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God is Faithful & He will Fulfill His Word (6.30.14)

Beloved,

I know this season has been a test of faith for many of you, 

and you all have held fast to every promise I have spoken, 

despite the situations around you telling a different story.

I heard some of you say “many days, weeks, and months have passed, 

yet the fulfillment of My promise has not come. 

Must I remind you that I am not slack concerning My Word. 

I will perform that which I have spoken 

and I will do it in the manner which I have purposed.

I Am that I Am.

I will perform My word in My own timing. I do not need your help in fulfilling My Word. The words which I speak shall not return to Me void. Yet because there is no outward sign of progress, many of you have simply given up and abandoned the dreams and desires which I placed in you. That is what the enemy wanted you to do.

My Word is true and I will fulfill that which I have spoken as a promise. 

Don't give up, continue to believe and trust in the promises I have given you. 

For I Am faithful and I will fulfill My word.
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Isaiah 55:11 - So shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.

Procrastinate No Longer, Rise Up and Go Forth with Renewed Strength (6.29.14)

My Child, 

Do not allow the enemy to enter in, and make you a victim of life’s circumstances. 

I have imparted, in you, My authority to overcome the attacks of the enemy. 

This is a new day in which I am calling you forth to do great things in My name. 

Forget about the mistakes you have made. 

Forget about those who have hurt you. 

Forget about the things that have discouraged you in times past. 

Learn from them and refuse in My Name to give up. 

It’s time to renew your mind, rise up with renewed strength, and go forth.

I have supplied all you will need to go forth, in power, 

to accomplish what I’ve asked you to do. 

The stumbling blocks and hindering forces have been removed. 

Doors are opening that no man will be able to shut. 

I will usher you into a new level of productivity in My kingdom. 

Rise up in faith. 

Rise up in power and do not procrastinate any longer, 

but move ahead with confidence. 

A new season is upon you. 

Know that I am with you, and through Me, you can do all things.

RISE UP, GO FORTH, YOU HAVE THE VICTORY!

Meditate on the Word: Philippians 3:13-14, Matthew 21:21

- A Prayer Confession - 

Heavenly Father, 

Thank you Lord for teaching me how 

to rise up in faith against the attacks of the enemy. 

I praise and glorify Your Holy Name 

for the new doors that You have opened in my life. 

I shall not procrastinate any longer, 

but shall be about My Father’s business 

so that Your name will be glorified in all that I do. 

It is a new day in my life, 

and I can do all things through Christ Jesus

Amen

Stored Up Blessings are on The Way, Prepare Your Heart & Mind (6.27.14)

Stored up blessings are on the way. 

Prepare your heart and mind for the things I have promised you. 

You've been patient and not insisted on your own way. 

You've found rest in Me. 

This is good. 

This is not only good for you; it is good for those around you. 

You've waited on Me, the way I have asked you, so now I will bless you. 

The words you've spoken 

and the actions you've taken 

on certain situations 

were led by the Holy Spirit. 

I am showing you My ways and giving you My wisdom. 

You've have also been a blessing to others. 

Now it's time for the coming of your blessings.

Adjust Your Thinking and Trust God (6.26.14)

Beloved,

Do not let negative thinking or discouragement rule in your hearts, and turn a deaf ear to those who will try to rob you of your joy. Yes, turn from those who would try to persuade you that I will not fulfill My promises to you. Am I not able to do all for you that I have promised?

I say to you, adjust your thinking 

and trust Me to do what I have promised. 

Expect Me to do great exploits on your behalf. 

Do not be thrown off track by the unbelief of those who stand in your way, but be confident in that which I have promised you. Get back into the truth of My Word. Get re-focused on what I have spoken.  Believe that I am faithful to keep My promises to all who have faith in Me. 

Take authority in the realm of the spirit 

and do not back down to nay sayers or opposing forces.

Stand upon My Word alone, when the winds of adversity begin to blow.  I will make a way for you. For if I have allowed adversity, it is to prove to you the surety of that upon which you stand. You are planted and yes, ye shall stand, for I have your future in My hands, says the Lord. And yes, I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. 

I won't let you fail. 

I won't let you down.
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Psalms 37:23-25 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.

It Is Time to Have Complete Faith in God's Word & Rest in His Promises (6.25.14)

My Child,
Put to death the vain imaginations, the word curses of others
and the things that do not speak My promises. 

From this moment forward they are voided and have lost their power over you. I also want you to put away the worries and complaints; I see them all and I know your needs. It is time for you to have complete faith in My Word and rest in My promises. My Word are the only words that are to operate in your life; and My promises are the only ones you should hold onto, because My promises are YES and AMEN.

I am calling you to stand boldly as Joshua did when He commanded the sun and the moon to stand still. 

He was able to go beyond natural authority and speak with supernatural authority; and know without a doubt that I would bring what he spoke to pass. He trusted Me completely. He had faith in My Word, and he won the battle. I am calling you to do the same, so battles will be won through you in My name.

You say you desire to see miracles and desire to receive more,

then stand boldly as Joshua stood. 

Have faith in My promises and be grounded in My Word. 

Return to allowing My Word to live in you. 

Go back to allowing My Word to be the food you eat. 

You want more and I have more for you. 

I want to do more with you. 

I want to increase your anointing and increase My power in you. 

However, in order to do this you must step out boldly on My Word. 

And as you do, you will decrease and I will increase.

And together we will do greater things.

Now, repeat My words of promise over and over again 

until they find a resting place in your heart. 

Then, let My Words begin to flow forth from your mouth in praise, as you declare boldly, “The Lord has done exceeding abundantly above all that I could ever ask or think, according to the power that works in me, and the power that works with me is the same power that raised Christ from the dead.”
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Isaiah 55:11 - So shall My Word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I send it.

Jeremiah 23:28 - The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath My Word, let him speak my word faithfully

Ephesians 3:20 - Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

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.

All Things Work Together for the Good of Those that Love God (6.24.14)

Beloveds,

So many of My people have lives filled with hurt, disappointment, and disillusionment. 

But have I not said “all things are working together for the good of those that love Me?” Everything that has happened in their lives has been an opportunity for them to know me intimately. Now, in this season I will turn your mourning into dancing. 

My people will begin to see that the good and the bad have worked together for their good.

My Son had to be born a man, and walk this earth as man; so that He could relate to their hearts, their hurts, their disappointments, and yes even disillusionment. His ministry of interceding at My right hand is so powerful because He is familiar with the infirmities of My people. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and very acquainted with grief - still He bore the sorrow and grief of mankind through His intercession.

Those things that came to destroy My own, will make them. 

Those things that came at the hand of man, and through the wiles of the enemy; have only served to cause deep intimacy, deep cleansing and deep repentance in the lives of My own. Ah these, these are the people that I will greatly anoint and that I will greatly use in these last days. Those that have been broken by life, and its circumstances. For you see, first there must be a shaking, and then there must be a breaking, and then the making. I can only mold and make into the image of My Son those that have been broken.

In this season I will pour out My grace, and My mercy upon these broken ones. 

And I will restore it all. 

I will restore to those that which they have lost, and the glory of their latter house will be greater than the former. The sorrows that they have experienced will become My Glory, as I gently and lovingly breathe life into their broken souls and their broken spirits.

We Must Walk in Humility and Let God Do His Job (6.23.14)

Philippians 2:8-11 shows us how humility precedes honor,

And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore GOD also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of GOD the Father.

If GOD's good pleasure and His plan are to be worked out in our lives, we must walk in humility. 

It is a prerequisite for us to pass the test of humility. 

As we see here, because Jesus humbled Himself, GOD highly exalted Him. 

And at that point, no demon in hell could do a thing to prevent it.

When GOD promotes you - no person, no demon, no ungodly system can hold you back. 

GOD's exalting power is irresistible. 

It is undeniable.

It is undefeatable.

But a humble heart must come first. 

It has been said that no man stands taller than when he is on his knees before GOD. 

Let us humble ourselves and be obedient to GOD in every area of our lives. 

If we will lower ourselves, GOD will lift us. 

GOD's job is to exalt us, and our job is to humble ourselves. 

Not Joy for the Trials, but Joy in the Trials (6.22.14)

Consider it pure joy, beloved, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance - James 1:2

The Word Of GOD tells us that trials can and should be faced 

with patience and an attitude of joy. 

Not joy for the trials but joy in the trials. 

Joy is a deeply rooted confidence that GOD is in control. 

Joy is a chosen attitude, and trials are not punishments from GOD.

Trials are a test, a measurement of growth. 

Patience gives GOD permission to work. 

We go to great lengths to avoid trials and shelter ourselves 

from the storms of life but the result will be spiritual immaturity.

GOD will not build our character without our cooperation, 

and He will not work in us without our permission. 

We must surrender, invite Him in to work in our lives, 

and then, by faith, patiently embrace that work. 

When GOD permits his children to go through the furnace, 

He keeps His eye on the clock and His hand on the thermostat.

~~ Let's Pray ~~

Thank You, Father

for Your faithfulness in my life. 

Sometimes my motives are not pure 

and are so often self-serving. 

Right now, please cleanse my heart of all sin. 

Give me eyes to see the treasure buried at the heart 

of every trial and help me to choose joy 

- even when I don't understand what You are doing in my life. 

Lord, let my life be an illustration of Your strength 

perfected in my weakness.

In Jesus's name I pray,
Amen

Face Each Day with Faith, Confidence and Assurance (6.21.14)

Beloved,

I see your dilemma.  You seem to be between a rock and a hard place. 

Refuse to become discouraged with difficult circumstances. Take one step at a time and face one problem at a time; for it is the only way to defeat stress. Be encouraged and be strong, for I am with you. I will strengthen you and cause you to rise above every occasion; and you will gain the victory over the enemy.

Face each day with faith, confidence and assurance. 

If you give into fear and dread it will only lead to failure. 

I say to you, this is the time you need to come into My rest. 

Trust Me to give you the grace to meet every challenge with wisdom and strength.

Rest in My presence. 

When you have done all you know to do, 

then release the situation to Me

and rely on Me for help. 

Do not despair and do not be afraid. 

I am with you wherever you go. 

Trust Me to bring you through to complete victory and know in confidence 

that I have heard and answered your prayers.

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Psalm 37:7 - Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

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

- My Prayer Confession - 

Precious Lord, 

I am resting in Your presence

and taking one step at a time. 

Thank You Jesus, for being with me. 

Thank you for teaching me how to face each challenge 

with wisdom and strength. 

I will walk with You by faith and not by sight. 

Thank You for the mercy and grace 

You give me every single day.

Amen