My Child,
Awaken to the new day before you.
Rise and shine.
Let My glory radiate from your life today, in all that you do.
Greet this day with a smile and with a determination to be a blessing in someone’s life today. Get lost in serving others and demonstrating to those around you what I look like, in the flesh.
Dare to be bold and courageous in all you do.
This day, live for Me, and boldly confess your love for Me to others.
Make the effort to share with others what I have laid upon your heart.
If you never share the word of GOD with others,
they will never experience the joy I have in store for them.
Words of knowledge and words of wisdom are things that I love sharing with My Children.
Be a vessel of honor, and be willing to move beyond your comfort zone and share with others, the love I have shown towards you.
Refuse to live your life sparingly.
Instead, live your life for Me.
Live your life the way that I intended you to live it -
abundantly and overflowing with My fullness,
all day long.
Read and Meditate on His Word
Psalm 108:2-3 - Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
Psalm 118:17 - I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
John 10:10 - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
Romans 12:10 - Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in preferring one another;
Ephesians 4:32 - And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as GOD for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Monday, October 31, 2016
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Your House is About to Be Enlarged... Are You Prepared? (10.30.16)
My Child,
It is a time of expectation. Therefore, prepare yourself, because good things are on the horizon. What has been next to impossible for you, will begin to turn around. Are you ready for it? You should be... It is what you’ve been praying about. And it is what you’ve been seeking.
You’ve cried out for increase,
and your prayers reached the heavens.
I Am the One who can bring increase into your life. Remember, My Son came that you may have life and have it more abundantly. Therefore, break free from the mindset that’s filled with fear, and be strong in Me, the Lord your God.
And, stop allowing negative people or circumstances to cause your mind to focus on lack. I challenge you to loose yourself from the negativity and claim increase in your life.
Let your mind be on the things you desire,
the things which bring you joy, not pain.
Let your mind dwell upon
the blessings of the Kingdom.
I want you to pray and claim increase
and overflow in every area of your life.
Your house is about to be enlarged.
Are you prepared to receive it?
It is a time of expectation. Therefore, prepare yourself, because good things are on the horizon. What has been next to impossible for you, will begin to turn around. Are you ready for it? You should be... It is what you’ve been praying about. And it is what you’ve been seeking.
You’ve cried out for increase,
and your prayers reached the heavens.
I Am the One who can bring increase into your life. Remember, My Son came that you may have life and have it more abundantly. Therefore, break free from the mindset that’s filled with fear, and be strong in Me, the Lord your God.
And, stop allowing negative people or circumstances to cause your mind to focus on lack. I challenge you to loose yourself from the negativity and claim increase in your life.
Let your mind be on the things you desire,
the things which bring you joy, not pain.
Let your mind dwell upon
the blessings of the Kingdom.
I want you to pray and claim increase
and overflow in every area of your life.
Your house is about to be enlarged.
Are you prepared to receive it?
Read and Meditate on His Word
Job 8:7 - Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.
Pro 23:7 - For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he:
Isaiah 54:2-3 - Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited.
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.
Pro 23:7 - For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he:
Isaiah 54:2-3 - Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited.
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.
Friday, October 28, 2016
Stand in God's Love & Strength; and Command Your Storms to Stop (10.28.16)
The wind is blowing all around you, its tossing you around like a ragdoll.
You are running around trying to find shelter so you could escape the storm,
but the rain is so hard and the wind is so strong
that it seems to penetrate any shelter you find.
You are running around trying to find shelter so you could escape the storm,
but the rain is so hard and the wind is so strong
that it seems to penetrate any shelter you find.
My Child,
Don't you see? This storm is not of me.... Don't you see that it is not I who is making you run around for shelter? This storm was not sent by me. It was sent by the enemy to disturb you and to get you off track.
Remember that you have My Holy Spirit dwelling deep inside of you.
Everything you need is right there.
So step out boldly and rise up in the authority you have in Me and speak to this storm. Stand in my love and in my strength and command the rain to stop and the wind to cease.
As you take that step and stand boldly in who you are once again, the enemy will lose his grip and the storm will indeed cease. Once again you will have defeated the enemy and I will be in control through you. Right now the enemy has the upper hand because you have allowed his storms to overwhelm you.
Beloved, you have Me dwelling deep inside of you!
Stand with Me, speak My Word and you
will be able to see through my eyes again.
You will see things the way I see them
and you will realize that this really was just
a little distraction the enemy wanted to throw at you.
I Am with you and I love you!
So speak my Name now, command the storms to cease
and you will indeed have peace again, says the Lord.
Mark 4:37- 41 - And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
Thursday, October 27, 2016
The Past (10.27.16)
Faith Believers,
We can’t go back.
We can’t undo the mistakes we made.
There’s no use in saying, “I wish I had done this,” or
“Oh, if I had never done that!”
Unfortunately, some of us live with guilt for years and years. But the good news is that GOD has made a way for us to be delivered of that heavy burden. John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
If we carry a burden of guilt because we direly hurt someone else, how can we possibly be delivered from its oppressing memory? Well, Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).
While praying about it is essential, it also might help to talk with a trusted friend about what you're going through. GOD uses people to speak into our lives, and often brings His transformative healing through others' intervention.
When we live in the past, or allow it to trouble us for any reason,
it can can rob us of GOD’s peace and joy.
It can keep us from being a channel of His light to the world.
Let our song be as the psalmist’s wrote:
“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
- Marilyn
We can’t go back.
We can’t undo the mistakes we made.
There’s no use in saying, “I wish I had done this,” or
“Oh, if I had never done that!”
Unfortunately, some of us live with guilt for years and years. But the good news is that GOD has made a way for us to be delivered of that heavy burden. John 1:9 says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
If we carry a burden of guilt because we direly hurt someone else, how can we possibly be delivered from its oppressing memory? Well, Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).
While praying about it is essential, it also might help to talk with a trusted friend about what you're going through. GOD uses people to speak into our lives, and often brings His transformative healing through others' intervention.
When we live in the past, or allow it to trouble us for any reason,
it can can rob us of GOD’s peace and joy.
It can keep us from being a channel of His light to the world.
Let our song be as the psalmist’s wrote:
“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
- Marilyn
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Humble Yourself, Obey God & Step Out on Faith (10.26.16)
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death — even death on a cross! Therefore GOD exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name. - Philippians 2:8-9
Faith Believers,
The reason Jesus came into the world was to die on the cross for the sins of humanity. But it was far from easy: on His last night on earth, Jesus cried out to GOD three times, asking The Father for another way. However, GOD didn’t provide one. So, Jesus humbled Himself to GOD’s Will. And His obedience led Him to die one of the worst deaths imaginable.
What is GOD calling you to do that you are finding hard to obey?
Are you sensing, deep within you, that GOD is speaking to you
about something you’re meant to do?
Maybe He’s calling you to take a risk, and you’re having a hard time letting go of your comfort zone. If so, I want to encourage you to - humble yourself, obey, and step out in faith - just like Jesus did.
Your reward will be great, as it was for Jesus.
An obedient lifestyle may not be easy,
but it is possible.
We may not understand how the entire process is going to work out, but we need to trust GOD, because He is worthy of our trust! He is good and His plans for us are good. It just makes sense for us to be obedient to Him and to His call.
Father,
Give us the grace
to be obedient
to what You are calling us
to do.
May we have the courage
to step out in faith.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
Faith Believers,
The reason Jesus came into the world was to die on the cross for the sins of humanity. But it was far from easy: on His last night on earth, Jesus cried out to GOD three times, asking The Father for another way. However, GOD didn’t provide one. So, Jesus humbled Himself to GOD’s Will. And His obedience led Him to die one of the worst deaths imaginable.
What is GOD calling you to do that you are finding hard to obey?
Are you sensing, deep within you, that GOD is speaking to you
about something you’re meant to do?
Maybe He’s calling you to take a risk, and you’re having a hard time letting go of your comfort zone. If so, I want to encourage you to - humble yourself, obey, and step out in faith - just like Jesus did.
Your reward will be great, as it was for Jesus.
An obedient lifestyle may not be easy,
but it is possible.
We may not understand how the entire process is going to work out, but we need to trust GOD, because He is worthy of our trust! He is good and His plans for us are good. It just makes sense for us to be obedient to Him and to His call.
Father,
Give us the grace
to be obedient
to what You are calling us
to do.
May we have the courage
to step out in faith.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Change Your Focus, Be Led by His Spirit, Listen, Shut Out the World, Look to the Lord (10.25.16)
My Child,
There is nothing for you to do; but to continue looking to Me and trust in My Word.
You cannot earn or do anything to further your progress, or to elevate your position. I Am in full control. I know what I Am doing. I Am working out all things according to My Plan. Cease from worry and despair; and have faith in Me.
As you look to Me, I will open your mind so that you can further understand My timing. You cannot hurry or bring forth what isn't there yet. You must wait upon Me.
If you have truly aligned yourself with Me, then walk with Me.
Stay in step with Me and quit trying to run ahead.
Continue to trust in Me and be sensitive to My leading.
Do not let your circumstances pull you from My arms.
Do not let the cares of this world limit your time with Me.
Be ever diligent to keep Me first.
Take no thought for tomorrow, but leave all cares and the decisions in My able Hands. I will lead you, I will show you the way to go, and what to do. You cannot accomplish the things of tomorrow or today; nor can you plan for it, because only I know what tomorrow will bring.
You must fully be reliant upon Me.
Do not think you can walk separate from Me,
and also be a part of Me.
We are united by your faith in Me.
Allow My Peace to guide you.
Listen to Me, and do not let the voices
of this world drown out My Voice.
Take authority over them, and bring them
into subjection to the Holy Spirit.
It is time to shut out the world and listen to Me,
for I have much to show and tell you.
Do not be overcome by circumstances and emotions, but be led by My Spirit. Take time to listen to that still small voice. You will not fail if you obey, nor will you miss My Calling if you listen.
It is time to change your focus, and let My Peace flood your heart and soul. Bring all your cares to Me, and leave them here. I have made provisions for you and I Am moving on your behalf right now as I speak to you.
My child, I am in control.
Remember My Word to you,
and choose to believe it is true.
For your faith will give Me the room to move.
So, remember, there’s nothing for you to do,
but look to Me for the help you need.
Read and Meditate on His Word
Proverbs 3:5 - Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Isaiah 45:22 - Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am GOD, and there is none else.
Micah 7:7 - Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the GOD of my salvation: my GOD will hear me.
Matthew 6:25 - Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
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;
1 Peter 5:6-7 - Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of GOD, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Psalm 121:1-3 - I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh fro
There is nothing for you to do; but to continue looking to Me and trust in My Word.
You cannot earn or do anything to further your progress, or to elevate your position. I Am in full control. I know what I Am doing. I Am working out all things according to My Plan. Cease from worry and despair; and have faith in Me.
As you look to Me, I will open your mind so that you can further understand My timing. You cannot hurry or bring forth what isn't there yet. You must wait upon Me.
If you have truly aligned yourself with Me, then walk with Me.
Stay in step with Me and quit trying to run ahead.
Continue to trust in Me and be sensitive to My leading.
Do not let your circumstances pull you from My arms.
Do not let the cares of this world limit your time with Me.
Be ever diligent to keep Me first.
Take no thought for tomorrow, but leave all cares and the decisions in My able Hands. I will lead you, I will show you the way to go, and what to do. You cannot accomplish the things of tomorrow or today; nor can you plan for it, because only I know what tomorrow will bring.
You must fully be reliant upon Me.
Do not think you can walk separate from Me,
and also be a part of Me.
We are united by your faith in Me.
Allow My Peace to guide you.
Listen to Me, and do not let the voices
of this world drown out My Voice.
Take authority over them, and bring them
into subjection to the Holy Spirit.
It is time to shut out the world and listen to Me,
for I have much to show and tell you.
Do not be overcome by circumstances and emotions, but be led by My Spirit. Take time to listen to that still small voice. You will not fail if you obey, nor will you miss My Calling if you listen.
It is time to change your focus, and let My Peace flood your heart and soul. Bring all your cares to Me, and leave them here. I have made provisions for you and I Am moving on your behalf right now as I speak to you.
My child, I am in control.
Remember My Word to you,
and choose to believe it is true.
For your faith will give Me the room to move.
So, remember, there’s nothing for you to do,
but look to Me for the help you need.
Read and Meditate on His Word
Proverbs 3:5 - Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Isaiah 45:22 - Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am GOD, and there is none else.
Micah 7:7 - Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the GOD of my salvation: my GOD will hear me.
Matthew 6:25 - Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
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;
1 Peter 5:6-7 - Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of GOD, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Psalm 121:1-3 - I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh fro
Monday, October 24, 2016
The Mountain Top is Glorious, but is in the Valley that I Grow!! (10.24.16)
I sent this out a longtime ago, but right now, I feel in my spirit that someone needs to hear this message. - MC
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Faith Believers,
We need to learn to thank the Lord for closed doors, in the same way that we thank Him for open doors.
The reason GOD closes doors is because He has not prepared anything over there for us. If He didn't close the wrong door, then we would never find our way to the right door. Even when we don't realize it, God directs our paths through the closing and opening of doors.
When one door closes, it forces us to change our course.
Another door closes, it forces us to change our course yet again.
Then finally, we find the open door and walk right into our blessing.
But instead of praising GOD for the closed door (which kept us out of trouble), we get upset because too often we tend to judge by the appearance of things; and in our own arrogance or ignorance we insist that we know what is right.
Faith Believers, we have a very present help in the time of need, who is always standing guard. Because He walks ahead of us, He can see trouble down the road and He sets up roadblocks and detours accordingly.
But through our lack of wisdom we try to tear down the roadblocks or push aside the detour signs. Then the minute we get into trouble, we start crying "Lord how could this happen to me?" We have to realize that the closed door was a blessing. Didn't He say "No good thing will He withhold from them that love him?"
If you get terminated from your job - don't be down, instead thank GOD for the new opportunities that will manifest themselves. It might be a better job, or an opportunity to go to school.
If that man or woman won't return your call it might not be them, it might be the Lord setting up a roadblock (so just let it go).
I'm so grateful for the many times GOD has closed doors for me, just to open them in the most unexpected places. "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way." - Psalm 37:23.
The Mountain top is glorious, but it is in the Valley that I will grow!
Remember GOD is a master planner and He is too wise to make a mistake. Praise GOD for that closed door because He has something better for you.
- Marilyn
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Faith Believers,
We need to learn to thank the Lord for closed doors, in the same way that we thank Him for open doors.
The reason GOD closes doors is because He has not prepared anything over there for us. If He didn't close the wrong door, then we would never find our way to the right door. Even when we don't realize it, God directs our paths through the closing and opening of doors.
When one door closes, it forces us to change our course.
Another door closes, it forces us to change our course yet again.
Then finally, we find the open door and walk right into our blessing.
But instead of praising GOD for the closed door (which kept us out of trouble), we get upset because too often we tend to judge by the appearance of things; and in our own arrogance or ignorance we insist that we know what is right.
Faith Believers, we have a very present help in the time of need, who is always standing guard. Because He walks ahead of us, He can see trouble down the road and He sets up roadblocks and detours accordingly.
But through our lack of wisdom we try to tear down the roadblocks or push aside the detour signs. Then the minute we get into trouble, we start crying "Lord how could this happen to me?" We have to realize that the closed door was a blessing. Didn't He say "No good thing will He withhold from them that love him?"
If you get terminated from your job - don't be down, instead thank GOD for the new opportunities that will manifest themselves. It might be a better job, or an opportunity to go to school.
If that man or woman won't return your call it might not be them, it might be the Lord setting up a roadblock (so just let it go).
I'm so grateful for the many times GOD has closed doors for me, just to open them in the most unexpected places. "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way." - Psalm 37:23.
The Mountain top is glorious, but it is in the Valley that I will grow!
Remember GOD is a master planner and He is too wise to make a mistake. Praise GOD for that closed door because He has something better for you.
- Marilyn
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Let Go of Everything Weighing So Heavily On Your Mind. Love God More than You Worry..... (10.23.16)
My Child,
Lift up your eyes, My beloved, lift up your eyes!
You have been looking down for too long; preoccupied with the troubles in your life. Now, your soul has quietly accepted that this is the way it’s going to be, and you’ve given up on the promises I have spoken over your life.
You’ve allowed your soul to become oppressed and entangled in the enemy’s traps, while you continue to fight this battle in your own strength.
But right now, I tell you My child, to lift up your eyes and know where your help comes from. Let go of everything that is weighing so heavily on your mind. Release it! Let it go. Focus on me. Yes, hunger and thirst for My presence. If you love Me as much as you worry about what is going on in your life, there would be so much joy and peace in your heart. Oh, that you would only love Me more than you worry.
Don't focus on your problems but give them to Me.
Lift them up to Me, place them at My throne
and walk away.
Yes, lift up your eyes right now and give Me praise for what I Am going to do in your life. I Am The King of Glory, Your Deliverer, and I want you to praise Me this day, so lift your eyes towards the hills.
You have been looking down for too long; preoccupied with the troubles in your life. Now, your soul has quietly accepted that this is the way it’s going to be, and you’ve given up on the promises I have spoken over your life.
You’ve allowed your soul to become oppressed and entangled in the enemy’s traps, while you continue to fight this battle in your own strength.
But right now, I tell you My child, to lift up your eyes and know where your help comes from. Let go of everything that is weighing so heavily on your mind. Release it! Let it go. Focus on me. Yes, hunger and thirst for My presence. If you love Me as much as you worry about what is going on in your life, there would be so much joy and peace in your heart. Oh, that you would only love Me more than you worry.
Don't focus on your problems but give them to Me.
Lift them up to Me, place them at My throne
and walk away.
Yes, lift up your eyes right now and give Me praise for what I Am going to do in your life. I Am The King of Glory, Your Deliverer, and I want you to praise Me this day, so lift your eyes towards the hills.
If you will just allow Me to come into your life
and give you peace at this moment, I will.
Nothing, nobody, can comfort you the way that I can.
I Am your bright and shining morning star, I Am Alpha and Omega, My Son is the Prince of Peace; and We hold in Our Hands all power!!! So tell me My child what situation are you facing that I cannot fix? What problem has the enemy placed in front of you - that you and I have to accept?
Remember I Am GOD all by myself and there is no other. I do not share power with the enemy. I can and will undo everything the enemy has done in your life.
Trust Me, stay focused on Me, know I that I love you
and will be with you always.
and give you peace at this moment, I will.
Nothing, nobody, can comfort you the way that I can.
I Am your bright and shining morning star, I Am Alpha and Omega, My Son is the Prince of Peace; and We hold in Our Hands all power!!! So tell me My child what situation are you facing that I cannot fix? What problem has the enemy placed in front of you - that you and I have to accept?
Remember I Am GOD all by myself and there is no other. I do not share power with the enemy. I can and will undo everything the enemy has done in your life.
Trust Me, stay focused on Me, know I that I love you
and will be with you always.
Read and Meditate on His Word
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.
Psalm 24:7 - Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
Psalm 121:1-2 - 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.
Psalm 123:1 - Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.
Psalm 24:7 - Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
Psalm 121:1-2 - 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.
Psalm 123:1 - Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.
Friday, October 21, 2016
Showing God's Undiscriminating Love for Both Friends and Enemies (10.21.16)
Faith Believers,
Jesus explained to His followers that they should adhere to the real meaning of GOD's law by loving their enemies as well as their neighbors.
A Pharisee once asked Jesus, "Who is my neighbor?" (Luke 10:29). Jesus then told the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Here Jesus taught that His followers must demonstrate love to all kinds of people - no matter what faith, nationality, or personality your enemies are included. If you love your enemies and "pray for those who persecute you," by those actions, you truly reveal that Jesus is Lord of your life.
By using an illustration of the sun rising and the rain falling on both the good and the evil, Jesus shows GOD's undiscriminating love to all people. His disciples then must reflect His character and exhibit this same undiscriminating love for both friends and enemies.
Jesus is teaching us that we must live by a higher standard than what the world expects - a standard that is impossible for us to attain by our own efforts.
It's only through the power of GOD's Spirit that His people can truly love and pray for those who intend to do them harm (Romans 12:14-21).
- Marilyn
Jesus explained to His followers that they should adhere to the real meaning of GOD's law by loving their enemies as well as their neighbors.
A Pharisee once asked Jesus, "Who is my neighbor?" (Luke 10:29). Jesus then told the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Here Jesus taught that His followers must demonstrate love to all kinds of people - no matter what faith, nationality, or personality your enemies are included. If you love your enemies and "pray for those who persecute you," by those actions, you truly reveal that Jesus is Lord of your life.
By using an illustration of the sun rising and the rain falling on both the good and the evil, Jesus shows GOD's undiscriminating love to all people. His disciples then must reflect His character and exhibit this same undiscriminating love for both friends and enemies.
Jesus is teaching us that we must live by a higher standard than what the world expects - a standard that is impossible for us to attain by our own efforts.
It's only through the power of GOD's Spirit that His people can truly love and pray for those who intend to do them harm (Romans 12:14-21).
- Marilyn
Thursday, October 20, 2016
In the Difficult Times, God is Growing Your Faith. Be Still, Remain Steadfast, Quiet Your Spirit & Be Confident in Our God. (10.20.16)
My Child,
Do not overreact to the circumstances around you,
and do not allow your emotions to take control.
Remain steadfast and unmovable when you’re faced with a difficult situation. Take the time to quiet your spirit, ask for wisdom and listen for My directions.
Spend whatever time needed to bring your emotions under control.
Align your thoughts with the word of truth, refocus, and proclaim,
“Nothing is too hard for My GOD!!”
Life at times can become a maze of confusion to divert you away from your dreams. During those times, be still before Me and come into My Presence for a time of refreshing.
Recognize that through this difficult time, I Am growing your faith.
Do not become stressed out and please do not panic.
Be patient, stay calm, and work through your dilemma with confidence;
knowing that nothing is too difficult for Me.
What I’ve done for others, surely I will do for you.
I will give you wisdom and direction for the next step....
And I will show you the way.
Read and Meditate on His Word
Jeremiah 32:27 - I am the LORD, the GOD of all the peoples of the world. Is anything too hard for me?
Acts 3:19 - Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.
1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
Do not overreact to the circumstances around you,
and do not allow your emotions to take control.
Remain steadfast and unmovable when you’re faced with a difficult situation. Take the time to quiet your spirit, ask for wisdom and listen for My directions.
Spend whatever time needed to bring your emotions under control.
Align your thoughts with the word of truth, refocus, and proclaim,
“Nothing is too hard for My GOD!!”
Life at times can become a maze of confusion to divert you away from your dreams. During those times, be still before Me and come into My Presence for a time of refreshing.
Recognize that through this difficult time, I Am growing your faith.
Do not become stressed out and please do not panic.
Be patient, stay calm, and work through your dilemma with confidence;
knowing that nothing is too difficult for Me.
What I’ve done for others, surely I will do for you.
I will give you wisdom and direction for the next step....
And I will show you the way.
Read and Meditate on His Word
Jeremiah 32:27 - I am the LORD, the GOD of all the peoples of the world. Is anything too hard for me?
Acts 3:19 - Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.
1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
You are Ordained to be Blessed. Arise and Prepare to Move Forward. (10.19.16)
It is time to arise and move forward, My Child.
It is time to leave the past behind once and for all,
prepare to move forward and rebuild.
You are now entering a season of rebuilding that which has become desolate.
But first, you will have to rise from the ash heaps of discouragement, self-pity, and disappointment. For this mindset has been hindering you from moving forward for too long. The mistakes of the past have blinded your spiritual eyes, causing you to overlook the great opportunities and possibilities for your future.
However, you must keep the faith and keep moving forward regardless.
I know the enemy has been trying to wear you down, and making you feel stressed about things beyond your control. However, things are not beyond My Control. So, be encouraged for the enemy cannot stop My Hand, and your healing and deliverance will come forth.
But, you must first let go of the past and everything that’s reminding you of your pain and failures.
Don’t you know the way has been prepared for you to move forward? Therefore, refuse to allow minor disappointments to crush your spirit or keep you from preparing yourself from moving forward.
My Child, there is nothing you can do about the things that devastated you, except give them to Me and allow Me to wipe the tears away and bring healing to your soul. So, I say to you, ARISE!
Look up and set your sights on what is ahead once again.
Look up in faith and see the blessing that I have in store for you.
Trust that I have your welfare in My Hands,
and that you are ordained to be blessed.
You are blessed!
Oh, arise and shake off the dust of past failures.
Let go of the past and expect Me to bring blessings and peace to you.
It’s time to look unto the hills.
All the help you need is waiting for you.
Arise, I say and prepare to move forward.
Read and Meditate on His Word
Deuteronomy 2:2-3- And the LORD spake unto me, saying, Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward.
Isaiah 52:2 - Shake thyself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O Jerusalem: loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion.
Isaiah 60:1 - Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.
Psalm 121:1-2 - 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.
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 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.
It is time to leave the past behind once and for all,
prepare to move forward and rebuild.
You are now entering a season of rebuilding that which has become desolate.
But first, you will have to rise from the ash heaps of discouragement, self-pity, and disappointment. For this mindset has been hindering you from moving forward for too long. The mistakes of the past have blinded your spiritual eyes, causing you to overlook the great opportunities and possibilities for your future.
However, you must keep the faith and keep moving forward regardless.
I know the enemy has been trying to wear you down, and making you feel stressed about things beyond your control. However, things are not beyond My Control. So, be encouraged for the enemy cannot stop My Hand, and your healing and deliverance will come forth.
But, you must first let go of the past and everything that’s reminding you of your pain and failures.
Don’t you know the way has been prepared for you to move forward? Therefore, refuse to allow minor disappointments to crush your spirit or keep you from preparing yourself from moving forward.
My Child, there is nothing you can do about the things that devastated you, except give them to Me and allow Me to wipe the tears away and bring healing to your soul. So, I say to you, ARISE!
Look up and set your sights on what is ahead once again.
Look up in faith and see the blessing that I have in store for you.
Trust that I have your welfare in My Hands,
and that you are ordained to be blessed.
You are blessed!
Oh, arise and shake off the dust of past failures.
Let go of the past and expect Me to bring blessings and peace to you.
It’s time to look unto the hills.
All the help you need is waiting for you.
Arise, I say and prepare to move forward.
Read and Meditate on His Word
Deuteronomy 2:2-3- And the LORD spake unto me, saying, Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward.
Isaiah 52:2 - Shake thyself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O Jerusalem: loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, O captive daughter of Zion.
Isaiah 60:1 - Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.
Psalm 121:1-2 - 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.
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 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.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
A Faith and Trust Prayer (10.18.16)
Lord,
Thank you that you are with me.
Help me to trust and depend on You today.
It’s easy to lean on my own understanding.
Help me to sense Your presence within me.
Give me a stronger desire to read the Bible
and to understand what You are saying to me.
Show me what I need to cleanse from my heart and life today.
I ask Your forgiveness for my sins.
Give me a greater desire to take quiet moments
to be aware of You during my day.
Help me choose to interact with other believers
and to keep Your Word central in my life, always.
Expand my faith as I trust You to BLESS me
as I arise for another day.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen
Thank you that you are with me.
Help me to trust and depend on You today.
It’s easy to lean on my own understanding.
Help me to sense Your presence within me.
Give me a stronger desire to read the Bible
and to understand what You are saying to me.
Show me what I need to cleanse from my heart and life today.
I ask Your forgiveness for my sins.
Give me a greater desire to take quiet moments
to be aware of You during my day.
Help me choose to interact with other believers
and to keep Your Word central in my life, always.
Expand my faith as I trust You to BLESS me
as I arise for another day.
In Jesus’ name I pray,
Amen
Monday, October 17, 2016
Even when You Cannot Sense Him, Even when You are Not at Your Spiritual Best - God is with You Always (10.17.16)
My Child,
Please don’t be discouraged in times when it feels like I Am very far away.
I want you to know that I Am with you always,
even when you cannot sense My nearness.
I will never abandon you.
I Am with you even when you don’t feel that you are at your best spiritually. I want you to know that you are just as loved when you feel distant from Me, as you are when We are in the deepest of fellowship.
No matter what your feelings tell you,
I Am always with you.
I understand at this moment you feel spiritually dry
and your spirit needs refreshing.
Can you trust in Me to supply this need?
Do you believe that I Am able to bring
a gentle refreshing rain into every dry area of your life?
Yes, I Am going to break through the driest areas in your life and blow My sweet refreshment upon you.
I Am going to wash over you and make My living water come forth from you, once again.
I will shower you with My goodness, saturate you in My presence, and My Spirit will bring revival into your life like never before.
Read and Meditate on His Word
Psalm 51:10 - Create in me a clean heart, O GOD; and renew a right spirit within me.
Psalm 51:12 - Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
Psalm 85:6 - Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Galatians 6:9 - And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Please don’t be discouraged in times when it feels like I Am very far away.
I want you to know that I Am with you always,
even when you cannot sense My nearness.
I will never abandon you.
I Am with you even when you don’t feel that you are at your best spiritually. I want you to know that you are just as loved when you feel distant from Me, as you are when We are in the deepest of fellowship.
No matter what your feelings tell you,
I Am always with you.
I understand at this moment you feel spiritually dry
and your spirit needs refreshing.
Can you trust in Me to supply this need?
Do you believe that I Am able to bring
a gentle refreshing rain into every dry area of your life?
Yes, I Am going to break through the driest areas in your life and blow My sweet refreshment upon you.
I Am going to wash over you and make My living water come forth from you, once again.
I will shower you with My goodness, saturate you in My presence, and My Spirit will bring revival into your life like never before.
Read and Meditate on His Word
Psalm 51:10 - Create in me a clean heart, O GOD; and renew a right spirit within me.
Psalm 51:12 - Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
Psalm 85:6 - Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Galatians 6:9 - And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Sunday, October 16, 2016
Ego & the Focus on Self vs Humility (10.16.16)
Faith Believers,
While the word ego does not appear in the Bible, concepts and principles regarding the ego certainly do. The word ego generally refers to an exaggerated sense of self-importance, which usually results is an excessive preoccupation with "self."
But dying to self, the polar opposite of ego, is the biblical model for Christians. The Bible is filled with admonitions against the self because of man's inherent desire to be worshiped. In fact, all the various forms of modern idolatry have self at their very core. The dark forces of this age have convinced many that contentment is achieved only by satisfying the urges of the self. And we can trace this all the way back to the Garden of Eden where Eve became stirred by satan's lie that she could "be like GOD" (Genesis 3:5).
The opposite of ego is humility, and both the Old and New Testaments are laden with references to living humbly.
In the book of Micah we read, "What does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your GOD" (Micah 6:8). King Solomon declared, "Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life" (Proverbs 22:4). One verse that epitomizes why we are to be humble is Peter's exhortation in his first epistle: "All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, GOD opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble" (1 Peter 5:5, emphasis added).
Indeed, Scripture makes it clear that GOD hates pride and arrogance (Proverbs 8:13). In fact, it was pride that turned lucifer into satan. Isaiah 14:13-14 describes satan's astounding focus on self: "I will ascend…I will raise…I will sit… I will ascend…I will make myself like the Most High." This is a perfect example of pride going before destruction (Proverbs 16:18), for in the next verse in Isaiah we see where satan's pride got him: "But you are brought down to the grave, to the depths of the pit" (v.15). Christ reiterated the fate of the proud, warning that "whoever exalts himself will be humbled" (Matthew 23:12).
Clearly, an inflated ego and its focus on self are not in keeping with the Christian call for humility. Rather, it is the antithesis of what characterizes true Christians-dependence on GOD and service to others.
- Marilyn
While the word ego does not appear in the Bible, concepts and principles regarding the ego certainly do. The word ego generally refers to an exaggerated sense of self-importance, which usually results is an excessive preoccupation with "self."
But dying to self, the polar opposite of ego, is the biblical model for Christians. The Bible is filled with admonitions against the self because of man's inherent desire to be worshiped. In fact, all the various forms of modern idolatry have self at their very core. The dark forces of this age have convinced many that contentment is achieved only by satisfying the urges of the self. And we can trace this all the way back to the Garden of Eden where Eve became stirred by satan's lie that she could "be like GOD" (Genesis 3:5).
The opposite of ego is humility, and both the Old and New Testaments are laden with references to living humbly.
In the book of Micah we read, "What does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your GOD" (Micah 6:8). King Solomon declared, "Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life" (Proverbs 22:4). One verse that epitomizes why we are to be humble is Peter's exhortation in his first epistle: "All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, GOD opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble" (1 Peter 5:5, emphasis added).
Indeed, Scripture makes it clear that GOD hates pride and arrogance (Proverbs 8:13). In fact, it was pride that turned lucifer into satan. Isaiah 14:13-14 describes satan's astounding focus on self: "I will ascend…I will raise…I will sit… I will ascend…I will make myself like the Most High." This is a perfect example of pride going before destruction (Proverbs 16:18), for in the next verse in Isaiah we see where satan's pride got him: "But you are brought down to the grave, to the depths of the pit" (v.15). Christ reiterated the fate of the proud, warning that "whoever exalts himself will be humbled" (Matthew 23:12).
Clearly, an inflated ego and its focus on self are not in keeping with the Christian call for humility. Rather, it is the antithesis of what characterizes true Christians-dependence on GOD and service to others.
- Marilyn
Friday, October 14, 2016
No Negative Thoughts (10.14.16)
My Child,
Why have you allowed negative thoughts to overtake you?
Now depression has come upon you by clouding your mind.
It didn’t attack you overnight, it came upon you slowly when you took your eyes off My Word; and began to worry about your circumstances. Now, it’s lingering longer than you thought it would. You’ve tried to resist it, but it keeps creeping back. Why? It's because you’re thinking that I won’t fulfill My Promises to you.
You know that’s not true.
I always honor My Word.
The only way to break this spirit is to pray and focus on My Goodness, instead of what the enemy is trying to do; and then you will see a change of perspective in your life. Your focus has been on the future and what it may bring. Why are you worried about that? I hold your future in My Hands. With your mind so focused on what you want Me to do for you, you have forgotten about all the beautiful things that I have already done in your life.
Start now,
take a stand
and allow Me to retrain your thinking.
Work with Me by staying in My Word, as I renew and transform your mind. Start thinking and meditating on the good things that have happened in your life. Look for the small, even tiny, seemingly insignificant things; and be grateful. Then walk in this gratefulness and be filled with thanksgiving for the Blessed Life I have given you.
Therefore, count your blessings and know that there is nothing impossible for Me.
I want you to rise up, suit up in My Name,
move through the smoke screen
that satan has thrown up in your path,
and you shall see My Word blow the enemy away...
And bring light into your darkest night.
Now, NO MORE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS.
Read and Meditate on His Word
Joshua 1:8 - This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Matthew 6:34 - Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Romans 12:2 - And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of GOD.
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.
Why have you allowed negative thoughts to overtake you?
Now depression has come upon you by clouding your mind.
It didn’t attack you overnight, it came upon you slowly when you took your eyes off My Word; and began to worry about your circumstances. Now, it’s lingering longer than you thought it would. You’ve tried to resist it, but it keeps creeping back. Why? It's because you’re thinking that I won’t fulfill My Promises to you.
You know that’s not true.
I always honor My Word.
The only way to break this spirit is to pray and focus on My Goodness, instead of what the enemy is trying to do; and then you will see a change of perspective in your life. Your focus has been on the future and what it may bring. Why are you worried about that? I hold your future in My Hands. With your mind so focused on what you want Me to do for you, you have forgotten about all the beautiful things that I have already done in your life.
Start now,
take a stand
and allow Me to retrain your thinking.
Work with Me by staying in My Word, as I renew and transform your mind. Start thinking and meditating on the good things that have happened in your life. Look for the small, even tiny, seemingly insignificant things; and be grateful. Then walk in this gratefulness and be filled with thanksgiving for the Blessed Life I have given you.
Therefore, count your blessings and know that there is nothing impossible for Me.
I want you to rise up, suit up in My Name,
move through the smoke screen
that satan has thrown up in your path,
and you shall see My Word blow the enemy away...
And bring light into your darkest night.
Now, NO MORE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS.
Read and Meditate on His Word
Joshua 1:8 - This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Matthew 6:34 - Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Romans 12:2 - And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of GOD.
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.
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Look Up & Rejoice for a Season of Blessings is Ahead (10.13.16)
Beloved,
Look up and let your heart rejoice.
For ahead of you is a season of blessings.
Have I not said it, and will I not do it?
You waited in faith, and patiently endured the testing times. You didn’t become weary in your well doing and you waited for Me to work things out. Now, you will see the former and the latter rain come upon you and over take you. You will be drenched in My goodness and you will eat only the best fruits. For I will cause these blessings to come upon you and overtake you in a way no one could have imagined. This will happen not because you are righteous or because of the works you have done; but by My power and by My grace will these blessings manifest in your life.
Therefore, look up to the sky as Elijah did and notice the cloud forming in the distance. For what started out as a small cloud turned out to be a torrent of rain to soak the dry land. It will be the same with you.
Remember, this overflow is coming from Me not from the works of your hands.
Yes, the blessings I’ve prepared for you are coming upon you soon. Come and take hold of the blessings prepared just for you, and then overcome all works of the enemy in your life by praising Me. Let the struggle of your journey be a thing of the past.
Raise your hands up and rejoice.
Expect these blessings and
claim these blessings for I have spoken.
Praise Me My Child, for these blessings were prepared for you before you were born.
Read and Meditate on His Word
Galatians 6:9 - And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Hebrews 6:15 - And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
Joel 2:23 - Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your GOD: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain
Deuteronomy 28:12 - The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.
Deuteronomy 26:9 - And he hath brought us into this place, and hath given us this land, even a land that floweth with milk and honey.
Look up and let your heart rejoice.
For ahead of you is a season of blessings.
Have I not said it, and will I not do it?
You waited in faith, and patiently endured the testing times. You didn’t become weary in your well doing and you waited for Me to work things out. Now, you will see the former and the latter rain come upon you and over take you. You will be drenched in My goodness and you will eat only the best fruits. For I will cause these blessings to come upon you and overtake you in a way no one could have imagined. This will happen not because you are righteous or because of the works you have done; but by My power and by My grace will these blessings manifest in your life.
Therefore, look up to the sky as Elijah did and notice the cloud forming in the distance. For what started out as a small cloud turned out to be a torrent of rain to soak the dry land. It will be the same with you.
Remember, this overflow is coming from Me not from the works of your hands.
Yes, the blessings I’ve prepared for you are coming upon you soon. Come and take hold of the blessings prepared just for you, and then overcome all works of the enemy in your life by praising Me. Let the struggle of your journey be a thing of the past.
Raise your hands up and rejoice.
Expect these blessings and
claim these blessings for I have spoken.
Praise Me My Child, for these blessings were prepared for you before you were born.
Read and Meditate on His Word
Galatians 6:9 - And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Hebrews 6:15 - And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
Joel 2:23 - Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your GOD: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain
Deuteronomy 28:12 - The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.
Deuteronomy 26:9 - And he hath brought us into this place, and hath given us this land, even a land that floweth with milk and honey.
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