A Repost from Sept. 28, 2018 - Be Encouraged & Reminded that the Work of the Lord is Ours To Do (9.13.22)

All,

I sent this message back in September of 2018, 4 years ago - Taking Your Prayers for Others to the Next Level - Learning to be the Hands & Feet of Jesus to Hurting or Lost People (9.28.18)  -  but some need to be encouraged, this day; and many need to be reminded that it is ours to do, the work of the Lord. It surely is not in vain.
~ Marilyn

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 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, ‘Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead - James 2:15-17

Faith Believers,
It happens to all of us! We see a homeless person, come upon the scene of an accident…or hear of a family in financial need. Immediately we may think to pray in each of these situations, “Lord, please help that person. Send someone to meet that need!”

What if GOD wants to use you and your family to be the answer to your prayer?

Are you prepared to back up your prayers with action if the Lord directs?

I believe that our Father wants us to learn how to be the hands and feet of His Son to hurting or lost people.

Since Jesus lives in us; we should consider, as we pray, what He would do to meet this need or help this person if He were physically present – because He is! He is physically present in the midst of every situation because He is incarnate – in us!

Could this thought and realization change the way you respond to the prayers that you pray?

Instead of thinking that you have done the right thing by praying and then moving along to the next activity of your day… do you need to take your prayer to the next level by listening to what the voice of the Spirit speaks to your heart?

How many opportunities have we missed because we have not acted in response to the impulse of the Spirit, urging us to make Jesus known in the midst of lives or situations?

I believe that many prayers we pray can be answered quickly and with amazing results if we become better listeners to the voice of the Holy Spirit. If we could learn to change our mindset as we pray, I believe we would be used by GOD in mighty ways to be His Agents of Transformation. 

 

Can you imagine how fulfilling and exciting your lives would be if your family would continually wait upon the Lord to see how He may want to use each of you to be the answer to prayers that you pray?

  -  Marilyn

~ Prayer ~
Holy Spirit,

My spiritual ears are often plugged up as You seek to guide my heart towards Your purposes!

How often do I miss Your promptings to be the answer to the prayers I pray!?!?

Please teach me to be like Jesus to the people I pray for, so that I might partner with the Father in meeting the needs of those who are seeking a touch from His Hand.

Amen

 

 

 

Prepared Blessings (9.12.22)

 

My Child,
Look up!!  Let your heart rejoice!!
For ahead of you lies a season of blessings.
Have I not said it?!?
And will I not do it?!?

You waited in faith.
You waited patiently.
You endured the testing times. 

You didn’t get "weary in well-doing;" and you waited for Me to 'work things out.' 

Now, you will see the former and the latter rain come upon you and overflow. I Will drench you in My Goodness; and you will eat only the best fruits.  For I Will cause these blessings to come upon you, and overtake you. Not because you are righteous, nor because of the work that you’ve done; but because of your faith and trust in Me, by My Power and My Grace.

Therefore, look up to the sky as Elijah did, and see the cloud forming in the distance.

Look up and see how it is forming, even now.  
For what started out as a small cloud, turned out
      to be a torrent of rain.
Soaking the dry land.

It is the same with you.

Can you feel the breeze ?
Can you smell the rain in the air?

It is coming.  And it will not be because of what you have done, but it will be because of what I Have done.  

Yes, the blessings that I’ve prepared for you Child, are coming upon you.

So, stand now and be soaked by My Rain.
Come and take hold of the blessings prepared just for you.
Then overcome every work of the enemy in your life.

Shake off the ties that try to hold you back.
Let the dust and the struggle of your journey 
      be washed away now.

Raise your hands up and rejoice.
Rejoice.
Rejoice!
REJOICE!!!

Expect it.
Take hold of it.

It is a place that’s overflowing with milk and honey.

Praise Me for it.
For these blessings were prepared for you,
      before you were born. 

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD 

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

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

Hebrews 6:15 - And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

Joel 2:23 - Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your GOD: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain

Deuteronomy 28:12 - The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow. 

Deuteronomy 26:9 - And he hath brought us into this place, and hath given us this land, even a land that floweth with milk and honey.

Ephesians 1:3-5 - Blessed be the GOD and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 

Placing ALL Control in the Hands of Jehovah (9.10.22)

All,
Placing all control in the Hands of Jehovah, when the enemy tries to 'move in like a flood' is a must.

When events unfold in our lives, for some of us, the first thing we want to to do is take full control of the situation - and overlook GOD.

There are times when we glorify the problem by exclaiming, " Oh Lord, want can I do?" Instead of declaring "I will trust in the Lord, through this.  Seek His Counsel.  Trust, Praise and more Trust to Him."

Jehovah has all control!!!!

What can the enemy do to you that Our Father cannot control? Remember, satan has already been put out by GOD; defeated by His Son, Jesus Christ (on the Cross); and so therefore, satan really is powerless when it comes to the Children of GOD.  We grant satan power, when we give him more "air time" than we do GOD.  Keep your eyes on GOD,  pray and rebuke satan and the enemy will (and must) flee.

 ~ Marilyn

 

~ Prayer ~
Lord,
Forgive me for those times when I grasp 'so easily, so naturally' at control; forgetting about how strong and loving You are, and how much I Can (and should) entrust myself to You.

You are indeed A Rock and A Fortress.
And You are indeed, My Rock and My Fortress.

Teach me, Oh Lord, to seek refuge in You; even when the storms of life 'seem to' threaten to overwhelm me.  Give me a taste of Your Peaceful Presence, within these storms.

In Jesus' Name, I pray,
Amen

Be Ready to Receive (9.8.22)

My Child,
Expect a major blessing to come your way.
Be ready to receive it. 

Your patience, and sowing into My Kingdom, have not gone unnoticed; and neither has your steadfastness through hard times gone unseen.  I Am the GOD of breakthroughs.  My Timing is always perfect, and right on time.  You have learned priceless, invaluable lessons during this wilderness season of your life.  Lessons that you could not have learned from, excelled, passed the test and overcome; unless you were in the situation you are in.
 
Continue to stay faithful.
Continue to pray.
Continue to seek Me, speak to Me, listen for My
     Still Small Voice in the wee morning hours.

Continue to trust Me.
Continue to discern.
Continue to sing praises.
Continue to 'be not entangled' in the foolishness of man.

Believe that I Will keep My Word. 

Always have faith, and know that I Am always working on your behalf.  

Soon you shall see spiritual blessings pour out in such magnitude, that you won’t be able to contain them. To those who have ears, hear.  Hear with the heart to receive what you have heard, by faith.

Winds of change are in the Heavens; and they are coming your way.

Be ready to receive an abundance of Spiritual Blessings, in the Name of My Son, Jesus.

Read and Meditate on God's Word

2 Chronicles 15:7 - Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded. 

Hebrews 6:12 - That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Malachi 3:10b - If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it.

Reflecting on 1 John 1:6 (9.7.22)

Faith Believers,
John wrote in 1 John 1: 6 - If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 

It is not possible to relate to a GOD of love, if in one's heart there is gossip, bitterness, hatred and jealous behavior.  Let me say that again, as that statement bears repeating - It is not possible to relate to a GOD of love, if in one's heart there is gossip, bitterness, hatred and jealous behavior.

Despising others, in our heart, is walking in darkness. Believing that the self-indulgence of sexual immorality and behaviors that are not pleasing to GOD, is due us; because of how hard we work for GOD, is the ultimate deception from the enemy.

If these behaviors, thoughts, and feelings are not kept in the light of Christ, for His Healing and correction; then they will worsen and cause us to become disobedient to Jesus.  It will cause us not to walk the Path and live the Life that God wants for us.

Sincerity, honesty and emulation before GOD is the beginning of a meaningful and strong relationship with Our Father.

~ Prayer ~
Loving Father,
I long to give You the highest praise, all the days of my life, for You alone are holy!

My heart wants to sing in Your Presence and live continually in the awareness of Christ.  Yet, my weak self is filled with temptations to allow thoughts, behaviors and feelings that are displeasing to You into my mind.

When I am in a spiritually dry place, I sometimes feel entitled to indulge in the very things I know grieve Your Holy Spirit. Fill me, Lord, with strength to stand up to the enemy’s schemes!

My strength comes from You, and I do not have to engage in behaviors or activities that drain the life from my relationship with You.

Help me to be victorious over the enemy’s attempts to separate me from fellowship with You!

I want to be holy as You are holy! Purify my heart, my thought life, and my emotions so that I will only dwell on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy!

In the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ of Nazareth,

I pray this prayer, 

Amen

It Is Time to Escape...... (9.5.22)

My Child,
The pressures of everyday life have come upon many of you; and too many of you are running around frantically, trying to see what to do should do next. This message is for those of you who are feeling this way at the moment.  It is not all of you, but it is many of you.  Many of you feel like you are in the middle of a crowd, and everyone is shouting at you trying to tell you what needs to be done.  With so much noise and confusion around you, it is hard to hear Me - to find out what you should do.

My Child, when you’re feeling the pressures of life, when you feel like life is attacking you, it’s a warning - that you must stop what you’re doing and escape to the shelter of your secret place.

It is a sign that it is time to shut out the world, and escape with Me. 

Escape from the noise.
Escape from the pressure.
And spend time with Me.

You won’t be able to find the answers and the peace (the most important thing, the peace); that you long for with a bunch of noise and chatter and opinions - all that confusion - around you.  Confusion will keep you running in circles, confusion will drain you, confusion will pull you further away from the best resolution. 

Confusion will ensure that you never get anything done.

It is only when you stop.  It is only when you move away from the noise of the crowd.  It is only when you draw nearer to Me.  It is only when you do things such as these, that you will be able to find that which you seek.  It is only when you do things such as these, that you will make the best decision.

With confusion in your midst, you will not be able to find what you need; and right now what you need is Me.

I Am not the author of confusion.
I Am Peace.
And I Want you to be at peace.
I Want you to have My Peace.

So, just stop - for a moment - right now.  Yes, right now.  For a moment.  A "test run" if you will.  Just stop and dwell within My Shelter.  I Am specifically calling out to you. Please come and receive the directions you’ve been seeking, for your next step.

I Have a plan and a purpose for you, and it is My Desire that you fully understand My Purpose & My Plan for your life.  I want to give you My Wisdom, My Strength, and the passion you need to not only accomplish the task at hand; but to also be a peace. To live a life worth living. To walk in your purpose.

Just come and abide regularly with Me, within the secret place, and let me show you My Ways. Come away, separate yourself from the storm that rages around you. I know for some this will be easy; for others it will be hard.  And you must do more than try, you must do this.  Then, once you are with Me, it will all become very clear. Once you are with Me; you will be able to understand what is happening in your life and how I Want you to handle it.

Shut out the noise.
Put down the phone.
Don't make that call.
Seek Me first.
Get quiet.

Now, come, it is time to escape. 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Psalm 91:1 & 4 - He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. He shall cover you with his feathers, and under his wings shall you trust: his truth shall be your shield and buckler. 

1 Corinthians 14:33 - For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.  

Psalm 116:7 - Return unto your rest, O my soul; for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you. 

Isaiah 28:12 - To whom he said, This is the rest with which you may cause the weary to rest, and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. 

Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. 

Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. 

Jesus Prayed for His Enemies (9.3.22)

Faith Believers,
Jesus had enemies…and they crucified Him.

Yet, as we know, He Had the ultimate victory in the end. But because GOD loved the world so much; that He sent His Son, Jesus, to die.  And Jesus did not leave the earth without praying for those who were responsible for His Death.

Jesus, who told us to love and pray for our enemies, demonstrated the ultimate gift of love while hanging on the cross. Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing - Luke 23:34a.

Jesus prayed for His enemies…how can we do less?

One of the most amazing commands of Christ is to love our enemies. In our flesh, we naturally want to retaliate or fight back when we are treated unkindly or persecuted. Jesus preached forgiveness and mercy - Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful - Luke 6:36. Christ's lifestyle demonstrated grace, that ours might also as well. Jesus took His Command to us, one step further, adding another level of difficulty: Pray for those who persecute you -  Matthew 5:44b.

Jude also spoke about the importance of mercy: Be merciful to those who doubt; snatch others from the fire and save them… - Jude 1:22.

Because of GOD’s Mercy, we were saved. We must extend Our Father's Mercy to those who are still enemies of GOD, so that they might also receive, what we have been given.

 ~ Marilyn Chaney

~ Prayer ~
Merciful Father, 

How blessed it is to walk with a Kingdom mindset…to see those who mistreated me, as people that You Love and You Care about; even though they have caused deep pain and wounds.

Give me a gentle spirit.  A spirit that is pleased to minister to those who seek to damage me or speak ill of me.

Allow me the grace to bless them, and to pray for them; so that You Will receive all honor, all glory and all praise!

In the Mighty Name of Your Son, Jesus, I pray,
Yes & Amen

Leave It with God (9.2.22)

My Children,
There are some things that some of you cannot get off your minds. 

I Know that it is hard to quit thinking about it, but for those of you, that 'this is you;' you must let it go. There is nothing you can do about it.  And worrying won't change it.

Worrying will only make it worse. 
Leave it with Me.
 
Child, you have prayed about it over and over again; and each time you prayed, you gave it to Me.

However, something has recently happened to some of you, triggering old emotions; and now the enemy is coming against your mind, causing too many of you to dwell on it day and night.  the devil wants control of your mind, and if you allow that to happen; he will fill your mind and spirit with negative thoughts. You gave it to Me.  Do not allow anything to cause you to take back your confession of faith.

I Know that for many of you, this is an emotional time in your life; that what you have gone through has not been easy.  However, in order for the vision I Gave you, to come to pass; you must take every thought captive and resist the enemy's plans.  There is nothing you can do about the past, but you can do something about the journey ahead. 

- Stay on the straight and narrow path that I’ve Shown you.
- Give no place to the devil, and he will leave you alone.
- Do not become distracted by the mistakes that were made. 

For I Have forgiven you for those.
Now you must forgive yourself.
And press your way. 

I know that what you went through wasn’t easy; but you’ve made it through.  PLEASE do not turn back.

Fill your mind with things that will keep you close to Me, and leave the rest to Me. I Have given you everything you need to destroy the works of the enemy coming against you. 

Surrender all to Me.
Use My Word.
And I Will renew a right spirit within you. 

Keep your mind on Me; and I Will keep you in perfect peace. Remember, to cast that burden on Me.  Do not "forget," and try to "take it back." 

Leave it with Me.
Leave it with Me.
Leave it with Me.

 

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Luke 12:25 -26 - Can any of you add an hour to your life by worrying?  If you can't do a small thing like that, why worry about other things?

1 Peter 5:7 - Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

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

Ephesians 4:23-24 - And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after GOD is created in righteousness and true holiness.

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

Philippians 4:8-9 - 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. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the GOD of peace shall be with you.

September Cover Photo (2022)

 

#ScriptureReflection - Esther D:7-11 (8.31.22)

⁷  As he looked up in extreme anger, his features fiery and majestic, the queen staggered, turned pale and fainted, collapsing against the maid in front of her. ⁸  But God changed the king’s anger to gentleness. In great anxiety he sprang from his throne, held her in his arms until she recovered, and comforted her with reassuring words.

⁹  “What is it, Esther?” he said to her. “I am your brother. Take courage! ¹⁰  You shall not die; this order of ours applies only to our subjects. ¹¹  Come near!”

Source: NABRE (New American Bible Revised Edition)

#ScriptureReflection - Esther D:1-6 (8.30.22)

Esther Goes to Ahasuerus.

¹  On the third day, ending her prayers, she took off her prayer garments and arrayed herself in her splendid attire. ²  In making her appearance, after invoking the all-seeing God and savior, she took with her two maids; ³  on the one she leaned gently for support, ⁴  while the other followed her, bearing her train. ⁵  She glowed with perfect beauty and her face was as joyous as it was lovely, though her heart was pounding with fear. ⁶  She passed through all the portals till she stood before the king, who was seated on his royal throne, clothed in full robes of state, and covered with gold and precious stones, so that he inspired great awe. 

Source: NABRE (New American Bible Revised Edition)     

Praise and Thank Him for the Things He is Doing (and has Done) in Your Life! (8.29.22)

Faith Believers,

One of our greatest weapons in warfare is praise and worship. 

Maintain an attitude of praise and worship; and seek a deeper personal intimate relationship with the Lord. 

Praise and thank Him for the things He Is doing, has done and is doing right now.  Spend more time with the Lord and "delight" yourself in the things of the Lord.

During these sacred times with the Lord, let Him reveal His Secrets unto you, empower you,  strengthen you, heal you, bring increase unto you and release you into greater fulfillment of destiny and purpose.   (Reflect on Isaiah 61 ;  Psalm 92 ; Psalm 30)

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Jeremiah 33:11 - "the voice of joy and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the voice of those who will say: 'Praise the LORD of hosts, for the LORD is good, for His mercy endures forever'-- and of those who will bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the LORD. For I will cause the captives of the land to return as at the first," says the LORD.

Psalm 9:1-3 - (1) I will praise You, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works.  (2)  I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.  (3) When my enemies turn back, they shall fall and perish at Your presence.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - (16) Rejoice always, (17) pray without ceasing, (18) in everything give thanks; for this is the will of GOD in Christ Jesus for you. 

Matthew 6:33 - But seek first the kingdom of GOD and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Psalm 37:4 - Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.

Nehemiah 8:10 -  ... ...Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

Be still, Believe and Praise Him
for the many wonderful things that
He is doing, and has done, in your life!


Thank God for what you have,

Trust God for what you need.
~ Marilyn Chaney

#ScriptureReflection - Esther 4:15-17 (8.28.22)

¹⁵  Esther sent back to Mordecai the response: ¹⁶  “Go and assemble all the Jews who are in Susa; fast on my behalf, all of you, not eating or drinking night or day for three days. I and my maids will also fast in the same way. Thus prepared, I will go to the king, contrary to the law. If I perish, I perish!” ¹⁷  Mordecai went away and did exactly as Esther had commanded.

Source: NABRE (New American Bible Revised Edition)     

Open vs. Closed Doors. God's Plan & Our Path to Perfect Peace - Version 2.0 (8.27.22)

Family,
This was sent out before (Open Doors. Closed Doors. God's Plan. Our Path. Perfect Peace. (6.30.21)) in a somewhat longer version; but here it is again, because all of us (including me & my team) need to be reminded and reassured that GOD is a loving Master Planner of our life.

Our ways are not His Ways and our thoughts are not His Thoughts; so when He opens (or closes) a door, we must trust His Actions.

We need to learn to thank the Lord for closed doors; in the same way that we thank Him for an open door. The reason GOD closes doors is because He has not prepared anything over there for us. If He didn't close the wrong door we would never find our way to the right door. Even when we don't realize it, GOD directs our paths through the closing and opening of doors.

When one door closes, it forces us to change course.  Then another door closes, and it forces many of us to change course, yet again. Then finally, we find the open door and walk right into our blessings.  But instead of praising GOD for the closed doors (which kept us out of trouble), too often, many of us get upset because we "judged by appearances." And for too many of us, especially lukewarm believers, in our own arrogance - or ignorance - we insist that we know what is right; or we fail to recognize God "at work," understanding that all things work together for those who love the Lord - Romans 8:28.

We MUST always remember that we have 'a Very Present Help' in our times of need, Who Is always standing guard. Because He Walks ahead of us, He Can See trouble 'down the road ,' and He sets up protection, provision, roadblocks and detours accordingly.

But for some of us, through our lack of wisdom (vision and trust);, we try to tear down the roadblocks or push aside the detour signs. Then the minute we get into trouble, we start crying out, "Lord, how could this happen to me?"  We must realize and recognize that the closed door was a blessing. Didn't He Say, No good thing will He withhold from them that love him? - Romans 8:28

If you get terminated from your job - don't be down.  Instead thank GOD for the new opportunities that will manifest themselves - it might be a better job, or an opportunity that will bless the next 20 years of your life.

If that man or woman won't return your call - it might not be them.  It might be the Lord setting up a roadblock (just let it go).  I am so grateful, for the many times GOD has closed doors to me, just to open new doors in the most unexpected places.  The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way." - Psalm 37:23.

The Mountain top is glorious, but it is in the Valley that I will grow!

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

  ~  Marilyn

Dwell with God, Let Him Break Every Chain, Pray, Stand, Ask & Knock - for He has Opened #RightNOW Doors for You (8.26.22)

My Child,
Don’t you dare allow yourself to give in to discouragement, heaviness, or to be overcome by evil.

Come dwell with Me, let Me Break every chain that has bound you; in order to overcome evil with My Good. Stand and pray - with confidence in My Ability to answer your every prayer.

Put away all complaints.  Pray.   Speak to Me.  Let My Wisdom guide you.  Pray.  Expecting that I Will answer your prayers.  For I Am not man, that I should lie; nor a son of man, that I Would change My Mind.

For some of you, the enemy is seeking ways to distract you by clouding your mind with doubt and confusion. Rest assured, I Know his tricks, and so do you.  his tricks have not changed.

Therefore, you have nothing to fear.
Therefore, you have nothing to fear.
Therefore, you have nothing to fear.

You.  Have.  Nothing.  To.  Fear.....

Come boldly before the throne of grace and mercy; seek My Face and stand on My Word.

Start claiming "God's Will - Abba, My Father - be done on earth, as it is in Heaven;" and watch Me Move.  According to My Word.

It is time My Child.
It is time My Child.
It is time My Child.

It is time to break away from all that has held you captive for so long.

Come now.  Take your rightful place beside Me. Stand on My Word; and Be Blessed, according to My Riches in Glory. Stand now.  And ask.  So that you can receive, all that you need.

No longer shall you be on the outside, looking in.  

Knock and I Will open the doors for you.

And not just any doors.
But the doors which lead
     to your blessings.

Read and Meditate on God's Word

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

Romans 12:21 - Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

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.

Deuteronomy 28:2 - And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee  if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy GOD. 

Ephesians 6:13 - 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. 

Giving Up Accomplishes Nothing - Do Not Stop Standing on God's Word (8.25.22)

My Child,
There comes a time in all of My Children's lives, when they have done all that they can do and fought as hard as they could, and now stand "helpless" in the sight of a situation that it may feel like you cannot change. It is at this point in your walk that you must not allow the enemy to make you believe that your prayers have fallen on deaf ears. Do not stop standing on My Word; do not say, “What’s the use of praying?” and give up.

Giving up won’t accomplish anything.
Except push you further into despair.

And increase the challenges, issues and mess.

The first thing I Want you to remember is this - when the opposition comes on strong, it is because the enemy is trying your faith. Point blank.  Period.  he is attempting to 'permanently plant and root' thoughts of despair into your mind; so that you will give up because he knows that you are so close to your blessing.   You must - My Child, you must - close your mind to his tricks of intimidation and hold on to your profession of faith.  You must persevere in prayer, and not allow the enemy to steal the word I Have planted in your heart.

The second thing I Want you to remember, is to say My Name, claim the victory, simply say - BUT GOD… Say My Name.  For I, GOD and GOD alone, will bring you out of this trial. Beloved, you must continue to stand on and believe in My Word, regardless of what's happening around you.

I Want you to come boldly to the throne of grace, to seek mercy and find grace to help you, during your time of need.  And having done all that you can, stand and do not stop praying for the effectual fervent prayer of the righteous availeth much.  Be strong and of good courage, knowing that I, Your Father, always hear you when you pray. Never forget that I Can do great things in your life, when you have complete trust and faith in Me.
 
Do not allow the enemy of your soul to tempt you to give up.

You must live by faith, for it does not bring pleasure to Me, when you lack faith in My Word. Have faith in Me, to bring to pass all that I Have promised. 

You’ve battled storms before and 'loss' - or, at first it may have felt like a 'loss.'  But you know that it worked out for your good.  You came through it.  You turned it into a testimony.  There was only a 'true loss' when you lost trust in Me.  When you turned away from Me.  

However, more often than not....
You’ve battled storms before and won.
Why is this one so different? 
Is it because it’s lasting longer than expected? 

Well, let Me tell you this - when you see your blessing, you will understand why everything lasted so long.

So, pray on My Child.
Trust Me.
Live by Faith.
And pray on.

Pray on.
Pray on.
Pray on.

NEVER stop.
Praying.

 

 

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD 

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

Corinthians 3:6-7 - I have planted, Apollos watered; but GOD gave the increase.  So then neither is he that planteth anything, neither he that watereth, but GOD that giveth the increase. 

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

Hebrews 10:38 - Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 

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

Keep Your Spiritual Eyes Open, Worry Not, Stand Strong, Trust God & Watch Our Father's Plans Unfold (8.24.22)

Beloved, 

I Implore you to look 'beyond the discouragement' that some of you are facing and do not worry, because there is nothing the enemy can do to you.   he may try to threaten you.  he may try to disturb your peace, but all his efforts will be (and are) in vain.

For YOU, are a Child of the King; and no weapon formed against you shall prosper. Spiritually, keep your eyes open; and you will be able to 'see' beyond what is happening. What you are going through is only a temporary condition; and it will serve to make you stronger, wiser, and better.

 

It is only with the 'eyes of faith' that you will be able to move past your 'challenging' circumstances and temporary conditions; to obtain victory. the enemy will attempt do all he can, to put stumbling blocks in your way, thinking you will give up.  But remember, My Child, that My Son died on the Cross in order to defeat the enemy for you.  For you.  FOR YOU....   My Son did not go to the Cross in vain. 

Refuse to allow anything to stop your forward momentum.
You must believe that I Am with you; and that there is nothing the enemy can do to you, and succeed. I Have all Power and Authority over everything, including the enemy, but not man.  Man, you Child, I created to have free will.  And so you must choose to believe in Me; in what I Say I can and will do; and in My Almighty Power.  That is a choice that every human being must make.  Just know that I Will strike the enemy down, and destroy him, in due time.

 

Stand strong.
Stand strong.
Stand strong, My Child.

Stand strong and you will experience many great and wondrous things.

Soon and very soon, My plans will unfold, right before your eyes. For some of you, you have seen My Plans unfold before your very eyes before.  So it will not be new to you.  For some of you, this would be your first time bearing witness to seeing My Plans unfold.  Either way, whether it would be your first time, or not; it is a glorious witness for the Children, My Children, of God to see Me at work in the world. 

Therefore, continue to look beyond your circumstances and trust Me to bring to completion every blessing that I Have planned for you.

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Psalm 71:16 - I will go in the strength of the Lord Jehovah; I will speak of Your righteousness, of Yours alone. 

Isaiah 54:17 - No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper, and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.

Romans 8:18 - 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. 

2 Corinthians 4:18 - 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. 

2 Corinthians 5:7 - (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 

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

#ScriptureReflection - Acts of the Apostles 1:18-26 (8.23.22)

18  (With the payment he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out. ¹⁹  Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)

²⁰  “For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms:

“‘May his place be deserted;
    let there be no one to dwell in it,’

and,

“‘May another take his place of leadership.’

21  Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us, ²²  beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.”

²³  So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. ²⁴  Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen ²⁵  to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” ²⁶  Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.

Source: NIV (New International Version)     

#ScriptureReflection - Esther 4:1-11 (8.22.22)

IV. ESTHER AND MORDECAI PLEAD FOR HELP

Mordecai Exhorts Esther.

¹  When Mordecai learned all that was happening, he tore his garments, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went through the city crying out loudly and bitterly, ²  till he came before the royal gate, which no one clothed in sackcloth might enter. ³  Likewise in each of the provinces, wherever the king’s decree and law reached, the Jews went into deep mourning, with fasting, weeping, and lament; most of them lay on sackcloth and ashes.

⁴  Esther’s maids and eunuchs came and told her. Overwhelmed with anguish, the queen sent garments for Mordecai to put on, so that he might take off his sackcloth; but he refused. ⁵  Esther then summoned Hathach, one of the king’s eunuchs whom he had placed at her service, and commanded him to find out what this action of Mordecai meant and the reason for it. ⁶  So Hathach went out to Mordecai in the public square in front of the royal gate, ⁷  and Mordecai recounted all that had happened to him, as well as the exact amount of silver Haman had promised to pay to the royal treasury for the slaughter of the Jews. ⁸  He also gave him a copy of the written decree for their destruction that had been promulgated in Susa, to show and explain to Esther. Hathach was to instruct her to go to the king and to plead and intercede with him on behalf of her people.

⁹  Hathach returned to Esther and told her what Mordecai had said. ¹⁰  Then Esther replied to Hathach and gave him this message for Mordecai: ¹¹  “All the servants of the king and the people of his provinces know that any man or woman who goes to the king in the inner court without being summoned is subject to the same law—death. Only if the king extends the golden scepter will such a person live. Now as for me, I have not been summoned to the king for thirty days.”

Source: NABRE (New American Bible Revised Edition)     

#ScriptureReflection - Acts of the Apostles 1:12-17 (8.21.22)

 Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas

¹²  Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city. ¹³  When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. ¹⁴  They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.

¹⁵  In those days Peter stood up among the believers (a group numbering about a hundred and twenty) ¹⁶  and said, “Brothers and sisters, the Scripture had to be fulfilled in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus. ¹⁷  He was one of our number and shared in our ministry.”

Source: NIV (New International Version)     

#ScriptureReflection - Esther (3):14-15 (8.20.22)

¹⁴  A copy of the decree to be promulgated as law in every province was published to all the peoples, that they might be prepared for that day. ¹⁵  The couriers set out in haste at the king’s command; meanwhile, the decree was promulgated in the royal precinct of Susa. The king and Haman then sat down to drink, but the city of Susa was thrown into confusion.

Source: NABRE (New American Bible Revised Edition)     

Do Not Be Overwhelmed (8.19.22)

My Children,
The world is living in a time when the enemy will try to do whatever he can to destroy my creations; or to cause you to become overwhelmed by your circumstances, responsibilities, or even your finances.

Release your concerns to Me; refuse to overreact emotionally; and trust Me to give you the necessary resources and wisdom that you need. My Child, I cannot help you, if you won’t turn everything over to Me - trusting that I Will do exactly what I Said.

Trust Me for strength where you have been weak.
Trust Me for peace where there has been turmoil.
 
All of this is temporary.
This too shall pass.

This too shall pass. This too shall pass. Do not let this overwhelm you. I Am with you, to deliver you, through every dilemma, and I Will cause you to be strong. 

I Will bring you through to Victory. 

Now, rise up.
Rise up.
Rise UP.
RISE UP.

NOW.  Right now.  Rise up, with renewed hope, faith and strength; remembering there is nothing impossible for Me.

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Psalm 61:2-3 - From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. 

 
Psalm 142:1-3 - I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.
 
Isaiah 40:29 - He giveth power to the faint, and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. 

Reflecting on Hebrews 3:13; Praying Each Day & Being "God's Agents of Answered Prayers" (8.18.22)

 But encourage one another daily,
as long as it is called Today,

so that none of you may be hardened
 by sin's deceitfulness

 - Hebrews 3:13

Sisters & Brothers,

May I suggest a short prayer that you and/or your family can pray each and every day?

"Lord, show us the people You want us to help or encourage today. Lead us to those who are hurting or in need, and we will trust You for the means to do something about it."

I can promise you that our Loving Father will answer, if you will listen and obey. He Will trust you with small things first, and then He will expand your territory. 

Being the answer to the prayers of others is one way to be used by GOD.

There may be situations in the lives of people that you know; or perhaps He Will choose to use your prayer to work in the lives of those you don't know, may be a complete stranger, may only meet once or may never meet.

Prayer is a great mystery, but GOD has chosen us to be used as "His Agents of Answered Prayers." Knowing this makes prayer such an honor. It encourages us to pray more and to listen better! 

We should always be ready to "stand in the gap" when the Lord places a burden or need on our hearts. He may not always use you in certain situations, but because of your prayers, He may touch the heart of others to respond.

A good prayer, when those you are praying for are far away is, "Lord, would You put one of Your Willing Servants into the path of this person today; who can be a blessing to them?"

The Family of GOD is extensive and worldwide. He will use every heart that is willing to listen to His Voice.

~ Marilyn

~ Prayer ~
Lord GOD, 

Show me the people that You want me to help, or encourage, today.  Lead me to those who are hurting, or in need, and I Will trust You for the means to bless them.

Help me with being obedient to Your Word.

I Want to be Your "Agent of Change" in this hurting world. Lord, I rejoice in each and every person's life that You place me in!

Use me Lord, for Your Purpose and Will.

I pray this prayer in the Mighty Name of Jesus!!

Amen

#ScriptureReflection - Acts of the Apostles 5:33-42 (8.17.22)

³³  When they heard this, they were furious and wanted to put them to death. ³⁴  But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while.

³⁵  Then he addressed the Sanhedrin: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. ³⁶  Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. ³⁷  After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered. ³⁸  Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. ³⁹  But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.”

⁴⁰  His speech persuaded them. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

⁴¹  The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. ⁴²  Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah. 

Source: NIV (New International Version)     

#ScriptureReflection - Acts of the Apostles 5:25-27 (8.16.22)

²⁵  Then someone came and said, “Look! The men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people.” ²⁶  At that, the captain went with his officers and brought the apostles. They did not use force, because they feared that the people would stone them.

²⁷  The apostles were brought in and made to appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest.

Source: NIV (New International Version)     

Choose. Declare. Prepare. (for) Fulfillment. Abundance. Blessings. (8.15.22)

My Child,
I Am Moving in situations where it may seem as though 'nothing is changing,' according to your natural eyes. However, nothing could be farther from the truth.  For I Am Doing marvelous things, behind the scenes, in your life, My Child.  

Even now, I Am Doing something wonderful for you that you did not expect.  Many of you are going to be amazed at how I Work on your behalf; and turn circumstances around suddenly. My Child, expect a season of fulfillment.

Expect a season of fulfillment.

Declare that this is your season of abundance and blessings.

Declare a season of abundance and blessings.

Fulfillment.
Abundance.
Blessings.

Speak these words, ‘No more disappointments, for the Lord is doing marvelous things in my life.’   Say it again - ‘No more disappointments, for the Lord is doing marvelous things in my life.’  One more time.  Believe it.  ‘No more disappointments, for the Lord is doing marvelous things in my life.’   And then expect, that the things that once disappointed you, will be turned around for your good. 

Therefore, whatever situations you are dealing with today, do not assume that I Have forgotten you, just because it appears as though nothing is happening. Beloved, I Am working a mighty miracle that you cannot see; and did not expect. Now is the very time that you need to have (and must have) courage.  Now is the time that you must keep your words and thoughts in line with Mine.

Be confident that a miracle
      is in the making.
I Will do what I Promised. 

Prepare yourself for Me to intervene,
     in ways you never imagined. 
Prepare yourself for Me to intervene. 
Prepare yourself for Me. 

Child, do you see??  THIS is your season of 'no more disappointments.'

Have courage, this day, and do not be fearful.  

Do not worry about how things will turn out, for I Am With you.

Your job is to Choose to expect blessings, over disappointments.
Your job is to Declare that your season of fulfillment is upon you.
Because it surely is.

 

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

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

Psalm 118:23-24 - This is the LORD'S doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. 
 
Psalm 139:14 - I will praise You; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are marvelous and my soul knows it very well.

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

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

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

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

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