Look Up, Look Up & Receive God's Joy. And Do Not Stop Believing. (9.11.14)

Beloved,

It is time for My people to rise up, and stop looking down at their ashes,
counting their woes and pains.
It is time for them to lift their heads and look to Me.

Where does your help come from?
Your help comes from you God, the maker of heaven and earth!
I am the One who has healed you,
who has removed sickness from your midst,
who has removed oppression from your life,
who has brought you joy amidst pain.
I am the Lord your God, I am the One who will do it again!

Many of you are asking, "When Lord?"
And I am saying, "It is already yours. 
Believe you have received what you prayed for."  

I am calling My people to rise up and continue proclaiming the truth
of what is already theirs.  Do not allow the enemy to sow seeds of fear
and lies into your lives, but SPEAK in faith to your circumstances.
And don’t stop speaking when things don’t happen 'on your time',
but be faithful in prayer like Daniel and stay before Me.  Watch the power
of My Word change your situation.

Rise up from the ashes, for they will not bring you freedom.
They will only push you deeper into oppression, and fear.
Many of you have heard the words 'new day,'
and have been wondering when is this new day coming?
When will the sun rise on my circumstance?
I speak to you today; do not be discouraged
just because the day has become darker instead of brighter.
Haven’t you heard; it is always darkest before the dawn?
The sun is about to rise on many of your lives and circumstances.
I am fighting for you.
Continue to stand on My Word.

Remember, that no harm shall come to you and no weapon formed against you shall prosper. Continue standing in faith and don’t allow fearful thoughts to enter your mind.  Take every thought captive, and no matter how your body feels, no matter how your circumstances look -- STAND.  Stand firm on My Word, and continue to confess your breakthrough. 

Continue to confess victory in the face of the adversary.

The breakthrough is so close, don't give up now. 

You have heard it said that it is coming.

Well, it is closer than you think. 

The darkness has increased 

because it is about to turn into the dawn. 

Step up out of your ashes. 

Look up, look up and receive My joy, 

and do not stop believing.
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Meditate on these scriptures:

• Psalm 73
  
• Psalms 121:1-2 - I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
  
• 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.
  
• Mark 11:24 - Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. 

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Remember this; there is nothing that you will face today

that the Lord can't bring you through. 

Thank GOD for what you have.

Trust GOD for what you need. 

God Wants Us to Be Strong, Confident & Unbreakable; Always Trusting in Him, Never Giving Up (9.10.14)

My Child,

It seems as though you are tested at every turn. 

I see you hanging onto hope, wondering when is this pain going to end. 

Oh My Little Ones, I know you do not understand 

what you are going through right now, 

but it is only a test. 

Please do not give up. 

This test will strengthen you and build character. 

I am preparing you for greater things coming your way, 

things that you are not ready to handle right now. 

You were not chosen by chance, but rather with a purpose. 

I know the plans I have for you.  

And My plans for your future are good.

Stop entertaining discouragement and self-pity, 

for those things are not of Me. 

You do not have time for that. 

Cast all your fears upon Me, I will not disappoint you. 

Do not give up. If you lose hope, you will lose your vision, 

and the enemy will win. 

The enemy knows if he can cast a spirit of fear upon you, 

he can hinder the plans I have for you. 

If you allow this to happen, others who are waiting 

to be blessed through you, will be lost. 

My Child, you can make it. 

For it is only a test.

During this test, do not expect others to keep you encouraged. 

They are busy fighting battles of their own. 

It is time for you rise up and encourage yourself. 

That is what David had to do when the enemy attacked him. 

Your battle will be won when you enter your prayer closet and pray. 

In our secret place, I will be waiting for you 

with divine instructions. 

It is there you will hear from Me; and will be strengthened. 

It is there I will teach you how to press your way to victory. 

I want you to be strong, confident and unbreakable; always trusting in Me. 

Again, I say unto you, never give up. 

It's only a test. 

Now, rise up in faith!

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Scriptures to Meditate on:

1 Samuel 30:6 - 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.

Isaiah 41:10 - Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy GOD: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

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, honour, and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ

God Ordained You for Victory & You Shall Overcome, for God is with You Always. (9.9.14)

My Child,

Don't you realize you are ordained to overcome the enemy? 

You will prevail against him, no matter what he tries to bring against you. 

he will not be able to defeat nor destroy you. 

Remember, no weapon formed against you shall prosper. 

I know this because I have already seen how your story ends. 

I see your past.  And I see your future. 

Whether you believe this or not you have already won. 

You are an overcomer. You have the victory. 

You may not understand this yet, because you are bound by time. 

However, for Me, I can see it all at once. 

I see one who has defeated the enemy.

I see a victorious and mighty warrior when I look at you.

The valley you are in right now may look like there is no way out. 

Nevertheless, you must remember, to lift up your eyes 

unto the hills from whence cometh your help.

You must keep walking through the valley. 

Yes, at times you will have to endure hardships and frustration;

and even have to fight battles. 

However, always remember, you won't ever be alone in the battle. 

I will be right by your side, fighting with you. 

There will always be more fighting with you than against you. 

I am God your Father, and I will always be your strength and your support.

Child, you have won because great authority has been given to you. 

The authority I placed in you works, 

even when you don't feel very confident in it. 

It cannot fail, because it is not about you, it is about Me. 

When I rose on the third day, I conquered all for you. 

This authority is yours because of what I did for you. 

No valley experience will go on forever. 

Believe in Me. 

I have ordained you for victory.

You shall overcome.  For I am with you. 

Yes, the victory is yours.
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Isaiah 54:17 - No weapon that is formed against you will prosper;

Psalm 121:1 - I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help

2 Chronicles 32:7 - Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:

Rise Above Your Troubles (9.8.14)

Beloved, 

Let go of everything that keeps you bound and troubled. 

Rise up above the troubles of the past 

and leave behind those things that have been holding you back. 

Refuse to allow anything to disable you emotionally. 

Let Me take those burdens from you, so that you can be free. 

It is time to redirect your energy and re-establish your spiritual goals. 

I am with you to bring healing to your soul and hope to your spirit; 

however, you must release those things that have crippled you 

and caused you to stumble in your walk with Me.

I want you to rise above your troubles 

to renew your faith and confidence in Me. 

If you don’t, disappointment and discouragement will steal victory from you 

by undermining your blessed assurance. 

You know in your heart that you can trust Me, 

but your emotional reaction to circumstances have created 

a double-mindedness in you that will prevent you from succeeding. 

Do not believe the enemy’s lies, 

and refuse to allow fear to undermine your faith. 

Now is the time to rise to a new level of faith and trust in Me.

I am able to bring all things to a point of order, perfection, and completion 

according to My purposes; however, I cannot do that 

until you release these things to Me. 

And, I do not speak of a partial release, in which you still maintain some control. 

I speak of a total release, in which you completely trust Me 

for the outcome. 

Surely, I will visit you and perform the Word, 

which I have promised. 

Then you will mount up by faith, on wings like an eagle, 

and the vision of My purposes for you will be revealed.

Now, place your blind faith in Me and in My Word. 

My promises are true and when you rise above your troubles 

and believe in Me completely.
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Isaiah 40:31 - But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

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

Hebrews 12:1 - Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

James 1:6-8 - But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.

God Uses Ordinary People to Reach Into the Hearts of the Lost & Hurting (9.7.14)

Father GOD,

I wonder how many times You have prompted me to pray for someone, 

or instructed me to speak a word into someone’s life, 

and I have disobeyed You. 

My soul cringes at the thought of lost opportunities 

to impact others with Your love, for the sake of Your glory! 

Thank You for using ordinary people like me 

to reach into the hearts of lost and hurting people.

Please help my heart to be open and prepared 

to respond with first-time obedience 

whenever You feel led to use me.

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Praise GOD, the One who is before all things, the One in whom all things held together, the Head of the church - Colossians 1:17-18 

• Thank Christ for making peace between you and GOD, by His blood shed on the cross.
• Confess those times when you have allowed something to come between you and another believer, weakening your unity in Christ.
   
• Commit yourself to seeking better understanding of that person’s position and feelings.
• Ask GOD to help you see and experience the unity that should exists between all followers of Christ.

In the Midst of Pain, Believe it is All in God's Hands (9.5.14)

My Child,

Yes, I know; you are dealing with disappointment. 

You are trying to hide it because you don't want anyone to know 

how disappointed you really are. 

It is ok; you can say it, I see it in your heart. 

You are disappointed. 

However, you don't want to say you are disappointed with Me. 

My child, I understand, and I knew this day would come. 

In the midst of your pain, I hope you will believe all is in My hands.

And it will be alright.

You so hoped things would not be this way, but they are. 

Right now, you cannot see how this is a good thing 

or even how it can work out for your good later. 

You want to do something about it, but you don’t know what to do. 

My child, there is nothing for you to do; 

except hold on to what you know is true. 

Hold on to My Word, you know My Word is true. 

When My Word said, “All things work together for good 

to those who love Me,” I meant just that. 

I am working it out for your good. 

I don't want you to be hurt so please trust Me.

My child, I understand how you’re feeling. 

I see your heart, and I know the pain you are feeling. 

I want you to release your pain, 

and do not allow worry to take over your spirit any longer. 

I won’t leave you without hope. 

I know you don’t understand things have happened this way, 

and it will take some time before you understand 

that it was for the best. 

Even as we speak, I am interceding on your behalf, 

doing what needs to be done to bring glory to your situation.

Now, you are in need of healing, 

so please allow Me to minister to you. 

Release this burden onto Me and rest in My presence. 

Never forget My love for you, and always remember, 

everything I do is for your good My Child, because I love you.
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Romans 8:27-28 - And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of GOD. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love GOD, to them who are called according to his purpose.

Christ Commands Us to Love Our Enemies (9.4.14)

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 Jesus to die, 

His Son 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. 

His lifestyle demonstrated grace, that ours might also. 

He took His command one step further, 

adding another level of difficulty: 

“Pray for those who persecute you” - Matthew 5:44. 

Because of GOD’s mercy, we are saved. 

We must extend His mercy to those who are still enemies of GOD, 

so that they might also receive what we have been given.

Oh Merciful GOD, 

How blessed it is to walk with a Kingdom mindset. 

Give me a gentle spirit that is pleased to minister 

to those who try to hurt me or speak ill of me. 

Allow me the grace to bless them and pray for them 

so that You will receive all honor and glory and praise! 

In Your Son Jesus' name,

Amen

A 'Seeking Peace and Patience' Prayer (9.3.14)

Heavenly Father,

Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 

Your Word teaches me wisdom and fills me with me with life.

As I come to you today, I bring my needs to You. 

Help me to lay down all my problems at Your feet. 

Help me to lay down all my tangled thoughts and restless emotions. 

Lord, I am seeking Your peace and Your patience. 

Father God, I humbly ask that You give me Your peace,
a peace that surpasses all understanding.

I want to learn to wait patiently for You, as You answer my prayers. 

I want to cooperate with Your plans for me; 

because I know that You are Alpha and Omega, 

the Beginning and the End of everything. 

Thank You God, for assuring me that Your plans for me are good. 

As I wait on You Lord, I will continue to turn to Your Word 

for comfort and direction. 

Your Word is solid and reliable. 

Your Word steadies me. 

Your Word brings me truth. 

Your Word gives me strength. 

Your Word chases away my worry and my fears. 

Your Word refreshes me. 

I want to thank you Lord for keeping me.

And most of all, Thank You for Your Word.

Amen

If You Pray, Christ Will Work!! (9.2.14)

I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father - John 14:12

If you are one of the 'anyone-who-has-faith-in-me' persons 

of whom Jesus spoke, then you need to be on the lookout 

for places where Christ wants and needs to work.

Is there a child who needs to be spiritually formed, 

a friend who needs encouragement 

or a neighbor who needs Christ? 

If you pray, Christ will work! 

Are there spiritual leaders who need to be uplifted, 

fellow believers who need empowerment 

or a church that needs to be revived? 

If you pray, Christ will work! 

Do you know of an anxious person who needs peace, 

a lonely person who needs befriending, 

a stranger who needs to be invited in 

or a hungry person who needs to be fed? 

If you intercede, Christ will work; 

He will work in you and through you. 

You will be doing the kinds of things that Christ did. 

You will be doing them in His power. 

You will be co-laboring with GOD. 

With this promise Christ is placing the powers of heaven at your disposal. 

What a huge and important responsibility! 

What an awesome privilege!

Gracious Holy Spirit, 

I repent of my selfishness that keeps me from 

exercising the gifts You have given to me 

for the sake of others. 

There are those who could use encouragement and uplifting…

and others who are struggling and 

may need to be helped through a difficult time. 

Yet, I keep a safe distance – at arm’s length, 

because I might get sucked in to more than I think I can handle. 

Some people, and much of life, are messy and complicated;

yet Jesus would step into the midst of the mess and reach out His hand to heal. 

May the heart of Christ be evident in me today 

as I listen for Your kingdom instructions. 

Help me to lean into the mess, 

unafraid to be the hands and feet 

of the One who extended His hand to me!

Amen

The Time of Testing is About to End. The Best is Yet to Come. (9.1.14)

Beloved,
It is time for a breakthrough!!!! 

Things are about to turn around for you. 

This time has been a time of extreme testing. 

My people have been tested in their relationships, financially, physically, emotionally and spiritually. There has been much adversity in the lives of My people and you have been extremely overwhelmed. I have allowed My people to be tested, so that I will see what's in their hearts. This time of testing has brought great growth and new perspectives for many of you in many areas of your life.

• Even My Son was tested for 40 days in the wilderness, and when the testing was over, He returned to Galilee, in the power of the Holy Spirit. 
• My servant Job was tested, and tried in every aspect of his life, and his end was better than his beginning. 
• I allowed Saul to pursue David, and it was the greatest test of his life. 
• My Son was constantly testing the hearts of His disciples. They would witness one miracle after another, and then when the time came for the next miracle, they would doubt.

Testing is a part of the maturing process,
and with each test and each season of testing
you will grow stronger.
You will come out of the wilderness leaning on Me as never before.
You will come out of your testing period knowing Me more intimately than before.
I want you to come out of your testing period trusting me like never before.

This time of testing is about to end.
The best is yet to come for those who have been obedient to My Word.
My winds of refreshing and renewing will cause you to soar
to the next level of your walk with Me.

Before I bless you with promotions, new jobs and new relationships
there will always be times of testing.

Do not give up on Me, but know that I have been testing you
to prepare you for the blessings I want to bring into your life.