Claim Your Increase! (12.16.18)

My Child,

Now is the time of great expectations, therefore prepare yourself; because good things are on the horizon. 

What has been next to impossible for you, will begin to turn around.  Are you ready for it? You should be, it’s what you’ve been praying for and it’s what you’ve been seeking.

You’ve cried out for increase, and your prayers have reached the Heavens.  I Am the One who can bring increase into your life. Remember, My Son came that you may have life and have it more abundantly. Therefore, release your self from the mindset that’s filled with fear, and be strong in the Lord your GOD.  Stop allowing negative people or circumstances to cause your mind to focus on lack. 

I challenge you to remove yourself from the negativity surrounding you and claim increase in your life.  Let your mind reflect on the things you desire; the things which bring you joy not pain.  Let your mind dwell upon the blessings of the Kingdom. I want you to pray and claim increase and overflowing in every area of your life.

I Am the GOD of increase.
I seek increase for My Children.

Isn’t this also the desire of your heart, to bless and give to those you love the most?

So, let go of poverty thinking and be strong in the grace that is in Me. You have embraced the word lack much more than thinking increase and plenty.

It is time that you ask Me to bless you
     with a mind for increase.

Years ago you began to pray for your needs to be met with a little left over. Now, I want you to pray for and begin to claim increase and overflowing. Get ready Beloved, because good things are on the horizon.

It is a time of expectations in the Lord.
Your house is about to be enlarged.

Are you prepared to receive it? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read and Meditate on God's Word
Deuteronomy 8:18 - But you shall remember Jehovah your GOD, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, so that He may confirm His covenant which He has sworn to your fathers, as it is today.

Job 8:7 - Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.

Proverbs 23:7 - For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he:

Isaiah 54:2-3 - Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited.

Philippians 4:8 - 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.

 

 

 

#ScriptureReflection - Ephesians 3 (12.15.18)

Commission to Preach God’s Plan. ¹ Because of this, I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ [Jesus] for you Gentiles— ² if, as I suppose, you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for your benefit, ³ [namely, that] the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly earlier. ⁴ When you read this you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, ⁵ which was not made known to human beings in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit, ⁶ that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

⁷ Of this I became a minister by the gift of God’s grace that was granted me in accord with the exercise of his power. ⁸ To me, the very least of all the holy ones, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the inscrutable riches of Christ, ⁹ and to bring to light [for all] what is the plan of the mystery hidden from ages past in God who created all things, ¹⁰ so that the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known through the church to the principalities and authorities in the heavens. ¹¹ This was according to the eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, ¹² in whom we have boldness of speech and confidence of access through faith in him. ¹³ So I ask you not to lose heart over my afflictions for you; this is your glory.

Prayer for the Readers. ¹⁴ For this reason I kneel before the Father, ¹⁵ from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, ¹⁶ that he may grant you in accord with the riches of his glory to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner self, ¹⁷ and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, rooted and grounded in love, ¹⁸ may have strength to comprehend with all the holy ones what is the breadth and length and height and depth, ¹⁹ and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

²⁰ Now to him who is able to accomplish far more than all we ask or imagine, by the power at work within us, ²¹ to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Wait.... For Your Promises are Already on the Way.... (12.14.18)

My Child,
You are in a long-suffering, one-sided relationship - for which you have been praying for a long time.  I have watched you love and forgive, then pray and release, over and over again. 

Precious one, I Know of your faithfulness and the battle that you fought to keep things in order. However, isn’t it time for you to release those old relationships to Me so I can give you something new? I want you to be set free from being held captive to old wounds and pain of the past. 

If you allow Me to have My Way in your life,
      I Can turn things around.
It will be a place where you will be blessed
     with healthy relationships.   

 

There’s only one thing that has to be done before I can establish this place in your life, and that is to lay all your personal needs down. Place all your wants and desires in My Hands. I want to give you something better - something new and exciting. However, you must have faith to let go and trust Me to meet those needs.  You are trying to do it on your own.  This time, why don’t you trust Me to create and design this relationship for you?

 

Stop looking to man with expectations that people will supply your needs.  Instead, look to Me for the answers you so desire; for all that is good and perfect comes from Me.  I Will bring you into a place of rich fellowship and loving support.  However, for now be patient and let Me build those relationships that will draw and keep you close to Me.

Will you wait for Me to give you
     what I promised you? 
If you do, you will not be disappointed.

Wait on your promises.

Because they are already on the way.

 

 
 

 

 

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Psalm 127:1 - Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.

Psalm 66:12 - Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place.

James 1:17 - Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

2 Corinthians 1:20 - For all the promises of GOD in him are yea and in him Amen, unto the glory of GOD by us.

Psalm 27:14 - Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. 

Jehovan Jireh - God Will Provide (12.13.18)

My Child,

In case you need a reminder - I Am the way, the truth, and the life; and I Hold all keys to every door, lock, and obstacle imaginable.

I Know it is easy to get so caught up with the struggles of this life, and the events surrounding you; that you might sometimes forget that I Have and that I Am the answer to every problem. There is not one issue that is too big or too small for Me to overcome.

No, there is nothing too hard for Me - the Lord, your God -  and I Will provide.

I Am the GOD who restores and refreshes
     when you become weary.
I Am the GOD who will build up
     what the enemy has torn down.
I Am the GOD, who will encourage you
     when despair is knocking at your door. 
I Am the GOD, who will strengthen
     the weak areas in your life.
I Am the GOD who will restore
     the years the enemy has taken away. 

No one else can do what I Can.
So, rely on Me when you are down and out.
Pray and turn to Me before you reach the point
     of finding out that everything else has, or will, fail.

I Am Jehovah Jireh.
Whatever you need, I Will provide.

Now, stop worrying about what’s coming against you. 
Stop worrying about what others are doing.
Stop allowing your eyes to dictate the outcome
     of what you are going through.

Take your hands off the situation, look to Me and let Me do what you cannot do. 

 

Never forget that I Am more than able
      to supply your every need. 
I Am Jehovah Jireh.
I Am the GOD of more than enough. 

I Will provide.

JEHOVAH JIREH - GOD WILL PROVIDE

 

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON HIS WORD

Genesis 22:8 - And Abraham said, My son, GOD will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.

Genesis 22:14 - And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.

Jeremiah 32:27 - Behold, I am the LORD, the GOD of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?

Joel 2:25 - And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm,

Philippians 4:19 - But my GOD shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 

#ScriptureReflection - Isaiah 40:1-11 (12.12.18)

Comfort, give comfort to my people,
says your God.
Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her
that her service is at an end,
her guilt is expiated;
Indeed, she has received from the hand of the LORD
double for all her sins.

A voice cries out:
In the desert prepare the way of the LORD!
Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God!
Every valley shall be filled in,
every mountain and hill shall be made low;
The rugged land shall be made a plain,
the rough country, a broad valley.
Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed,
and all people shall see it together;
for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

A voice says, "Cry out!"
I answer, "What shall I cry out?"
"All flesh is grass,
and all their glory like the flower of the field.
The grass withers, the flower wilts,
when the breath of the LORD blows upon it.
So then, the people is the grass.
Though the grass withers and the flower wilts,
the word of our God stands forever."

Go up onto a high mountain,
Zion, herald of glad tidings;
Cry out at the top of your voice,
Jerusalem, herald of good news!
Fear not to cry out
and say to the cities of Judah:
Here is your God!
Here comes with power
the Lord GOD,
who rules by his strong arm;
Here is his reward with him,
his recompense before him.
Like a shepherd he feeds his flock;
in his arms he gathers the lambs,
Carrying them in his bosom,
and leading the ewes with care.

Everything That You Go Through, Has a Purpose (12.11.18)

My Child,

Have you ever wondered why I Allow My own to go through difficulties that force them to put their faith and trust in Me?  Have you ever wondered why I don't just make it easy for you?  At times, you will experience bad situations and difficulties.  However, you must trust and know that I Already have a plan in place to deliver you; and to bring much glory to My Name, in the process.

 

Everything you go through has a purpose. 
My child, I want you to experience
     My Faithfulness, personally. 

I Want you to see My Mighty Deliverance in your life, first-hand, so that you know deep within yourself that I Am faithful. This will cause your faith to grow when you experience My Faithfulness in your own difficult situations.

I want your faith to grow strong, so that I Can
     begin to send you to do the impossible
     with Me. 

 

I desire to work mighty wonders through you.
I desire to glorify My Name in your life. 
I desire to do the same works through you,
     that My Son did through His Disciples when
     they walked on this earth.
 
I want you to know My Faithfulness, so that you can step out into My Glory, see My Power and watch My Anointing operate in your life.

You can trust Me, Child of Mine, for I Will not abandon during your difficulty.  I Will bring you through your trials and tribulations, and I Will work My Glory in your life.

I Am faithful. 
So, look to Me with eyes that are
     open to My Truth. 
Have faith in Me, and know that
     I Am faithful. 

I Will deliver you from your bondage,
     just as I Delivered Israel from Egypt.

 

 

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Ecclesiastics 3:1 - To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Romans 8:16-18 - The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of GOD: And if children, then heirs; heirs of GOD, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. 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.

Romans 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good to them that love GOD, to them who are called according to his purpose.

2 Corinthians 4:17 - For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

God has Called You to Be His Victorious & Overcoming One.... (12.10.18)

My Child,
I Have given you the power and authority to speak to the storm coming against you, so use your faith to still the storm. 

 

Do not fear when the wind pushes against you so strongly; for I Am with you, and I Am holding you securely in place. Do not panic when the rage of the storm blows fiercely on your face, and you find it hard to speak My Words of peace over its roar. Stand - knowing that I have sent My Angels before you, and I Am covering and protecting you.

If you look to Me and put your trust in Me,
     I Will empower you to still the storm
     that is besetting you.

I Know that sometimes it’s hard to breathe, as the fierceness of the storm comes upon you; but never forget that I Am stronger than any storm. I will not abandon you, nor will I leave you alone to face it on your own. 

 

Trust in Me.... Rise up in faith and confidence; and use the authority that I have given you to still the storm. 

 

Yes, it would be easy for Me to still the storm; but if I do, how will your faith grow?  And how will you ever learn to use what I have given you to defeat the enemy? It is My Desire for you to stand and be victorious over the enemy; and to do that, you must have faith to speak to the storm yourself.

the enemy is like a roaring lion, waiting to devour you. Do not fear the enemy, for I have not called you to be his prey. I have called you to be My Victorious and Overcoming One. I have already defeated the enemy, and he only has the power to overcome you when you choose not to use what I have given you. 

 

Therefore, you must learn to use your authority,
     and have faith to still the storm raging against you.

My Child, stand your ground and do not abandon your tasks to run for cover. Remind yourself that I Won back all authority when My Son rose from the dead, and I have given that Authority to you. Do not be afraid to use it, for the enemy stands as a defeated foe before that Authority.

Rise up, stand your ground, and
     do not cower in fear before
     the enemy of your soul.

Learn to use the Authority that I have given you, and you will be able to still every storm that the enemy sends to rage against you.  For I have ordained you for victory.

 

 
 

 

 

 

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Exodus 14:15 - And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? Speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:

1 Peter 5:8 - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

Matthew 8:24-26 - Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke Him, saying, "Lord, save us! We're going to drown!" He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.

Matthew 28:18 - And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Luke 10:19 - Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. 

A "God's Light & Glory" Prayer (12.9.18)

Father GOD,

How I long for Your Presence in my life!

For too long, many of us have been content with little commitment, little faith, and little joy. No longer!

Lord, we need You!
We will never be content with anything
     other than Your Presence.

I want to be like Moses who said he wasn’t going anywhere unless You went with him.

Forgive me, Lord, for going places in my own strength and for my own purposes. Lord, I ask for Your Light and Your Glory to come upon us, Your people. 

 

May we shine like stars in the universe because of Your Presence!

I long to see Your Light shining through believers in a way that will attract those living in darkness. Awaken Your people, O Lord, that the nations may see You, living in us.

Amen

#ScriptureReflection - Baruch 5 (12.8.18)

Jerusalem, take off your robe of mourning and misery;
put on the splendor of glory from God forever:
wrapped in the cloak of justice from God,
bear on your head the mitre
that displays the glory of the eternal name.
For God will show all the earth your splendor:
you will be named by God forever
the peace of justice, the glory of God’s worship.

Up, Jerusalem! stand upon the heights;
look to the east and see your children
gathered from the east and the west
at the word of the Holy One,
rejoicing that they are remembered by God.
Led away on foot by their enemies they left you:
but God will bring them back to you
borne aloft in glory as on royal thrones.
For God has commanded
that every lofty mountain be made low,
and that the age-old depths and gorges
be filled to level ground,
that Israel may advance secure in the glory of God.
The forests and every fragrant kind of tree
have overshadowed Israel at God’s command;
for God is leading Israel in joy
by the light of his glory,
with his mercy and justice for company..

 

 

 

 

Don't Be Discouraged (12.7.18)

Beloved,
You cannot lose hope now.

You have come too far to give up.

What has happened in your life to make you think that I cannot bring you out of this situation? I Can and I Will bring you out of this. I Will take what seems like an impossible situation - and cause you to say, “Only Jesus could have worked this out.”

You do not have time to be discouraged and give up hope.
I Am going before you right now, putting things in order.

Nothing will be able to touch you or throw you off guard, for I Am doing a complete work within you.

I See your struggles.
I See what you are going through,
     please do not lose hope. 

Do not believe the lies of the enemy. 

 

Instead, cling to the promises I Have given to you. Then, when the storms are over - you will get up changed, made new, and walk into the fullness of your calling.

Do not back down.  "Suit up" in the armor I Have provided for you, and move forward.

Those who try to slow you down will not be successful.
No longer will they be a hindrance in your walk.

I want you to set your sights on things above, and do not be thrown off guard by the so-called successes of men trying to deceive you; for they are in My Hands. I Want you to stay focused on Me, with your whole being.

So, please do not give up.

Others are depending on you.
Be faithful to the call.

And you shall be rewarded with blessings untold.

Trust Me to provide for your every need.
Trust Me to lift you up, out of despair,
     and into heavenly blessings.

Therefore, I say unto you, do not be discouraged.
I have not forsaken you.

 

 

 

 

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Deuteronomy 31:8 - And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

Galatians 6:9 - But we should not lose heart in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap if we do not faint.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NLT) - We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down but never abandoned by GOD. We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NLT) - That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.

Ephesians 6:12-13 - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.  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.

Hebrews 12:3 - For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your mind.