Thursday, March 31, 2016

See Yourself As God Does - Beautifully & Wonderfully Made (3.31.16)

My Child,
Lately, you have been so hard on yourself, and I see that this behavior has been escalating for quite some time now. I don’t understand why you continue to beat yourself up over past issues. You are much harder on yourself than I Am. 

See yourself as I do and stop listening to man. You are beautiful and wonderfully made because I made you. Stop judging yourself by the things you’ve done or haven’t done.

Move beyond what you perceive to be disappointments, weakness or past failures. 
Once you have repented, think about it no more and forgive yourself. 

Choose to spend your time remembering the person I created you to be and that is blessed. 
Choose to remember whom you belong to, and My promise of new life through Me. 

I want you to begin anew.
Every morning I give you brand new mercies,
and when you are weak My grace is more than enough
to carry you through the storm.


I want you to believe who I say you are,
and stop allowing the enemy to torment you.

I say you are beautiful.

I say you are magnificent,
and I say you are My 
humble vessel,
in which I’ve chosen to reveal My glory through.

I could have chosen many other vessels, but I chose you. 


Now stop thinking negative thoughts,
choose to reflect on the person whom I say you are
and know that I love you and My grace is sufficient.



Read and Meditate on His Word:
Lamentations 3:22 -23 - It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.  They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

Ephesians 2:10 - For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which GOD hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

2 Corinthians 3:18 (NASB) - But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 12:9 - And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.


 

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Great Change (3.30.16)

My Child,
Today is the day of change, great change, and
I do not want you to grieve for the past anymore.

I want you to enter into a new journey with Me.
In this new journey, trust Me to provide for your every need.

Trust Me to remind you to have hope, when you feel there is no hope.  My ways are high above the ways of man, and that I will make a way where there is no way; therefore, trust Me to keep My Word. For I do not lie. 

Trust in the good plans I have for you
and a future filled with hope.

I want you to decide, in your heart, to live for Me. I ask you to be willing to lay down your life for the sake of My gospel. My child, when you give up living for the things the world has to offer, then you will be free to let Me live within you, and that is what I am asking of you this day; to turn your attention to Me, gaze up from your troubles and shower Me with your love.  Open your spiritual eyes so you can see Me high and lifted up. When I’m the center of your life, your mind will not be focused on the negative circumstances, and your trust and hope will be renewed.

Trust Me to provide and you will not be affected by what you see going on around you. Delight yourself in Me and I will give you the desires of your heart. Come to Me; trust Me, and I will give you shelter  under My wings. I will overshadow you and you shall know that I, the Lord your GOD, am faithful to keep My promises. So, trust Me to provide, stand firm in the hope given you and do not give up, for we have a great journey ahead of us.

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

Psalm 56:3-4 - What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. In GOD I will praise his word, in GOD I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.

Psalm 71:5 - For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.

Psalm 91:1-2 - He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my GOD; in him will I trust.

Philippians 4:19 - But my GOD shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.


 

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Be Strengthened & Ready My Child; All Things Are Working Together for Your Good (3.29.16)

My Child,
I have set before you a challenge,
and you accepted it.

Now listen as I speak to you, do not turn away.
Do not say, "it is too hard" for surely My Grace
is more than enough to see you through.

I AM your Strength, your Help, your Everything. Be encouraged, be strengthened today, and know there is nothing that I have purposed for you that cannot be fulfilled when you pursue after Me.

Be not afraid, be not hesitant.
Push through and know that I AM more than enough. 

What I have planned for you is at the door; the door is opening and no man can shut it. Only fear and doubt can shut this door and prevent you from entering in. Do not allow the enemy to take your spirit; don’t let him in.

Keep your mind on Me.
Keep pushing forward.

When you fall, get back up.
Do not allow your mistakes to stop your blessings.

When you are fearful and unsure, remember My Words which I have spoken over your life. When you step out in faith, you will see all that I have in store for you. Put your trust in Me, and you will be changed.

Pray and seek My face, and I will answer you, then you will begin to see miracles and blessings that you’ve prayed to Me for.  Know that I love you, and I will guide you every step of the way.

Be strengthened and ready My child, all things are working together for your good. 
 


Read and Meditate on His Word

2 Corinthians 12:9 - And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.  

Galatians 6:8-9 - For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.  And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 

Ephesians 3:16 - That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man:  

Colossians 1:9-11 - For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; 
gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

 

Monday, March 28, 2016

Refocus, Look Beyond the Situation and Witness the Power of our Loving God (3.28.16)

"He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?”  Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him.” Jesus said to her, “Mary." She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means 'Teacher')."  - John 20:15-16

Faith Believers,
These are the questions the risen Christ asked Mary Magdalene as she wept by the empty tomb.
  She was devastated because the body of the man she had followed for several years was missing. As if witnessing Him die an excruciating death on the cross wasn’t agonizing enough, His missing corpse deepened her mourning further.

She didn’t get it. If she had,
she’d have leapt for joy and her tears
would have been those of pure happiness.

So Jesus asks her, who it was that she sought. Was it a dead body, or the One who could give her eternal life?

He asks each of us the same thing.
Who are we looking for?
A teacher or a Savior?
A man who had some good suggestion for wise living and remained dead,
or the One who still has the power to give us life?

Often times in the midst of our sorrow and bewilderment, we wonder where God is in it all? He is right there, but we can’t see that because our emotions cloud our focus. He may manifest Himself in a hymn verse, a friends kindness, or in a passage in the Bible we never took notice of before.

Maybe a delicate flower peeking through the concrete reminds us that we do have the strength we need in Him. Perhaps a sunset helps us realize there is beauty in our lives by His grace.

When Jesus called her by name, “Mary,” she at last knew Who spoke to her. He redirected her focus onto Him. When we refocus, we look beyond the situation to witness the power of our loving GOD.
   - Marilyn


Dear Lord,
Help us look to You when circumstance are overwhelming.
Redirect our focus onto You, so we can realize that, above all else,
 

Your presences is the most important thing of all.
Everything else is secondary.

Amen


Sunday, March 27, 2016

Now is the Time..... It is Time to RISE UP!! #ResurrectionSunday (3.27.16)

There is a time to be still.
There is a time to be silent.
There is a time to be patient and wait on the Lord,
but now is the time to fight.
Now is the time to go in and possess that which GOD has promised you.
It is time to rise up!
_______

My Child,
Rise up and decree an end to your drought in every area, both naturally and spiritually; and I will open the windows of Heaven, and pour out a blessing from My storehouses.  I will cause showers of rain to fall on your dryness.  Rise up in "your inner man" to know that I Am with you wherever you go; and that I Am greater than any attack the enemy will send against you.  However, you must be humble and not respond in defensive pride.  

Surrender to My power and the responses of My Spirit in every situation.  
 

Do not procrastinate any longer, but move ahead with confidence. 
A new season is upon you. 
Know that I Am with you, and through Me, you can do all things. 

It is time to rise up!

I have created you and prepared you for this moment.
I have equipped you for battle; and put the fear of you,
into the heart  of your enemies.

As I was with Moses, and as I was with Joshua, so will I be with you.
_____

Faith Believers,

Today is a new day and a new season.

Whatever GOD has promised you, whether it is money, jobs,
property, or ministry, it's yours,
but you must go and possess it. 

Seek the Lord in all you do. 
Ask for His divine direction,
follow His instructions and
He will always be with you, ordering your steps.

   - Marilyn
 

IT'S TIME TO RISE UP FOR HE HAS RISEN!

HAVE A BLESSED RESURRECTION SUNDAY!!!!


Read and Meditate on His Word
Deuteronomy 1:8 - Behold, I have set the land before you: go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give unto them and to their seed after them.

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

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


Saturday, March 26, 2016

Enter into a Season of Praise; Release Everything that's been Holding You Down (3.26.16)

My Child,
Lift up your voice to Me, for I inhabit your praises.

Release all that has been holding you down and enter into a season of praise.
When My people praise Me, I Am there in their midst.

Your praise is a sweet aroma, and when you lift up praises to Me,
it changes the atmosphere.

When you offer a sacrifice of praise in times of trials and tribulation, things begin to move.

Praise will bring you through every stronghold of the enemy.
Praise is one of the keys to victory.
the enemy is scattered when you praise My Name.

Oh, how he hates to hear you praise and worship Me in the midst of the storm.

Praise Me, My child, Praise Me.
I don’t think My children realize the power of praise.

So, I will share this with you, your praise brings delight to Me. However, when you lift up your voice in praise when all around you dictates pain, you strengthen yourself, causing the enemy to flee, and the heavens rejoice.

Now, continue to praise Me.
Praise Me for who I Am.
Come, lift up My name in praise.

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!

Do not praise GOD to have the victory, but
praise GOD because you already have the victory!
Jesus paid the price so praise Him for the victory! 


Read and Meditate on My Word
Psalm 56:4 - In GOD I will praise his word, in GOD I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me. 

Psalm 145:2 - Every day will I bless 
thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.

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


Thursday, March 24, 2016

Speak to Your Circumstances & Watch the Power of God's Word Change Your Atmosphere (3.24.16)

My Child,
Now is the time for My people to rise up.  To stop looking down at their ashes, counting their woes and pains.  It’s time to lift up your head, look to Me and remember where your help comes from. Your help comes from Me, the maker of Heaven and earth! 

I Am the One who healed you. 
I Am the One who removed oppression from your life. 
I Am the One who brought joy in the midst of your pain. 
I Am calling you to rise up from the ashes,
and continue proclaiming the truth of what is already yours.

Do not allow the enemy to sow seeds of fear, lies, and doubt into your life. 


Speak to your circumstances; bombard that which troubles you
with My Word, and watch things change.

Speak and watch the power of My Word change your atmosphere.  


My child, thinking about your ashes (hurtful memories, crushed dreams, oppression, sickness and disease, all things that do not contain life) will not bring you comfort nor freedom.  Those thoughts will only bring you deeper into oppression. Cast down everything that is not in line with My Word, and take every thought captive to the obedience of My Son, Jesus Christ.

Stand firm in Me.
Stand firm in My Word and do not be moved
by what the circumstances look like.

Continue standing in faith, proclaiming My Word.
Proclaim My Word, no matter how your body feels.
Proclaim My Word, no matter how your circumstances look.
Stand and proclaim My Word. 


The breakthrough is so close; that is why the darkness increased against you. Dear one, that darkness is about to turn into dawn. Therefore, do not waver in your faith and miss your blessing. Yes, it’s happening. 

Rise up My child. 
Rise up and step out of the ashes and into joy.



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

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

Isaiah 61:3 - To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 - (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through GOD to the pulling down of strong holds;) 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;

Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

James 1:6-7 - But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive 
any thing of the Lord.

 

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Praise Your Way to Victory (3.23.16)

Beloved,
There is so much going on in your life that it’s affecting your time of prayer.

You don’t have to know what to pray, because My Spirit will make intercessions for you, if you ask.  All I want you to do is humble yourself before Me and bless My Holy Name.  Yes, just take the time to say, “Thank 
you, Jesus," and call upon My Name. 

Praise is your pathway to peace.
Set everything else aside, and enter into a time of praise.

I've heard your every cry now, so sing a song of praise to Me. Take your mind off the things which trouble your spirit, and bless the Lord. Deliverance is at hand and you have nothing to fear. Do not allow the evil one to steal your peace.  Resist him and he will leave you alone. Trust in Me, and know that I am close to all who are of a broken heart and a contrite spirit. So, why don’t you praise Me?  Knowing that I am with you is more than enough reason to give Me praise.

Praising Me will undo what the enemy is trying to accomplish. 
Oh, how I inhabit the praises of My people.

Praise Me because I love you, praise Me because My tender mercies are forever, and My loving grace will be with you.  Praise Me, for you were created to praise the One who gave you everlasting life.  


Prayer is the key to having peace in Me,
but praising Me will unlock the door that lead to many blessings.

Lift up My name in praise this day and send the enemy of your soul fleeing.

Now, praise your way to victory for I am Lord of breakthrough
and Lord over every situation in your life.



Read and Meditate on His Word
Psalm 22:3 - But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. 

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


Psalm 34:4 - I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

Psalm 34:17-18 - The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Psalm 148:5 - Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.


Romans 8:26-27 - Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of GOD.

Ephesians 4:27 - Neither give place to the devil.

James 4:7 - Submit yourselves therefore to GOD. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.


 

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Pray. Pray without Ceasing. Pray in the Spirit. Pray in Strength. Pray Always. (3.22.16)

My Child,
I want you to pray.
Pray without ceasing.

Do not give up on Me.  I haven't given up on you. 

Do not grow weary in waiting, and lose sight of the promises I have spoken to you. My promises will come to pass; remember they are yea and Amen in Christ Jesus. Therefore, keep your eyes on Me. This world and everything in it will pass away, but My Word will last forever.

Hold on to My Word and pray; pray always.

Do not allow the enemy to cause you to lose your focus.
Pray, so you will not dwell on your circumstances more than you dwell on Me. 
Focus on Me. Focus on My Word, and I will strengthen your heart.

My child, remember that this fight is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual wickedness coming against you. Fight the good fight of faith; pray in the spirit. Pray and faint not.

Dear One, I Am neither a silent GOD, nor am I a deaf GOD who does not hear your prayers. I Am always listening; I Am always working.  I never grow tired of taking care of you. I’m working even where you cannot see, and I’m working in the places where you need Me the most. 


I Am working all things for your good.
Pray. Pray and faint not.
Pray in power.
Pray 
in strength.
Pray with the authority that I have given you.
Pray in My Name.

Pray and keep planting those seeds of faith and hope.  


Do not grow weary, do not grow weak, and do not stop praying.
You must be like Jacob and do not let go until you receive your blessing.

Soon you shall see what your prayers have accomplished.


 
READ AND MEDITATE ON HIS WORD
Genesis 32:24-26 - And Jacob 
was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him. And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.

Psalm 55:17 - Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.

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


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

1 Thessolonians 5:17 - Pray without ceasing

James 5:16b - The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.


 

Monday, March 21, 2016

You have the Victory, You are Blessed, Be Encouraged this Day - The Lord is Fighting for You (3.21.16)

Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. - Job 22:28  

My Child,
I Am the vine and you are the branches. 
You draw your strength and nourishment from Me.
I created you in My image. 

You have My nature in you; and every disease, weakness and infirmity were laid upon My Son when He hung on the cross and by His
stripes you are healed.  I raised you up and made you sit with Me in heavenly places; therefore, declare this day that you can do all things through Christ Jesus, which strengthens you. I say unto you, this day rebuke the spirit of fear, lack, confusion, and decree that you are a new creature in Christ Jesus, and all old things have passed away.

Stand on My Word Beloved. 
The favor of the Lord will pursue you and overtake you. 

Know that I Am perfecting all that concerns every area of your life. Decree that fear has lost its grip on you, and like Joshua, you are winning the battle that has come 
against you; for the Lord is fighting for you.

You are blessed My Child, because doors that were once closed, are opening for you in the name of Jesus. Be encouraged this day, because the lack of yesterday has diminished in the light of My Glory. Stand and know that in Me you are protected; because angels hearken to My Word, and they are doing battles on your behalf. You have the victory, because every weapon formed against you is failing, and you are rising up in the power and the might of the 
Most High GOD.

Every stronghold of the enemy that was stealing your progress is bound. 
Every plot and plan of the enemy that was responsible for delays in your life,
have been cast out in My Name. 

I call you to march forth and decree that by My Spirit,
you are more than an overcomer;
and in My Name, you have the victory. 

Delight yourself in Me; for I will fight for you.

Believe in the power of My Spirit,
for blessings have been spoken over you.
 


Read and Meditate on His Word:
Deuteronomy 3:22 - Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your GOD he shall fight for you. 

Proverbs 13:22 - A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

Isaiah 53:5 - But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon 
him, and with his stripes we are healed.

Isaiah 58:14 - Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.


2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore if any man 
be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Ephesians 2:6 - And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

3 John 1:2 - Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.


 

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Quiet Your Soul, Silence that Spirit of Fear & Seek God (3.20.16)

My Child,
You have allowed the spirit of fear to take control of the situation you are facing.  

Do not be afraid, be at peace beloved, come to Me knowing that I Am faithful to direct your steps and meet your needs. I will give you the wisdom you seek, and I will lead you in the path of your destiny. However, you must not have fear about what tomorrow will hold. I hold all your tomorrows in My Hand; and I will turn things around in your favor, causing the enemy of your soul to wonder why the plans and schemes for your destruction did not work.

So, quiet your soul and come to Me. 


I want you to not only seek Me, but I want you to include Me in every facet of your life.
When you seek Me with your whole heart, I will come unto you.

Now, position yourself by faith to receive all blessings I have promised you.

I will be with you always.

Read and Meditate on My Word:
Jeremiah 29:12-13 - Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

James 1:5-6 - If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of GOD, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that 
wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.


 

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Matthew 9:28 - If the Blind Men Believed, Then Why Can't We? (3.19.16)

“When [Jesus] had gone indoors, the blind men came to Him, and He asked them, ‘Do you believe that I am able to do this"?  ‘Yes, Lord,’ they replied.” - Matthew 9:28

Faith Believers,
The blind men mentioned in the Bible were ready and willing
to believe in Jesus' ability to make them see again.

Faith means believing in something we can’t see.  So if these men were born blind, they probably had a lot of practice in faith. They were used to depending upon someone else, constantly trusting others, because of their disability. Their belief in Christ attests to this.

So if these men can have faith in the power of GOD, then why can’t we?

Having faith isn’t easy. It’s not easy when overwhelming circumstances bombard us in life. It’s not easy when the vehicle keeps breaking down and the money is dwindling. It’s not easy when we’ve lost our job due to circumstances. It’s not easy when we can’t see a way out.

But GOD doesn’t tell us to believe in Him because we can see what will happen.
GOD tells us to believe in Him because we do not know the future, but He does,
and He wants us to trust in Him.

Commit to trusting GOD today.
Whatever the situation, believe that GOD is in control
and say, “Yes, Lord.”
  - Marilyn


~  Prayer  ~
Dear Father,
Please help me to have the faith
of those blind men.

And to always say,
“Yes, Lord, let your will be done in my life."

In the name of Your Son, Jesus, I pray this prayer.
Amen



Surrender whatever situation you are going through right now to GOD by praying to Him and handing it over to Him. Let Him know you plan on trusting Him all the way regardless of the situation. 


Friday, March 18, 2016

Just Ask Him - God will Guide You, and Reveal His Will to You (3.18.16)

My Child,
Not every mountain that comes into your life is the work of the enemy. 
There are times when I will allow a mountain to come into your life.  

My mountains are not to block your path; they are meant for you to climb, so you can grow. My child, I have new things in store for you; however, before you receive the blessings - spiritual growth is needed. So even though the way appears to be blocked or impossible, all is not lost.

Just ask Me, and I will guide you up the mountain,
and reveal My Will in the situation.

As you face this mountain in front of you now, don’t run from it, and don’t ask Me to move it. I would rather you see it for what it is; an opportunity to rise above your circumstances, and for Me to be glorified.  Therefore, face this mountain and all its challenges, and you will press into a new level of faith and hope that was buried deep within you. Every level you climb will strengthen you and bring you closer to Me. And when you reach the top of that mountain, you will be able to see the situation in a way you never have before.  Then, suddenly, you will understand why it was the only way - and the best way - to for you to grow.

Now, put aside your excuses and your fears,
take My Hand and face this new opportunity before you.

Face it with joy, even though you can’t see all the steps at one time.
Face it with trust in Me, and 
believe that I’ve already
gone before you and made the way clear.

So, rise up, come into My presence and receive the guidance you need.
Take My Hand so we can climb this mountain together.


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

1 Corinthians 28:20 - And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD GOD, even my GOD, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.

Isaiah 45:2 - I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight:

1 Corinthians16:13 - Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 


2 Peter 3:18 - But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

You are Divinely Selected by the Hand of God to Accomplish Great Works (3.16.16)

Faith Believers,
There are times when situations arise that you are not prepared for.
There are times when you may be caught off guard
by something the enemy has done.

However, just because it caught you off guard does not mean GOD was not aware. Every situation that happens in your life is seen by the eyes of GOD. There are no hidden secrets or plans that GOD is not aware of. When man says no, GOD is not defeated at all. Just because someone set a trap for you, does not mean you and GOD will fall into that trap. Just because someone hurt your feelings with harsh words, does not mean you and the Lord will run to a corner with hurt feelings. 

What am I saying to you is simply this, the attacks that man will throw at you, will never work on the Lord, nor you, when you have faith in Jesus. The Bible declares in Genesis 18:14 - Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life...   Man's denial of you, does not hinder GOD's approval of you. GOD does not need man, but man definitely needs GOD. If that blessing is yours, GOD will make sure you get it and no one else.

My brother, my sister, today walk in the victory and assurance of Christ. 
You are more than a conqueror in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Do not live your life hoping that man applauds or approves you.
It is not necessary.
It is not important.

Only what you do for Christ will last anyway. When Man Says No ..GOD will say yes, if it is His Will for your life. The Bible declares in 1 Corinthians 1:27 - But GOD hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and GOD hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty.  Beloved, many things you accomplish today were not approved by man.

Truthfully speaking, man did not think you could achieve it.

But the Lord knows all that He has placed inside of you.
There's an anointing within you that stirs up
when others say you cannot do something.

You are divinely selected by the hand of GOD to accomplish great works.
When Man Says no remember the Lord is still in control
and Our Father will have the final word.


~  Prayer for Today  ~
Father,
Help me to live my life to please and honor You.
Man's approval of me is not a necessity
because I live my life for You.
In Jesus' name .. 
Amen!


Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Fret Not. Speak Boldly & Silence the Storms & Mountains. (3.15.16)

My Child,
I have heard your cries in the darkness.
Fret not, My precious one.

I Am there in the midst of this storm you are going through. There are storms in the physical and storms in the spiritual, but fear not, for I Am the GOD of peace.  During your times of trials and tribulations, I Am the Lord, who calms the storms in the natural and the spiritual, so why do you fret?

Trust Me, for I am standing right there beside you.

Let Me be your only Light of Hope from this point on.
You have been seeking My Face,
now be still and seek to hear My Voice throughout each day. 

Let My Word abide in you, and I will be with you through it all. I will never leave you nor forsake you, so trust Me to work this out for you. Seek Me like never before and I will guide you into the direction I want you to go.

My child, I can answer the many things that you've wondered about, if you will be silent and listen to Me. Hearken unto My Spirit; listen to My Voice, and I shall bring My peace unto you.  Spend time with Me and My Word and you will see there’s no need to worry.  Spend time with Me in prayer, and in praise, and I will give you a new song that will chase away all your fears.

Beloved I say to you, fret not.
Let not your heart be troubled.
I created you in My image.
I created you to be more than a conqueror, in Me.

You already have the victory over this situation.
I want you to speak boldly to that storm,
and to those mountains, that are hindering you.

Tell them to be silent and go in My Name. 

Cast your cares upon Me, because I am your deliverer. I Am your rock; your fortress and your refuge, and I will become your best friend if you let Me. Oh, My beloved, I don’t want you to worry about anything.

Resist the storms and the attacks and you will have victory.
Look to Me, your deliverer and Prince of peace, to comfort you during this storm.

Come child, come unto Me. 
Now arise and go forth in My boldness.  



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

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

Psalm 91:5 - Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by
night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;

Proverbs 3:24 - When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

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 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.


Monday, March 14, 2016

It's Time to Keep Your Faith Alive, Keep it Active and Be a Vessel (3.14.16)

My Child,
I hear you saying in your heart, “Nothing is happening for me, because I don’t see any doors opening. I don’t sense any change at this time in my life.” However, know this, surely as the sun sets and rises, My Hand is upon you and working in your life. You see the rising and the setting of the sun each day, and you don’t see the things I am doing to cause this to happen, yet you know it will happen. 

So, trust that I Am creating and moving in your life each day,
even if you cannot see it or sense it.

Now is not the time to doubt My promises to you. 

It’s time to keep your faith alive, keep it active 
and be a vessel yielded to Me. 

I Am most creative when you yield to Me.
I Am still at work, so remain faithful to Me, beloved.
Yes, I will see you through to victory.

And don’t
forget, each morning My mercy is new for you, so acknowledge Me early in the morning when you rise. Talk with Me and I will bring you into new and marvelous places of opportunity for My Kingdom purposes.

Now, be encouraged this day and do not lose sight of the things you are believing Me for, even though you don’t see it, I Am still doing a work in you.

 

Read and Meditate on My Word
Lamentations 3:22-23 - It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.  They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. 

Mark 1:35 - And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. 

1 Corinthians 2:9 - But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither 
have entered into the heart of man, the things which GOD hath prepared for them that love him. 

Philippians 1:6 - Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:


 

Sunday, March 13, 2016

Yes, You are Going to Make It Through This Difficult Time (3.13.16)

My Child,
I know this is a hard time.
You are thinking you may not make it through.

If you continue to allow these circumstances to control your thoughts, you won’t make it.  As a man thinketh, in his heart so is he.  Why keep thinking you won’t make it, when My Word says, 'you can do all things through Me,' and that I have great plans for your future?  If I have good thoughts about you, so why are you thinking the opposite? 


Please believe in Me, and what I Am saying - you will make it.

I say to you, stop thinking about the circumstances more than you think about Me. Keep your mind focused on Me and My Word. Even though you are questioning your faith, do not stop speaking words of faith.

It is what you confess, and believe in your heart that will come to pass.  If you do this, your mind and spirit will be filled with heavenly things, and there won’t be any room for doubt or despair in your life.

My child, what you think about and say is very important
because those are the things that will come to pass;
but do not forget to take the most important step, be a doer of My Word.

You need to continually do what My Word says. 
Follow My Word.

I have good and blessed things planned for you.
You will look back at this difficult time and rejoice
at how you overcame the enemy and won the battle.

Yes, you are going to make it.


Read and Meditate My Word:
Proverbs 23:7 - For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. 

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.

Mark 11:24
- Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 

James 1:22-24 - But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

Friday, March 11, 2016

Watch. Be Prayerful. Keep Pressing Forward. Keep Believing. In Jesus' Name.... (3.11.16)

Beloved,
Remember, to watch and be prayerful.

Never give the enemy a place in your life through unrighteous thoughts, words, or deeds. That is the only way he can win, is by attacking your mind - if you let him. The Blood of the Lamb, and your testimony, have already made you an overcomer. You have all the authority you need to stand and resist the enemy so do not be tempted to give up.

Keep pressing forward.
Keep believing.

You have power over the enemy, I gave it to you when I rose on the third day. You must use the authority I gave you to defeat him every time he comes around, plead the Blood that I shed on the Cross. Remember this, his greatest weapons are lies and deceit; and he uses whomever he can to carry out his deeds.

he will use family members, friends and co-workers to say or do something that will hurt your feelings. his tricks are old, he has nothing new to use. he would love to see you give up, for that would mean a 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 and
refuse to give him any satisfaction,
he has no authority over you.

Do not be surprised by anything he tries.




Read and Meditate on My Word
1 Peter 5:8-10 - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the GOD of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, established, strengthen, settle you.
 

~  My Prayer Confession  ~
Heavenly Father,
I know the enemy has been trying to rob me of my joy,
and there was a moment I was tempted to lose heart.

I am going to fight the good fight of faith.
I will not give into the enemy’s tactics.

I know he came to kill, steal, and destroy;
and I refuse, in the name of Jesus,
to allow him to have my joy!!


 

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Turn this Trial Over to God & Trust in Him Completely (3.10.16)

My Child,
I’ve given you My Word; what more can I do? My Word doesn’t change; therefore, I ask you to trust Me to see you through this trial you’re facing. If you turn it over to Me and trust in Me completely, the situation will never surface again.

Precious One, now more than ever it’s crucial that you surrender to Me completely because your breakthrough is very close.  It’s so near, that the enemy of your soul is roaring mightily against you to stop you from getting your victory. You must trust and believe, and keep your eyes on Me and not on what you see.

My child, although you don’t see any change, please believe that
I’ve heard your prayers, and I’ve answered them already.

Do not listen to the lies of the enemy. 
Listen to My Word because My Word is truth.
Listen only to My word and remember what I've told you. 

It is My desire for you to prosper so you must
believe that, and stand on My Word no matter what. 

Do not let anything steal your faith.

Stand and do not waver on what you know to be true, which is My word.  I say to you again; I came and gave My life that you may have life, and have life more abundantly. Now, I've given you My Word; what more can I do?


Read and Meditate on His Word:
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: 

John 17:17 - Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

3 Jn 1:2 - Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

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

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

John 10:10 - The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

 

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Allow God to Carry Your Load. Remember, His Favor is Upon Your Life. (3.9.16)

My Child,
I see every concern before it is ever formed as a thought,
so I know your heartʹs desire.

You are still listening to the whispers of the enemy not relying upon Me and trusting Me to give you peace in the midst of your storm. You continue to do things your way, and carry all of your worries upon your shoulders. My Son carried the cross and I, the weight of the world upon My shoulders, surely I can carry your cares and concerns. I will never change My child. I Am the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Allow Me to be in control of your life.


Release everything to Me, trust Me
and watch how I will open doors
that have been locked for a long time.

You canʹt imagine the lengths I will go to for you. My Hand is not shortened in any circumstance or in any way. Surely, your worries are a small thing for Me to handle, so allow Me to carry your burdens while you patiently wait for Me to give you the desires of your heart. 


Allow Me to hold you, guide you and continue to
shape you into My vessel, and know, Beloved,
that  My favor is upon your life.



Read and Meditate on His Word:
1 Peter 5:7 - Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

 

Monday, March 7, 2016

Praising Him & Focusing on the Good that God has Done in Your Life (3.7.16)

My Child,
Why are you allowing negative thoughts to fill your mind?
Are you thinking I will not do what I have promised you?

It is against My nature to "not be true" to My Word. I Am not man that I should lie.  My child there is good, standing right beside the bad. Your focus has been on the bad, and I want you to focus on the good I have done in your life.

Your focus has been on the future and what you want Me to do.
Thus you have missed what I did and what I Am doing. 

The key is to praise Me in the now, in the simple.
Praise Me for the air you breathe, a place to sleep, food to eat, clothes to wear. PRAISE ME, PRAISE ME, PRAISE ME!!!! 
Praise and thanksgiving will change your mind, and bring Me honor.
I love you dearly and care for you beloved. 

PRAISE ME NO MATTER WHAT THE CIRCUMSTANCES ARE.
PRAISING ME WILL DRIVE THE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS AWAY!
________

1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 "Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is GOD's will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit; do not despise prophetic utterances. But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good; abstain from every form of evil." 

Remember this: There is nothing that you will face today that the Lord can't bring you through.

Thank GOD for what you have, Trust GOD for what you need.
-  Marilyn

Sunday, March 6, 2016

Christ Died So That You May Live (3.6.16)

Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy burdened, I will give you rest - Matthew 11: 28
___________
Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. - John 16:33

Faith Believers,
Imagine a GOD So Almighty, So Powerful… that He is in fact – Incomprehensible. It is simply not possible to imagine what GOD really is. It is said, “We would die instantly if we looked upon His face.”

But imagine this Almighty, All Powerful GOD totally in love with you… His creation. How does He directly communicate with you so you will comprehend and understand Him?  Quite simply, He became a Man and dwelled amongst us, teaching us the things we need to know in order for us to be blessed -- and to one day have eternal life with Him.  

He did this thru the incarnation of himself thru Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is GOD sent to us in a comprehensible way so that we can understand. When you pray to Christ, you are acknowledging the Glory and Power that Christ shares with GOD because they are one together. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit make up the Holy Trinity but Christ is the part of GOD that is like us and we can relate to. He sent Him forward as a man so we can understand His message to us. 

Make the Lord the main priority in your life starting today. The Lord said, “No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both GOD and Man."

Choose whom you will serve this day.

Friday, March 4, 2016

A Reminder.... Jesus wants You to be His Faithful Soldier (3.4.16)

Beloved,
Are you willing to pray, stand, and wait for Me? 
Will you keep vigil at all cost?
Will you keep it even when there seems to be no intervention from Me? 

Will you stand against the enemy’s taunts of “What you have done wrong," and "Where is your Jesus, Where is your GOD?”  Will you stand with Me when the answers to your prayers seems delayed?  Will you be faithful when the gifts of the Spirit are still in your life, and My Voice appears to be silent?  Will you take your eyes off Me and search in other places for the answer, or will you be My faithful soldier and say to the enemy “Jesus IS, GOD IS!”

 
I Am searching for My faithful soldiers.  I Am sifting through the many, to find the few, who will stand like a soldier in Gideon’s elite army.  I Am, at this moment, seeking those who will stand in the strength of the Lord and enter into the battlefield. 
I Am searching for those who will not look for ease or comfort.

I Am searching for those who will focus on the goal; 
keep their face like flint on Me, and know that when I
lead you into a battle, the victory is already won.

Yes, the battle has already been won. 
I just need you to hold steady, be faithful and listen for My guidance. 
I want you to be My faithful soldier, and allow Me to lead you
through this battle, and into the victory that awaits you;
for I AM a rewarder of those who diligently seek Me.



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

Psalm 118:6 - The LORD IS on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?

Isaiah 50:7 - For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. 

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

2 Timothy 2:3 -
Thou therefore endure hardness, as a GOOD SOLDIER of JESUS CHRIST


Thursday, March 3, 2016

Forget the Past & Press Forward, for this is a Brand New Season. Position Yourself for Spiritual Success (3.3.16)

My Child,
Lately, you’ve been thinking about the mistakes
you’ve made, and the opportunities missed.

Please leave behind your yesterdays and
move forward in faith, to prevail over your stronghold.

Let go of the regrets about what happened in the past.

Keep your focus on Me so that your spiritual vision can be restored,
because new opportunities are coming your way. 

You’ve mourned over what you didn’t accomplish, now move on. I have greater things ahead for you. If you stop looking backwards, you’ll see that all you’ve gone through, worked out for your good.

Therefore, do not look to the past any longer,
press forward, for this is a brand new season.

Even now, I am opening up a new door before you.

Things are about to take place in certain areas of your life.
However, you must truly believe the Words that I speak to you,
and position yourself spiritually for success.

Leave behind your mistakes, frustrations and your failures.
Leave behind the regret of roads not traveled.

Begin to move out of your wilderness experience,
walk through the doors that are opening,
and into the provision that awaits you.



Read and Meditate on His Word:
Matthew 9:29 - Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith 
be it unto you. 

Romans 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good to them that love GOD, to them who are  called according to his purpose. 

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.


 

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

The Love of God is All You Need (3.2.16)

My Child,
I see you suffering quietly in desperation. 

Your hope is almost gone, and you feel close to not being able to muster your faith anymore. You suffer in silence because you feel like no one knows your pain, or even cares what you’re going through. 

However, I tell you, I know your situation and your pain. 

I have already provided everything you need in order to be healed. You have My Word and My promises. I love you. So, do not allow fear to continue to raise its ugly head and cause you despair.

My child, listen to Me.
Come, sit beside Me.
Let Me hold you.

Lean your head upon My shoulder, and feel the presence of My Love. Peace will come, and you will receive revelation in your heart of just how precious you are to Me. I love you. I Am with you to the end.

Never lose your faith.
My mercy and grace await you.
Let Me hold you, and I will save you from all that troubles you.


The love of GOD, My Love, is all that you need. 


Read and Meditate on His Word:
Psalm 38:15 - For in thee, O LORD, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my GOD.

Psalm 39:7 - And now, Lord, what wait I for? My hope is in thee.

Psalm 73:2 - But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.

Hebrews 4:16 - Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

2 Corinthians 4:8-10 - 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; Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. 


 

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Peace is Found in Seeking God & Dwelling on that which is Good (3.1.16)

Faith Believers,
Do not let anything disturb the peace GOD has given you.  
The enemy has come to steal, kill and destroy.
Your peace of mind is one of the things he wants.
  -  Marilyn


The Lord said, 

My Child, Do not allow the enemy to remove you from My presence.  Resist his presence and cast upon Me all that he’s trying to bring against you, spend time meditating on My Word. Keep your mind on Me and I will give you a peace that extend beyond your understanding.

Surrender all to Me this morning. Bring your worries to the throne, place them at My feet and allow My peace to flood your soul.  My peace will keep you from becoming stressed out and will cause your mind to operate with Kingdom mentality.  Beloved, that's exactly where I need your mind to be.

Peace is found in seeking Me and dwelling on that which is good. Make up your mind, that no matter what it takes; you will have peace in the Lord this day, as the Holy Spirit dwells in your heart. Everything that you encounter today that is not of Me, will flee from you, because the Holy Spirit will be present.

May the peace of Jehovah, our Lord, flood your soul this morning.
 


Read and Meditate on His Word:
Psalm 61:1-2 - Hear my cry, O GOD; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Isaiah 26:3 - Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

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. 

Philippians 2:5 - Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 

Philippians 4:7 - And the peace of GOD, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.


 

March Cover Photo (2016)*


Photo courtesy of Rachel J Newman