Hold On, Faint Not & Don't be Discouraged. (5.9.15)

My Child,

I know this passing season has been difficult. 

At times, it’s even been costly for you. 

I’ve watched you set aside your own needs, 

to minister and care for others.

And because you followed close after Me
and sought My righteousness first,
good things are on the way to you.

I always look after those who look after My Kingdom.
You are blessed and highly favored. 

You are a brave soldier and servant of the King. 

Many good things will begin to flow into your life,
because you have My grace and My favor over your life. 

Continue to stay faithful, press your way through,
and do not allow anything to discourage you. 

Good things are coming your way, hold on and faint not.

MEDITATE ON HIS WORD

Psalm 16:11 - Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
 

Matthew 6:33 - But seek ye first the kingdom of GOD, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 
Galatians 6:9 - And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 

Rise Up & Declare! A New Day is Dawning in Your Life (5.8.15)

Rise up. 

 

My Child, 

Rise up, I say. 

 

For even now the sun is rising in the spiritual realm to declare a new day, a new start in your life. You cried out to Me for new life.  You cried out for a fresh start.  And behold, I am making all things new in your life. 

 

A new day is dawning in your life.

When the storms were raging in your life, you wondered if I heard you, because all you saw around you were dark clouds. My Child, no matter how hard the storms raged; I heard every prayer you prayed. I never ever forgot you. I saw your tears, and I have been working behind the scenes to make your desires come to pass.

The storms distracted you, and for a while, you took your eyes off My promises. However, your distraction never stopped Me from working on the promises I made to you. 

 

While the storm was raging, I was preparing a new beginning for you. 

 

Many things have been put into place and now the sun is breaking through.  Shining its light on a new season in your life.

All the hard times you endured have turned into blessings;

and I will shine My Light on the hidden treasures 

that were planted and watered, with faith, in the winter season. 

 

Now, look up and rejoice now, 

for the storm has passed 

and a new day is at hand. 

 

I want you to start this new season afresh
by surrendering your heart to Me
and renewing your vows.

Let’s begin again,
for a change in the season has come!

MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD:

Psalm 92:13 - Those that are planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our GOD. 

Psalms 126:5-6 - They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him

Isaiah 42:9 - Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them

Revelations 21:5 - And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.

 

 

Be of Good Courage, Exercise Your Faith & Watch God Do the Impossible in Your Life (5.7.15)

Faith Believers,

Have you ever been in a situation where it seems like suddenly, everything that you've believed in, is not working? You seem to be hit from all sides. Your faith, which once moved mountains, seems to be failing hopelessly. You may even feel, at times, as though the Lord doesn't care for you; and has forsaken you.

I think almost everyone, at some point in their walk, has felt this way.  When you find yourself in a position like this, don’t doubt the Lord. Trust in Him, and know that He has not forsaken you. Have you ever cried, “Oh, Lord, increase my faith?”  Well, greater faith requires greater testing, and now the Lord is giving you a chance for greater promotion in His Kingdom. I know ain't is not a word, but "ain’t GOD good?"

The only way for your faith to grow and get stronger, is through stretching and exercising your faith muscles, to the utmost. The same way we exercise our physical bodies to whip them back into shape; we must do the same things to strengthen our faith, and increase our faith muscles.  Our faith muscles will become soft if they don’t have any work to do.  Therefore, the Lord will allow tests to enter our lives, so that we can exercise those faith muscles; to keep them working at peak performance. 

You know the saying, “There can’t be a testimony without a test."  

So, the Lord is preparing us for a glorious testimony that will draw us closer to Him, and increase our faith.

I know it may seem like the more you dig in your heels, the attacks become more intense, and you wonder if you're ever going to survive this test. However, we will pass the test if we keep working those faith muscles, and don't give up.  If we continue to press our way, we will get our breakthrough, and then we will see how much stronger our faith has become in the Lord. 

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Hear what God says:

My Child,
I am the Lord of all. 
I created all things. 
All things exist because I permit them to exist, for My purposes.

Even the difficult situation you find yourself in right now, exists because I have allowed it.  Nothing happens to you without My permission, and this current trial has a purpose; it’s increasing your faith. 

Therefore, bring your hardships to Me and stay prayerful. 
Keep your faith high, and stop stressing
because you can’t see how this can lead to victory. 

Your job is to pray without ceasing, have faith and trust Me.
My job is to bring it to pass. 

Now, be of good courage, exercise your faith 
and watch Me do the impossible in your life.  

MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD: 

Luke 17:5 - And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.

Luke 18:1 - And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always

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

James 1:2-4 - My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 

1 Peter 4:12-13 - Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy

Lift Your Head Up (5.6.15)

My Child, 

There is so much in this world that can discourage or dissuade you
from following the path that I have laid out for you.

And when your head hangs in weariness,
all you tend to see are the obstacles blocking your path.

However, if you lift your head up, you will be able to look beyond what is in front of you, and reflect upon the dreams and visions that I placed in your heart.  Lift your head up, and do not be discouraged by what you see in the natural, but remember that you live this life by faith; and not by what your natural eyes can see.

Lift your head and see all the beautiful things that are around you, as you walk with Me.

Lift your head up and keep your faith high.  Look to the possibility that you can do anything with Me at your side.

Lift your head up, open up your spiritual eyes and focus them on Me.

When you do this, you will see My hands at work.
You will see the possibilities once again.
You will see that these circumstances will work in your favor, and not against you.
In your own strength, you cannot produce all the changes you want to see;
but in Me, all things are possible. 
What you cannot do, I can.

It is time to lift your head up. To take your eyes off the natural, and walk by faith. Lift your head and enjoy your journey, for there is so much beauty to see and experience. Lift your head up and have peace in knowing that you are not alone on this journey. Lift your head up and see that I am with you every step of the way.

Now, take hold of My strength, My joy and My power and lift your head up; and let’s move beyond the enemies stumbling blocks.

MEDITATE ON HIS WORD:

Genesis 13:14-15 - And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward: For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever

Psalm 42:11 - Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in GOD: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my GOD.

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

Isaiah 40:26 - Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.

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

Combating Spiritual Attacks (5.5.15)

For GOD has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind - 2 Timothy 1:7

 

Faith Believers,

You wake up in the morning, and the thoughts from yesterday’s events bring worry or stress. You think about the day ahead of you and fear or tension fills your heart. Your concern over family members or other relationships begins to weigh down your day before it ever really gets going. 

 

Many of us look at such situations as just normal life. But there is a warfare aspect to these thoughts. GOD’s Word teaches us that He wants us to lay aside fear . . . that worry and anxiety are to be given over to Him. 

 

He wants to set us free from these thoughts that damage our lives. 

 

If GOD wants us free from such thoughts, you can count on the fact that the devil wants us to wallow in these fears. The Christian that spends his or her time worrying or in fear is a Christian who is being made ineffective in kingdom matters. 

 

When the enemy can manipulate our thoughts 

away from trusting GOD, he has won a victory.

      - Marilyn

 

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Father,

Grant me Your protection 

in the most common areas of spiritual attack:
my mind, my heart, and my mouth.

Help me to keep my thoughts fixed on You.
Keep my heart in Your care.

May my words always please You. 

Please help me today to live
completely under Your Lordship
and in Your victorious care. 

 

Amen

 

 

Again I Say, "Expect!" (5.4.15)

Scripture References: Deuteronomy 28:2  ~  Galatians 3:20‐21  ~  James 1:6‐7

Faith Believers,

No matter what you’re going through right now, expect to see the impossible begin to manifest in your life, your ministry and your businesses. GOD desires to do abundantly more in your life than you could ask of Him — above all you could ever imagine or think.

Do you hear that? He desires to do more than we can even think about! Wow! What an awesome GOD we serve!! Can you dream the impossible? Well good. Stretch out on the word of GOD and grab hold to His promises. We must ask in faith, believing that we have received what we have asked, of the Lord.

Ask, and do not doubt. 

Ask, and do not waver. 

Ask, and just believe. 

GOD is calling us to a higher level of expectancy in everything we do. 

Settle for nothing less than the power of GOD in every area of your life. 

GOD is an awesome GOD!
  - Marilyn

 
The Lord says:
My Child,

Expect to see the things that you have not been able to move, get out of your way, as you speak Words of Faith. Faith is the key to the supernatural. With Faith, you can go to the throne in confidence and boldness; requesting whatever you need, and knowing beyond the shadow of a doubt, that you have received it. 

As you make My Word the ultimate authority, and final say, in your life;
expect My promised blessings to overtake you.

Yes, overtake you.

Expect ministries that have been dormant to emerge with power.
Expect circumstances that looked dead or impossible,
to come alive and turn around quickly.
Expect miraculous healings like never before.

This is your time, this is your season. 
Start expecting, for it is My desire to bless you,
with all you need.

Listening for God's Guidance & Leading; 3 Ways to Live in His Purpose. (5.3.15)

Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. - Psalm 119:105

Faith Believers,
All people long for direction and purpose in life.
As Christians, we can ask the Lord to guide us.
We do not have to live without purpose.
What are some of the ways GOD guides us in His will?
How should we be listening for His leading?

Get Quiet with GOD and Examine Your Desires

Hearing GOD’s guidance begins with our minds and hearts.

The Bible reminds us to be still - Psalm 46:10 as we listen for His leading, and to be transformed by the renewal of your mind - Romans 12:2. The Scriptures are full of prayers you can use to ask GOD to focus on Him, such as: Search me, O GOD, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! - Psalm 139:23.

Genuinely seek the Lord and ask our generous GOD - James 1:5 to put your thoughts in line with His desires for you.

Ask Yourself: Would Jesus Think This Way?

It’s easier to hear GOD when your thoughts are in line with His.
Choosing GOD as the ruler of your thoughts is important.

Jesus said, Whatever is in your heart determines what you say - Matthew 12:34. We must also put GOD as the ruler of what we say, because The tongue can speak words that bring life or death - Proverbs 18:21. Again, we can look to Scripture for prayers so that GOD can and will guide our words: Let the words of my mouth be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord - Psalm 19:14.

Seek GOD’s guidance for what you say,
think carefully before you speak,
make sure each idea is in line with GOD’s teaching.

Let GOD’s Word Guide You

Thinking and speaking GOD’s word helps us live it out!

The Bible promises that you can seek His will in all you do - Proverbs 3:6 and depend on Him to guide your paths. As you seek GOD’s guidance for your actions, pray back to GOD the requests found in the Psalms: Lead me, O Lord, in Your Righteousness; Teach me Your Way, O Lord; Teach me to do Your Will, my GOD! - Psalms 5:8, 86:11, 143:10.

GOD can build up your life,
so that depending on His leading is second nature!

~  Prayer  ~

Heavenly Father,

Help me to obey Your guidance.

Lord help me to be still and know that You are GOD.
I know that You do not announce Your presence
over a megaphone, but through a small, still voice.

Help me to always recognize this small, still voice;
so that I can be obedient to Your Word.

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

Amen

We Are the Temple that God Dwells in (5.2.15)

Now arise, O Lord GOD, and come to your resting place… - 2 Chronicles 6:41

Faith Believers,

The people of Israel firmly believed in the presence of GOD in the tabernacle, and now in the temple. Even though Solomon had the wisdom to know that the fullness of GOD could never be contained in a building, he still asked that GOD be present in the temple.

Prayer is no longer dependent upon a building! When the curtain in the temple was torn in two at Jesus’ death (Mark 15:38), we were given free access to speak with GOD directly. The curtain that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place was torn, indicating that we may now enter GOD’s very presence. Our sins no longer have to separate us from GOD’s presence. 

When we asked Jesus to be the Savior and Lord of our lives, we became the temple that GOD dwells in. After Solomon’s dedication prayer, the shekinah glory of GOD came over the temple. The same thing happened on the Day of Pentecost, as the Holy Spirit came to make his home in the believers: They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them - Acts 2:3. The fire was a symbol of His divine presence. Jesus made the way for us to communicate directly with the Father by the power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in us.

I praise You Lord, 

for the awesome fact of Your
indwelling presence in my life.
Help me to never forget this amazing truth.
Thank You Lord!!!

You Have Worked Too Hard. Do Not Allow Your Circumstances to Steal Your Joy. (5.1.15)

My Child,
You may not always be aware of My presence,
but I am always aware of yours. 

I am with you and constantly working for your good. 

I know what you need, even before you ask Me. 

I know that right now, you are going through some circumstances that seem to be so overwhelming, you feel you cannot make it. However, know I am with you, in the midst of what you are going through. You have nothing to fear. 

What you are going through will never overtake you. 

I will not allow it, for I am still in control. 

I want you to learn to put your hope in Me.

Do not allow your circumstances to have power over you, nor steal your joy. 

You have worked too hard for the joy that is in your life. 

I promised you, My Peace and Joy; no matter what is going on in your life. 

It is a peace that surpasses all understanding, and it is for you to have now. 

Believe I AM your provider. 

Believe I AM your joy. 

Oh Precious One, just keep your hope in Me, and your worry and fears will leave you. Turn over to Me that which is troubling you and watch as I saturate it with My Peace. It’s My desire for you to walk in My Supernatural Peace and in the fullness of My Joy, knowing that I am faithful to bring My glory into your situation. 

Put your hope in Me and you will not be disappointed.

Meditate on My Word:

Romans 12:12 - Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 

Psalm 25:2 - O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. 

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