#ScriptureReflection - Ezekiel 36:25-27 (8.31.19)

I will sprinkle clean water upon you to cleanse you from all your impurities, and from all your idols I will cleanse you.

I will give you a new heart and place a new spirit within you, taking from your bodies your stony hearts and giving you natural hearts.

I will put my spirit within you and make you live by my statutes, careful to observe my decrees.

Rise Up & Encourage Yourself (8.30.19)

My Child,
I Am leading you out of this wilderness season. 
I Know this wilderness experience has been
     hard for you. 

Many of My People have been wounded, lost hope, and some have even lost faith. Nevertheless, I Say unto you rise up, for you are coming into a new season. In this new season, you shall recover all that was lost, and you shall see the goodness of your Lord in the land of the living. All that has been stolen or lost to the enemy shall be restored.

This I Declare.

I Will bring blessings to you to demonstrate not only My Goodness, but it shall be a sign that what I Have spoken to you is true.  And My Words shall come to pass. However, you must rise up and begin to encourage yourself in your LORD, as David did.

Encourage yourself.
Encourage yourself!

You will overrun the enemy’s camp, if (and only if) you dare to believe and rise up in faith.

Forget those things that are behind you.
Get ready for the great crossing-over. 
For you are about to cross over into a
     new level of Anointing, Power, and Glory.

All that is required of you is to rise up in faith and say, "This is my SEASON; THIS is my TIME. I am going to cross over into the goodness of the Lord."

My Child, I Am more powerful than all the works of the enemy. As you delight yourself in Me, I Will give you the desires of your heart and strengthen you.

Only believe and rise up in faith.
Now, encourage yourself.
Rise up.
And I Will give you the victory.







Read and Meditate on God's Word:
1 Samuel 30:6;8 - And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.  And David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.

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.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 - We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 - Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.  For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

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

  -  Marilyn

Removal of the Past (8.29.19)

My Child,
You have felt this change coming for a long time, but didn’t take heed to it. Now, I Will confirm what you already knew.

It is time for a full removal of everything that still lingers in your life that’s causing you to look backward. It is time to remove everything that causes you to bring your past into your future. You must allow what is dead to be dead, and follow Me. The things that you endured, helped to mold you into who you are today. It is not for you to try to hang onto what is over.

Let go of your past, and fleshly desires. Allow Me to remove what will not glorify My Kingdom. Allow Me to sweep all the unclean areas out of your life. I Know that this might cause great pain.

However, once you allow Me to sweep the areas of your life, complete joy will come to you.

It Will come, because you will finally be free of the past, and the things that plagued you. I Want you to be totally unrestrained to walk with Me; with nothing attached to you or within you.

I Want all of you.
I Desire to see Myself, in your life.

This can be a day of complete freedom for you,
     if you will embrace it......






READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD
Matthew 8:22 - But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

Matthew 16:24 - Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

John 8:36 - If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

Philippians 3:13-14 - My brothers, I do not count myself to have taken possession, but one thing I do, forgetting the things behind and reaching forward to the things before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

#ScriptureReflection - Jonah 1 (8.28.19)

Jonah Flees From the Lord

1 The word of the Lord came to Jonah son of Amittai: ² “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.”

³ But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord.

⁴ Then the Lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. ⁵ All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship.

But Jonah had gone below deck, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. ⁶ The captain went to him and said, “How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god! Maybe he will take notice of us so that we will not perish.”

⁷ Then the sailors said to each other, “Come, let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity.” They cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah. ⁸ So they asked him, “Tell us, who is responsible for making all this trouble for us? What kind of work do you do? Where do you come from? What is your country? From what people are you?”

⁹ He answered, “I am a Hebrew and I worship the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.”

¹⁰ This terrified them and they asked, “What have you done?” (They knew he was running away from the Lord, because he had already told them so.)

¹¹ The sea was getting rougher and rougher. So they asked him, “What should we do to you to make the sea calm down for us?”

¹² “Pick me up and throw me into the sea,” he replied, “and it will become calm. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come upon you.”

¹³ Instead, the men did their best to row back to land. But they could not, for the sea grew even wilder than before. ¹⁴ Then they cried out to the Lord, “Please, Lord, do not let us die for taking this man’s life. Do not hold us accountable for killing an innocent man, for you, Lord, have done as you pleased.” ¹⁵ Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard, and the raging sea grew calm. ¹⁶ At this the men greatly feared the Lord, and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord and made vows to him.

 

Jonah’s Prayer

¹⁷ Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.


 

God is Breathing New Life into Your Vision (8.27.19)

My Child,
I Know that some of you are tired and weary.  That some of you feel like there is no more strength or faith left in you right now, to believe again in the Words or the Vision that I Spoke to you so long ago.

I Know that some of you have seen many false starts, and then, what came to pass seems to have flown away before your disappointed eyes.  All these things have left some of you discouraged and despondent.  And now some of you find yourselves too weak to stand up one more time.  But I Want you to know that even now in your weakness and your inability, you will see that I Am still able to breathe new life into the Vision that I Have Given you.

I Understand that there have been times when some of you have felt like Joseph; waiting alone in loneliness and isolation,  even whispering, "what's the use of all this; it always just comes to nothing.” However, I Would tell you, this day, that I breath My New Life into you. My Power and Words can, and will, take you from the prison in which you feel you’ve been in, to the palace - in just one day.

I Call upon some of you, right now, to trust in who I Am; while standing on My Word. I Am the same GOD that sought you out and saved you. I Am the same GOD that filled you with My Holy Spirit and set you before My People to minister My Words to them. I Am the same GOD, who promised to never leave you nor forsake you.  I Have kept those promises.  I Have never left your side, not even for a second, during this long period of purification and transformation.

I Had to prune some of you down to the roots, so that you could be healed at the root level.

I Needed every area of your heart and life examined, so there would not an open door for the enemy to use against you; as I Continue to move you forward in Greater Power and Anointing.

I Am more than able to bring new life into that which seems as though it is utterly dead. 

Do not look at the desolation of what was lost, but rather look at all that I Have Changed and Healed in you.

My child, you never knew it, but you are My Secret Weapon.  Hidden for this day and for this hour to destroy the works of the enemy. My Precious Child, trust in who I Am, and believe that I Am able to breathe new life into all that I Have spoken to and promised you, so long ago.



READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD
Deuteronomy 7:9 - Know therefore that the LORD thy GOD, he is GOD, the faithful GOD, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;

Habakkuk 2:3 - For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 - 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. Therefore, I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 - Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Hebrews 3:6 - But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.

Hebrews 4:14 - Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of GOD, let us hold fast our profession.

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

Standing on the Banks of A Raging Sea (8.26.19)

My Child,
You looked at your blessing from a distance.  And with desire in your heart, you faithfully pressed your way to reach them. They feel so close that you can almost touch them. However, you find yourself standing on the banks of a raging sea and you don’t see a way to make to the other side.

My Child, I Am the way. I Will make a bridge over those troubled waters for you to reach your destiny. All you need to do is to have faith in Me and continue to walk towards your destiny.

As you walk across the bridge, keep your eyes firmly fixed on Me.  If you focus on the raging sea, it will fill your heart with fear - and will stop you from crossing over to your blessing.

Therefore, step out in bold faith, with your eyes firmly fixed on Me, and walk across the bridge that I Provided for you.

Do not fear the strong winds. 
I Am going before you, to make your way safe.
Keep your eyes on Me, and do exactly what you
     see Me do.
And soon you will cross over to the other side.

And if you stumble, I Will be there to catch you, to lift you up with My Strong Hands and set you back on the right path.

Keep walking and you will see that which you have desired. Oh, how you will rejoice, and your heart will be filled with so much gladness.

Precious One, it is My Pleasure to give you not only what you desire, but even more than expected. Therefore, do not worry about the troubled waters you see. 

Step out in faith, and if you walk across the bridge prepared for you....  you will make it to the other side.




Read and Meditate on God's Word
Isaiah 43:2 - When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Matthew 14:29 - And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.  But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.  And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt

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.

Proverbs 24:16 - For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again:

Ephesians 3:20 - Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

BREATHE...... (8.25.19)

My Child,
It’s 3 am.  You can't sleep and you look to Me.  You ask and wonder why?  What’s going on?  What’s the reason I am going through all this?  I Say to you to 'breathe, stop, and – JUST breathe.'

I realize the enemy has fought you, and you feel like you're beginning to sink. You know he has no power, but still, it affects you.  I Say to you to 'breathe - Just breathe.'

You're My Child.  And there is no way any of his tactics will stop you. 

You will make it.
You will push through.
And you will be successful.

And just when satan thinks he has you, at that very moment, I Shall show up on the scene, and he shall be caught in a whirlwind of confusion.  The very thing he thought would take you down, shall take him out, and raise you up. 

I Say to you to breathe and trust Me!

I Have called you to be a leader, and
     you're in with Me all the way. 

The word 'failure' shall not be in your spirit.  You don’t have time to quit.  All you have to do is stand strong on My Word, hold on and trust in what I Am telling you!

I say to you to breathe, relax, stand on My Word.....






READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD
Proverbs 3:24-26 - When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken.

Isaiah 59:19 - So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.

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

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.

1 Peter 5:7 - Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

#ScriptureReflection - 2 Chronicles 1 (8.24.19)

Solomon Asks for Wisdom

1 Solomon son of David established himself firmly over his kingdom, for the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.

² Then Solomon spoke to all Israel—to the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds, to the judges and to all the leaders in Israel, the heads of families— ³ and Solomon and the whole assembly went to the high place at Gibeon, for God’s tent of meeting was there, which Moses the Lord’s servant had made in the wilderness. ⁴ Now David had brought up the ark of God from Kiriath Jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem. ⁵ But the bronze altar that Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, had made was in Gibeon in front of the tabernacle of the Lord; so Solomon and the assembly inquired of him there. ⁶ Solomon went up to the bronze altar before the Lord in the tent of meeting and offered a thousand burnt offerings on it.

⁷ That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.”
⁸ Solomon answered God, “You have shown great kindness to David my father and have made me king in his place. ⁹ Now, Lord God, let your promise to my father David be confirmed, for you have made me king over a people who are as numerous as the dust of the earth. ¹⁰ Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

¹¹ God said to Solomon, “Since this is your heart’s desire and you have not asked for wealth, possessions or honor, nor for the death of your enemies, and since you have not asked for a long life but for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king, ¹² therefore wisdom and knowledge will be given you. And I will also give you wealth, possessions and honor, such as no king who was before you ever had and none after you will have.”

¹³ Then Solomon went to Jerusalem from the high place at Gibeon, from before the tent of meeting. And he reigned over Israel.

¹⁴ Solomon accumulated chariots and horses; he had fourteen hundred chariots and twelve thousand horses, which he kept in the chariot cities and also with him in Jerusalem. ¹⁵ The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as plentiful as sycamore-fig trees in the foothills. ¹⁶ Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from Kue —the royal merchants purchased them from Kue at the current price. ¹⁷ They imported a chariot from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty.  They also exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and of the Arameans.

#ScriptureReflection - 1 Chronicles 11 (8.23.19)

David Becomes King Over Israel

11 All Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “We are your own flesh and blood. ² In the past, even while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel on their military campaigns. And the Lord your God said to you, ‘You will shepherd my people Israel, and you will become their ruler.’”

³ When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, he made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed David king over Israel, as the Lord had promised through Samuel.

David Conquers Jerusalem

⁴ David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus). The Jebusites who lived there ⁵ said to David, “You will not get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City of David.
⁶ David had said, “Whoever leads the attack on the Jebusites will become commander-in-chief.” Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and so he received the command.
⁷ David then took up residence in the fortress, and so it was called the City of David. ⁸ He built up the city around it, from the terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city. ⁹ And David became more and more powerful, because the Lord Almighty was with him.

 

David’s Mighty Warriors

¹⁰ These were the chiefs of David’s mighty warriors—they, together with all Israel, gave his kingship strong support to extend it over the whole land, as the Lord had promised— ¹¹ this is the list of David’s mighty warriors:
Jashobeam, a Hakmonite, was chief of the officers^[c]; he raised his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed in one encounter.
¹² Next to him was Eleazar son of Dodai the Ahohite, one of the three mighty warriors. ¹³ He was with David at Pas Dammim when the Philistines gathered there for battle. At a place where there was a field full of barley, the troops fled from the Philistines. ¹⁴ But they took their stand in the middle of the field. They defended it and struck the Philistines down, and the Lord brought about a great victory.

¹⁵ Three of the thirty chiefs came down to David to the rock at the cave of Adullam, while a band of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. ¹⁶ At that time David was in the stronghold, and the Philistine garrison was at Bethlehem. ¹⁷ David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” ¹⁸ So the Three broke through the Philistine lines, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem and carried it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out to the Lord. ¹⁹ “God forbid that I should do this!” he said. “Should I drink the blood of these men who went at the risk of their lives?” Because they risked their lives to bring it back, David would not drink it.
Such were the exploits of the three mighty warriors.

²⁰ Abishai the brother of Joab was chief of the Three. He raised his spear against three hundred men, whom he killed, and so he became as famous as the Three. ²¹ He was doubly honored above the Three and became their commander, even though he was not included among them.

²² Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, performed great exploits. He struck down Moab’s two mightiest warriors. He also went down into a pit on a snowy day and killed a lion. ²³ And he struck down an Egyptian who was five cubits tall. Although the Egyptian had a spear like a weaver’s rod in his hand, Benaiah went against him with a club. He snatched the spear from the Egyptian’s hand and killed him with his own spear. ²⁴ Such were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada; he too was as famous as the three mighty warriors. ²⁵ He was held in greater honor than any of the Thirty, but he was not included among the Three. And David put him in charge of his bodyguard.

²⁶ The mighty warriors were:

Asahel the brother of Joab,

Elhanan son of Dodo from Bethlehem,

²⁷ Shammoth the Harorite,

Helez the Pelonite,

²⁸ Ira son of Ikkesh from Tekoa,

Abiezer from Anathoth,

²⁹ Sibbekai the Hushathite,

Ilai the Ahohite,

³⁰ Maharai the Netophathite,

Heled son of Baanah the Netophathite,

³¹ Ithai son of Ribai from Gibeah in Benjamin,

Benaiah the Pirathonite,

³² Hurai from the ravines of Gaash,

Abiel the Arbathite,

³³ Azmaveth the Baharumite,

Eliahba the Shaalbonite,

³⁴ the sons of Hashem the Gizonite,

Jonathan son of Shagee the Hararite,

³⁵ Ahiam son of Sakar the Hararite,

Eliphal son of Ur,

³⁶ Hepher the Mekerathite,

Ahijah the Pelonite,

³⁷ Hezro the Carmelite,

Naarai son of Ezbai,

³⁸ Joel the brother of Nathan,

Mibhar son of Hagri,

³⁹ Zelek the Ammonite,

Naharai the Berothite, the armor-bearer of Joab son of Zeruiah,

⁴⁰ Ira the Ithrite,

Gareb the Ithrite,

⁴¹ Uriah the Hittite,

Zabad son of Ahlai,

⁴² Adina son of Shiza the Reubenite, who was chief of the Reubenites, and the thirty with him,

⁴³ Hanan son of Maakah,

Joshaphat the Mithnite,

⁴⁴ Uzzia the Ashterathite,

Shama and Jeiel the sons of Hotham the Aroerite,

⁴⁵ Jediael son of Shimri,

his brother Joha the Tizite,

⁴⁶ Eliel the Mahavite,

Jeribai and Joshaviah the sons of Elnaam,

Ithmah the Moabite,

⁴⁷ Eliel, Obed and Jaasiel the Mezobaite.

Let It Go (8.22.19)

No, My Child,
That is not for you.

I Know you think this is what you need,
     but you must not engage this situation. 

Let it go.

It will hurt you if you do not let it go.

I Have something better for you, but you must let go of things that are not of Me. Oh, I know that it feels right, and things appear to be falling into place. However, things are not always what they seem. What you are feeling is not from Me. You are walking after the flesh, and not in the Spirit, so 'Let It Go.'

I Understand you have needs.
I Understand what you are feeling.

But I Do not want this to hurt you, and it will, if you do not step back and let Me lead. Do not allow the works of the enemy to destroy all that you have worked so hard to obtain. I Want you to release the pain of the past, and move ahead with Me.

You cannot bring the past with you.
You cannot hold onto it, while
     walking with Me.
The past has no place with Me,
     I Am your future.

Forgive all those who have hurt you.

Remember ye not the former things, neither
     consider the things of old.

Beloved, I Promised I Would do a new thing in you, and it will come forth, according to My Timing. I Will make a way in the wilderness for you, but only if you will allow Me to lead you.

I Am all that you need.
Haven’t I Always been right on time?
Haven’t I Always made a way out of no way?

Why do you doubt Me now?

Stop listening to what they are saying.
Why do you care what they say?

I Am greater than any circumstance you will ever face. Do not look back, take My Hand, and walk with Me, My Child....

And Let It Go.



Read and Meditate on God's Word:
Isaiah 43:18-19 - Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

Philippians 3:13-14 - Brothers, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to what is ahead, I pursue as my goal the prize promised by GOD’s heavenly call in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 12:1-2 - Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of GOD.



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

   -  Marilyn  (Thank God for what you have.  Trust God for what you need.)

A "Heart Posture, Heart Changing" Prayer (8.21.19)

Father GOD,
Thank You that You are able to change the posture of my heart.

I come before You in humility.
I open my heart before You.

And I ask that You deliver all of us from any sense of entitlement, or trying to make things happen in our favor, without praying to You first. I trust You Father, and I know that You work to provide what is best for Your Children. 

May the posture of our hearts before You, and others, be pleasing to You. 

There are so many people, in this world, that have allowed the enemy to use them for worldly gain. Sometimes Father, people will step on whomever they need to step on, in order to gain the favor of others.

This is not of You Lord, I know this is the work of the enemy.

I pray Father, that You will change their hearts, and that they will realize that nothing of this world will matter, when You call us home.

Father, I pray, in the Name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, that their hearts will be changed; and that they will give their lives to You.

Help me Father GOD, through Your Holy Spirit, to share Your Word with them, in love and with compassion. 

In Jesus’ Name, I pray.

Amen

A Hymn to the Holiness of GOD (8.20.19)

Each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around, even under his wings. Day and night they never stop saying: ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord GOD Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come - Revelation 4:8


Faith Believers/Saints,
Reginald Heber was the Bishop of Calcutta. He had a vision of Heaven based on Revelation 4:8-11 and wrote this very famous hymn (published after his death). It is a hymn to the holiness of GOD and to the mysteries of Heaven.

Perhaps today you can sing it or recite it. Let it come to mind today whenever you have a quiet moment, and let its truths call you to think of our GOD in Heaven:

Holy, holy, holy, Lord GOD Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee!
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,
GOD in three persons, Blessed Trinity.

Holy, holy, holy, all the saints adore Thee!
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea.
Cherubim and seraphim, falling down before Thee,
Which wert and art and evermore shall be.

Holy, holy, holy, though the darkness hide Thee!
Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see.
Only Thou art holy. There is none beside Thee—
Perfect in power, in love and purity.

Holy, holy, holy, Lord GOD Almighty.
All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea;
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!
GOD in three persons, Blessed Trinity!

Give praise to Jesus, as the manna that has come down from Heaven, the Bread of Life who nourishes the hungry with Himself (John 6:48-51).

Thank Him for taking care of your spiritual as well as your physical needs. Confess those times during the past week when you have failed to come to Jesus in prayer, in order to receive all that you need.

Commit yourself to spending more time in His presence.

Ask Jesus to show you His Power, to take care of all the desires of your heart (Matthew 6:33).

  -  Marilyn

REJOICE!!!! For You Have the Victory!! (8.19.19)

My Child,
If you feel like you are living in a war zone, be of good cheer.

The heat is on because the enemy knows he has lost the battle. Hallelujah! If he thought he was winning, he would remain dormant so that he could keep controlling things. However, because he is coming on strong - it shows that he is panicking, and doing all he can to try and wear you down.

Do not fear, because if you weren't such a threat to the enemy, he wouldn’t bother you.

the enemy sees the anointing on your life. he knows how valuable you are to Me, and he’s scared.  Everything the enemy is doing is working against him and working towards My Perfect Plan and Purpose for you. You would think, by now, that the enemy would have learned; that all he is doing is bringing you closer to Me.  But perhaps he’s just not that smart?

I Know what you are going through is not comfortable, sometimes it's downright painful. However, didn’t I Say that in this world, you would have tribulation? But, if you remember, I Also told you that I Sent My Son, and that My Son had already overcome the world.

These are the things you must remember when you come against hard times. All that you are going through is preparing you for the blessing that’s coming your way.

So, rejoice, the victory is yours. 

the enemy knows he has lost the fight, and that is why he is mad. But who cares about him being mad?  Your only concern is pleasing Me.

Sing Hallelujah to the Lamb
     who sits on the throne.
Rejoice in your Lord. 
You already have the victory.


READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD:
Psalm 55:4-7 - My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen upon me. Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me. And I said, Oh, that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away and be at rest. Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah.

Psalm 55:16-18 - As for me, I will call upon GOD; and the LORD shall save me. Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice. He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.

1 Corinthians 15:57 - But thanks be to GOD, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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

Do Not Let Others Distract You (8.18.19)

My Child,
There are people around you that think
     you should be worried.
However, you know in your heart that things
     are going to work out.

Oh, you don’t know how, but deep within there’s a peace that reminds you - I AM in complete control.  Do not allow the voices of others to cast fear and doubt into your life, because you have surrendered your fears to Me.  The moment you cast everything upon Me, I Began to do a new thing within your spirit. Therefore, do not be moved by the words of others, they don’t know, they have no idea, what I Am doing in your life.

I Know that sometimes it is hard for you to be still and pray, while the people around, and even your circumstances, say you should do something now. However, you made a promise to Me that you would step aside and allow Me to work on It.

My Child, I AM still working. I Never Stopped working in your life. Do not allow the words of others, to cause you to believe that I Am not faithful. Just as I Am faithful to you, I Want you to be faithful to Me. Keep your hands on the things I’ve given you to do, and continue to pray and press your way through.

Saturate your life with My Word, for there is peace and strength in My Word. Oh, fill your heart and mind with My Loving Words, and they will remind you that I Will supply your every need.

Regardless of how strong the winds blow, it does not matter that the naysayers are saying you cannot make it, or that you don't have the funds to make it. I say, cast them down for you have a Heavenly Bank Account in Me; and I Will bring it forth in My Timing. I do not move on their (or mans) time, and neither does your life.

You gave your life to Me, I Am in control
     and My Timing is always the best.

Now, focus and continue to pray.

Rest in My Peace and do not allow the words
     of others distract you.
Because nothing, not even the words of others,
     can stop My Hand for you.


Read and Meditate on God's Word
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 send it.

John 10:4-5 - And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.

Philippians 4:6-7 - 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.

Romans 12:2 - Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of GOD, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Hebrews 12:2 - Fixing our attention on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of the faith, who, in view of the joy set before him, endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of GOD.

Colossians 3:1-2 - If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of GOD. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

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

 - Marilyn  (Thank God for what you have.  Trust God for what you need.)

#ScriptureReflection (#SpiritualGifts) - 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 (8.17.19)

Concerning Spiritual Gifts

12 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. ² You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. ³ Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

⁴ There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. ⁵ There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. ⁶ There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.

⁷ Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. ⁸ To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, ⁹ to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, ¹⁰ to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. ¹¹ All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines.

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#ReflectionRecap: The spiritual gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 are: Wisdom, Knowledge, Faith, Healing, Miraculous Powers, Prophecy, Distinguishing between Spirits, Speaking in Tongues & Interpretation of Tongues. 

These Spiritual Gifts from the Holy Spirit are different from:

• The Fruit of the Spirit : Love, Joy, Peace, Forbearance, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
• The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit : Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord (Isaiah 11:1-2).

Come Holy Spirit, Come!

The Presence of God is Real (8.16.19)

As when fire sets twigs ablaze and causes water to boil, come down to make your name known to your enemies and cause the nations to quake before you! - Isaiah 64:2


Faith Believers,
The presence of GOD is real.

When GOD chooses to show up in power, there are clear effects. Isaiah gives us a couple of  simple illustrations: when fire comes, twigs are set ablaze and water begins to boil. When GOD shows up, things begin to happen.

The presence of GOD is powerful and life-changing.

We as Christians need to make His Name known to those who do not know Him. We are living in  Godless times and the works of the enemy are everywhere.  The goal of every believer should be to see GOD’s name vindicated as His Glory manifested. We should be anxious to see things happening that will cause all people to stop and think about the evil happening in this world and give their lives to GOD.

We all need the Fathers' Presence and Protection, right now and forever!!!!

~ Prayer ~
Father,
Come to Your People in power and glory.

Make Your Name known to those who do not know you.

More than anything else, this world needs to see and experience You! And Father, me too!

I long to see Your Son, Lord Jesus, not only at His second coming, as I live day by day in full awareness of His Presence in my life.

I need You, Lord Jesus.  I need You, Father GOD.

You said You would never leave me nor forsake me.
I praise and worship Your Holy Name.

Amen

#ScriptureReflection - Revelations 11 (8.15.19)

The Two Witnesses

11 I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, with its worshipers. ² But exclude the outer court; do not measure it, because it has been given to the Gentiles. They will trample on the holy city for 42 months. ³ And I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.” ⁴ They are “the two olive trees” and the two lampstands, and “they stand before the Lord of the earth.”  ⁵ If anyone tries to harm them, fire comes from their mouths and devours their enemies. This is how anyone who wants to harm them must die. ⁶ They have power to shut up the heavens so that it will not rain during the time they are prophesying; and they have power to turn the waters into blood and to strike the earth with every kind of plague as often as they want.

⁷ Now when they have finished their testimony, the beast that comes up from the Abyss will attack them, and overpower and kill them. ⁸ Their bodies will lie in the public square of the great city—which is figuratively called Sodom and Egypt—where also their Lord was crucified. ⁹ For three and a half days some from every people, tribe, language and nation will gaze on their bodies and refuse them burial. ¹⁰ The inhabitants of the earth will gloat over them and will celebrate by sending each other gifts, because these two prophets had tormented those who live on the earth.

¹¹ But after the three and a half days the breath of life from God entered them, and they stood on their feet, and terror struck those who saw them. ¹² Then they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here.” And they went up to heaven in a cloud, while their enemies looked on.

¹³ At that very hour there was a severe earthquake and a tenth of the city collapsed. Seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and the survivors were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.

¹⁴ The second woe has passed; the third woe is coming soon.

 

The Seventh Trumpet

¹⁵ The seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, which said:

“The kingdom of the world has become
    the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah,
    and he will reign for ever and ever.”

¹⁶ And the twenty-four elders, who were seated on their thrones before God, fell on their faces and worshiped God, ¹⁷ saying:

“We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty,
    the One who is and who was,
because you have taken your great power
    and have begun to reign.
¹⁸ The nations were angry,
    and your wrath has come.
The time has come for judging the dead,
    and for rewarding your servants the prophets
and your people who revere your name,
    both great and small—
and for destroying those who destroy the earth.”

 
¹⁹ Then God’s temple in heaven was opened, and within his temple was seen the ark of his covenant. And there came flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake and a severe hailstorm.

#ScriptureReflection - Song of Songs 1 (8.14.19)

1 Solomon’s Song of Songs.

She

² Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth—
    for your love is more delightful than wine.
³ Pleasing is the fragrance of your perfumes;
    your name is like perfume poured out.
    No wonder the young women love you!
⁴ Take me away with you—let us hurry!
    Let the king bring me into his chambers.

Friends

We rejoice and delight in you;
    we will praise your love more than wine.

She

How right they are to adore you!

⁵ Dark am I, yet lovely,
    daughters of Jerusalem,
dark like the tents of Kedar,
    like the tent curtains of Solomon.
⁶ Do not stare at me because I am dark,
    because I am darkened by the sun.
My mother’s sons were angry with me
    and made me take care of the vineyards;
    my own vineyard I had to neglect.
⁷ Tell me, you whom I love,
    where you graze your flock
    and where you rest your sheep at midday.
Why should I be like a veiled woman
    beside the flocks of your friends?

Friends

⁸ If you do not know, most beautiful of women,
    follow the tracks of the sheep
and graze your young goats
    by the tents of the shepherds.

He

⁹ I liken you, my darling, to a mare
    among Pharaoh’s chariot horses.
¹⁰ Your cheeks are beautiful with earrings,
    your neck with strings of jewels.
¹¹ We will make you earrings of gold,
    studded with silver.

She

¹² While the king was at his table,
    my perfume spread its fragrance.
¹³ My beloved is to me a sachet of myrrh
    resting between my breasts.
¹⁴ My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms
    from the vineyards of En Gedi.

He

¹⁵ How beautiful you are, my darling!
    Oh, how beautiful!
    Your eyes are doves.

She

¹⁶ How handsome you are, my beloved!
    Oh, how charming!
    And our bed is verdant.

He

¹⁷ The beams of our house are cedars;
    our rafters are firs.

Stand Firm in Faith & Refuse to Give Up - Receive God's Answers to Your Prayers (8.13.19)

My Child,
I Am answering your prayers in a way, which might not seem to make sense to you, but for some of you - why don’t you have faith in what I Am doing?  You prayed, believed, and expected a reply. However, the reply that came forth was not quite what you expected.  Now you are wondering if I heard your prayer.  A part of you questions whether I even Care, and some of you are beginning to doubt if it’s worth keeping your commitment of having faith in Me.

The angel told Daniel, from the moment he opened his mouth, to seek understanding and speak forth My Word for that which he desired; I Heard Daniel's prayer.

I Want you to believe that I've sent forth My Word for your deliverance and provision as well.  Therefore, never allow your eyes to deceive you - have faith.

Have faith and believe.

Believe in Me, and the promises I Have Spoken over your life. Stand firm in faith and refuse to give up, until you receive your answer.

I want you to be just like the woman who persisted and would not leave My Son's Presence, until He healed her daughter.  Stay before Me, until you see My Hand move upon your situation.

Continue to pray in My Name, have faith; and the things that once blocked your blessings, will have to fall away.  Then your eyes will be opened, and you will see that I Was there all the time, working on your behalf.

You will see that I Was there, waiting for you to call your blessings into existence.

I heard you.
I’ve answered your prayers. 

Have faith My Child,
     help is on the way.







Read and Meditate on God's Word
Daniel 10:12 - Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy GOD, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.

Matthew 15:22-28 - And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us. But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me. But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.

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

1 John 5:14-15 - And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

Stop Doubting God (8.12.19)

My Child,
You must believe, and stop doubting, that I Am able to do that which I Have Promised.

Do not bind My Hands with words of defeat and failure. Defeat and failure are not in My Promises to you.  My Promises will always give you hope and a future.

My Child, I Delight in blessing you - because I Love you.  I Desire to honor you and show Myself faithful to all who wait for My Help. Your very trials and tribulations will be turned into great testimonies.

Those things which were once an embarrassing burden to bear, will now become a great testimony of My Goodness for all those who love and serve Me with a whole heart. 

Therefore, do not doubt My Word. 

Do not doubt the things that I Am
     yet to do in your life.



READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD
Nahum 1:7 - The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

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 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.

Obedience, 'Doing,' Faith & Trust Will Bring Your Blessings. Start Expecting.... (8.11.19)

Faith Believers,

Is there something that you need right now? 

Have you been waiting for something so long, that you’re wondering whether you will ever receive it?  If so, let me tell you that the Lord we serve will come through for you.  If you’ve asked Him for something, trust and believe that the Lord has heard your prayer, and He is working on your behalf right now.

Therefore, start expecting to be blessed.

  -  Marilyn

Listen to His Still Small Voice 

My Child,
Many of My Children are weary because My Promises have not yet materialized in their lives.  I Want to tell you, this day, My Words will not return to Me void.  My Words will accomplish all that I Have declared.  Look expectantly for the manifestation of those promises to take place in My Perfect Timing; for I Am not a man that I should lie. 

However, you must be sure you are obeying My Word, in order to receive My Promises.  I Honor all obedience in full.  If you meditate on My Word and you are a doer; I Promise to do My Part. 

I Long to see every one of My Promises fulfilled in your life. 

 

It hurts when I See you struggling, especially when I Know the price that was paid for you to live an abundant life.  Abundance is part of your inheritance. If you are obedient to My Word, and are a doer of My Word; abundance will come to you and blessings will overtake you.  That promise wasn’t just for the children of Israel, that promise was for you too. 

My Word is everlasting. 
 

Therefore, I Say to you today, if the spirit of lack has been hovering over your life, and you are beginning to lose faith in My Word, rebuke that spirit.

Let out a shout of praise, then reach up in faith and get your blessing.  Your obedience and faith are the things that will unlock the Windows of Heaven, and cause My Blessings to overtake you. 

 

 

Read and Meditate on God's Word
Deuteronomy 28:1-3 - And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy GOD, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy GOD will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy GOD.  Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field.

Deuteronomy 28:7-8 - The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways. The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy GOD giveth thee. 

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 send it.

John 10:10-11 - The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for His sheep.

#ScriptureReflection - John 8:12 (8.10.19)

Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness
but will have the light of life, says the Lord.

 

 

 

Nothing Is Too Hard, Nothing Is Hidden from God (8.9.19)

No creature can hide from GOD. Everything is uncovered and exposed for him to see. We must answer to him. - Hebrews 4:13


My Child,
Nothing is hidden from Me.
There is no situation, or plan of man, that
     I Cannot Turn the tables on.

The plans of the enemy that are being formed against you, I Will turn inside out, and cause them to work out for your good. Instead of you being the victim and being destroyed; the perpetrators will find themselves the recipients of their own evil.

Nothing is too hard for Me.

I See men doing things in their dark places; but regardless how deep their darkness, I Can still See as clearly as if it was broad daylight. There is absolutely nothing that can be hidden from My Gaze. They have forgotten that My Eyes are everywhere, seeing both good and evil.

Nothing is hidden from Me.

Therefore, stop worrying about what others are doing, and what they are saying. You do not need to know what they are up to. I Know.  And that's all you need to know, so keep your eyes on Me. Do not allow the enemy to distract you and cause you to lose your focus. Oh yes, he wants you to take your eyes off of Me and miss your Blessing.

My Child, set your face like a flint.
Seek My Face only.
Do not let his evil plan hinder you.
For I Am with you.

Nothing can stand against Me.

Now, rest in Me.
Yes, rest in Me and trust that
     I Have you in the palm of My Hand.

I need you to believe that no weapon formed against you will ever prosper. Meditate on My Word and allow your love for Me to send the spirit of fear out of your life. That's all it is, fear.

I did not give you a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.

I Say again, rest in Me.
Rest in Me knowing that nothing
     is hidden from Me.

I’ve got it all under control.


READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD
Genesis 50:20 - But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but GOD meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

Psalm 37:40 - And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

Seek God in the Morning, Throughout the Day & Before You Lay Down to Sleep (8.8.19)

My Child,
Seek Me early in the morning; seek Me throughout your day, and seek Me at night before you lay down to sleep.

Come to Me early in the morning, before you start your day, for My direction, guidance, and blessings.

Spend time with Me throughout the day at work - as you go about your task(s) - so that I Can give you My Wisdom, Peace, and Grace to get through the day.

And most of all, talk to Me at the end of the day to commit all that you have endured into My Hands. It is important for you to do this so that you can rest peacefully when you lay down at night.

If you desire to live a blessed and prosperous life; then, seek Me to take away those things that have been a burden to you. 

Beloved My Yoke is easy and My Burden is light; and it is My Desire for you to be blessed in all you do.



READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD:
Deuteronomy 4:29 - But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy GOD, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.

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

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

#ScriptureReflection - 1 Thessalonians 5 (8.7.19)

The Day of the Lord

5 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, ² for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. ³ While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

⁴ But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief.

⁵ You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. ⁶ So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. ⁷ For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. ⁸ But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. ⁹ For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. ¹⁰ He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. ¹¹ Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

 

Final Instructions

¹² Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. ¹³ Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. ¹⁴ And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. ¹⁵ Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

¹⁶ Rejoice always, ¹⁷ pray continually, ¹⁸ give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

¹⁹ Do not quench the Spirit. ²⁰ Do not treat prophecies with contempt ²¹ but test them all; hold on to what is good, ²² reject every kind of evil.

²³ May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. ²⁴ The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.

²⁵ Brothers and sisters, pray for us. ²⁶ Greet all God’s people with a holy kiss. ²⁷ I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers and sisters.

²⁸ The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

During Times of Testing - Stand Strong (8.6.19)

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.



Faith Believers,
There have been so many attacks on GOD's people in the area of their finances. the enemy seems to be pressing in from every angle, doing all he can to oppress us from reaching our goal. the enemy is out to distract us from the Vision that GOD has given us.

If the enemy can keep us focused on him and what he is doing, then he will win the battle.  The more we talk about how busy he is, the more we glorify him, and not the Lord.

It's time we turn this thing around, and stop broadcasting
     what the enemy is doing in our lives.
It’s time we remind the enemy of the mighty GOD we serve. 
It’s time to praise the Lord for what He has done, what He is
     doing, and for the victories that are yet to come. 

It’s time to praise GOD and give Him all the glory for what He did for us when He sent His only Son, Jesus Christ - who hung, bled and died on the Cross.

   - Marilyn



Hear what the Lord is saying:

My Child,
Whenever you are troubled on every side, rest assured, I Am there to keep the pressures of this world from overtaking you. 

Child, you are in this world but not of this world.  I Overcame all of this for you.  Do not allow the times of testing to get the best of you. Stand strong in My Name, with a clear vision.

I Know there are times when you feel confused and don't know which way to turn. Those are the times in which you should be still, come to Me, and listen to My Voice. My Love and Grace will keep you and guide you from becoming depressed.  Let prayer be your weapon against the thief who wants to bring you down. Your best defense is on your knees, to defend what I Am about to give you.

As you pray, your heart and eyes will be opened so that you will clearly see what you could not before. 

Nothing can stop My Hand.  Nothing can stop the blessings that I have ordained that will manifest into your life. Watch wealth and prosperity of the Lord catch up and overpower you as a reward for your faithfulness.  Oh, how your heart will rejoice and be glad.

Therefore, always remember that I Am working on your behalf, even when you think I Am not.  I Am honoring My Word.  So, stand strong, stay focused and allow My Grace and Mercy to keep you; as I Work to bring My Promises to pass in your life.

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 4:16-18 - For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Ephesians 3:13 - Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Ephesians 6:10 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Things Are Not What They Seem (8.5.19)

Dear Child,

There will be times when it seems like I Am allowing a lot of attacks to come upon you.

It may feel as though I've lifted My Hand of Protection from you, but I Have not. My Child, you only experience attacks that will strengthen you and cause you to be drawn closer to Me.  However, you don't see the many attacks that I Have shielded you from. You don’t see the warfare going on in the Heavenlies to shelter you from attacks that would destroy you.

Things are not what they seem.

In your darkest hour, I Want you to remember, things are not what they seem. There is nothing that the enemy can throw at you that will surprise Me, overwhelm Me, or stop Me from keeping My Promises to you.

Things might look alarming and out of control from your perspective. However, I Am never caught off guard and there is nothing that I cannot handle. I Am always working on your behalf to bless you, and to protect you from all harm.

Therefore, during those times of hardship, in those times when it seems like you’re in a dry season, in those times when it seems like I’ve forgotten you - remind yourself of My Promises to you. 

Remind yourself that I Will never forsake you nor leave you. I Do Not disappoint those who put their trust in Me. I Have placed My Holy Spirit within you, and My Holy Spirit will reside in you for all the days of your life. 

I Am there with you, so never forget that
     things are not always what they seem.



READ AND MEDITATE ON HIS WORD
Psalm 9:10 - And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 - For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

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

Your Season Has Not Passed (8.4.19)

My Child,
I Know how you’re feeling.
I Know what you’re thinking.
And I Am telling you, your season
     has not passed.

Why are you allowing the enemy to disqualify you before the victory is won?  Don’t you know that I Qualified you when I Called you?   I Chose you.  I’ve known you from the beginning, and I Will be with you until the end.

Your season has not passed.

I Know this because you still have so much work to do.

The enemy is trying to fill your spirit with lies about your worth by making you see yourself differently than I see you.  You are not flawed; you were uniquely created.  I have crafted My stamp upon you and My kingdom purposes are written within you.  Therefore, believe Me when I say, your season has not passed; for you carry My presence, and when you are in My presence everything you do is blessed.

My Child, Believe in Me, believe in My Word, and I Will produce a harvest that will not wither when all around you is dry. 

Believe in My Word, and it will go out and cause all you do to prosper; then you will experience wells of living water springing up in your life.

Therefore, choose not to harden your heart through the sin of doubt and unbelief.  Instead, choose to rise up in My Holy Spirit, and allow My Holy Spirit to ignite that mustard seed faith within you, so you will cause the enemy to flee.

The power of My Son's Resurrection is intended for you. 

It is My Gift to you.

It is a Gift that should bring you joy and delight, not condemnation and defeat.  Therefore, reach out in faith, and apply it to your life; because My Son paid a great price for this gift.

So, do not allow the enemy to make you believe that you are condemned, and that your season has passed.  If anything, your season is just beginning. 

Now, shake off that spirit which is trying to disqualify you; and celebrate the new thing and the new season in your life.



READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD
Isaiah 43:19 - Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

Deuteronomy 12:7 - There, in the presence of the LORD your GOD, you and your families shall eat and shall rejoice in everything you have put your hand to, because the LORD your GOD has blessed you.

Psalm 1:3 - And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper

John 7:38 - He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

Romans 8:30 - Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

Galatians 6:9 - And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.