God's Throne (1.9.20)

Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need - Hebrews 4:16


Faith Believers,
Access to the Throne of GOD is the foundation of all prayer.
All prayers must be placed upon the throne.

Every true believer is welcome there. Having access to GOD’s throne is an amazing privilege. When we approach The Throne, we are placing ourselves in the presence of our All-Powerful, Holy Ruler of the universe.

What a privilege to be welcomed into His Presence!

GOD’s throne - we are reminded - is a Throne of Grace, not a throne of judgment. This means that if we have come into His Presence, through the Blood of Christ, we are accepted by Him. GOD does not scrutinize us to screen out unworthiness. He extends His Hand of Welcome. We are invited to approach, with complete confidence, knowing that our Father Loves us, and wants to hear our prayers.

There are no closed doors on The Throne.
We will not have to beg, nor negotiate, to get in.

GOD is expecting us.
He Is glad we have come.
  -  Marilyn

~ Prayer ~
Loving Father,
It amazes me, that when I open my mouth to pray,
I am standing in the very throne room of Heaven. 

What an astonishing privilege You have given me. 
Thank You for this precious gift of grace!

Father, teach me how to pray for everything,
as Your Word has encouraged us to do;
so that we can be in Your Presence at the Throne. 

Amen

Have Faith and Do Not Give Up (1.8.20)

My Child,
The thought has crossed your mind to give up. 

Do not start the new year focusing on your failures. Your thoughts are remaining too long on the failures of your past. It is good to recognize failure, and to learn from it; but do it quickly, and move on. Then take your thoughts captive to the Blessings that I Have already set aside and bestowed upon you. It is in your best interest to stop worrying, and to start putting your trust in Me. 

This isn't the first time that the thought of giving up has crossed your mind. 

However, I Am telling you, "do not give up."

I Know lately, for some of you, it has been hard, and the circumstances have been almost debilitating; but do not give up. I Am aware of everything you’ve gone through. Beloved, you WILL become what you focus on.

So now focus on Me and the times I Have brought you through, to success. Focus on the times I brought you through, when the enemy thought that his schemes were successful; but, as always, I Put him to shame.  Causing him to flee.

Be sensitive to My Leading, and do not rely on your own thoughts and desires. 

I Know what is best for you.  Have faith and focus on the positive things that are happening in your life. Think of how I Have blessed you in the past; and the trials and tribulations that I Have brought you through.

I Want you to read and meditate on My Word everyday.  Spend quality time with Me, Beloved, so that you can hear My Still Small Voice; and I Will give you a peace that will surpass all understanding.

Read and Meditate on God's Word
Joshua 1:8 - This book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it by day and by night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall act wisely.

Proverbs 23:7 - for as he thinks in his heart, so is he;

Philippians 4:8 - Finally, my brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are right, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, think on these things. 

#ScriptureReflection - Mark 8:22-26 (1.7.20)

Jesus Heals a Blind Man at Bethsaida

²² They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him.

²³ He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?”

²⁴ He looked up and said, “I see people; they look like trees walking around.”

²⁵ Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly. ²⁶ Jesus sent him home, saying, “Don’t even go into the village.”


 Source: NIV (New International Version)

Be At Peace, Remain Calm & Do Not Lose Control (1.6.20)

My Child,
Be at peace and remain calm, regardless of the problems and trials you may be facing. 
 

If, or when, you lose control - confess your sins to GOD and forgive all who were involved.  Losing control and being overwhelmed only escalates a problem. Save yourself the agony of disappointment and discouragement by trusting that I Will bring you through every challenge. 

Come to Me, and be still before Me, as I Restore peace to your soul.  Your circumstances will require My Wisdom and My Direction; and all you have to do is ask Me. When you do not know what to do, or where to go; ask Me for My Wisdom.

You should come to Me first.  Always.... 

Look to Me for help and direction.  Do not lose control, My Child, and do not be afraid to ask Me for My Direction and My Wisdom. Beloved, I Know all things before they happen, and while they are happening. Nothing by any means catches Me off guard or surprises Me.

I Am the beginning, and the end, of all things concerning you.

I Promised, in My Word, that I Would never leave you nor forsake you. Now, stand, dust off and square your shoulders - as you stand on My Word, declaring victory over all the works of the enemy. 

Fret not, for I Am with you, in all things. 

 

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Psalm 61:2 - From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Psalm 91:15 - He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

Matthew 11:29 - 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.

John 16:24 - Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full

James 1:6 - But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.

Hebrews 4:16 - Let us, therefore, come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. 

Do Not Fear, God Has A Plan (1.5.20)

My Child,
Your complete surrender has enabled Me to do more through you than you can imagine. 

However, your absolute surrender and faith in Me has also made you a target for the enemy, but do not fear his attacks. No matter what he throws at you, his weapons will not prosper.  My Son has already overcome him, and I Have a divine plan for you.

Stay on the designated course and
     you will find all that you need.

I Am the answer to all your questions. I Am The One who loves you, I Am The One who watches over you, and I Am The One who gave you the authority to destroy the works of the enemy.

Therefore, do not be fearful and weak.
Speak My Word over your situation.
Stay fully submitted to Me.
Resist what the enemy is trying to do,
     and he will flee.

Do not allow him to hinder My Plans for you.

You have the Greatest One watching over you, to provide you with hope in a hopeless world. Therefore, do not allow the enemy to make you feel small and helpless.

Rise and rebuke the spirit of fear.
Boldly speak forth My Word.

You are more than a conqueror, and you are mighty in Me. 

Trust in every Word I Have Spoken. 
I Will do what I promised. 
Do not be fearful. 

Look to Me...
For I Have a plan for you.

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD:

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. 

Jeremiah 29:11-12 - For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. 

Romans 8:37 - Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

James 4:7 - Submit yourselves therefore to GOD. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 

1 John 4:4 - Ye are of GOD, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

#ScriptureReflection - Ephesians 3 (1.4.20)

The Mystery Revealed

3 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles— ² if indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you, ³ how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, ⁴ by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), ⁵ which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets: ⁶ that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel, ⁷ of which I became a minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by the effective working of His power.

Purpose of the Mystery

⁸ To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, ⁹ and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ; ¹⁰ to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, ¹¹ according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, ¹² in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him. ¹³ Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Appreciation of the Mystery

¹⁴ For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, ¹⁵ from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, ¹⁶ that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, ¹⁷ that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, ¹⁸ may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— ¹⁹ to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.


²⁰ Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, ²¹ to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.


Source: NKJV (New King James Version)

 

Keep Praying (1.3.20)

My Child,
You have so much on your mind. You are praying fervently about something you need to do. It is good that you are seeking My Wisdom and My Guidance for the next step. Continue to pray and press your way. 

However, I Want to assure you, I Have heard your prayer. 

Now, I Want you to quiet yourself so that you can hear Me. I Will show you why it should be done; then I Will show you what, where, and when to do it.

It is good to pray, but it is very important to listen, after you pray. Therefore, stay before Me, stay in close communion with Me after you pray. This will reassure you of My Love for you. This will strengthen your faith and you will see evidence that I Heard you, and I Have not left you to solve this matter alone. 

I Know you donʹt know the outcome of how others will respond, but that is not for you to worry about. I Will work with all involved, leave them to Me.

I Am working on all that concerns you, and you will be so relieved and renewed.  Keep your focus on Me, and let your prayers become prayers of thanksgiving for the things I Am doing.  And there will be so much thankfulness and joy in your heart afterward. 

So, keep praying. 

Read and Meditate on God's Word

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

Daniel 9:3 - And I set my face unto the Lord GOD, to seek by prayer and supplications,

Colossians 4:2 - Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

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

1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Pray without ceasing.

James 1:5 - If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of GOD, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. 

James 5:16b - The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Jude 1:20 - But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

A New Beginning (1.2.20)

Faith Believers,
When we think about January, we often think of it as a time of renewal, a time for a new beginning, a time to let go of the past and move on. 

So, as we reflect upon what the Lord brought us through, let us be reminded that nothing is too hard for the Lord. 

He has brought us through trials, circumstances, and situations that we thought we would not survive. He has opened doors that were once impossible for us to open. He has opened doors that were closed in our faces, time and time again; and then He closed doors that we did not have the strength to close. 

Our Lord and Savior reminds us there is nothing too difficult for Him. He is on His Throne, and His Holy Spirit is within us.  He Can break through our cloudy days and cause the sun to shine in our darkest night. 

All we must do is have faith in His Word; for when the Lord Decrees a thing in your life, there is nothing that can stop His Word from coming forth. He Is more than able to watch over His Word and will bring it to pass, regardless of how the situation may look.  He Is the GOD of possibilities. 

Be faithful to the Word He has spoken, and do not let the enemy talk you out of your promise.

GOD will accomplish all He has said to you. 
GOD is for us, and not against us. 
He will never forsake us or leave us.

Fear not, stand firm and declare the glory of the Lord in your life.

GOD delivered you in the past and He Has
     plans to do even more for you in the future.
Jesus Christ Is the same yesterday, and today,
     and forever.

GOD never changes.

Jesus Christ never changes.
The Holy Spirit never changes.

  -  Marilyn Chaney

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Isaiah 43:18-19 - Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.  Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?  I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
 
Philippians 3:13-14 - Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of GOD in Christ Jesus.

#ScriptureReflection - John 1:1-18 (1.1.20)

In the beginning was the Word,
and the Word was with God,
and the Word was God.
He was in the beginning with God.
All things came to be through him,
and without him nothing came to be.
What came to be through him was life,
and this life was the light of the human race;
the light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness has not overcome it.

A man named John was sent from God.
He came for testimony, to testify to the light,
so that all might believe through him.
He was not the light,
but came to testify to the light.
The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world.

He was in the world,
and the world came to be through him,
but the world did not know him.
He came to what was his own,
but his own people did not accept him.

But to those who did accept him
he gave power to become children of God,
to those who believe in his name,
who were born not by natural generation
nor by human choice nor by a man's decision
but of God.

And the Word became flesh
and made his dwelling among us,
and we saw his glory,
the glory as of the Father's only-begotten Son,
full of grace and truth.

John testified to him and cried out, saying,
"This was he of whom I said,
'The one who is coming after me ranks ahead of me
because he existed before me.'"
From his fullness we have all received,
grace in place of grace,
because while the law was given through Moses,
grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
No one has ever seen God.
The only-begotten Son, God, who is at the Father's side,
has revealed him.

 

 

 

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