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Pray, Stand Still & Keep Your Peace. Stand Up & Bless Your God. (12.31.14)

Faith Believers,
In Exodus 14:13-14, Moses told them to fear not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord. The Lord will fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Hold your peace, let GOD fight the battle.
All you have to do is trust Him.
Trust Him and know that GOD IS!

Stand still and hear what the Lord will command you concerning your problem. Do not listen to any other voice while you are going through. GOD's voice is the only one that can, and will, lead you out. Friends mean well, but there are times when your friends get in the way of the blessing the Lord has for you.

Pray and be still.

• If there is a problem in your life, and you cannot seem to solve it. Take your hands off it! Pray and stand still.
• If your husband or wife has left you, and you know GOD gave them to you. Pray and stand still.
• If you are sick, and the doctor has given up. Do not give up on GOD. Pray and stand still.
• Do not look to the left, do not look to the right, but look to the hills from which cometh your help. Pray and stand still.

Waiting on GOD is not always easy.
He never said that it would be.

However, if you allow Him to work it out for you, you will come through the test much sooner. Do not move until you know it is the Lord guiding you. He will speak peace to soothe your weary soul. And soon, you will see every trial unfold. GOD has not forgotten you.  He knows exactly where you are and what you are going through.

GOD is our refuge, a very present help in time of trouble.
Then, having done all you can… stand.
Stand with the full armour of GOD on.
Stand up and bless the Lord your GOD.

Your first step in having authority over the enemy is having peace in the midst of the storm.

You remember the story about Jesus asleep on the ship. The waves began to beat against the boat, and the disciples became afraid. They woke up Jesus. How could He sleep through a storm like this? Didn’t He care? These same disciples saw Jesus perform many miracles. However, when the storm hit they acted as if the Lord was not on the ship with them. Have you forgotten who is on board the ship in your life?

So, it is with your life now.

You believe in Him for salvation, you trust Him for the forgiveness of sins, and you look to Him to supply your daily needs. However, when a sudden storm hits and everything is falling apart, we sometimes forget whom the captain of our ship is. Let us look at how Jesus handles the situation. He did not fight against the storm, nor did He fear it.

Instead, He spoke to it with authority
and subdued it with His perfect peace.

Speak the Word!

~ My Prayer Confession ~
Heavenly Father,
I will stand on the Word of GOD.
I will hold fast to that which I know to be true.
I will pray and stand still.

I will speak the Word over my circumstances
and see things change.

I know whom I belong to.
I know who is on board with me.
Amen

New Doors Are Opening. Just Hold on and Stand on God's Promises. (12.30.14)

My Child,

Behold!!  New doors are opening which will lead to big places. Just hold on and do not be discouraged, for you are too close. In times like these, keep your faith and hope in Me. Do not worry about the darkness you’re experiencing, it is only an illusion.  And it will not stop you from going through the door. 

Just keep the faith and know your life is in My hands. 

In this new place, there will be no lack.

New doors of ministry are opening for you. 

You will move by My Spirit, preaching the gospel and converting many. 

Look forward with great expectation, for many will be blessed. 

My people have been crying out for change, and the Lord your God has heard you. A time of change is here. I am making a way for new things. Things that needed to be rearranged for My purposes and My plans. 

Things have taken place in the spiritual realm, that will suddenly affect the natural realm. My hand is upon you to prosper in the work that I’ve called you to do. 

Stand up and hold on to My promises. 

That is the key to unlocking everything. 

I am your comfort. 

You are special, you are amazing and I love you. 

Your name is before Me always.

Meditate on God's Word, let Him know you were listening and spend time with His WordJob 14:15  -  Isaiah 48:3 -  Luke 4:18

Avoiding Sin and Temptation with the Help of Our Lord (12.29.14)

And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night forever and ever - Revelation 12:10

Heavenly Father,
I am weak, and I prefer to avoid
every temptation from the devil if I could.

I do not ask to be exempt from trials,
because that would not be good for me, but GOD,
if today I am tempted to sin, with Your help and
the help of Your Son, Jesus, please lead me through it.

Take my hand, and keep me close to You.
I do not ask to be free from the furnace of testing, but GOD,
I desperately need Your presence through the fire.________

Faith Belivers, 

We will always be tempted to sin, and we must understand two truths about it, if we are to experience victory. First, temptation is not sin; but it becomes a sin once we follow through with it. 

How we respond is important. 

We can give in to the temptation, or we can yield to the leadership of the Holy Spirit. 

Second, it is important to understand the source of temptation, and the means by which it attempts to seduce us. 

GOD does not tempt His children to sin. satan is the tempter, the source of evil. satan uses the world and the flesh to tempt the followers of Jesus. 

We must never forget that satan has been defeated

 and no longer has power over those that follow Christ.


     - Marilyn

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Almighty GOD, 

You have defeated the enemy once and for all on the cross! 

Please don’t let me forget that You have given me 

everything I need to resist the temptation of the evil one; 

and that You are my strength in the midst of weakness! 

Father, You promised to never leave me, 

as I stand firmly clothed in Your spiritual armor, 

ready to do battle against the schemes of the one 

who would do me harm every day of my life if I allowed it. 

Thank you for showing me how to rebuke the enemy 

and how to put on the full armor of GOD.

Amen

Walk by the Spirit & You will not Carry out the Desire of the Flesh : Galatians 5:16 (12.28.14)

Galatians 5:19–21 clearly states the deeds of the flesh: “Immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealously, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these.”

Faith Belivers,

Many of these deeds are being cast out of Christians as demons. As Christians, we will never know victory over these deeds, until we own up to our own responsibility for such deeds. Immorality and impurity are choices that people make. satan is ultimately the seducer; however, as Christians, we are the ones who makes that choice. We choose to either yield to the Holy Spirit and crucify the lusts of the flesh; or we choose to yield to the deeds of the flesh. We will always have to make a choice, as long as we dwell in our mortal bodies.

That is why prayer is vitally important. 

Prayer enables all Christians to put on the whole armor of GOD, and thus, making no room for the deeds of the flesh. 

Prayer enables faith believers to prepare for the battle that will take place as we go into a world that is contrary to the nature of GOD. 

Prayer brings Christ's followers under the leadership of the Holy Spirit.

And Prayer gives us confidence, in the truth of the apostle Paul’s statement, Walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh - Galatians 5:16.

Thank GOD for what you have. Trust GOD for what you need.

  - Marilyn Chaney 

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Heavenly Father,
At times, my spirit is weak and
the desires of my flesh often get the best of me.

Forgive me of my weaknesses and fill me
with the strength of your Son, Jesus Christ,
who was tempted, but did not fall, into sin.

Help me to continually choose to crucify my selfish desires
and to keep my eyes fixed upon the
purity and holiness of Your Heart.

In Christ Jesus' name I pray,
Amen

It Is Your Time!! Rise Above Your Circumstances. Now is Your Time of Receiving. (12.27.14)

My Child,

I come now to speak a word of encouragement to those who wonder what to do about their circumstances, for things have occurred that have overwhelmed you and caused a spirit of confusion and fear to come upon you. 

You are wondering what to do.  For to you, it seems hopeless. However, I say, it is not a hopeless situation, for I have given you authority and power. The time has come to rise above your circumstances.

Rise up!  Fight the good fight of faith; and bind the strongman that you have allowed to come into your house.  I say, do not let him have his way! Rise up as mighty men and women. Take the sword of the Spirit, confront the strongman and break his power of control over your life. 

Break the power of the enemy over every area of your life now! 

Exercise by faith, the authority that I have given you, for I have promised that I will be with you; and that My anointing will break the yoke of bondage.

Rise up! Do not allow the enemy to hold you down. 

Do not be afraid of him nor his lies any longer. 

If you entertain thoughts of defeat and failure, it will hinder you from receiving all that I have for you. Hear Me, those of you who have been looking down, and those of you who are feeling you have lost your way.  Now is your time of receiving. However, you must use My words to bind the strongman, and loose yourself from what the enemy has been doing.

It is time to rise up to your calling. 

Don’t you know I have plans for you? 

To those of you who have lost everything - rise up, for you will recover. Now, turn from all disappointment and despair, and encourage yourself with My Word. I am for you. I am always with you.  I am pouring out My anointing upon you, so that you will be filled with fullness and power. Receive now My yoke-breaking anointing, and then bind the strongman with the power of My Word and watch him flee from you. 

It is your time!
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Isaiah 10:27 - And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.

Matthew 18:18 - Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Mark 3:27 - No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.

1 Timothy 6:12 - Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

Jesus is The Reason (12.26.14)

Scripture references: Mark 12:30‐31 - and - John 3:16, 13:34

Faith Believers,

We have a saying during this time of the year.  We say “Jesus is the reason for the season," and we demonstrate this by the giving of gifts. However, wouldn’t it be nice if we could find a way to live continuously in the season of giving?

When the Lord gave us His only, begotten Son, Jesus' birth signified a new beginning, and reflected what true love should look like. Our Father wanted us to see real love and to understand that, saying, “I love you" isn’t just enough. The Father demonstrated that “love” is an action word, when He gave us Jesus; and Jesus imitated that same love when He suffered and died for us, so that we would have eternal life. Everything Jesus did for us was based upon His new commandment, LOVE. Jesus said, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another, as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”

LOVE. The Lord has commanded that we follow His example of love. 

He expects us to love every day of our lives, not just during holiday seasons. Therefore, during this holiday season, and every season of your life, start reflecting on the One to whom this season — and every season — should reverence.

Showing love to someone every day is the greatest gift you can give.

This year, give a gift a gift that you don’t have to put on layaway or have to make installment payments on the rest of the year. Don’t worry if you don’t have money to buy gifts for your family and friends. Don’t worry what people are going to say about what you have or don’t have. None of that matters. 

Give a gift that’s been brought at a price that we can never repay. Give them what Jesus gave us. His greatest gift of all . . . LOVE. Give the gift of love. After all, we wouldn’t be celebrating this season if the Lord hadn’t given us His Son.

I can’t imagine the pain the Lord endured as He sent His only Son to save us. So, let’s honor the Lord with our love and show Him how grateful we are for His sacrifice. Let’s keep His new commandment and love Him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength; and give this same love to those we meet.

Let us celebrate the birth of Jesus in a way 

that will put a smile on Our Savior's face, with LOVE. 

I know this would make Jesus happy.  And isnt that really all that matters?

  - Marilyn Chaney 

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!! (12.25.14)

From my family to yours', wishing you all the peace, joy and love on this very special day.

Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season.  As you visit family, friends and loved ones - be sure to stop by God's house.  He'd love to see and hear from you on this day, His day, CHRISTmas.

Merry Christmas!

  - Marilyn Chaney 

Wait Until You Hear from God (12.24.14)

My Child,

Something has happened and you are not sure what to do.  

Until you hear from Me, pray and don't do anything. 

I know the events have caused more uncertainty in your life. However, this is not the time to do something because you feel you have to.  This is the time to wait. 

Patience is what you need right now. 

If you wait for Me, and allow Me to strengthen your heart, it will cause your faith to grow.  You know that waiting is the right thing to do. In fact, in a situation such as this, waiting is the only thing you should do.

Until you hear from Me, be steadfast in prayer. Place your worries in My hands and when the time is right, I will show you what to do. Do not waste your time thinking about that which is uncertain or the “what if's.” 

Instead of worrying, immerse yourself in My Word and be persistent in prayer. Then when you least expect it, the answer you’ve been seeking will come, and you will be blessed even more because you waited to hear from Me. 
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Numbers 9:8 - And Moses said unto them, Stand still, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you.

Ruth 3:18 - Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until thou know how the matter will fall:

Jeremiah 29:13 - And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

Psalm 27:14 - Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

We Must have Clear Communication with God to Walk in the Fullness of His Wisdom & Knowledge (12.22.14)

My Child,

Deep calls unto deep at the sound of thy waterspouts. 

And I AM calling you deeper unto Me. 

I AM drawing you deeper that you may be able to enter into My throne room in a new and profound way. For these are the end times; and you need, at all times, clear access to My grace and glory. You need to have that clear communication with Me to walk in the fullness of My wisdom and knowledge.

As you know, so many things get in the way and sometimes you can not clearly hear My voice. So many distractions are sent from the enemy to try and deter you from My presence. Take the time to sit quietly and listen to My Still, Small Voice. For I will make you attuned to it, so that at all times, you will know the way in which you are to walk. I AM making your spirit so attuned to Mine, that in any circumstance, you will be able to hear My Voice.  So that you will know My Perfect Will for your life. For in My Will is safety, and the assurance that everything you are going through, will work out for your good.

Be still and know that I AM GOD and that I AM drawing you closer to Me.

Every step of the way, through the purging of My love, you are being conformed to the image of My Son. The sufferings of the present will never compare to the glory that I will pour out upon you when I make you ready. Be patient and walk steadfast after Me, and I will give you the fruit of the land. I will manifest in full measure your inheritance, where others will see My faithfulness performed on your behalf. Yes, you have been faithful and have not wavered in unbelief. You have held on to My Words that were promised to you. And now I will pour out upon you, and through you, signs and wonders for all to see.

I will perform creative miracles on your behalf....all the healing and restorations you have been believing for.

And yes, I will restore the vision to you that the enemy has tried to rob you of....callings and prophesies I have spoken to you in years' past. Yes, I will restore vision to you. Do not lose hope.

I see the yearning in your heart....that longing in you, of having My Spirit flow freely through you. I AM bringing down the walls that have held you captive for so long. For I have allowed all the purging and all the tribulations to bring you to a point where you would cry out to Me and give up your independence.

For I have made you as a free flowing river....one which shall never run dry of My glory. And I will come forth in power through you.

I will have My way in your life for I have made you a chosen vessel
....a vessel of honor to bring glory to My name, and nothing,
by any means, will hinder My will through you.

For this is the day of salvation.
This is the day of My glory,
and you are the vessel I have chosen to use.

So give your heart to Me.
I will refresh you and revive you beyond measure.
And all will see that you truly are My child;
for I will protect you and bless you always.

Take Your Eyes Off Your Situation and Keep Them on God. Speak His Word and Stand. (12.21.14)

My Child,

Do not doubt in your heart, or in your mind, that I will come through for you. Do not waver in your faith, nor in the things that I have said unto you. 

Take your eyes off your situation and keep them on Me. 

Speak My Word and stand. 

I will accomplish all that I have said.  Nothing is impossible for Me. I AM faithful and true.

Take every thought captive, and never give place to anything that I haven't spoken to you or shown you. Stop trying to figure things out, and stop saying I don’t see how this can work.  That's My job. Your job is to bring everything to Me in prayer, release those things and then trust in Me to honor My Word. 

I AM the Lord your God.  And I AM faithful and true.

Think not that you are alone for I am with you in every step that you take. If you believe that I Am faithful and true, you will see the walls, created by your wavering faith, fall. 

Therefore, gather your thoughts now 

and walk according to My Word, 

for I AM faithful and true.
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Ephesians 6:13 - Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of GOD, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

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

Hebrews 10:23 - Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised).

** This Month's Ten Most Popular Messages (12.20.14) **

1. Come Beside the Still Waters & Be Refreshed. For You will Win the Race, in Perfect Time (12.13.14)

2. Look not to Your Circumstances, Look to the Lord (10.30.13)

3. When You Find Your Load too Heavy to Bear, Turn to God (12.9.14)

4. Push Through the Fiery Trials and Painful Tests. Do Not Give Up. (12.16.15)

5. Be at Peace, Be Encouraged, Be Calm and Speak Peace to the Storm (12.12.14)

6. Just be Thankful & You will See Changes take Place all Around You (11.25.14)

7. It Takes Nothing but God's Word to Move Your Problems Out of the Way (12.3.14)

8. Trust God with All Your Heart (11.29.14)

9. Everything You Go Through has a Purpose, Embrace Where You Are. (12.11.14)

10. Living Under the Leadership of the Holy Spirit (12.15.14)

The top ten most popular messages are always on the right hand side.
Feel free to comment & let us know your favorite message.

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If You Want to Experience the Impossible, then Absolute Surrender is Required on this Journey (12.19.14)

My Child, 

Trust Me, and do not be afraid of the way that I am leading you. 

Just let Me lead you, for I know what I have planned and what is ahead. 

Do not try to figure out how it will all come together, have faith in Me, and let Me lead you. Trust and believe that I have only good things planned for you. If you want to experience what your heart has been longing for, then turn loose of your reasoning and let Me lead you. If you want to experience the impossible, then absolute surrender is the requirement on this journey. 

My child, there can be no other way.

If you let Me lead you, I will open doors that man said were closed. 

I will bring people into your life, and take you to places that you thought 

were impossible, for with Me, all things are possible. 

In Me is life more abundantly, and when you trust in Me and allow Me to lead you, you will taste a freedom beyond this world. If you give Me absolute surrender and let Me lead you, you will live a life blessed beyond what the world can understand, for My power, riches and glory will fall upon you.

So, let go of your own understanding, take My hand, and let Me lead you. 

Surrender to the way that I have been nudging you.  

I know there is a part of you that does not want to let go. 

However, if you give Me absolute surrender and follow Me, 

I promise you will never regret it. 

Now, if you are ready to experience what you thought was impossible; 

if you are ready to move beyond the natural realm of things, 

then take My hand and walk with Me, 

for I will indeed take you to places 

beyond what you could have ever imagined.

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

Psalms 25:4-5 - Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the GOD of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

Proverbs 3:4-6 - So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of GOD and man. 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.

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. 

Let Nothing Distract You from God's Presence, Remain in Him & Prepare Yourself for the Changes to Come (12.18.14)

My Child,

You have allowed the voice of the enemy to enter into your heart. 

Resist what he is trying to do. 

You allow what others say to cause your heart to fear. 

Do not concern yourself with what others are saying or doing. 

They are not seeking My face as you are, they have their own agenda. 

You will lose your focus if you continue to try to follow them.

Cast down every word or thought that causes you to waver 

in your faith or be burdened. Never fear what you hear.

The only one you are to fear is Me. 

Come to Me for guidance for your next step. 

You must remain upon the foundation I have established for you. 

Let nothing distract you from My Presence, remain in Me.

Prepare yourself for the changes to come. 

You have heard Me say this to you over and over again. 

You need to spend more time at My feet, to rest and be refreshed. 

I miss My time with you. 

In My Presence is where you will learn more of Me,
and be strengthened for the times ahead.
You need this.  For it is vital for your growth.

Everything that I have told you concerning your walk with Me, 

I will do as you walk with Me. I am watching over My Word to perform it. 

The only change that will occur is the change that comes 

from your choices along the way. Always pray about the choices you make. 

Pray and trust in Me. I will not fail you. 

My Word is true, and it cannot return to Me void. 

Therefore, do not fear the voice of the enemy.
 

Meditate on My Word: 2 Timothy 1:7
 

 ~ A Prayer Confession ~

Thank You Jesus, 

I know I need to spend more time sitting at Your feet. 

I am able to handle the cares of this life when I spend time there.

I will listen for Your still small voice, 

and shut out the voice of the enemy, 

so I can be led by Your spirit in all things. 

Thank You Lord for watching over Me, 

Thank You for reminding me to stop and quiet my spirit.

Amen

God has Given Us His Spirit, therefore Forgive Yourself & Set Yourself Free (12.17.14)

My Child,

It pleases Me that you have a forgiving spirit, 

and that you have forgiven others as I have forgiven you. 

However, there is still one thing I want you to do; 

and that is to forgive yourself.  

We have talked about this before, 

and it continues to be a problem in your life, 

so I want to help you.

My child, no matter what the enemy tries to tell you, 

or make you feel, let Me remind you that 

there is no condemnation to those who are with Me. 

Your past mistakes can only control you if you allow them to, 

and I thought you wanted Me to have control. 

I cannot be in control when you allow your mistakes 

to overrule the things I want to do in your life.

I gave you My Spirit, and The Spirit is dwelling within you. 

Yes, the same spirit that raised Me is within you. 

Therefore, you have the power and authority 

to rebuke this condemning spirit, use it and set yourself free. 

Set yourself free and stop being a victim. 

When you don’t forgive yourself, it hinders you from moving forward. 

Unforgiveness is holding you in the past 

and keeping you from reaching your destiny.

Dear child, you’ve learned to walk in forgiveness towards others,

now use that same process and learn to forgive yourself. 

Don’t you think it’s time? 

Don’t you think you’ve punished yourself enough? 

I do, and it’s time to forgive yourself, move forward 

and set yourself free.
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Romans 8:1 - There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Romans 8:9 - But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you.

1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 

Push Through the Fiery Trials and Painful Tests. Do Not Give Up. (12.16.15)

My Child,

Yes, you are being tested. 

I am revealing weaknesses and personal short‐comings in your life. 

I am doing this so that the enemy won’t have any open doors to you. 

I wouldn’t have allowed the test if it weren’t necessary, but it is.
I am refining you and providing opportunities for you,
so that you may be strengthened and become more like Me. 

Are you willing to allow Me to do this? 

Are you willing to surrender all that you are upon My altar, 

so that I can purge you of anything not of Me? 

Are you willing to allow Me to take coal and cleans your lips, 

so that your words will minister grace to those who hear you? 

My child, every fiery trial I allow you to go through, 

is shaping you to be more like Me. 

So, do not give up. 

Push through this painful test, 

so that I can release more of Me through you.

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Meditate on God's Word:

Isaiah 6:6-7 - Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar: And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged.
  

Zechariah 13:9 - And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The LORD is my GOD.

Ephesians 4:29 - Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 

Living Under the Leadership of the Holy Spirit (12.15.14)

And no wonder, for satan himself masquerades as an angel of light - 2 Corinthians 11:14

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour - 1 Peter 5:8

Faith Believers,

satan is like an angel of light. his method is compromise and complacency. I find it more difficult to deal with an angel of light than to deal with a roaring lion. At least you know who the enemy is when it’s a roaring lion. However, one must really have the leadership of the Holy Spirit when he deals with an angel of light.

If the followers of Jesus are to live under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, we must remove every hindrance to GOD’s leading. For example, we cannot pray, “Lead me not into the temptation of lust,” and watch sexually provocative movies. We cannot pray, “Lead me away from impure thought,” and read literature that is profane and impure. We cannot submit to the leadership of GOD and retain habits that grieve the Holy Spirit. GOD is ready to lead when Christians are ready to follow.

Prayer is not a plea for the absence of trials, 

but it is supplication for GOD’s leadership in the midst of trials.

  - Marilyn Chaney 

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Holy Spirit, 

I submit to Your leadership! 

Help me to quickly recognize the work of satan in my life;
and to see the double-mindedness in my actions,
when they contradict what I say it is that I believe. 

Lead me far away from anything that grieves You. 

Cleanse me and purify me.  

Prepare me for battle, as I cry out to You 

for deliverance from the temptations 

that the enemy sets up against me. 

Lead me into the way of  holiness, 

for I am ready to follow You with my whole heart.

In Jesus' Name,

Amen

If You Walk with God, You will Always Walk in the Light (12.14.14)

My Child,
Joy begins with Me; it begins in My presence.
When you abide in Me, and let My Words abide in you,
every need you have will be fulfilled.

It is only when you look for other things and people to fulfill your needs that loneliness and sadness enters your life. When you find yourself saying, there is something missing, and a hunger for something deeper takes over you; know that I am the One you are looking for. I am the joy that is missing in your life.

Yes, I am the One that you are looking for.

I am the One that you need to have in your life. 

If you spent time delighting yourself in Me, 

those desires in your heart will line up with My Word and overtake you.

You see, when you seek Me first, you will also be able to enjoy the other pleasures that I have given you in this life.  But it won't happen until I am first. As I said, Joy begins with Me, and it begins in My presence.  No one else will be able to fulfill the emptiness that you are feeling.

Looking for other things or anyone else to meet the needs of your heart is a waste of your time.

Come to Me. Talk to Me, open up to Me, share your fears and concerns with Me. Come, and let Me be a part of your life every day. Allow Me to be ever-present in your life, and when darkness tries to overtake you, My joy will be the light that will show you the path to take.

You see, light and darkness are both alike to Me,
and if you walk with Me, you shall walk in the light.

Oh come and abide with Me this day; and My light will fill your day with My joy and My presence. Come and abide with Me this day, for I am what you have been searching for, I am what you need.

Come, for there is no limit to what I am able to do in your life.
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Psalm 139:12 - Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.

John 15:7 - If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

John 15:11 - These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

John 17:13 - And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.

Come Beside the Still Waters & Be Refreshed. For You will Win the Race, in Perfect Time (12.13.14)

My Child,
Come beside the still waters and be refreshed this day. 

You have gone through much, and you need this time 

of refreshing to continue the journey that’s ahead of you. 

It’s important for you to be sensitive to My voice and My leading, 

so that you know when to rest and when to press on forward.

I understand that you feel there doesn’t seem to be enough time 

to do all you think needs to be done; however, I know what 

will happen in your life, and the next steps that you need to take. 

I am the One, who can redeem the time for you, 

so remain sensitive to the prompting of My Spirit.
When you rest according to My command, 

you can be sure that you will have the strength you need 

to run this race with patience.  

And that you will win the race in perfect time. 

Listen to My voice, and be obedient when I call, 

because I will call you to rest when you least expect it.

Trust and be obedient when you hear the word "to rest", 

for I know what is around the corner. 

I see what you cannot see. 

Trust in My guidance, for when you do, I will lead you to the place of peace that I have ordained for you. You will find in this place of rest, ministering angels whom I’ve sent to encourage and strengthen you for the journey that lies ahead. 

So be obedient and sensitive to the still small voice inside, 

urging you to rest beside the still waters.

For resting with Me will lead to your blessing.
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Psalm 23:2 - He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

Hebrews 1:14 - Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

Hebrews 12:1 - Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

James 1:22 - But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Be at Peace, Be Encouraged, Be Calm and Speak Peace to the Storm (12.12.14)

My Child,

Be at peace and be encouraged this day, for you are not on this journey alone. 

I am with you. 

There’s no place you can go, where I am not there.  

I am with you, strengthening you to hold on to the truth. 

I am clearing your mind and giving you a new thought process. 

I am teaching you to think of heavenly things, 

and to let go of the things beneath. 

I want your mind to be so clear, 

that you will always know that you are never alone. 

Be at peace, I don’t want anything to separate you from My love.

I am with you, and it is time to put to death the vain imaginations, and those things that do not speak to My promises. Put away the worries and complaints. Yes, I see them all. I know your heart and I know your needs. It is time to delight yourself in Me, as I delight in you. It is time to rest upon My promises, for what I have ordained shall stand. 

The Words I have spoken to you will be fulfilled. 

I am faithful, so be at peace. 

I am God, your Father, and I would never leave you alone.

I know you say that you cannot sense My presence, but I am with you. I am right here with you in the midst of your storm, holding back the things you cannot see, and I'm teaching you to be calm. I want you to be calm so you can speak peace to the storm. 

Yes, I know that I control the storm, 

but My child, isn’t it time you learn to speak to your storm as well?
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Job 22:21 - Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.

John 14:18 - I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

Romans 8:35 - Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

Romans 8:38-39 - For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of GOD, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 

Everything You Go Through has a Purpose, Embrace Where You Are. (12.11.14)

My Child,

I know it’s hard being where you are right now, and it seems as though you’ve been stuck here forever. Everything within you is screaming, “Please Lord, I've had enough! I cannot do this anymore. When can I move on from here?” My child, can you honestly admit that you are ready to move on? Can you say that you have things in order and that your heart is filled with thanksgiving? Do you want Me to answer that for you? 

You have yet to embrace where I have you; and until you can, you will not be able to move on to the next level. As I have told you before, everything that you go through has a purpose, and there is a purpose for this stronghold. You say to Me that you are grateful for what I have done in your life, yet your actions do not reflect the heart of one filled with gratitude.
 

Let Me remind you of another time when you were seeking Me for a breakthrough to a situation that held you captive for a time. After a season of praying about it, one day you woke up and said, “Lord, nevertheless, not my will but Thy will be done. Lord, I just want to please you.” Immediately after you said that, things began to fall in place. The chains that held you bound were broken by a heart filled with thanksgiving for Me. All that you wanted, all that you desired, was to please Me, and nothing else mattered. Can you say you are in that same place now?

Yes, I know you want change to happen right now. However, until you can accept where I have placed you, and embrace what I am doing in your life, things will remain the same. 

I want you to desire Me, more than you desire what I am capable of doing for you. When you do this, things will fall into place. Embrace where you are, with your heart filled with thanksgiving, you will be amazed once more at what I will do. Yes, I know what you are going through is difficult; however, being thankful for where you were, opened closed doors before, and it will happen again.

Embracing My love and giving Me thanks will cause My peace to saturate your soul and open up the storehouse of Heaven. 

That’s all it takes; just embrace My love and make peace with where I have placed you.

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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.

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

1 Timothy 6:8 - And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
 

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

When You Find Your Load too Heavy to Bear, Turn to God (12.9.14)

My Child, 

Everything that I have given to you has a purpose.  

To shape and lead you in the way that I have designed for your life. 

When you find that your load is too heavy to bear, 

that is when you should come to Me.  

I do not expect you to carry a load that would destroy you, that is why I am here. Only the enemy will weigh you down with burdens to destroy you. The enemy will try to give you things that I never intended for you to carry. 

That is why it is important for you to seek wisdom; 

so that you can discern what is from Me and what is not.

I do not want you carrying things, that do not belong to you. I do not you want carrying things that will not be blessing your life. If you allow Me to strip away all the burdens that I did not give to you, you will see that My burden is indeed light and My yoke easy. 

You will learn that whatever I have asked you to lift, 

I have already given you the anointing and the grace to carry it.

My child, put each load at My feet right now.  

Lay your burdens down at My feet. 

Give Me all your frustrations and your worries, 

for they do not belong to you. 

Surrender them up to Me.  

Lean on Me and I will be your strength. 

Allow Me to be GOD in each of these situations 

and suddenly things will fall into place. 

All will become clear, and you will see, 

the things I gave you to carry, were not heavy at all.

Now, come to Me, and lay down your burdens.

Lay down the weight of the world 

that you’ve taken on your shoulders 

and I will surely give you rest.
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Psalm 28:7 - The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him

Matthew 11:28-30 - Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. 

Rejoice! For You are in God's Perfect Will & He Shall Bring You Forth in Due Season (12.8.14)

I have heard you, My Child,
and I know where you are.
I see all that you are going through.
You are never far from Me.
You are in a place of solitude.

I have you in a place where you have never been before, and you are very uncomfortable. A place where no one knows or can discern your call or the purpose for what you are going through.

Is it not I who have hidden you? Is it not I who chose to put you in this place? Is it not I who controls your life? Yes, and it is I who chose to hide My plan and purpose of this call from those who surround you. Yes, no man will interfere with what I am doing in your life. My Children are called, chosen, and ordained by Me, for My purpose. In this place of solitude, this place of not understanding, this place of feeling passed over - will reveal how much you love Me. 

It is in this place that you are being refined.

It is in this place that your heart is being tried and tested
to see whether you will continue to serve Me or serve man.

I want you to be strong My Child. I am with you. I want you to humble yourself before Me, as I destroy the spirit of pride that exists in your life. I know you did not know that it was there, but I did. I want you to continue to draw closer to Me as I crucify your flesh. Painful as it may be, it is a process that We cannot avoid. I say We, because I will be with you until the end. Remember, I promised never to leave you, nor forsake you. Together, We will make it through. You will begin to confess over and over, even in your sleep, “It is no longer I that live, but Christ that lives in me. Christ and I are one. Surely, I have been crucified with Christ.”

So, once more I say to you, be strong and be not discouraged 

- while in this place that no man knows. 

Instead, Rejoice! for you are in My Perfect Will, 

and I shall bring you forth in due season. 

Know beyond the shadow of a doubt 

that I will never leave you, nor forsake you. 

I have you in My Hands. 

You have been found faithful and have touched My Heart, 

and I want you to know I hear you, and I know where you are.

I Am with you always.

Meditate on God's Word: Galatians 2:20

Be Reminded of Who God is and Get Ready for Transformation (12.6.14)

My Child, 

I heard you last night, 

and so I speak to you today 

to remind you of Who I Am.

I am the One who loves you, who cares for you, who watches over you. 

I am the One who brings salvation into your life. 

I am the One who heals you and preserves you. 

I am the One who directs you and calls you into places that you have never walked before. 

I am the One who knows you personally. I know your name. I know where you are going.
I know how to bring you to that place of victory.  And I will do so in this present season.

Therefore, get ready for transformation.

Get ready to move beyond those things that have been bothering you and those things that have held you captive.   Because in this season I am going to elevate you. I will pour My wisdom into you, so that you will understand, in a fresh way, that you belong to Me. And because you belong to Me, nobody can take you out of My hand.

My Child, do not forget these things that I have said, for I know many lies have been spoken into your ears by the evil one. It does not matter what he says, he does not love you, I do. Therefore, the only thing you must remember is Who I Am. 

I Am the One who watches over you. 

I Am the One who provides for you. 

I Am the One who delivers you, and 

I Am the One who heals you.  

I declare to you this day Who I am, 

and you have My love, My joy and My peace. 

These are My gifts to you.  

Receive them, embrace them
and never forget Who I am.

Meditate on My Words:
Psalm 139:1-18  ;  2 Samuel 22:2  ;  2 Samuel 22:2  ;  John 10:10

Believe in God and Let Not Your Heart be Troubled (12.5.14)

My Child, 

Your heart is heavy over some recent things that have happened.
You were hoping that things would have gone a different way;
but they did not, and now you are wondering what to do.

My child, I say to you - let not your heart be troubled. 

In this life, disappointments will happen; 

however, they are only temporary. 

Remember this, there are times I will allow a door to close to direct you in a new direction. And there are times I will allow tests to come to reveal what is in your heart, to see whether you will love Me and be obedient through the hard times. You may be disappointed now, but if you look to Me, and remain faithful, I will point you to the new window that I've opened in your life.

I know that you need some time to grieve over the things that have happened. I understand, My Son wept too. However, He did not allow His grief to consume Him, and neither should you. Release the pain that you are feeling, because there is still work to be done. I love you. So pray, and release everything to Me. Let the pain go, for even now I am interceding for you. Selah.

Let go, and you will feel My peace come over you. Allow My spirit to minister healing to you. Yes, all is well. Take some time to praise Me. I know you don’t feel like it, but it will help you release the pain. You have My Word; it won’t always be this way. Trust Me. 

Lift your head up, and watch Me turn your sorrow into joy. 

Believe in Me and let not your heart be troubled.

 ~  Let us pray  ~
Father,  

We release all doubt, fear, anxiety and frustration.

We ask you to give us strength to face our battles,
with faith in Your word; knowing that You know
what is best for us. 

We humble ourselves and receive Your perfect peace.
We declare that our peace within is fully restored.

In the name of Jesus,

Amen  
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Deuteronomy 8:2 - Remember how the LORD your GOD led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands.

John 14:1 - Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in GOD, believe also in me.

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

John 16:20 - Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. 

The Day is Dawning. Just Keep Standing & Be at Peace. (12.4.14)

My Child,

You waited and trusted in Me. 

You have stood with Me when others turned away. 

You held on to My promises when darkness was all around you. 

No matter the circumstances, you stood with Me. 

I AM bringing you out of your isolation, and calling you to walk forth as a mighty warrior in My Kingdom. I want those around you to see My glory in you. Yes, I hear what they are saying, “Where is your GOD?" They feel that I AM not moving in your life, let alone bringing you forth. Why do you worry about their words? Their words hold no weight in the Kingdom. 

My Word is the only Word 

that will bring change in your life. 

Just keep standing, and be at peace.

My child, I am moving, and they shall see that My word is true. They shall see that I have placed My anointing upon you. You shall step out of hiding, go forth and be a witness to those who are hurting and lost. You shall go forth so that all can see I Am that I Am. They shall see what I will do for those who love Me and will stand with Me. You have come too far, so please do not allow anyone to dissuade you from reaching your destiny. 

Keep standing with expectation in your heart. 

Open your arms to receive all that I have spoken and promised you. 

The day is dawning. 

Now, stand and be at peace, the morning is here.
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Ephesians 6:10-13 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.  Put on the whole armour of GOD, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of GOD, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 

It Takes Nothing but God's Word to Move Your Problems Out of the Way (12.3.14)

My Child,

Sometimes the problems you face in life are like mountains in front of you. 

They seem so high and so wide, that climbing
or going around them seems impossible.

My child, you don’t have to face those problems alone, 

for that is why I am here. 

I will show you how to overcome the mountains in your life. 

And as you stand on My Word, and allow Me to work through you, 

you will realize it takes nothing but My Word to 

move your problems out of the way. 

As you speak to those problems, in My name,
they will be removed and cast into the sea. 

I have called you to be more than a conqueror. 

No longer should you claim to be a victim
of life’s difficult circumstances.

You are a victor, chosen to succeed and overcome in My power.

Speak My Word.  And watch those problems float away into the sea.
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Micah 7:19 - He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.

Mark 11:23  - For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 

God is the Master Potter. Give Him all the Broken Parts of Your Life. (12.2.14)

Faith Belivers: In the natural, when you crack a vase, sometimes you feel that it has lost is use; however, because it is one of your favorite vases, you try to seal it with glue. You know that there will always be that crack in it, and therefore, that makes the vase weak. So, you apply more glue, hoping that this time it will hold together, and eventually you may have to throw the vase away. Such is not the case with the Lord, because GOD can always use a cracked pot. 

   - Marilyn
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My Child,

There are many areas in your life where you feel weak, or so damaged by the storms of life, that you begin to feel it will always be this way. You think you will never be whole again, or that things will never change. However, I see the desires of your heart and the struggles that no one else notices; and I am here to tell you that I can and will bring healing and restoration to your life.

I am the Master Potter. I will take what others want to throw away and mend the crack in a way that you will forget it ever existed. I will take the broken parts of your life, put My healing balm on them, and make you feel brand new. I created you, and nothing is too hard for Me. Put aside your impossibility thinking and start believing in the impossible again.  Start believing in Me.

Give Me all the broken parts of your life. 

Give Me your hurt, your pain and your struggles. 

And when you release everything to Me, 

I will take them and transform your life 

to bring glory to My kingdom. 

I will do what you feel cannot be done. 

I will restore what others told you to give up on and throw away.  Give Me all your broken dreams, all your hopes that were ripped apart by life's disappointments and watch as I make them, and you, into something beautiful.

Remember My child, I made you.  

I am the Master Potter.

I do not throw away cracked pots.

I Am the Lord your God, and I fix them.
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Jeremiah 18:3-6 - Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it. Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the LORD. Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel. 

Keep Your Hands on the Things God has Given You to Do, Continue to Pray & Press Your Way (12.1.14)

My Child,

There are people around you that think you should be worried. However, you know in your heart that things are going to work out. You do not know how, but deep within there is a peace that reminds you that I AM in complete control. Do not allow the voices of others to cast fear and doubt into your life.  Remember you must surrender your fears to Me. The moment you cast everything upon Me, I shall begin to do a new thing within your spirit. Therefore, don’t be moved by the words of others, they do not know and cannot see what I am doing in your life.

I can see that sometimes it is hard for you to be still and pray.  Especially when the people around you, and even your circumstances, say you should do something now. However, you made a promise to Me that you would step aside and allow Me to work. My Child, I AM still working, I never stopped working, in your life. Do not allow the words of others to cause you to believe that I am not faithful. Just as I am faithful to you, I want you to be faithful to Me. Keep your hands on the things I’ve given you to do, and continue to pray and press your way.

Saturate your life with My Word, for there is peace and strength in My Word.  Fill your heart and mind with My loving word, and they will remind you that I will supply your every need. No matter how strong the winds blow, no matter that the naysayers are saying you cannot make it, no matter that you don't have the funds to make it - I say, cast it all down and out, for you have a heavenly bank account in Me, and I will bring it forth in My timing. Do not forget, I do not move on their time, and neither does your life. You gave your life to Me.  I Am in control.  And My timing is always best.

Now, focus and continue to pray. Rest in My peace and do not allow the words of others to distract you. Because nothing, not even the words of others, can stop My Hand for you.

Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT) - Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell GOD what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience GOD's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. 

Faith Believers,

I pray the peace of Jesus
will flood your soul
and destroy any fears
holding you back,
so the vision He has given you
will come to pass.

  - Marilyn