Turn to God First (12.31.18)

My Child,
You don’t trust Me nearly as much as you proclaim. You say with your lips that you’ve given Me your full and complete trust until there is a problem. When the problem comes, I Am seldom the first person you run to for help. You seek Me only after you’ve exhausted all your attempts to solve the problem.

My child, please don’t be that way anymore. Train yourself to seek Me first in all things, no matter how big or how small it is. Begin right now to turn to Me for help, for that is the only way you will really learn how faithful and trustworthy I Am. 

Try Me now. Place your current situation in My hand, and trust that I Am more than able to help you.

Look to Me, have faith in Me, then watch and see how I Will come through for you. I want you to experience My Faithfulness, first hand. Remember this the next time there is a problem in your life, and you need to turn to someone for help.

Let Me be the first One you run to.
Let My name be the first name you call
     to supply your needs.
Yes, turn to Me, put your trust in Me,
      and you will not be disappointed.

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD:
Matthew 6:33 - But seek ye first the kingdom of GOD, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.

Mark 11:22 - And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in GOD. 

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. 

A Season of Learning & Growing (12.30.18)

Beloved, 
At times you will go through trials and struggles in your life, so do not be surprised when they come. 

Remember, I said “In this world you will have tribulation. But be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world."  These trials are a part of life and they will help you to grow and mature.  The only way for you to become more like Me is for you to experience some of the things that I went through.

The trials that you’re facing will help to shape and mold you into My Image.

I want to see "Me in you" and that means you must go through a growth process. You must face difficulties and trials; for they will help you to become more like Me.  I was obedient with the things I suffered; and I accepted the instruction of My Father. 

I want you to learn to be victorious and to overcome in the midst of these struggles.
I want you to be able to encourage others that are going through the fire.

Beloved, you cannot help others
     if you have not experienced trials.
Therefore, you must go through a
     season of learning and growing. 

As you go through this time of growth and maturing, don’t assume I have lifted My Hand of Protection off of you; or that I Am far from you. 

Dear one, when you're in the fire, I draw even closer to you; for it’s My Desire to see your faith grow and be perfected in Me.  Therefore, do not mistake the times of trials and struggles as a punishment or a season of My Displeasure of you. 

These are seasons of learning, growing and maturing in Me & the Father.

Have faith in Me.
And I Will lead you to victory.

 

 

Read and Meditate on God's Word

John 16:33 - These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

2 Corinthians 12:8-9 - For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly, therefore, will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Now thanks be unto GOD, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the Saviour of his knowledge by us in every place.

Hebrews 5:8 - Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

1 Peter 1:7 - That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perish, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: 

#ScriptureReflection - Numbers 6:22-27 (12.29.18)

The LORD said to Moses:
"Speak to Aaron and his sons and tell them:
This is how you shall bless the Israelites.
Say to them:
The LORD bless you and keep you!
The LORD let his face shine upon
you, and be gracious to you!
The LORD look upon you kindly and
give you peace!
So shall they invoke my name upon the Israelites,
and I will bless them."

Forgive & Be Renewed (12.28.18)

My Dear Child,
In order for you to find that joy again and see the road ahead of you clearly, you must break through the walls that you've built around your heart.  This is a new season, and it is My Desire for you to let the pain of the past go. 

I know most of it was not fair. 
However, it happened. 
And now....  It.  Is.  Over.

I was there when you were hurt. 
I was there when you were rejected, but most importantly.....
I was there to bring you through it. 

Now, I’m asking you to release those painful memories, they are only stumbling blocks in your way, and they are holding you back from the blessings ahead.

Do not allow the words or deeds of others to
     destroy you or hinder your walk with Me.
Do not hold onto the pain and hurt. 
Do not bring what cannot bless you into your future. 
Do not let the enemy keep you bound behind those walls. 

Break free of them right now.

Let go of the hurt and forgive.  Yes, I want you to forgive those who have not cared for you.

Forgive those who have left you alone
      in your time of need. 
Forgive so you can be released from
      the stronghold they've held over your life. 
Forgive and allow Me to reach in and heal those
      wounds and let Me do a new work in you. 

Allow Me to wipe away your tears and open your eyes so that you can see clearly the new road ahead of you.  This road ahead is filled with excitement it’s filled with passion and it’s filled with My Joy.

Now trust in Me, 
     believe in Me 
     and pick up your sword afresh.  

Lift your head up, shake off the ashes that cover you, break down those walls that bind you and enter into this New Season renewed.  For it’s My Desire that you live peacefully with everyone.

READ AND MEDITATE ON HIS WORD

Mark 11:25-26 - And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

Ephesians 4:31-32 - Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as GOD for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Colossians 3:10 - And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

Colossians 3:12-13 - Put on therefore, as the elect of GOD, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you also do ye. 

Living Under "Holy Spirit Leadership" (12.27.18)

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

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

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

Some people will come into your life portraying themselves as Christians, but if you have GOD's Spirit, the Father will send the Holy Spirit to show you that this person is of satan. You will discern this in your spirit.

I have met many people who claim to be of Christ, however my spirit will sense that this person is one of satans children. I don't let this person know I know who they are, but I pray silently when I am in their presence - rebuking this spirit from satan. A person that truly has the Holy Spirit dwelling inside of them will detect the presence of the enemy immediately.

It is a dangerous thing to mock the Lord.
It is a dangerous thing to stand in church, and
     in front of the Lord, proclaiming to be of GOD;
     when you know your heart is dark and full of evil
     as you speak evil about and to others.

Lord help us because we all have fallen short of the glory of GOD!!!  We know that Your Word says you will destroy the enemy and You Will expose his work, every time.

As followers of Jesus, if we are to live under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, we must remove every hindrance to GOD’s leading. For example, we cannot pray “Lead me not into the temptation of lust” and watch sexually provocative movies. We cannot pray “Lead me away from impure thoughts” and read literature that is profane and/or impure.

One cannot submit to the leadership of GOD and retain habits that grieve the Holy Spirit.

GOD is ready to lead when the Christian is ready to follow.

Lastly, prayer is not a plea for the absence of trials, but it is supplication for GOD’s leadership, in the midst of trials.

  -  Marilyn

~ Prayer ~
Holy Spirit,

I submit to Your leadership!
Help me to quickly recognize the work of satan.

Help me to see the double-mindedness in my actions, especially when my actions contradict what I say I believe.

Lead me far away from anything that grieves You, Lord.

Cleanse me and purify me.
 
Prepare me for battle, as I cry out to You for deliverance from the temptations that the enemy sets up against me.

Lead me into the way of holiness, for I am ready to follow You with my whole heart.

Amen

Every Knee Will Bow & Every Tongue Confess (12.26.18)

All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations will bow down before him, for dominion belongs to the Lord and he rules over the nations - Psalm 22:27-28

Faith Believers,
For some of us, it can be pretty frustrating to watch the news and see how the world regularly ignores the Lord. Governments operate as though there is no GOD in Heaven, Who is the Maker of all things and Ruler of all nations. Because of this rebellious attitude, mankind finds itself increasingly mired in unsolvable situations, that threaten our very human existence.

It would be easy to lose hope if we did not have GOD’s eternal Word as a sure promise.

The day will come when nations will: 1) remember, 2) turn and 3) bow down. Those who love GOD and already bow before Him in worship are to continue to live in ways that honor the Lord and lead people to Him.

The Word of GOD says that every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. It does not matter if you believe in GOD or not, in the end, you will bow and confess.

Jesus is the answer to all that is going on in this world today.

Nations are being disobedient to GOD, confessing they want nothing to do with him. When GOD steps aside, the enemy will move right in immediately - because he came to steal, kill and destroy.

GOD is waiting for the nations to repent and worship Him.
  -   Marilyn

~ Prayer ~
Father,

Many nations are in an uproar because they have turned their back on You.

Forgive us for looking to men for answers when the only answer is in You.

Lord, I am eager for the day when all the ends of the earth will remember and turn to You. What a time of magnificent worship that will be! 

I pray for the leaders of nations today, that they will remember You, and turn to You.

You and You alone are the only answer to everything that's going on in this world and you are the only one that can fix it.

Help us Father, we need You.

In the name of Your Son Jesus Christ
     of Nazareth I pray this prayer!

Amen

JESUS is the Reason for Christmas- Give the One True Gift - the Gift of Love (12.25.18)

Faith Believers,
We have a saying during this time of the year; we say, “Jesus is the reason for the season,” and we demonstrate this by the giving of gifts. However, wouldn’t it be nice if we could find a way to live continuously in the season of giving?
 
How many of us can say that our children know the real meaning of Christmas?  How many of us have shared with our children that Christ was born in a manger? Oh yes, they see the displays of the manger and think how beautiful it looks.  But have you really told them the surroundings of the manger? Have you told them about the animals that were there, and what it actually looked and may have smelled like?  Do they really know about His birth?  It’s time we teach them to know the full story of our Saviour’s birth. It’s time we teach them the true meaning of giving and getting a gift.

Isaiah 9:6 - For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given:
and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be
called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty GOD, The everlasting Father,
The Prince of Peace.

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

“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another,
as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”

 
The Lord has commanded that we follow His example of love. He expects us to love every day of our lives, not just during holiday seasons. Therefore, during this holiday season, and every season of your life, start reflecting on the One to whom this season and every season should reverence.

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

This year give a gift that will not cost you a dime. Do not worry if you don’t have money to buy gifts for your family and friends. Do not worry what people are going to say about what you have or don’t have. None of that matters.

Give a gift that’s been brought at a price that we can never repay.

Give them what Jesus gave us.

His greatest gift of all . . . LOVE.
Give the gift of love.
After all, we wouldn’t be celebrating this season
      if the Lord hadn’t given us His Son.
 
I cannot imagine the pain the Lord endured as He sent His only Son to save us. So, let us honor the Lord with our love and show Him how grateful we are for His sacrifice. Let’s keep His new commandment and love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength; and give this same love to those we meet.

Let’s celebrate the birth of Jesus in a way that will please our Father as we humble ourselves so that we are obedient to His Word.
  -  Marilyn

  

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Mark 12:30-31 - And thou shalt love the Lord thy GOD with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. 

 
John 3:16 - For GOD so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 
 
John 13:34 - A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

"The Listening Side of Prayer" - First We Must Listen to God, Then We Pray... (12.24.18)

I keep asking that the GOD of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better - Ephesians 1:17

Faith Believers,
Elijah and Daniel both listened to GOD first, and then they prayed.

They based their prayers on what they “heard.” Elijah heard GOD speak directly to him. Daniel heard GOD speak through the scripture.

They took GOD’s Revelation seriously.
They took their prayer responsibility seriously.
They understood the listening side of prayer.

Listening prayer is simply this,
     first we listen and then we pray.

There are several different ways we can listen. First, we can hear directly from GOD. When GOD the Father speaks, it is always through His Son and His  Holy Spirit. Jesus said, My sheep hear my voice - John 10:27, NIV. Paul calls the Holy Spirit the “Spirit of Revelation” (Ephesians 1:17). The Spirit of Revelation dwells within us and is able to reveal what GOD wants to say directly to our hearts and minds. What is revealed to us from GOD should shape our prayers so that we know what to pray.

By listening we may even learn when not to pray for something.

At a time when the spirit of unrighteousness reigned in Israel, GOD said to Jeremiah, “Do not pray for this people nor offer any plea or petition for them: do not plead with me for I will not listen to you” (Jeremiah 7:16).

The link between our prayers and GOD’s Will is so intertwined, that GOD doesn’t want us praying for things that are not His Will.

A while the Father may not speak to you as directly as He did to Jeremiah or David; He may, at times, nudge your spirit when you start praying for someone or something that does not line up with His Will.  Always listen for God's still small voice and pray for discernment.

  -  Marilyn

~ Prayer ~
Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation,
Speak to my heart as I listen for You through God's Word. 
In my circumstances, through others, or in whatever way
     You choose to communicate with me!
May God's Words shape my prayers and guide my life
     into the midst of Your divine activity!
Help me to be attentive to God's voice, never doubting
     Your ability to share God's heart with my own.
Amen

God's Love & Mercy (12.23.18)

My Child,
I know the season you are in, and although you may see little evidence of anything wonderful happening, never forget the good things I have done. Forget not My Tender Mercies.

Haven’t I always been there in your time of need? How soon you forget My Love when your way seems dark. However, in your darkest hour, don’t you know that I Am with you?

I Am shining a light on the blessings
     you may have overlooked.
I Am always there.

Please reflect upon My Mercy and Goodness, they will lead you through the valley into a bright new day. Remember that My Mercy and My Love are unending towards you, so be at peace and know that this difficulty will pass.

Never stop praying and believing for the impossible
     to happen in your life.
Keep your hope in Me alive, and constantly remember
     My loving kindness and mercy towards you.

 

 

 

Read and Meditate on God's Word:

Psalm 86:13 - For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell. 

Psalm 86:15 - But thou, O Lord, art a GOD full of compassion, and gracious, long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
 

Isaiah 63:7 - I will mention the loving kindness of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses

Lamentations 3:21-26 - This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. 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. The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.

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

 

 

#ScriptureReflection - John 1:1-18 (12.22.18)

In the beginning was the Word,
and the Word was with God,
and the Word was God.

He was in the beginning with God.
All things came to be through him,
and without him nothing came to be.
What came to be through him was life,
and this life was the light of the human race;
the light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness has not overcome it.

A man named John was sent from God.
He came for testimony, to testify to the light,
so that all might believe through him.
He was not the light,
but came to testify to the light.

The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.
He was in the world,
and the world came to be through him,
but the world did not know him.
He came to what was his own,
but his own people did not accept him.

But to those who did accept him
he gave power to become children of God,
to those who believe in his name,
who were born not by natural generation
nor by human choice nor by a man's decision
but of God.

And the Word became flesh
and made his dwelling among us,
and we saw his glory,
the glory as of the Father's only Son,
full of grace and truth.
John testified to him and cried out, saying,
"This was he of whom I said,
'The one who is coming after me ranks ahead of me
because he existed before me.'"

From his fullness we have all received,
grace in place of grace,
because while the law was given through Moses,
grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

No one has ever seen God.
The only Son, God, who is at the Father's side,
has revealed him.

WHO Said It Was Impossible?!?! (12.21.18)

My Child,
I have something to ask you, “Who told you that you can’t get through this situation? ; Who told you that what you’re going through will destroy you this time? ; Who?!?!”

If it is not written in My Word, then you know it is not true.  I want to remind you that the enemy came to steal, kill and destroy.  he does not want you to know that I delight in those who dare to take Me at My Word.  I delight in those who believe in Me to do the impossible in their lives.  and he does not want you know that.....

Close your ears to the enemy’s voice and instead of seeing this as a situation of impossibility, welcome this as an opportunity to see My Power displayed on your behalf as never before.

When you completely surrender all to Me, I Am able to display My Power.  This is where I Am able to show Myself MIGHTILY on your behalf. 

I cause water to come out of the rock,
     and bread from heaven. 
I cause the impossible to take place.

Oh, what joy it brings me when you bring your impossibilities to Me. When My Loved Ones trust Me enough to be bold in their declarations of My Promises, it fills My Heart with delight.

If only you knew how much I Love you and care for you. 

That impossible situation that has kept you up at night will fade away and your mind will be at peace.  Therefore, rest assured; and know that tomorrow's needs have been taken care of.

Now tell Me again,
     who said it was impossible?

 

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Proverbs 30:5 - Every word of GOD is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. 

Luke 18:27 - And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with GOD. 

John 8:44 - Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. 

It WILL Be All Right.... Do Not Look Back, Take God's Hand.... & W-A-L-K. (12.20.18)

My Child,
You have carried so much worry and pain upon your precious body, soul, and spirit. 

I Want you to have peace in your life.
Do not hold onto the things which continue
     to pull you away from Me.

Give them to Me and take My yoke upon you.

My Yoke is easy, and My Burden is light.

When you try to bear all your troubles alone, this will take a great toll on your body and mind. Beloved, come to Me in prayer and ask for peace. If you do, then I Will send the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, to give you peace and strength.

Do not worry.  When you worry, you are telling Me that you do not trust Me.

There are some things I Have designed for you to go through.

You see My Child, I Am a Master Planner and there is nothing that you are going through that I don't know about. Trust Me, read My Word daily, spend time with Me in prayer - and know that I have ALL POWER to change anything. 

It will be all right though.

Remember, I Am greater than any burden you will ever face.
My arms are wide open and ready to receive all that
     troubles you.

Place your burdens on Me.
Do not look back.
Take My Hand.
And walk with Me.

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Psalm 55:22 - Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.

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

#ScriptureReflection - Luke 1:5-25 (12.19.18)

In the days of Herod, King of Judea,
there was a priest named Zechariah
of the priestly division of Abijah;
his wife was from the daughters of Aaron,
and her name was Elizabeth.
Both were righteous in the eyes of God,
observing all the commandments
and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly.
But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren
and both were advanced in years.

Once when he was serving as priest
in his division's turn before God,
according to the practice of the priestly service,
he was chosen by lot
to enter the sanctuary of the Lord to burn incense.
Then, when the whole assembly of the people was praying outside
at the hour of the incense offering,
the angel of the Lord appeared to him,
standing at the right of the altar of incense.
Zechariah was troubled by what he saw, and fear came upon him.

But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zechariah,
because your prayer has been heard.
Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son,
and you shall name him John.
And you will have joy and gladness,
and many will rejoice at his birth,
for he will be great in the sight of the Lord.
He will drink neither wine nor strong drink.
He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother's womb,
and he will turn many of the children of Israel
to the Lord their God.
He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah
to turn the hearts of fathers toward children
and the disobedient to the understanding of the righteous,
to prepare a people fit for the Lord."

Then Zechariah said to the angel,
"How shall I know this?
For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years."
And the angel said to him in reply,
"I am Gabriel, who stand before God.
I was sent to speak to you and to announce to you this good news.
But now you will be speechless and unable to talk
until the day these things take place,
because you did not believe my words,
which will be fulfilled at their proper time."
Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah
and were amazed that he stayed so long in the sanctuary.
But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them,
and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary.
He was gesturing to them but remained mute.

Then, when his days of ministry were completed, he went home.

After this time his wife Elizabeth conceived,
and she went into seclusion for five months, saying,
"So has the Lord done for me at a time when he has seen fit
to take away my disgrace before others."

Shake the Dust Off Your Feet & Get Ready to RUN!!! (12.18.18)

My Child,
Shake the dust off your feet and get ready to run.

Take every thought captive - and regardless of how your body feels, regardless of how your circumstances look - do not stop believing in My Word.

STAND.

Stand firm on My Word, call those things that be not as though they were, and continue to press your way through. 

Claim your breakthrough!!
As you press your way towards
     the vision set before you.

The breakthrough is so close.
Do not give up now.

It’s closer than you realize. 

Yes, I Know it seems as though the battle has increased; but that’s only because the dawn is about to break through. So, SMILE - knowing that My Word will stand through every circumstance you face. 

SMILE, knowing that My Word is prospering and accomplishing all that I Sent My Word out to do.

Now, step boldly out of the ashes!!
And let a song of praise rise up from your heart.

Confess victory in the face of the adversary.
Today is a new day, and things are changing.

Get ready to be blessed, for greater things
     are waiting for you.

Read and Meditate on God's Word

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 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.

Romans 4:17 - (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even GOD, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.

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. 

The Strength to Stand in Complete Faith.... Again & Again. (12.17.18)

My Child,

It is hard for you to think that something good could happen in your life.

You're feeling this way because you are allowing your circumstances to cause you to believe it's better not to have faith in anything or anyone again.

I know about the disappointments you have encountered, and I understand why you don’t want to trust anymore. However, you must remember, I Am the One who delivered you through those disappointments, and I Am still the One Who is providing the strength for you to STAND. 

My Child, if you had complete faith in Me (instead of having faith in only what you can see) your heart wouldn’t be full of disappointment or discouragement.

The things you see will change and one day fade away.

However, I Am the same yesterday, today and forever, and I AM with you always. I Will Never disappoint you because I ALWAYS want the best for you.

I Know it may not seem like it when things are going wrong - but believe Me Beloved, I Do cause good things to happen.

Have faith in Me again,
     and do not turn away.

Read and Meditate on God's Word:

Psalm 72:17-18 - His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed. Blessed be the LORD GOD, the GOD of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.

John 20:29 - Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

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

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

Claim Your Increase! (12.16.18)

My Child,

Now is the time of great expectations, 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’s what you’ve been praying for and it’s what you’ve been seeking.

You’ve cried out for increase, and your prayers have 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, release your self from the mindset that’s filled with fear, and be strong in the Lord your GOD.  Stop allowing negative people or circumstances to cause your mind to focus on lack. 

I challenge you to remove yourself from the negativity surrounding you and claim increase in your life.  Let your mind reflect 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 overflowing in every area of your life.

I Am the GOD of increase.
I seek increase for My Children.

Isn’t this also the desire of your heart, to bless and give to those you love the most?

So, let go of poverty thinking and be strong in the grace that is in Me. You have embraced the word lack much more than thinking increase and plenty.

It is time that you ask Me to bless you
     with a mind for increase.

Years ago you began to pray for your needs to be met with a little left over. Now, I want you to pray for and begin to claim increase and overflowing. Get ready Beloved, because good things are on the horizon.

It is a time of expectations in the Lord.
Your house is about to be enlarged.

Are you prepared to receive it? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read and Meditate on God's Word
Deuteronomy 8:18 - But you shall remember Jehovah your GOD, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, so that He may confirm His covenant which He has sworn to your fathers, as it is today.

Job 8:7 - Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.

Proverbs 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.

 

 

 

#ScriptureReflection - Ephesians 3 (12.15.18)

Commission to Preach God’s Plan. ¹ Because of this, I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ [Jesus] for you Gentiles— ² if, as I suppose, you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for your benefit, ³ [namely, that] the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly earlier. ⁴ When you read this you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, ⁵ which was not made known to human beings in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit, ⁶ that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

⁷ Of this I became a minister by the gift of God’s grace that was granted me in accord with the exercise of his power. ⁸ To me, the very least of all the holy ones, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the inscrutable riches of Christ, ⁹ and to bring to light [for all] what is the plan of the mystery hidden from ages past in God who created all things, ¹⁰ so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the principalities and authorities in the heavens. ¹¹ This was according to the eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, ¹² in whom we have boldness of speech and confidence of access through faith in him. ¹³ So I ask you not to lose heart over my afflictions for you; this is your glory.

Prayer for the Readers. ¹⁴ For this reason I kneel before the Father, ¹⁵ from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, ¹⁶ that he may grant you in accord with the riches of his glory to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner self, ¹⁷ and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, rooted and grounded in love, ¹⁸ may have strength to comprehend with all the holy ones what is the breadth and length and height and depth, ¹⁹ and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

²⁰ Now to him who is able to accomplish far more than all we ask or imagine, by the power at work within us, ²¹ to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Wait.... For Your Promises are Already on the Way.... (12.14.18)

My Child,
You are in a long-suffering, one-sided relationship - for which you have been praying for a long time.  I have watched you love and forgive, then pray and release, over and over again. 

Precious one, I Know of your faithfulness and the battle that you fought to keep things in order. However, isn’t it time for you to release those old relationships to Me so I can give you something new? I want you to be set free from being held captive to old wounds and pain of the past. 

If you allow Me to have My Way in your life,
      I Can turn things around.
It will be a place where you will be blessed
     with healthy relationships.   

 

There’s only one thing that has to be done before I can establish this place in your life, and that is to lay all your personal needs down. Place all your wants and desires in My Hands. I want to give you something better - something new and exciting. However, you must have faith to let go and trust Me to meet those needs.  You are trying to do it on your own.  This time, why don’t you trust Me to create and design this relationship for you?

 

Stop looking to man with expectations that people will supply your needs.  Instead, look to Me for the answers you so desire; for all that is good and perfect comes from Me.  I Will bring you into a place of rich fellowship and loving support.  However, for now be patient and let Me build those relationships that will draw and keep you close to Me.

Will you wait for Me to give you
     what I promised you? 
If you do, you will not be disappointed.

Wait on your promises.

Because they are already on the way.

 

 
 

 

 

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Psalm 127:1 - Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

Psalm 66:12 - Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.

James 1:17 - Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

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.

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

Jehovan Jireh - God Will Provide (12.13.18)

My Child,

In case you need a reminder - I Am the way, the truth, and the life; and I Hold all keys to every door, lock, and obstacle imaginable.

I Know it is easy to get so caught up with the struggles of this life, and the events surrounding you; that you might sometimes forget that I Have and that I Am the answer to every problem. There is not one issue that is too big or too small for Me to overcome.

No, there is nothing too hard for Me - the Lord, your God -  and I Will provide.

I Am the GOD who restores and refreshes
     when you become weary.
I Am the GOD who will build up
     what the enemy has torn down.
I Am the GOD, who will encourage you
     when despair is knocking at your door. 
I Am the GOD, who will strengthen
     the weak areas in your life.
I Am the GOD who will restore
     the years the enemy has taken away. 

No one else can do what I Can.
So, rely on Me when you are down and out.
Pray and turn to Me before you reach the point
     of finding out that everything else has, or will, fail.

I Am Jehovah Jireh.
Whatever you need, I Will provide.

Now, stop worrying about what’s coming against you. 
Stop worrying about what others are doing.
Stop allowing your eyes to dictate the outcome
     of what you are going through.

Take your hands off the situation, look to Me and let Me do what you cannot do. 

 

Never forget that I Am more than able
      to supply your every need. 
I Am Jehovah Jireh.
I Am the GOD of more than enough. 

I Will provide.

JEHOVAH JIREH - GOD WILL PROVIDE

 

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON HIS WORD

Genesis 22:8 - And Abraham said, My son, GOD will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.

Genesis 22:14 - And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.

Jeremiah 32:27 - Behold, I am the LORD, the GOD of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?

Joel 2:25 - And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm,

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

#ScriptureReflection - Isaiah 40:1-11 (12.12.18)

Comfort, give comfort to my people,
says your God.
Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her
that her service is at an end,
her guilt is expiated;
Indeed, she has received from the hand of the LORD
double for all her sins.

A voice cries out:
In the desert prepare the way of the LORD!
Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God!
Every valley shall be filled in,
every mountain and hill shall be made low;
The rugged land shall be made a plain,
the rough country, a broad valley.
Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed,
and all people shall see it together;
for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

A voice says, "Cry out!"
I answer, "What shall I cry out?"
"All flesh is grass,
and all their glory like the flower of the field.
The grass withers, the flower wilts,
when the breath of the LORD blows upon it.
So then, the people is the grass.
Though the grass withers and the flower wilts,
the word of our God stands forever."

Go up onto a high mountain,
Zion, herald of glad tidings;
Cry out at the top of your voice,
Jerusalem, herald of good news!
Fear not to cry out
and say to the cities of Judah:
Here is your God!
Here comes with power
the Lord GOD,
who rules by his strong arm;
Here is his reward with him,
his recompense before him.
Like a shepherd he feeds his flock;
in his arms he gathers the lambs,
Carrying them in his bosom,
and leading the ewes with care.

Everything That You Go Through, Has a Purpose (12.11.18)

My Child,

Have you ever wondered why I Allow My own to go through difficulties that force them to put their faith and trust in Me?  Have you ever wondered why I don't just make it easy for you?  At times, you will experience bad situations and difficulties.  However, you must trust and know that I Already have a plan in place to deliver you; and to bring much glory to My Name, in the process.

 

Everything you go through has a purpose. 
My child, I want you to experience
     My Faithfulness, personally. 

I Want you to see My Mighty Deliverance in your life, first-hand, so that you know deep within yourself that I Am faithful. This will cause your faith to grow when you experience My Faithfulness in your own difficult situations.

I want your faith to grow strong, so that I Can
     begin to send you to do the impossible
     with Me. 

 

I desire to work mighty wonders through you.
I desire to glorify My Name in your life. 
I desire to do the same works through you,
     that My Son did through His Disciples when
     they walked on this earth.
 
I want you to know My Faithfulness, so that you can step out into My Glory, see My Power and watch My Anointing operate in your life.

You can trust Me, Child of Mine, for I Will not abandon during your difficulty.  I Will bring you through your trials and tribulations, and I Will work My Glory in your life.

I Am faithful. 
So, look to Me with eyes that are
     open to My Truth. 
Have faith in Me, and know that
     I Am faithful. 

I Will deliver you from your bondage,
     just as I Delivered Israel from Egypt.

 

 

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Ecclesiastics 3:1 - To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Romans 8:16-18 - The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of GOD: And if children, then heirs; heirs of GOD, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

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.

2 Corinthians 4:17 - For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

God has Called You to Be His Victorious & Overcoming One.... (12.10.18)

My Child,
I Have given you the power and authority to speak to the storm coming against you, so use your faith to still the storm. 

 

Do not fear when the wind pushes against you so strongly; for I Am with you, and I Am holding you securely in place. Do not panic when the rage of the storm blows fiercely on your face, and you find it hard to speak My Words of peace over its roar. Stand - knowing that I have sent My Angels before you, and I Am covering and protecting you.

If you look to Me and put your trust in Me,
     I Will empower you to still the storm
     that is besetting you.

I Know that sometimes it’s hard to breathe, as the fierceness of the storm comes upon you; but never forget that I Am stronger than any storm. I will not abandon you, nor will I leave you alone to face it on your own. 

 

Trust in Me.... Rise up in faith and confidence; and use the authority that I have given you to still the storm. 

 

Yes, it would be easy for Me to still the storm; but if I do, how will your faith grow?  And how will you ever learn to use what I have given you to defeat the enemy? It is My Desire for you to stand and be victorious over the enemy; and to do that, you must have faith to speak to the storm yourself.

the enemy is like a roaring lion, waiting to devour you. Do not fear the enemy, for I have not called you to be his prey. I have called you to be My Victorious and Overcoming One. I have already defeated the enemy, and he only has the power to overcome you when you choose not to use what I have given you. 

 

Therefore, you must learn to use your authority,
     and have faith to still the storm raging against you.

My Child, stand your ground and do not abandon your tasks to run for cover. Remind yourself that I Won back all authority when My Son rose from the dead, and I have given that Authority to you. Do not be afraid to use it, for the enemy stands as a defeated foe before that Authority.

Rise up, stand your ground, and
     do not cower in fear before
     the enemy of your soul.

Learn to use the Authority that I have given you, and you will be able to still every storm that the enemy sends to rage against you.  For I have ordained you for victory.

 

 
 

 

 

 

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Exodus 14:15 - And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? Speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:

1 Peter 5:8 - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Matthew 8:24-26 - Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke Him, saying, "Lord, save us! We're going to drown!" He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.

Matthew 28:18 - And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Luke 10:19 - Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. 

A "God's Light & Glory" Prayer (12.9.18)

Father GOD,

How I long for Your Presence in my life!

For too long, many of us have been content with little commitment, little faith, and little joy. No longer!

Lord, we need You!
We will never be content with anything
     other than Your Presence.

I want to be like Moses who said he wasn’t going anywhere unless You went with him.

Forgive me, Lord, for going places in my own strength and for my own purposes. Lord, I ask for Your Light and Your Glory to come upon us, Your people. 

 

May we shine like stars in the universe because of Your Presence!

I long to see Your Light shining through believers in a way that will attract those living in darkness. Awaken Your people, O Lord, that the nations may see You, living in us.

Amen

#ScriptureReflection - Baruch 5 (12.8.18)

Jerusalem, take off your robe of mourning and misery;
put on the splendor of glory from God forever:
wrapped in the cloak of justice from God,
bear on your head the mitre
that displays the glory of the eternal name.
For God will show all the earth your splendor:
you will be named by God forever
the peace of justice, the glory of God’s worship.

Up, Jerusalem! stand upon the heights;
look to the east and see your children
gathered from the east and the west
at the word of the Holy One,
rejoicing that they are remembered by God.
Led away on foot by their enemies they left you:
but God will bring them back to you
borne aloft in glory as on royal thrones.
For God has commanded
that every lofty mountain be made low,
and that the age-old depths and gorges
be filled to level ground,
that Israel may advance secure in the glory of God.
The forests and every fragrant kind of tree
have overshadowed Israel at God’s command;
for God is leading Israel in joy
by the light of his glory,
with his mercy and justice for company..

 

 

 

 

Don't Be Discouraged (12.7.18)

Beloved,
You cannot lose hope now.

You have come too far to give up.

What has happened in your life to make you think that I cannot bring you out of this situation? I Can and I Will bring you out of this. I Will take what seems like an impossible situation - and cause you to say, “Only Jesus could have worked this out.”

You do not have time to be discouraged and give up hope.
I Am going before you right now, putting things in order.

Nothing will be able to touch you or throw you off guard, for I Am doing a complete work within you.

I See your struggles.
I See what you are going through,
     please do not lose hope. 

Do not believe the lies of the enemy. 

 

Instead, cling to the promises I Have given to you. Then, when the storms are over - you will get up changed, made new, and walk into the fullness of your calling.

Do not back down.  "Suit up" in the armor I Have provided for you, and move forward.

Those who try to slow you down will not be successful.
No longer will they be a hindrance in your walk.

I want you to set your sights on things above, and do not be thrown off guard by the so-called successes of men trying to deceive you; for they are in My Hands. I Want you to stay focused on Me, with your whole being.

So, please do not give up.

Others are depending on you.
Be faithful to the call.

And you shall be rewarded with blessings untold.

Trust Me to provide for your every need.
Trust Me to lift you up, out of despair,
     and into heavenly blessings.

Therefore, I say unto you, do not be discouraged.
I have not forsaken you.

 

 

 

 

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Deuteronomy 31:8 - And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

Galatians 6:9 - But we should not lose heart in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap if we do not faint.

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

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NLT) - That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.

Ephesians 6:12-13 - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.  Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Hebrews 12:3 - For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your mind.