Good Things are Coming (5.9.18)

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 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.

 

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD:

Psalm 16:11 - Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness 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. 

It's Time to Rise Up & Walk in the New Life, New Direction & New Resources God has for You (5.8.18)

My Dear One,
What has caused you to become down in your spirit, feeling depressed, and weary? Is it the situation you are in? I see you questioning yourself repeatedly about the choices you have made. Circumstances seem to be lasting longer than anticipated, and you say your resources and your strength seems to have run out.

Well… I AM STILL HERE.

I have not forgotten you.
I never left you.
Please do not give up.

I Am sending new life, new direction, and new resources to you with renewed strength to move you on to the next phase of what I have called you to accomplish for Me.

There are times when I may allow a situation to appear dead or even impossible, just before breathing on it.  So, that you and everyone else around can witness the beautiful new creation that emerges. By doing this, they will know that it was I, God the Father, and I alone that did this wonderful new thing in your life.

Do not fear, for all that I have spoken will come to pass. You must also remember there will be times when I will pull you away from doing things, in order to deepen our relationship and to talk to you. I need for you to be obedient to My Word, Beloved. 

 

So, if I ask you to sit at My Son's feet like Mary, instead of serving Him a meal like Martha, then do not see that as a failure or a setback. Not one minute with Me is ever wasted time. I want you to remember that.

I Am the GOD who brings new life out of utter death. So, like Lazarus, it is time to shed your grave clothes and rise up and walk for into NEW LIFE.

We have work to do.

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON HIS 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?

Psalm 109:26-27 - Help me, O LORD my GOD: O save me according to thy mercy: That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou, LORD, hast done it. 

Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint. 

Luke 10:39-42 - And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. 

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

Be Encouraged and Be Strengthened (5.7.18)

My Child,

I set before you a challenge,
     and you gladly accepted it.
Now, listen as I speak to you, and do not
     turn away because of the stumbling blocks
     put in your way.

Do not say, "Lord, it is too hard or 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 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, do not 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.

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, who strengthens me.”

Then pray, seek My Son's face, and I Will answer you.

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

Suddenly, it will turn around, and it shall happen.

So, be encouraged this day, be strengthened and be ready.

God will not fail.

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S 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.

Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy GOD, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

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 which strengtheneth me.

Break Every Chain... with Praise (5.6.18)

Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to GOD, and the other prisoners were listening. Suddenly, there was a massive earthquake, and the prison was shaken to its foundations. All the doors immediately flew open, and the chains of every prisoner fell off! - Acts 16:25-26   
 

 

My Children,

I delight in the praises of My People, and I Am moving by My Spirit, drawing people into a closer relationship and dependency on Me.  I Want My People to praise Me in all times.  I Want you to praise Me when your spirit is crushed, and your heart is broken from the things of this world.  Praise Me, for I Am so close to the brokenhearted and those down in the spirit.  Lift up your voice and praise Me, for I inhabit the praises of My people. 

Come close and praise Me in all times.

 

Yes, praise Me in the good times and even when it’s hard to praise Me; for I Am here for you.  I Am your mountain mover, and as you draw nigh unto Me with praises, My Presence will come down from Heaven and cause a change to happen all around you. 

As you praise Me, you shall feel My Presence, and in My Presence is the fullness of joy.  In My Presence, there is freedom, liberty, and much joy; and My Presence will break every chain.

I Am the great I Am, your Deliverer. 
And as you draw close to Me, you will have
     freedom from the chains that bind you. 

Remember when Paul and Silas were in prison, bound with chains and having endured a beating? They both decided to Praise Me in the midst of their situation.  My Presence came down and broke the chains which held them captive.  An act of intimacy and worship brought a mighty miracle, their chains were broken and the guard was saved by My Presence.  All because they chose to Praise Me.

So, My People, draw close to Me and praise Me. 
In your time of tribulation enter into a "Spirit of Praise
     and Thanksgiving" to break free of the chains which
     have come against you. 

Oh, I inhabit the praises of My People who wholeheartedly come into fellowship and adoration to Praise Me.  Yes, come to Me.  I Am the great I Am, and as you Praise Me, I Will set you free from the heavy yokes and chains of this life.

Now, continually let your lips bring
     sacrifices of praises to Me and
     BREAK EVERY CHAIN WITH PRAISE.

 

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD:

1 Chronicles 23:30 - And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even;

Psalm 34:18 - The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

Psalm 119:62 - At midnight I rise to praise you, because of your righteous rules.

Psalm 119:164 - Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules.

Isaiah 9:4 - For you will break the yoke of their slavery and lift the heavy burden from their shoulders. You will break the oppressor’s rod, just as you did when you destroyed the army of Midian

Ezekiel 34:27 - And the trees of the field shall yield their fruit, and the earth shall yield its increase, and they shall be secure in their land. And they shall know that I am the LORD when I break the bars of their yoke and deliver them from the hand of those who enslaved them.

Ephesians 5:20 - Giving thanks always for all things unto GOD and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 

#ScriptureReflection - 1 John 4:7-10 (5.5.18)

Beloved, let us love one another,
because love is of God;
everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God.
Whoever is without love does not know God, for God is love.
In this way the love of God was revealed to us:
God sent his only Son into the world
so that we might have life through him.
In this is love:
not that we have loved God, but that he loved us
and sent his Son as expiation for our sins.

 

 

A New & Brighter Day Awaits You. Look Up & Praise Jesus... (5.4.18)

Beloved,
Take the time to be still and quiet in My Presence. 

I want you to gain a fresh perspective of where you
     have been, and where you are now; before I lead
     you out to your next point of destiny.

It is important that you see the past, not as a place of defeat.  See it as a place of experiential growth, which led to victory.

Yes, I know you went through a lot; however, look at what the struggle produced.  You are much stronger and wiser than before.  Those trials will give you confidence in knowing you can overcome anything through the Word of GOD the Father.  

I tell you this day, I Am about to send a blessing your
     way that is going to far exceed your expectations.

When you receive this blessing you will know
     that I Have showed up and showed out.

Therefore, it is important for you to be still right now and listen to My Whispers.  Listen, and remember everything that I spoke to you when you walked through the darkness; for a new and brighter day awaits you.

The bright, morning star will rise in your heart.
It will begin to drive away the darkness.

I say unto you, look up and praise Me, for what
     I Am about to do in your life. 

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD:

Psalm 37:6 - And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. 

Psalm 84:4 - Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah. 

Psalm 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.

Matthew 10:27 - What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.

Luke 21:28 - And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

You are Never Alone. Cast Your Burdens Upon Jesus & Allow Him to Lighten Your Load. (5.3.18)

Beloved,
Discouragement seems to have come from nowhere and there are things in the back of your mind that constantly worry you. The load you’re carrying is too heavy. It has put a burden on your heart and created such a spiritual fog that you cannot see your next step. 

Isn’t it time to lighten your load?

You must release your burdens and cast your cares
     upon Me to regain clarity.

Refuse to allow stress and fear to overtake you.  Changes are inevitable, but you can make the necessary adjustments easily if you trust Me to bring you through this time of transition. The only way to do this is to cast your burdens upon Me and lighten your load.

Even though you feel that you must bear the brunt of responsibility, remember, you are not alone.

You are never alone. 

I Am with you to carry the load. However, you must let it all go and trust Me to handle it.  I want you to see the burdens which weigh you down as another opportunity for Our Father to show you just how much He loves you.

We care about your every need.

So, please lighten your load and give your burdens to Me, Christ Jesus.

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Matthew 11:28-30 - Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.

Psalm 55:22 - Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. 

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

#ScriptureReflection - John 15 (5.2.18)

The Vine and the Branches

15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. ² He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. ³ You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. ⁴ Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.

⁵ “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. ⁶ If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. ⁷ If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. ⁸ This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.

⁹ “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. ¹⁰ If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. ¹¹ I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. ¹² My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. ¹³ Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. ¹⁴ You are my friends if you do what I command. ¹⁵ I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. ¹⁶ You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. ¹⁷ This is my command: Love each other.

The World Hates the Disciples

¹⁸ “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. ¹⁹ If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. ²⁰ Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also. ²¹ They will treat you this way because of my name, for they do not know the one who sent me. ²² If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin. ²³ Whoever hates me hates my Father as well. ²⁴ If I had not done among them the works no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin. As it is, they have seen, and yet they have hated both me and my Father. ²⁵ But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated me without reason.’^[c]

The Work of the Holy Spirit

²⁶ “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me. ²⁷ And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning.

God is Always Willing to Set Us on the Right Track (5.1.18)

My Child,

If you feel you have taken a wrong turn or gotten off track;
     stop and ask Me for wisdom and direction. 
If you ask, I Will lead you in the way that you should go
     and put you back on the path I ordained for you.
Just because you feel you've made a wrong turn does not
     mean that it is too late to change direction. 

There is something else I want you to know, not all stumbling blocks are from the enemy. Sometimes, stumbling blocks are My Way of telling you that you have strayed from the path that I chose for you. 

That is why it's important for you to seek Me for clear directions when you are not sure of which way to go.  And if you have made mistakes, do not worry about trying to go back and correct everything. You cannot change the past. Repent and place all in My Hands. Just, remember from whence you fell off the path, and start over.

Do not allow past mistakes to define who you are
     or where you are going.

I Am always willing to set you back on the right path that will lead you to Me. Take the time now to pray.  Ask Me about where you should be, and I Will give you divine directions.  I Will give you directions that will put you back on the spiritual path that will lead to your destiny.

When you seek Me first in all things, everything else
     will fall into place, and then you will know you are
     on the right path.

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD:

Psalm 5:8 - Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.

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.

Proverbs 3:6 - In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

Proverbs 4:26 - Ponder the path of thy feet and let all thy ways be established.

Isaiah 48:17 - Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy GOD which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go. 

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

Revelations 2:5 - Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; 

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