#ScriptureReflection - Hebrews 11:3-7 (2.9.21)

³ By faith we understand that the world has been created by the word of God so that what is seen has not been made out of things that are visible. ⁴ By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he was attested to be righteous, God testifying about his gifts, and through faith, though he is dead, he still speaks.

⁵ By faith Enoch was taken up so that he would not see death; and he was not found because God took him up; for before he was taken up, he was attested to have been pleasing to God. ⁶ And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for the one who comes to God must believe that He exists, and that He proves to be One who rewards those who seek Him.

⁷ By faith Noah, being warned by God about things not yet seen, in reverence prepared an ark for the salvation of his household, by which he condemned the world, and became an heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

 

 

#ScriptureReflection - Job 7 (2.8.21)

Job’s Life Seems Futile

7 “Is a person not forced to labor on earth,
And are his days not like the days of a hired worker?
² As a slave pants for the shade,
And as a hired worker who eagerly waits for his wages,
³ So I am allotted worthless months,
And nights of trouble are apportioned to me.
⁴ When I lie down, I say,
‘When shall I arise?’
But the night continues,
And I am continually tossing until dawn.
⁵ My flesh is clothed with maggots and a crust of dirt,
My skin hardens and oozes.
⁶ My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle,
And they come to an end without hope.

⁷ “Remember that my life is a mere breath;
My eye will not see goodness again.
⁸ The eye of him who sees me will no longer look at me;
Your eyes will be on me, but I will not exist.
⁹ When a cloud vanishes, it is gone;
In the same way one who goes down to Sheol does not come up.
¹⁰ He will not return to his house again,
Nor will his place know about him anymore.

¹¹ “Therefore I will not restrain my mouth;
I will speak in the anguish of my spirit,
I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.
¹² Am I the sea, or the sea monster,
That You set a guard over me?
¹³ If I say, ‘My couch will comfort me,
My bed will ease my complaint,’

 
¹⁴ Then You frighten me with dreams,
And terrify me by visions,
¹⁵ So that my soul would choose suffocation,
Death rather than my pains.
¹⁶ I waste away; I will not live forever.
Leave me alone, for my days are only a breath.
¹⁷ What is man that You exalt him,
And that You are concerned about him,
¹⁸ That You examine him every morning
And put him to the test every moment?

¹⁹ Will You never turn Your gaze away from me,
Nor leave me alone until I swallow my spittle?
²⁰ Have I sinned? What have I done to You,
Watcher of mankind?
Why have You made me Your target,
So that I am a burden to myself?


²¹ Why then do You not forgive my wrongdoing
And take away my guilt?
For now I will lie down in the dust;
And You will search for me, but I will no longer exist.”

 

 

Lean On God, Do Not Give Up & KNOW that You have The Victory.... (2.7.21)

My Child,
Some of you are facing difficulties and trials, which have caused you to dig deeper than ever, to exercise your strength and faith, in order to survive and overcome.  I Know that it may seems as though you will not make it; however, do not believe everything your natural senses show and tell you.  I Say 'you have already made it.'  The Victory was given to you when My Son Rose on the third day.   My Children, oh My Children, that for some of you - some of you have not realized, that these present day trials, happening in your life right now; that this is one of those times.

And yet I Say Again, 'you have already made it.'  Let this mind be in you as it is in Christ Jesus, and recognize that it is time for you to lean and depend on Me AND to trust in Me, in all things. 

I Am your help in times of trouble.  And I Am with you.  I Am with you, to provide you with the wisdom you need to stand victorious; because you are more than a conqueror.  My Child, you MUST believe that you have the victory - My Victory.

I Have brought you through many attacks from the enemy.  I Have brought you through when you were incapable of standing in your own strength. I Have brought you through time and time again.  Ofttimes you didn't have any idea of the attacks that I Protected you from, things you never ever saw. 

It was (and still is) only when you surrendered to Me, that My Strength did what you thought was impossible. Remember those times and you will see that I Have not changed.  I Am more than able to do it again. 

Therefore, do not give up. 

Lean on Me Child, let Me Lift you up and carry you through.  I Will give you the strength you need to overcome what is before you.

Now, lean on Me, do not give up, and know - without a doubt you have The Victory.

 

 

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Psalm 46:1 - GOD is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 

Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

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

2 Corinthians 12:9 - And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly, therefore, will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 

Philippians 2:5 - Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

#ScriptureReflection - Ezekiel 36:24-28 (2.6.21)

The Lord will renew his people
They will be his own people, and God himself will be with them, their own God - Revelation 21:3

I will take you away from among the nations,
gather you from all the foreign lands,
and bring you back to your own land.

I will sprinkle clean water upon you
to cleanse you from all your impurities,
and from all your idols I will cleanse you.

I will give you a new heart
and place a new spirit within you,
taking from your bodies your stony hearts
and giving you natural hearts.

I will put my spirit within you
and make you live by my statutes,
careful to observe my decrees.

You shall live in the land I gave your fathers;
you shall be my people,
and I will be your God.

 

 

You are A Child of The King, Therefore Ask for What You Need (2.5.21)

If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? - Matthew 7:11

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A Word of Encouragement

Faith Believers,
As children of the Most High GOD, oftentimes we forget that it is our Father’s good pleasure to bless us.  Yet, we wonder if we have earned the right for everything we need (notice I said need, and not want).  If it matters to you, it matters to GOD.  The Word tells us that we have every right to ask the Lord for what we need.  Hebrews 4:16  says, Come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.  Therefore, The Lord is waiting for us to ask for what we need, and to ask boldly.

But rather seek ye the kingdom of GOD, and all these things shall be added unto you.
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
  - Luke 12:31-32 

Ask for what you need; and when you do, do not allow the enemy to bring condemnation upon you. Do not allow the enemy to cause you to feel unworthy of the Promises of God's Kingdom. There is no condemnation to those who are in Christ.  Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, died so that we could have the right to live a blessed, abundant life.  This life belongs to us.  It is our birthright because of Jesus' sacrifice for us.  For some of us, and too often, we seem to have forgotten this.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.  - John 10:10 

Remember, fellow faith believers - we are Children of The King. We are blessed and highly favored. Therefore, as a Child of the King, talk to your Heavenly Father and ask for what you need.  

 

Do not be afraid to ask Our Father for what you need. 
Let me say that again, do not be afraid to ask Our Father for what you need.

 

Just ask.
Just ask.
Just ask. 

For no good thing will The Lord, Our God, withhold from His Children; who are walking with Him.  Just ask.

  ~~ Marilyn

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Listen to God's Still Small Voice

My Child,
Know that I Have given Myself to you. 
I In you; and you in Me. 

You are Mine and I Am yours. 
Whatever concerns you, concerns Me. 

I Want you to be fully persuaded that what you need, will be supplied.  Do not be persuaded by what you perceive as 'problems and circumstances.'  Instead, be fully persuaded by My Promises.  For My Promises are 'Yes and Amen.' 

Be fully persuaded that I Am more than able to watch over you; and I Am more than able to continue to fulfill My Word and bring it to pass.

Now ask Me, so that your joy will be full.

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Read and Meditate on God's Word

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

John 14:13-14 - And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in my name, I will do it. 

Psalm 84:11- For the LORD GOD is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. 

Romans 4:20-21 - He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

 

 

#ScriptureReflection - Psalm 147 (2.4.21)

~ Psalm Prayer ~

God our Father, great builder of the heavenly Jerusalem, you know the number of the stars and call each of them by name. Heal hearts that are broken, gather together those who have been scattered, and enrich us all from the plenitude of your eternal wisdom.

Praise to God for His Word and Providence

The loving kindness of God who can do all He wills.
You are God; we praise you; you are the Lord; we acclaim you.

147 Praise the Lord!
For it is good to sing praises to our God;
For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful.

² The Lord builds up Jerusalem;
He gathers together the outcasts of Israel.
³ He heals the brokenhearted
And binds up their wounds.
⁴ He counts the number of the stars;
He calls them all by name.
⁵ Great is our Lord, and mighty in power;
His understanding is infinite.
⁶ The Lord lifts up the humble;
He casts the wicked down to the ground.

⁷ Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving;
Sing praises on the harp to our God,
⁸ Who covers the heavens with clouds,
Who prepares rain for the earth,
Who makes grass to grow on the mountains.
⁹ He gives to the beast its food,
And to the young ravens that cry.

¹⁰ He does not delight in the strength of the horse;
He takes no pleasure in the legs of a man.
¹¹ The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him,
In those who hope in His mercy.

¹² Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem!
Praise your God, O Zion!
¹³ For He has strengthened the bars of your gates;
He has blessed your children within you.
¹⁴ He makes peace in your borders,
And fills you with the finest wheat.

¹⁵ He sends out His command to the earth;
His word runs very swiftly.
¹⁶ He gives snow like wool;
He scatters the frost like ashes;
¹⁷ He casts out His hail like morsels;
Who can stand before His cold?
¹⁸ He sends out His word and melts them;
He causes His wind to blow, and the waters flow.

¹⁹ He declares His word to Jacob,
His statutes and His judgments to Israel.
²⁰ He has not dealt thus with any nation;
And as for His judgments, they have not known them.

Praise the Lord!

 
Source: NKLV (New King James Version)

 

#ScriptureReflection - Romans 8:18-27 (2.3.21)

Destiny of Glory.
¹⁸ I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us. ¹⁹ For creation awaits with eager expectation the revelation of the children of God; ²⁰ for creation was made subject to futility, not of its own accord but because of the one who subjected it, in hope ²¹ that creation itself would be set free from slavery to corruption and share in the glorious freedom of the children of God. ²² We know that all creation is groaning in labor pains even until now; ²³ and not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, we also groan within ourselves as we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. ²⁴ For in hope we were saved. Now hope that sees for itself is not hope. For who hopes for what one sees? ²⁵ But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait with endurance.

²⁶ In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with inexpressible groanings. ²⁷ And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit, because it intercedes for the holy ones according to God’s will.

 

 

Rise, RISE UP and Live Victoriously!! (2.2.21)

Rise Child of GOD!
RISE MY CHILD!!

Get up from your place of weakness.
Get up from your place of regret and sorrow.
Stop believing that there is no hope for you.

Every day, I Am honoring your request to renew your strength.

Believe it.
Confess it.
And live it, because
     IT IS TRUE!

Rise, My Child!
RISE!
 

Rise.  Come into My Presence.  And I Will show you things that the enemy has been trying to hide in darkness.  I Am ever so faithful to keep My Word.  I Will cause you to walk in My Strength. Lift those hands that hang down in weakness, and dry the tears from your eyes. Rise, and I Will Lead you through this trial; just as I Have Done many times before; and bring you through to Victory.  I Am GOD, Who triumphs.
 

Stop being a victim. 
Do not be angry with your 

     brothers and sisters.
Have no accusation against anyone.

These are the things the enemy will use to hold you in darkness.

I Want you to bless and pray for them.  For it is My Desire for you to be at peace with everyone. Love them as I Love you. Show compassion and forgive as you are forgiven.  
 

Stand to your feet.
Loose yourself from the strongholds
     that bind you. 

It is a new day!
Rise and live victoriously!

Read and Meditate on God's Word

Psalm 103:1-5 - Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases; who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with loving kindness and compassion; who satisfies your years with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle.

Matthew 5:44 - But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

2 Corinthians 2:14 - Now thanks be unto GOD, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. 

Enter His Courts with PRAISE!!! (2.1.21)

My Child,
It is easy to stand in faith when you feel My Presence manifesting around you. However, there must be times when you choose to trust in My Faithfulness.  When you choose to believe in Me, even when you cannot sense My Nearness.  It is easy to have joy, and say that you know My Will, when you are keenly aware of My Presence.  However, I Want you to demonstrate that same joy and that same faithfulness, even when you do not sense My Nearness and My Tangible Presence. 
 

Some may think that the happiest people are the ones who have the loudest praise.  The loudest praise comes very often from the ones who are praising Me while in the midst of their hardships. This is the kind of praise that pleases Me the most.  I do not want men to praise Me only when they are on the mountaintop.  It is My Desire to see and hear the praises of My People while they are walking through the valley of the shadow of death. This is true praise.  And this is the type of praise that will lead you out of the valley.

Can you offer up a sacrifice of praise in the midst of your pain and suffering?

Oh, that My Children will continually praise Me through their circumstances.  Oh, that My Children would realize the joy that it brings Me when I See My Precious Ones demonstrating their love and faith in Me, while in the fiery furnace. Oh, to hear My Children say, “Though He slays me, yet will I trust Him; yet will I praise Him.”

Yes, I Know that there will be times when you may not feel like praising Me. However, it’s in those moments - during those very times - that you must not allow your circumstance to dictate whether you will praise. You should want to praise Me, because I Am Worthy. You should want to praise Me, just because of Who I Am. Although some of you may be in the midst of difficulties and some of you may be in distress, I Am Still Worthy to be praised.

Praise My Name.

My Child, if you desire to come out of the spiritual attack that some of you are going through; open your mouth and give Me a sacrifice of praise.  Many of you have prayed about the problem.  And while prayer is warfare, praise claims the Victory. You say you have The Victory...  Well, praising signifies Spiritual Victory.

Lift up your voice and praise Me.
Praise Me for who I Am, not for
     what I Will Do, but for
     Who I Am.

Praise Me because you want to see My Face,
     not for what is in My Hand.
Praise Me because you love Me. 

Come before Me, this day, with a heart of thanksgiving.
Enter into My Courts with praise.
And bless My Holy Name.

 

 

 

READ AND MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD

Psalm 23:4 - Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 

Hebrews 13:15-16 - By him, therefore, let us offer the sacrifice of praise to GOD continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices GOD is well pleased. 

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

Psalm 100:4 - Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

Psalm 107:22 - And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing. 

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