Instead of Entertaining a Spirit of Unbelief, Be Confident that God is Working Things Out for Your Good (11.30.17)

Get ready Beloved, for I Am doing something wonderful for you. And you’re going to be amazed at how I will work on your behalf and turn circumstances around suddenly.  In fact, you will be so amazed that you will say, “What a mighty GOD we serve!” 

My Child, expect a season of fulfillment. Declare it’s your season of abundance and blessings. Say from your lips, ‘No more disappointments, for the Lord is doing marvelous things in my life,’ and then expect the things that once disappointed you to be no more.

Therefore, whatever situations you are dealing with today, do not assume that just because it appears nothing is happening, that I Am not working a miracle. This is the very time you need to have courage and keep your words and thoughts in line with Mine. Instead of entertaining unbelief, be confident that I Am working things out for your good.

Get ready for Me to intervene in ways you've never imagined. 

See this season as one of fulfillment, when disappointment will be no more.

So, have courage this day and do not entertain that spirit of unbelief.  Do not worry about how to work it out or how things will turn out; for I Am walking in your midst.

Your job is to choose to expect blessings over disappointments.

Your job is to declare that your season of fulfillment is upon you, because I Am doing marvelous things as we speak. 

 

Read and Meditate on God's Word:

Job 5:8-9 - I would seek unto GOD, and unto GOD would I commit my cause: Which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvelous things without number: 

Psalm 118:23-24 - This is the LORD'S doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. 

Isaiah 25:1 - O LORD, you are my GOD. I will highly honor you; I will praise your name. You have done miraculous things. You have been completely reliable in carrying out your plans from long ago.

Romans 4:20-21 - He staggered not at the promise of GOD through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to GOD; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 

2 Timothy 1:12 - For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. 

1 Thessolonians 5:24 - Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. 

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

Do You have Faith in & Trust in God's Word? (11.29.17)

My Child,
One of your greatest problems is that you don't always believe Me and take Me at My Word.  You read the promises of My Word and think to yourself, "That is not for me" or "This is not for today."

Child, I Am the GOD of Truth.
I Am the GOD who cannot lie, and I do not change.

If I have given a promise, then I will watch over My Word to make sure it does not return void. I Am the GOD of all power.  No man can stop My Hand, and no force can prevent My Promises from coming to pass.  However, there is one thing that can hinder your blessings from coming forth; your lack of faith and trust in My Word.

Child, persistent faith is the key that will unlock the promises I have made to you. 

I may not give you a time frame, but you always seem to give Me one.  When your promise doesn’t come to pass on your time, you become frustrated and decide that I Am not going to keep My Word to you, so you stop believing. 

You must ask, seek, and knock until the door is opened. 

Isn’t this what My Son did in the garden before He gave His life for you?  He prayed and prayed and prayed, until I sent My Angels to minister unto Him.  He didn’t give up, nor should you.  

You must press through in faith, and know that beyond a
     shadow of a doubt that I Am faithful, I Am able
     and I Will provide. 

Know that He who promised you, will deliver; and stand firm in that knowledge.

Persist in the face of doubtful circumstances, and rebuke every hindering spirit coming against you. 

Stand in faith and believe that the GOD who's Son gave His life for you will always keep His Word. 

So, be persistent and press through in faith; take hold of My Promises and do not let go. 

Trust Me and dare to believe and you will receive that which I have promised you.

Read and Meditate on God's 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?

Ezeiekel 12:25 - For I am the LORD: I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall come to pass; it shall be no more prolonged: for in your days, O rebellious house, will I say the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord GOD. 

Isaiah 55:11 - So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. 

Matthew 7:7-8 - Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. 

Mark 5:36 - As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. 

Mark 9:23 - Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

Hebrews 13:8 - Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever. 

Trust God, Be Faithful & Move in the Fullness of Where God is Taking You (11.28.17)

My Child,
I Am moving things out of your way, so that you can complete the work I've called you to do.

I have poured My Anointing upon you, for I want you to be a light to the lost, and direct the hearts of men towards Me. I have positioned you in a place of excellence, you are right where I need you to be. Therefore, do not allow your surroundings to bring fear or doubt into your heart.
 

Soon you will see evidence of what I Am doing in your life and the situations you thought were impossible, will become possible.  Did I not say that all things are possible for those who believe?

Trust in Me with all your heart.
Be ready to move forward with the things I have placed in your heart.
I have called many, yet few are chosen; few are willing to follow Me.
However, do not let that discourage you, for though the army
     may be few in number, they are mighty in My Power.

Make haste to do those things that I bring to your attention.
Be faithful in what I put before you, and you will move
     into the fullness of where I Am taking you.

 

Read and Meditate on God's Word:

Proverbs 3:5 - Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 

Matthew 22:14 - For many are called, but few are chosen. 

Mark 9:23 - Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 

Luke 10:2 - Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore, the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. 

Matthew 5:14-16 - Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 
Acts 13:47 - For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.

 

 

A Trust & Praise Prayer (11.27.17)

Heavenly Father,

Creator of all things,
I am in awe of all that You are!

I praise You for creating me in such a way that we are intricately connected, through the prayer that is birthed from the depths of my soul. As Your creation, I yield myself to Your Purpose and Your Will.

May my life be a reflection of Jesus, who lives in me and prays through me; yet who always lives to intercede for me… a divine mystery filled with love!

And I thank you Lord for Your Son, Jesus, who died for our sins.

Father, I pray you will place someone in my path today whom I can share the Word of GOD with. We cannot see the contents of a persons heart, but you can; and there is nothing we will face that You do not have control over.

Help us to trust You always and
     continue to praise Your Holy Name.

Amen

 

 

God Hears Your Prayers (11.26.17)

My Child,
I know that right now you are feeling lonely, abandoned and you may believe that I have forgotten you. You’re feeling this way because you’ve been waiting for Me to move upon your situation. Have I not said, “All things are working together for the good of those that love Me?”

Everything that has happened in your life has been an opportunity for you to know Me intimately, and to remind you of Who I Am.

I Am a GOD of restoration.
I have not forgotten you.
I Am always interceding for you.
I Have moved things out of your way
     that would have devastated you.

I hear your prayers, have faith in Me. 

In this season, I will pour out My Grace and My Mercy upon you;
     and I Will restore it all.

I Will restore to you that which you have lost, and the glory of your latter house will be greater than the former.

Begin to thank Me for the grace I’ve granted you.
Begin to thank Me for working things out for your good. 

Take your mind off of those things which you should be releasing to Me. Lift your voice to Me, and pray with a heart filled with thanksgiving, knowing that I Will not leave you.

As you come to Me, I will breathe new life
     into your wounded spirit.
I Will carry you in My Arms and the brokenness
     you feel will fade away. 
I Will protect you, no harm shall come near you.
I Hear your prayers, trust in Me.

I want you to know that I also hear your cries for your family.
I see the tears you shed late at night.
Rest assured I See all and I Know all that they are going through,
     and it is My Desire to bless and protect them.
Leave them in My Hands, for they are My Children too. 

I want you to focus on the things that I Have called you to do.
Believe that I hear your prayers, and that soon you shall see
     your sorrows, become My Glory.

~ Faith Believers, Let us pray ~
Father,
We cannot thank you enough for turning our prayers
     into praises, and our burdens into blessings. 
Thank you for teaching us to bask in your joy, and that
     we should release all fear and doubt into Your Hands.
In Jesus name, we pray.
Amen.

Read and Meditate on God's Word:
Psalm 102:17 - He will turn his attention to the prayers of those who have been abandoned. He will not despise their prayers. (GW)

Haggai 2:9 - The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the LORD of hosts: and in this place will I give peace, saith the LORD of hosts.

Mark 11:23-24 - For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore, I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. 

Romans 8:27-28 - 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. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love GOD, and to them who are called according to his purpose.

Today's Scripture Reflection : Psalm 111 (ESV) (11.25.17)

Great Are the Lord's Works

1 Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.

2 Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.

3 Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.

4 He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful.

5 He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.

6 He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations.

7 The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy;

8 they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.

9 He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name!

10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! 

 

God Is Faithful, Stand on His Word & Refuse to Be Moved by What You See (11.24.17)

My Child,
Do not look around at what others are doing or saying. 
Do not let naysayers cast their negative spirit on the dreams
     and visions I have placed within you. 
There will always be pessimists among you.
You must remember My Words and follow Them always. 

Stop allowing the voices of the world to draw you away from Me, and rob you of your peace.  If you stand on My Word, and refuse to be moved by what you see, you will prove the power of My Word is real. You must rebuke the naysayers.  

My child, you have many things going on in your life, things which are causing you to become frustrated and confused at times. Do not allow anything or anyone to pull you away from your prayer time with Me. Spend time with Me in prayer and worship.  For when you do this, the enemy will flee for a season.  

Continue to walk forward, knowing that I Am with you and that I Am in you.

There is nothing that happens to you that I Am not aware of, or have not worked out.  I know what the future holds, because I have already seen it and worked it out for you. I just want you to keep your mind on Me, and stay focused on the instructions that I’ve given you.

Therefore, do not worry and do not fret about what others are doing. 

Do not fret when the finances run low, or when sickness comes nigh your dwelling.  Just continue to believe, looking expectantly to Me in faith for your miracle and your deliverance. 

Look to Me and remember that I Am faithful.
I Am able to work My Glory in your situation always,
     for I take care of My Own.

 

 

Read and Meditate on God's Word:

Psalm 37:1-5 - Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. 

1 Corinthians 1:9 - GOD is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

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

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

1 Thessalonians 5:24 - GOD will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful.

2 Timothy 1:12 - For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

Reflecting on 1 Thessalonians 5:18 this Thanksgiving (11.23.17)

Faith Believers,
GOD clearly spelled out His good and perfect Will for us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 when He inspired the Apostle Paul to write: "In everything give thanks, for this is GOD's will for you in Christ Jesus."

Did you get that?

In everything.

In the good times, as well as the bad.
In the pleasantries of life, as well as in the pain.
During difficult times, trying times and frustrating times -
     give thanks to GOD.

 

I was thinking about how Thanksgiving could be so much more meaningful if we were focused on thanking GOD for the things He rarely hears us thank Him for.

• Thank Him for the food on the table before you, and also for how He has blessed you this year so far.
• Thank Him for all the times He did not give us the things we prayed for. 
• Thank Him for all the times He said "no" to our prayers and for all the times He has worked in and through our lives, perhaps without us knowing it. 
• Thank Him for all the unresolved issues and blessings you are still waiting for Him to answer. 
• Thank Him regardless, and see what it does for your soul, as you offer Him a heart of obedience, surrendering to His Will. 

Thank Him regardless, and watch how He will move in your life.

  -  Marilyn

Bring Every Thing, Every Circumstance & Every Situation to God in Prayer (11.21.17)

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell GOD what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience GOD's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus - Philippians 4:6-7
My Child,
Do you hear what I Am saying to you?
I Am asking you not to worry about anything.
I love you so much and I do not want anxious thoughts
     to trouble your mind.

Whatever has caused you to think that I do not care, whatever has caused you to drift away from Me, I want you to place it at the Cross. Come to Me and spend time with Me. Do you know that I Am in control of everything?

I want you to understand that I Am more than capable of taking care of you. Spend time with Me, learn who I AM, and you will not be anxious about anything anymore. So many times, you think I have failed you when I have not.  When all that is needed is patience from you to understand who I really AM.

Therefore, because you do not fully know Me, you do not have faith to believe I Will do what I say I Will do. Oh, if you only believed.
 
When you draw close to Me and spend time at My feet, you will see how much I love you, and you will not worry. Coming closer to Me will help you to understand how much I want to bless you, and want you to live a prosperous life. My child, I want you to learn to bring everything, every circumstance, and every situation to Me in prayer. 

When you talk to Me about your concerns, bring them with thanksgiving in your heart; knowing that I have heard you, and I Will answer.

And when you leave My presence, there will be a peace flooding your soul.

This peace will comfort you during your situation.
This peace will guard your heart and your mind against
    anxious thoughts.

This is what faith and trust in Me will do.

Read and Meditate on God's Word:

Philippians 4:11-13 - Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things, I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Psalm 55:22 - Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
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.

Psalm 121:5-8 - The LORD is thy keeper: The LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
3 John 1:2 - Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 

Brothers & Sisters - Today, Walk in the Victory & Assurance of God (11.20.17)

Faith Believers,
It's a wonderful day to be a child of GOD.

When was the last time you were told you could not do something?
When was the last time a friend or an enemy told you the assignment
     was to difficult for someone like you to accomplish?
When was the last time man tried to break your spirit by taking away
     the very thing(s) you worked so hard for?
When was the last time the cares of this world left you beaten,
     battered and bruised?
When was the last time you cried because you could not understand
     what was going on?
When was the last time you needed a friend or a family member to
     encourage you in the Lord?
When was the last time you had to encourage yourself?

Sometimes in life, there appear times when we have more questions than answers. Times when going on seems impossible. Times when the evil doers seem to prosper and the followers of GOD do not (Psalms 37). Have you been there? Are you there now? 

           

Today, I have been commissioned to come and minister to you.
There are times when situations arise that you were not prepared for.
There are times when you may be caught off guard by life circumstances.
However, just because things caught you off guard does not mean GOD
     was not aware.

Every situation in your life is seen by the eyes of GOD. There are no hidden secrets or plans that GOD is not aware of in your life.  When Man Says No, GOD is not defeated.

Just because someone set a trap for you does not mean GOD
     will fall in that trap.
Just because someone hurt your feelings with harsh words does not
     mean the Lords' feelings are hurt. 

What am I saying to you? Simply this, the attacks that man will throw at you, will never work on the Lord. 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 My timing.

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 GOD.
You are more than a conqueror in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Do not live your life hoping that man applauds or approves of you.  It is not necessary and it is not important. Only what you do for Christ will last anyway. When Man Says No, GOD can still say yes. 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. 

Faith Believers, many of the things you will 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 activates when others say
     you cannot do something.
You are divinely selected by the Hand of GOD to accomplish
     great works.
When Man Says No, GOD is still in control.

~ 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! 

Scripture Reading for Today: Isaiah 54:17 

       

May GOD Bless you at your point of need! 

       

I'm praying that the peace of GOD will flood your soul
     and send any fears holding you back, running;
     so that the vision the Lord has given you, will come to pass.

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