Let Everything that has Breath, Praise the Lord!! (4.14.15)

A reminder to PRAISE GOD IN ALL TIMES - Marilyn
 

My Child,
It is time for you let go of all that has been holding you down,
and enter into a season of praise. 
Lift up your voice to Me, for I inhabit your praises. 
Put on a garment of praise for the spirit heaviness.

Yes, when My people praise Me, I am there in their midst.

Your praise is a sweet-smelling aroma to Me
and when you begin to praise Me,
it will change the atmosphere.

Your sacrifice of praise will cause things to move.

When My people give Me a sacrifice of praise, especially in times of trials and tribulation, I will strengthen them to endure through the storm.  Praise will bring you through every stronghold of the enemy. Praise is one of the keys to victory; for the enemy is scattered when you lift up My name in praise.  The enemy hates to hear the sound of praise and worship being given to Me in the midst of the storm.

Praise Me, My Child, Praise Me.

When you enter into your prayer closet to pray,
and you don't feel My presence,
begin to praise and worship Me anyway. 

Just because you don’t feel My presence, it doesn’t mean that I am not there. I am there with you, listening to your heartfelt cry, filled with praise. You capture My heart with your praises, and it causes things to happen in the Spirit realm. When praises go up, blessings come down; so, praise Me in every situation.

When you are discouraged and don’t know what to pray, sing a song of praise.

Learning to praise Me is how David made it through the hard times.
David encouraged himself by praising Me. 
It worked for David, and it will work for you.

Oh, My Child, you seem to have forgotten the power of praise; so, let Me remind you again. Yes, your praise brings delight to Me, but when you lift up your voice in praise, you also strengthen yourself.  Praise will strengthen you to resist the enemy, and cause him to flee. Praise will remove the spirit of heaviness and cover you with the garment of praise.

Praise will remind you that you serve a mighty GOD,
and praise will draw you closer to Me.

Oh praise the name of the Lord, so I can show you another aspect of My glory. 
Come now and lift up My Name in praise. 

Let everything that has breath praise Me!

MEDITATE ON HIS WORD:

Job 13:15 - Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.

Psalm 56:4 -  In GOD I will praise his word, in GOD I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.

Psalm 145:2 - Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. 
Habakkuk 3:17-18 - Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:  Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the GOD of my salvation. 

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of GOD in Christ Jesus concerning you. 

Our Salvation is not Based on Works nor Merits, But on Jesus' Perfect Sacrifice (4.13.15)

My Child,

The enemy is trying to put you under condemnation for the most trivial things.  He’s trying to convince you that I have become angry and disappointed with you; and as a result, you have somehow managed to separate yourself from Me, and the love I have for you.

The distance you are feeling,
during these times of trial and tribulation,
is not coming from Me. 
I would never withdraw My love from you.
It is a deception put forth by the enemy. 
It is his attempt to erect a barrier between us. 

He knows that if you stay close to Me, I will strengthen, encourage, and revive you.  I will draw you even closer to Me and empower you to advance My Kingdom.  That is why the enemy is always trying to beat you up over the smallest failure.

My Child, even when you are guilty of sin, it will never separate you from My love, nor can it nullify My grace and My forgiveness.  Your salvation is not based on your works or merit.  It’s based on the perfect sacrifice that My Son, Jesus Christ, made for you.  There is no force in this world that can nullify the salvation that I purchased for you.  Therefore, you may come boldly to the throne of grace for mercy, and I will receive you.

Have you not read in My Word that there is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus?  My Word is true.  My blood cleanses you from your sin.  Believe the words that I have spoken to you. 

Now, shut out the voice of the enemy, for it is the voice of condemnation.
I am your loving Heavenly Father, and I am not angry with you. 

Do not fear, come to Me and receive My love.


Romans 8:1 - So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.

1 John 1:7 - But if we are living in the light, as GOD is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.

As You Step Out on Faith, Keep Your Eyes Fixed on God - For a Brighter Day Awaits (4.12.15)

My Child,

Some darkness has crept in upon you.
You feel isolated and alone at times.
This has complicated your heart.
I’m here to tell you a brighter day awaits you,
for I will shine My bright light upon you and your path.

Please listen to My words and believe.

Do you recall the things I shared with you
while you were walking through your valley?

I said to you, 'Always remember that My Light
will drive away any darkness that surrounds you,
if you would only believe in Me.'

Keep your eyes fixed on Me as you step out.
Do not look to the right or to the left,
do not be moved by the distractions of your enemy.

Follow the voice of the One
who will lead you into all truth.

A brighter day awaits you.

I have been preparing you for this time,
and it is time to step out in faith.

Do not let doubt creep in,
but move forward with steadfastness and sureness.

Step forward in great faith,
and suddenly a door will open up before you.

I say unto you, 'Look up,
for that which you have desired
draws near.'

A brighter day awaits you.

I’ve spoken to you.

Meditate on My Word,
and let Me know you were listening:

Matthew 10:27 - 2 Peter 1:19 - 1 Corinthians 16:8

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Trust in God's Grace; and Never Forget that God is Our Strength, Our Help & Our Deliverer (4.10.15)

My Child,

I set before you a challenge, and you gladly accepted it.
Now, listen as I speak to you, do not turn away
because of the stumbling blocks put in your way.
Do not say, "Lord, it is too hard.  I can’t do this."

My child, I never would have placed it in your hands, if it was impossible for you to do. You must trust in My grace; for surely My grace is more than enough to see you through. Never forget who I am. I AM your Strength. I AM your Help and I Am your Deliverer.

Therefore, be encouraged, and be strengthened in Me this day. Lift your head up and know that there is nothing that I have purposed for you; that cannot be fulfilled when you put your complete trust in Me. 

What I have planned for you is at the door;
the door is opening, and no man can shut it.

Only fear and doubt can shut this door and prevent you from entering in and receiving your blessings. Therefore, don’t allow fear and doubt to rule over your life. Strengthen yourself in My Word; be of good courage, rise up in the strength of the Lord and boldly press your way through.

Keep going forward, and if you stumble, get back up.

Do not allow any mistakes to stop you from entering in and receiving your blessings. And whenever you feel fearful and unsure of yourself, remember the Words I have spoken over your life and say, “I can do all things through Christ, which strengthens me.” Then pray, seek My face, and I will answer you.

I will guide you every step of the way,
and then suddenly, you will receive your breakthrough.

Suddenly, it will turn around, and suddenly it shall happen.
So, be encouraged this day, be strengthened and be ready.

MEDITATE ON HIS WORD:

Deuteronomy 3:28 - But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.

Daniel 10:19 - And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.

Zechariah 10:12 - And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the LORD.

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. 

Therefore I Tell You, Do Not Worry (4.9.15)

Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life…. - Matthew 6:25

Faith Believers,
Worry and anxiety can constantly plague us. 

We worry about completing our to-do lists, what our bosses or co-workers think of us, or having enough money to make it through the month. It sometimes gets to the point where we don’t feel right if we’re not worried about something.

I know people who find part of their identity in being "worriers" and who actually define themselves by it. But when we Christians do this, it seems like a major contradiction. Worry is another word for fear. And in GOD’s Word, the message is clear: do not worry (Matthew 6:25); and do not fear (Isaiah 41:10).

In 2 Timothy 2:7, Paul writes that GOD did not give us a “spirit of fear.” 

So if fear is not from GOD, then it can be defeated through the work of GOD’s Spirit in us; and through the renewing of our minds in Christ. Changing our fearful minds is hard work, but the Apostle Paul challenges us to “work out our salvation” with the fear of GOD, not out of fear of the world around us (Philippians 2:12).

While our world may be full of frightening things at times, we are all works in progress. But when someone becomes a believer in Christ, that person gains the power to overcome fear. We are children of the One who created the world and everything in it. Therefore, we are co-heirs with Christ, the One who overcame the world (Romans 8:15-17; John 16:33). 
     - Marilyn

Lord God, 

I recognize that worry is 

an attempt to control things 

over which I have no control. 

Fear rules in my mind 

when the things and people around me 

seem bigger and stronger than You. 

Forgive me and help me 

to switch my thinking from fear 

to trust in You. 

Amen.

Having Done All that You Can - Stand & Continue to Pray, with Complete Faith & Trust in God (4.8.15)

Faith Believers,
There comes a time in all our lives, when we have done all that we know to do, and we have fought as hard as we could. And now we stand helpless in the sight of a situation that we cannot change. It is at this point in our "faith walk" that we must not allow the enemy to make us believe that our prayers have fallen on deaf ears. Don’t stop standing on GOD’s Word.  Do not say, “What’s the use of praying?” and just give up.

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

The first thing I want you to remember is this - when the opposition comes on strong, it’s because the enemy is trying and testing your faith. He’s putting thoughts of despair into your mind so you will give up, because he knows you are so close to victory. We must close our minds to his tricks of intimidation and hold fast to our profession of faith.

We must persevere in prayer and not allow the enemy
to steal the Word that GOD that has been planted in our hearts.

The second thing is this - GOD and GOD alone will bring you out of your difficulties, but only if you continue to trust Him, have faith, and continue to pray.
 - Marilyn


The Lord our God wants you to know:

My Child,
I want you to come boldly to the Throne of Grace to seek mercy; and to find grace, in order to help you in your time of need. Having done all that you can, stand and continue to pray; for the effectual fervent prayer the righteous availeth much.

Do not waver when you pray.
Do not waver in your faith.
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 doesn’t bring pleasure to My soul when you do not have faith. Have faith in Me to bring to pass My Word, in your life.

Trust Me to bring increase into your life.

My Child, you have 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 it lasted so long.

So continue to pray.

  

MEDITATE ON HIS WORD: 

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

1 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:

Not My Will, but Yours, Lord (4.7.15)

Father God, 
I thank You that I don’t have to have
all the answers before I pray to You. 

I come to You, trusting that You know all things. 

I humble myself before You, Lord;
and ask You to show me how to pray,
according to Your Will.

Help me to understand that
You know and see everything.

You are the ultimate master planner over my life,
let Your Will be done in my life, always.

Not my will, but Yours, Lord. 

In the name of Your Son,
Jesus Christ, I pray this prayer. 

Amen 

 

An "Easter Monday Morning" Prayer (4.6.15)

Lord God,

Make me an instrument of your peace!

Where there is hatred, let me sow love; 

where there is doubt, let there be faith; 

where there is despair, let there be hope; 

where there is darkness, let there be light; 

and where there is sadness, let there joy.

O Jehovah Shammah, 

Grant that I may not seek to be consoled, 

but that I may be a consoler, 

to those who are going through tough trials right now.

O GOD, help those who are hurting right now, 

to understand that you are the ultimate consoler; 

and that there is nothing they are going through, 

that you cannot change. 

You are Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. 

You are the Great "I Am." 

Who can stand against you Father? 

No one can because you are GOD alone and there is no other. 

Comfort me Lord, as I start my day, 

and protect me from my enemies. 

In the name of Jesus I pray.  

Amen

Open Your Heart to Jesus, Love Him with All Your Heart (4.5.15)

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. - Mathew 6:21

Faith Believers,
In Matthew 26, a woman poured extremely expensive perfume all over the feet of Jesus. She was met with indignation, even disgust, by Jesus’ disciples. They provocatively asked,“Why this waste?”

It was a year’s worth of wages wrapped up in a bottle. This lavish act of love stirred criticism amongst the others, as they considered a more noble use for her perfume. They said, This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor. - Matthew 26:9.  What did this woman believe about Jesus to take such a precious commodity, and in a moment, spill it out over his feet?

When we love Jesus with all our hearts, nothing is too good for Him. And when we recognize the goodness that comes from Him — that He came to set us free from the bondage of sin and heal our brokenness, exchanging the ashes in our lives with the beauty and purity of His own — we can’t help but worship Him completely, even amidst scrutiny.

This woman knew that Jesus could offer her what the world could not, a new life with total forgiveness. Her treasure was in Jesus. Her heart was completely set upon Him.

Jesus stands at the door of our hearts and knocks.
When we open this door to Him, nothing we offer to Him is a waste.

A life lived in total surrender to God is the richest life one can ever live.

 Lord, 
Give me strength and courage 
to share with others 
what You have done in my life.

May everything I do, say, and think 
bring You glory. 

Amen.