD is right behind that door - listening to everything they are planning 
and he will undo all of their plans, causing it to work out for your good. 

The Lord despises the evil doer, and His Word says that He will repay them 
for their evil at the appointed time of His choosing. 

So trust GOD through all of this and know that our ways are not his ways. 
His ways are higher than our ways. 

JESUS has promised to be with you through your trials,
so trust in Him; and regardless of what you see with your natural eyes, 
the enemy does not have the power to harm you 
if you believe and trust in GOD. 

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May God's peace be with us,

- Marilyn Chaney

Be Faithful to the Call & the Lord will Reward Us with Blessings Untold (8.23.14)

My Beloveds,

You cannot lose hope now. 

What has happened in your life to make you think 

that I cannot bring you out of this situation? 

I can, and I will bring you out of this. 

I will take what seems like an impossible situation and cause you to say, 

“Only Jesus could have worked this out.”

You do not have time to be discouraged, 

nor to give up hope. 

I am going before you right now putting things in order. 

Nothing will be able to touch you, or throw you off guard, 

for I am doing a complete work within you. 

I see your struggles. I see what you are going through.  

Please do not lose hope. 

Do not believe the lies of the enemy. 

Instead, cling to the promises I have given to you. 

Then, when the storms are over, you will get up changed, made new, 

and walk into the fullness of your calling.

Do not back down; suit up in the armour I have provided for you, 

and move forward. 

Those who try to slow you down will not be successful. 

No longer will they be a hindrance in your walk. 

I want you to set your sights on things above, 

and do not be thrown off guard by the so-called successes of men trying to deceive you. 

They are in My hands. 

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

So, please do not give up.  

Others are depending upon you.

Be faithful to the call, and you shall be rewarded with blessings untold. 

Trust Me to provide for your every need. 

Trust Me to lift you up, out of despair, and into heavenly blessings. 

I say unto you, do not be discouraged. 

I have not forsaken you.

Meditate on God's Word -   We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by GOD. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed. - 2 Corinthians 4:8 -9; 16-18 (NLT)

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Faith Believers,

That is why we never give up. 

Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. 

For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. 

Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! 

So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; 

rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. 

For the things we see now will soon be gone, 

but the things we cannot see will last forever.

Bless & Be Blessed,

- Marilyn

Expect to Hear His Voice, Expect to Be Blessed (8.21.14)

I have sent a version of this before, Word of God: Expect to Be Blessed (12.27.13)
but the Lord wants to remind us to HAVE FAITH IN HIS WORD WHEN YOU PRAY.
EXPECT TO RECEIVE, EXPECT HIM TO ANSWER*

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My Child,

I have promised that all your needs shall be met and

I will not turn a deaf ear to your cries.
When you call Me, I will hear and answer.
I want you to start expecting to receive an answer.
Expect to hear my voice, expect to be blessed.
Why do you pray and don’t expect to be blessed?
You pray without expectation.
You should know by now, My promises are true.
I am Jehovah Jireh, Your Provider.

I need you to trust Me. Let Me lead and guide you.
I long to whisper words of love and affection in your ear.
I promised that I would not leave you comfortless.
You must believe that what you have asked for, will come to pass.
You must not doubt. Expect to be blessed.

Trust in Me, do not be moved by what your circumstances dictate,
and do not be moved by what you feel.

Be confident that I have risen in your midst to bring healing, 

to bring salvation, to bring victory and council to those in need.
Even now I am interceding for you and My Father always heareth My prayers.
I expect you to pray to Me.  You must expect to receive your blessings when you pray.

Know that I hear your prayers and I am bringing all that you ask to pass.
I am bringing about a complete change in your life.
Trust in Me and believe that I am faithful 

to do those things that I have promised to do.
Expect Me to bring the natural in alignment with the spiritual.
I am the God of Abraham,  the God of Isaac, the God of Moses;
is there anything too hard for Me? 

Expect to be blessed! 

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Jerimiah 32:27 - Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

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

We Should Always Live a Life of Praise, No Matter Our Circumstances. Rise Up & Bless the Lord. (8.20.14)

Many times we miss GOD and do not recognize our blessings because they do not happen the way that we expect them to happen. Sometimes we become upset, frustrated or disappointed; and this clouds our ability to be grateful and appreciate the blessings of GOD. We must come to the point in our walk with the Lord that we realize that GOD is the one who sees the total picture. We only see a small part. 

We must stop seeing our delays as denials. 

We must stop feeling as if we are alone and forsaken.

GOD is a loving Father who does not neglect His children. 

GOD's ways are not our ways and GOD's thoughts are not our thoughts. 

We often try to figure out solutions to our situations, according to what we see. Nevertheless, when we trust GOD, He may cause things to go in a different direction; in order to avoid a disaster that we cannot see. We must be willing to trust GOD no matter what and stop trying to take things into our own hands.

We should always live a life of praise and thanksgiving to GOD. 

GOD no longer desires lip praises; He wants heart praises. David said, let everyone that has breath praise the Lord. Yes, you are hurting, but praise GOD anyway. No, you do not see the money for the rent or the mortgage, but praise GOD anyway. So what, you got a very negative report from the doctor, but praise GOD anyway. I know the boss is being very unfair, and it seems like the person with poor performance is getting a promotion, but praise GOD anyway.

We have to come to a point, where we understand and believe that what GOD has for us, no man can take from us; and when GOD opens a door for us, no man can shut it. You might be saying to yourself - that is easy for you to say because you are not in it. We all have our seasons, and the Bible tells us that what each of us go through is common to man. There is nothing unique about our trials. Your fire may not be my fire, but fire is fire; and all fire burns. We must not forget that the grace of GOD will always be sufficient.

Why should we thank GOD when it seems like things are just getting worse? We should thank GOD for holding back the fire and making a way of escape. We should thank GOD for being our deliverer. We should thank Him for being our refuge and our strength; our very present help in this time of trouble. Regardless of what the situation looks like; we should thank GOD, and know that He is GOD and He is still in control. He knows about the situation, He hears your cries, He sees your pain. 

He is a mighty GOD who has promised not to give you more than you are able to bear. 

He is always with you, even when it seems like you are all alone.

Today, I encourage you, to rise up and bless the Lord. 

Give GOD thanks and give Him praise. 

GOD has been good to you. 

If it had not been for the Lord, who was on your side, where would you be? 

It is because of the mercies of GOD that you are not consumed. 

GOD is a great GOD. 

He loves you and He cares about you. 

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

Psalm 150:6 -  Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.

Lamentations 3:22 - It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.

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

Father God, What Am I Going to Do? (8.19.14)

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

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to GOD continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. - Hebrews 13:15  

Heavenly Father,

I am troubled on every side,
yet you are keeping Me from being distressed.

I am confused, because I don’t know which way to turn,
yet, you won’t let Me be despaired.

My family and friend have persecuted Me for no reason.
But thank you GOD, for you have not forsaken Me.

I have been cast down, walked over, pushed aside.
But you have kept Me from being destroyed.

So, what am I going to do?  

  

I am going to Praise You, for all I am going through.
I am going to Praise You, because that is what I am supposed to do.

I am going to Praise You.

Praising You is what I will do.

Amen

The Honor & Power of Astonishing Prayer (8.18.14)

But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness - Hebrews 3:13

May I suggest a short prayer that you and/or your family
can lift up each and every day?
“Lord, show us the people You want us to help or encourage today.
Lead us to those who are hurting or in need,
and we will trust you for the means to do something about it.”

I can promise you that our loving Father will answer,
if you will listen and obey.
He will trust you with small things first and then He will stretch you 

to be obedient in His bigger plans and purposes.

Being the answer to the prayers of others

is one way to be used by GOD. 

Being the answer to our own prayers is an astonishingly powerful privilege. 

There may be situations in the lives of people you know, 

or perhaps He will choose to use your prayer to work 

in the lives of those you may never meet. 

Prayer is a great mystery, 

but GOD has chosen to use us to be His agents of answered prayer. 

Knowing this, makes prayer such an honor. 

It encourages us to pray more and to listen better! 

We should always be ready to stand in the gap 

when the Lord places a burden or need on our hearts. 

He may not always use you in certain situations, 

but because of your prayers, He may have touched the heart of others to respond. 

A good prayer when those you are praying for are far away is,

“Lord, would you put one of Your willing servants

into the path of this person today who can be a blessing to them?” 

The family of GOD is extensive and worldwide. 

He will use every heart that is willing to listen to His voice.

God is Smiling Upon the Life You are Living. Rest, Reflect and Be Patient. (8.17.14)

My Child,

When you do not feel My presence, 

do not feel as though you have done something wrong. 

Why are you feeling as though you are not going forward in your walk with Me? 

Those thoughts are not from Me; let them go. 

The enemy wants you to think and feel that way. 

He wants you to doubt you ever heard My voice. 

Know I am allowing you this time to rest in Me; 

while I prepare your body for your next mission. 

Do not allow the enemy to confuse you. 

Do not worry that you are not kept busy all the time. 

You must know you are with Me, and I am with you. 

The life you are living is being smiled upon. 

Take this time to pray to Me, to worship me, to learn of Me, 

to come and sit at My feet. 

Learn to be patient. 

While you wait in silence, or what you think is silence, 

this is My chance to give you new life. 

Some things take time for Me to show My children. 

Some things My children will not fear. 

If I gave you what you are asking for on your time, 

you would not be ready to receive it. 

Remember, all things work together 

for the good of those who love Me, 

and are called according to My purpose. 

I know that you love Me, and you know that I called you, 

so please be patient. 

Please, do not call our quiet time together wasted time. 

I do not waste one second. 

If you are patient, I will turn all your reversals into rehearsals for My Glory.

Rest in this and be patient. 

Use this time to meditate with Me. 

What you consider as a move backward, is necessary in My process. 

I am controlling all of your time. 

I see all your moves; I know all your thoughts; I know all your ways. 

For I know the plans that I have you, 

plans to prosper you and not to harm you, 

plans to give you hope and a future. 

Remember how you trusted Me in the past to work in you? 

You were so pleased with what we accomplished, 

so please trust Me now. 

You have come too far.  

Do not doubt Me now.

Do not worry; I have not broken one promise. 

And stop thinking that I do not need you. 

Please tell Me, why you think I don’t need you? 

Things have not changed. 

I have not changed. 

I cannot change. 

Please be patient with Me, 

for I will bring to pass all that I have promised, for I am GOD. 

I changeth not.
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Hebrews 10:36 - For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of GOD, ye might receive the promise.

James 1:3 - Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

James 1:4 - But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

Go to the Peaceful Waters in Your Spirit, Rest and Embrace God's Peace (8.15.14)

Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. - John 14:27 

Beloved,

There is something that you are going through and it is troubling your heart.
I see how this situation has disturbed even your quiet time with Me.
You don’t know how to return to the peacefulness you had before it all started.

My Child, why have you allowed trouble to invade your spirit in this way? 

Did I not promise that I would keep you in perfect peace if you
kept your mind on Me?

I need you to go to where the peaceful waters are within your spirit.
Once you go there, angels of peace are waiting to minister healing
to your troubled heart.
However, you must be still in order to receive it.
Can you be still?
Can you come to the still waters
and allow the angels to minister healing to your heart?

Receive the peace I am imparting unto you.
This peace, My peace, is forevermore. 

Selah.

Relax now, take a deep breath and embrace My peace.
I freely give it to you, because your soul needs rest.
Forgive yourself and all that you have gone through. 

Forget about the pain of the past, every trial, every tribulation, 

and allow the healing grace of My love to come in and minister through you. 

As you forgive yourself, forgive those who have hurt you. 

You will feel better once you have forgiven them.

Allow My love to strip away layer after layer of your hurt, pain and unhappiness. 

Let the Angels continue to minister My love, My healing and My peace to you. 

Give to me your troubled heart and I will replace it with My peace. 

A peace that surpasses all understanding. 

Come now.  Let Us enjoy this peace together.

Do Not Be Tempted to Lose Heart. Keep Pressing Forward. Keep Believing. (8.14.14)

My Child, 

You are feeling pressure from all around and

you are being tempted to lose heart. 

Please do not let that happen. 

The enemy is creeping around you; sneaking in the dark; 

seeking ways to kill, steal and destroy everything about you. 

he never sleeps nor rests from his diabolical plot against you. 

This is old news. Nothing is new about his tactics; 

and you should not be surprised by anything that he tries.

You have power over the enemy, Beloved.

I gave it to you when I rose on the third day. 

You must begin to use the authority I gave you 

to defeat him every time he comes around. 

Remember this; his greatest weapons are lies and deceit. 

he has nothing new to use. 

he would love to see you give up and sit down;

for that would mean certain victory for him. 

However, I did not create you to quit. 

When I rose the third day, I gave you victory over the enemy. 

The enemy of your soul is already defeated. 

Do not allow him to gain any advantage over you. 

Stand your ground against him.
Refuse to give him any satisfaction.

he has no authority over you.

Remember, to watch and be prayerful. 

Never give him a place in your life through

unrighteous thoughts, words or deeds. 

That is the only way he can win. 

The blood of the Lamb and your testimony make you an overcomer. 

You have all the authority you need to stand, and resist the enemy.

So, do not be tempted to lose heart.
Keep pressing forward.
Keep believing.

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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.

Hebrews 3:14 - For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;

1 Peter 5:7-8 - Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

A Peace that will Keep You Calm in the Midst of Your Storms. Trust in God. (8.13.14)

Faith Believers,

Do not let nervousness and depression set in. 

The enemy is trying to break you. 

He is trying to make you give up. 

You cannot give up.

Hear what the Lord has to say:

My Child,

When you worry, you take back your confession of faith. 

You begin to doubt if I will fulfill My promises. 

And yes, you have doubted Me.

Repent and say, “Lord, I believe, Help thou mine unbelief.” 

I have not forgotten you Beloved. 

I AM RIGHT IN THE MIDST WITH YOU. 

Release to me all that concerns you. 

I see what you are going through. 

I know all about your troubles. 

Trust Me, and I will make a way where there seems to be no way. 

Do not worry about how it will be done, 

just trust that it will be done. 

All I ask is that you, TRUST ME!

Stagger not at My promises through unbelief, but be strong in faith. 

I AM able to deliver. I have worked it out already! 

Be thou comforted by these words today, 

for surely I know what you are going through. 

I have never taken My eyes off of you. 

I have been with you in the midst of the fire 

and now I have come to set you free. 

Believe in My Word. 

The COMFORTER, which is the Holy Spirit, has come to give you Peace. 

I speak Peace over you this day. 

Peace, not as you know it, but My Peace, 

a Peace that surpasses ALL understanding. 

A Peace that will keep you calm in the midst of your storms.

In the name of my Son, Jesus Christ, I speak PEACE over you this day.

Meditate on God's Word:
  ~ Matthew 6:25-34

  ~ John 14:27

This is a Faith Walk. Reach Out, Take God's Hand and Do Not Let Go (8.12.14)

My Child,

Please stop looking at the storms
and at how hard the waves are blowing in your life. 

Do not allow these things to cause you to think 

that I will not answer on time. 

Do not look to the left nor to the right. 

Instead, lift your head up and look to Me. 

Seek My face, seek only My face.

Reach out and take My hand; and do not let go. 

I will guide you every step of the way. 

Although, things appear to look dark, 

and you may feel like you will never make it through the storm,

know that I am with you. 

Press on through, you will make it. 

I am here to help you. I will protect you. 

You must stand strong and press through the trials of life. 

In this life you will have trials and tribulations, 

but be of good cheer; I have overcome the things of this world.

This is a faith walk. 

Everything you do must be done by faith, in Me. 

If you keep your eyes focused on Me, you will not fail. 

I know each thing you must face, 

because I have already faced them for you. 

So, My child, do not be afraid. 

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.

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 ~  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.

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.

Listen to God, Fear Nothing, Stand in Authority & Walk Through the Open Doors (8.11.14)

My Child,

Today, I put before you an open door that no man can shut. 

The door is open. 

Listen for My voice so you will know your next steps. 

In the past, you were not listing to Me and walked right past the door. 

Please do not do that this time.  

Listen to Me and walk through the door. 

There are things assigned to you that are waiting behind the door, 

that you must pursue. 

There are things I want to show you and will teach you. 

There are also things that others need to hear. 

These words will be life changing for their good.

Reject the lies of the enemy, and do not doubt that it is I, 

the Lord your God, who led you to this door. 

The enemy does not want you to advance. 

he does not want you to receive your blessings. 

Do not allow his spirit of fear to stop you from advancing in the Kingdom. 

Listen very closely to what I am saying. 

There is nothing to fear. Walk through the door. 

I have never led you astray. 

Stand up in the authority I have given you.

Step out in faith.  And walk through the door.

My Child, I am with you. 

I will be walking before you every step of the way, 

leading you in the way you should go. 

Together, we will overcome every obstacle that tries to block your way. 

Together we will be victorious. 

Now, do not pass by the door, but walk through the door in faith,
knowing that your blessings are on the other side. 

I am waiting.
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Isaiah 30:21 - And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

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

Revelations 3:8 - I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength,

Trust God. Come to Him. And Allow Him to Take Control of Your Life. (8.10.14)

 Beloved,

You have sought Me for a while; 

and asked Me to bring renewal and restoration into your life. 

You cried out during the midnight hour for a change to come into your life. 

Circumstances have once again taken over.  And you are discouraged. 

You are on your face saying, “Where are You Lord?” 

My child, can't you see that I am right here for you? 

I never left you.  And I never will.
I am right there by your side,
and I have been working on your behalf.
I never stopped.

My child, have you closed your heart
because you have not received exactly what you wanted from Me?
I desire to bless you abundantly, beyond anything you can imagine.
I want to give you far more than you can imagine,
if only you would let go and let me do what I promised!!
You feel you have to have things a certain way.
I need for you to let go of your imaginations.
I need you to take the limits off Me.

I am the Lord your GOD and I know what is best for you.

Trust Me. Come to Me.  And allow Me to take control of your life.

I have everything you will ever need.
I have the perfect plan already laid out for you.
Open your heart once again to see things through My Eyes.
Why did you stop looking through the Eyes of Faith anyway?

You came to Me.  And you cried to Me.
But your heart was not open to see what I truly have for you.

It is My desire to bless you.

Wake up and see that I have not left you.

Open your heart to me and start trusting Me.
As you do this, you will feel My touch come upon you like never before.

And you will rise up out of your slumber.

Meditate on My Word: Isaiah 43:18-19

Stand Strong & Be God's Faithful Vessel (8.9.14)

My Child,
I know where you are. 

I am the One who placed you in this chosen position. 

I have not left you powerless. 

I have given you the anointing and grace needed to be victorious 

in your position right now. 

Therefore, be faithful where you are 

and be faithful in what I have given you to do. 

It does not matter what others think you should be doing; 

you are doing exactly what I have called you to do. 

Be faithful in where I have placed you and stand strong. 

If you continue in the way that I am directing you; 

you will see your mustard seed faith come into full bloom. 

Walk in obedience to My will, and watch how I will bless you. 

As you walk according to My will, I will show you how everything 

you are going through will work out for your good. 

I love you beloved, and I want to give you nothing but the best. 

So trust in My Word, and know that I am going to bring you through.

Now, until I lead you out of where you are, 

stand strong, and be My faithful vessel.
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Job 8:7 - Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.

Luke 16:10 - He that is faithful in that which is least, is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least, is unjust also in much.

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1. Take the Victory through the Words You Speak (6.24.13)
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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. You Have Believed God for Your Blessings (4.5.14)
6. No Matter Where the Road Leads, God is Always With Us (3.5.14)
7. God Wants to Bless Us, So That We Can Be a Blessing to Others (7.29.14)
8. Smile, as the Wind Blows and Makes a Way for New Things  (6.19.14)
9. Speak It By Faith. Speak Now. (7.8.14)
10. When God Opens Doors for You, Walk Boldly Through (3.20.14)

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Acknowledge the Presence of the Lord & Everything in Your Life Will Change (8.7.14)

The Lord is always present when His people gather in His Name. 

But all too often His presence goes unnoticed. 

When people of GOD acknowledge the Presence of the Lord, 

everything in their life will change. 

Our worship, our family lives, our evangelistic efforts and our lives, as a whole,
will become different when GOD shows up for church.

The Bible teaches us that GOD came to dwell in us through His Holy Spirit.
The Old Testament name given to the Messiah was Emmanuel…GOD is with us.
Colossians 1:27 teaches us about the mystery of GOD.
Jesus said, “If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching.
My Father will love him, and We will come to him
and make Our home within him” - John 14:23.
The Lord also made it clear that when two or more are gathered together,
He would be there in our midst.

The tabernacle in the Old Testament was a place
where the Presence of GOD was manifested on earth,
so now the Church becomes a place where His Presence is also known.
Some churches meet for worship, teaching and fellowship;
and leave again without truly being aware of GOD in their midst.

Lord, help us to see Jesus!
Open the eyes of our hearts that we might know You
and become aware of Your Presence in our lives.

 ~~ A 'Presence-Seeking' Prayer ~~
Father God,
I am awed that through the power of Your Holy Spirit,
You dwell within me and make Your home with me!

Yet, how often I forget!

Help me to become more aware of Your Presence,
even in the most ordinary moments of life.

Give me strength to turn away from the things that distract me
from recognizing Your nearness.

Wake up my sleeping heart,
so that my life will be a reflection of Yours!

In Jesus' Name,

Amen

Take Time to Search for Joy, Everyday of Your Life, with a Spirit of Praise and Thanksgiving (8.6.14)

My Children,

'I will bless the Lord at all times.'
This should be your thought no matter what happens in life.
Whenever faced with a trial or test, praise should be your first step.
Yes, before you cry out in distress to Me,
let a praise of thanksgiving rise up to the heavens.

Do this always. 

Even in the most difficult circumstances, 

take time to search for the smallest thing to be grateful for; 

and begin to praise Me. 

When praises come forth from your lips, you begin to defeat the enemy. 

You send the enemy fleeing from your presence, 

and open a line of communication between you and Me. 

Then you will find that I will do My part and blessings will begin to flow.

Oh what joy you bring to My heart
when you overcome the enemy with praises to Me. 

Take time to delight yourself in Me, 

and watch the desires of your heart come forth. 

Take time to search for joy everyday of your life. 

Hunt for it like hidden treasure. 

Right now, enter into a spirit of praise and thanksgiving;
even in the midst of what you’re going through
and destroy the works of the enemy.

Oh bless My name at all times.
Make a joyful noise to the Lord
and watch Me deliver you from all your fears.
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Psalms 34:1-4 - I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

Psalm 37:4 - Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

"Turn Your Worries Over to Me Now, My Child," says Our God (8.5.14)

My Child, 

Do not fear the mountains that you see looming ahead. 

Do not fear what is to come in the future,
nor what awaits you at the horizon,
but focus on Me.

Right now, as you look ahead, you may think,
"Oh no... another set of mountains to climb.. I wonder what is going to happen?"

Do not give in to worry.
Worry is something designed to get you down.
Plus it really is something you don't have to be concerned with,
because worry wants you to panic about things that have not even manifested yet.

Take one step at a time.  Trust in Me.

Focus on the path that you are on right now. 

Look into My eyes and let Me direct each of your steps.
The only foresight I want you to have is the fact that whatever lies ahead,
is part of My plan!

I want you to stand in hope and trust in Me completely.
So turn your worries over to Me now, My child.
Let go!

Do not worry about what is to come,
because I have promised you a future of hope and much blessing.

Focus on what is important right here and right now
and give your whole heart to the task at hand, says the Lord.

God is Everywhere, He is Omnipresent and He is Always with Us (8.4.14)

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

GOD's omnipresence is an attribute that is foundational
for the man or woman of prayer.

GOD is everywhere.

He is on His throne in heaven and yet, near to man on earth.
There is no place in the universe where GOD does not dwell.

Followers of Jesus do not need to search for the dwelling place of GOD.
You can climb the highest mountain and meet GOD.
You can go to the deepest ocean and encounter GOD.
No place on earth or in heaven exists without the presence of GOD.

Christians can meet GOD at any place, in any country, on any continent. 

Where ever you go GOD is there watching and listening.

The omnipresence of GOD not only gives the man or woman of prayer
access to GOD in any place, but it also gives him or her
the ability to pray for people everywhere.
This attribute of GOD is the foundational characteristic
that opens the door for intercessory prayer.

Too many people pray in the context of their own little world.
They become entrapped by tunnel vision.
But GOD is everywhere, His concerns are global.

 ~~ A Prayer of Grateful Intercession ~~

"O Lord, You have searched me and You know me.
You know when I sit and when I rise;
You perceive my thoughts from afar.
You discern my going out and my lying down;
You are familiar with all my ways” - Psalms 139:1-3

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

How grateful I am that I am able to bring before You
any person or situation anywhere in the world;
and You are listening and promise to answer.

Expand my vision so that I can see needs through Your eyes
and respond with heartfelt prayer!

Then, use me to be the answer to my own prayers
in whatever ways You desire!

In your Son Jesus' name we pray,

Amen

The Divine Relationship of Prayer (8.3.14)

Fellow Faith Believers,

Let this mindset be in you, the very same mindset of Christ Jesus.

Who, being in the form of GOD, thought it not robbery to be equal with GOD. But made himself of no reputation and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men. And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. - Philippians 2:5-8

Even though Jesus was in essence the Son of GOD,
He relinquished all rights, all privileges and all power
to become utterly and completely human.
To identify with us so completely, that something as alien to GOD as death,
might be His common lot with us.

This has implications for when we pray, “Yours is the power,”
because it is clear that Jesus had to pray to find out what GOD the Father wanted. 

Jesus, like us, had to pray to access the resources and the power of heaven.

Jesus, out of necessity and based on His self-humiliation in becoming a human, was required to seek for “the kingdom to come and the will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Just as we should do. And when the Father spoke a hard word requiring submission to a greater will; Jesus, just like us, had to choose to submit.

Jesus was, and is, the model of our ability to access the power of GOD. Just like Jesus, we can receive what the Father has for us through the only means available to Him and to us.  Submission to the Divine Will, as GOD speaks to us in the two-way communication called “prayer.”

And when the tasks of the day were done,
and GOD had moved through His existence
in a sovereign, powerful way;
Jesus, as He taught the disciples, most likely declared to the Father
that “the kingdom, the power and the glory are Yours!”

This declaration makes clear that GOD did it by His power alone,
and that Jesus’ power was the power of submission to GOD the Father.

 ~~ A Plea-ful Prayer ~~

Lord Jesus Christ
Son of the Living GOD

Teach me to love and obey the Father
as You did in Your humanity!

Help me to be willing to submit my mind, my emotions and
the activity of my life to His power.

Power accessible to me through
the divine relationship of prayer!

In Your Holy Name,

Amen

All That God Has, Belongs to You; It's Up to You to Reach Out & Receive It. (8.1.14)

My Child,

You are struggling trying to move forward, 

but you are still hindered by things you cannot seem to leave behind. 

You cannot go two ways at once. 

It is not wise to look one way while trying to go another. 

Eventually, you will lose your focus, your vision and your dreams. 

You may even cause yourself unnecessary pain. 

This is exactly what you are doing when you continue to hold on to your past.

I've called you to a walk of complete trust and surrender. 

Trust Me and commit your every thought, your every desire

and all your plans unto Me.

Believe that I have already made the way for you to go forward. 

Then rest and know there will be a blessing with every step you take. 

I do not want you to cling to things that are outdated, obsolete
or even detrimental to you.

I have so much more that is yours for the asking,
but you must be willing to move forward in order to receive them.

Do not allow anyone or anything to hinder you from what is yours. 

Look to Me, 

for I am the author and finisher of your faith. 

Stop struggling with issues of the past;
move forward and embrace the new things that are waiting for you.

All that I have belongs to you.

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

Hebrews 12:2 - Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith;