You are being planted. Like a tree beside a riverbed, your roots are going
deeper and deeper into the soil of my truth. Have I not said, "My words are
spirit and they are life?" As you read and meditate upon my Word, new life
is taking place inside your heart. New vitality of spirit is filling your heart
to where you can now say,"Father, you know what is best for my life, and
it is in your hands."
You are coming to a new place of trust and surrender; and daughter, I am
pleased with such a surrender, for I see the whole photo album of your life,
from pre-conception to the day I bring you before me and declare, "Well done, daughter, my good and faithful servant."
Yes, I see it all, and even though some of the pictures looked flawed and torn, to you, and even to others, I want you to know that I am doing a mighty on-going work of restoration in your life.
As you cooperate with me, new vision will be yours, and you too, will see the masterpiece I am bringing forth for display, and even you will say, "It is a good work that my Father is doing in me", and many will be blessed by this restorative work I am doing in you.
So my daughter, allow me to continue to plant you deeply in my words of truth and life so that you may grow strong and upright, and that you would even provide shade for others who have grown weary by events of the earth life, and that they may even pluck the fruit your life has produced, and be strengthened by it.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Chosen to Write Your Heart
Father, I have an unquenchable, burning desire to write for you; but even more, the desire is to write what is on your heart. I cannot do this without knowing you intimately. And Father, I desire to know you more intimately today, than I did yesterday.
I desire to write to those who are weary, to those who are discouraged, and have lost hope. To those who are about to let go of life, my heart’s desire is to not only tell them, “Hang in there; you can make it,” but my strong desire is to show them how to make it by giving them a picture of you,through the words you whisper to me.
Many of your own children do not know how much you love them. Their view of you has been distorted by earthly fathers who did not know how to love. I desire to draw a picture of your perfect father heart, a heart that beats only for your children.
Thank you, Father, for choosing me to write your heart. Help me to be found faithful, doing what you have called me to do when you return to this earth. And Father, it is my sincere prayer that the weary ones you have assigned me will find a place of refreshing and hope to anchor their soul, in part, as a result of my obedience, and my intimate relationship with you.
I desire to write to those who are weary, to those who are discouraged, and have lost hope. To those who are about to let go of life, my heart’s desire is to not only tell them, “Hang in there; you can make it,” but my strong desire is to show them how to make it by giving them a picture of you,through the words you whisper to me.
Many of your own children do not know how much you love them. Their view of you has been distorted by earthly fathers who did not know how to love. I desire to draw a picture of your perfect father heart, a heart that beats only for your children.
Thank you, Father, for choosing me to write your heart. Help me to be found faithful, doing what you have called me to do when you return to this earth. And Father, it is my sincere prayer that the weary ones you have assigned me will find a place of refreshing and hope to anchor their soul, in part, as a result of my obedience, and my intimate relationship with you.
A Letter From My Father
My child, how pleased I am that you are sitting before Me, in my presence,
with pen and paper, seeking honestly to hear what I have to say.
You and I have had many wonderful times together; it has been quite a journey...but my child, the journey has only begun. We have not come close to what I have for you. I never get ahead of myself and reveal things too soon, or out of context, when it comes to my children.
I see your struggles, your questions, your anxieties, and sometimes my heart hurts for you as you go through life. Be patient, my Child. Keep standing...keep singing....keep rejoicing, keep writing, and walk on. Keep speaking my Word for it is out of your mouth that my praise is perfected.
Search after me as you would a valuable treasure. Be willing to let go of everything this earthly life has to offer, in order to find Me...I am that Pearl
of Great Price, that priceless gem that sparkles in the night. It is through letting go that you can accept change.
As you have learned in my Word, my desire is to transform you from glory to glory. As you submit to change and dare to embrace it, you will progress in Me. You will become more like Me, and more attuned to my Holy Spirit.
Is change painful? Yes, because it is never easy to let go of what is comfortable, even though the comfortable may not be my perfect will.
The only way you can survive the process of change is to do what my Son did, as he hung there on that cross. He focused on what lay before Him...It was the focusing that enabled him to say, "Father, forgive them, because they don't know what they are doing."
He chose to focus on the joy that was to come to all who accept Him, and to not look at the shame and suffering of the cross.
So, My Child, once again, let me say that it pleases me to hear from you. You are a delight to Me.
Keep listening, and keep writing, and I will show you more. I will give you the desires of your heart, for my desires will become your very own.
Your Father,
God
with pen and paper, seeking honestly to hear what I have to say.
You and I have had many wonderful times together; it has been quite a journey...but my child, the journey has only begun. We have not come close to what I have for you. I never get ahead of myself and reveal things too soon, or out of context, when it comes to my children.
I see your struggles, your questions, your anxieties, and sometimes my heart hurts for you as you go through life. Be patient, my Child. Keep standing...keep singing....keep rejoicing, keep writing, and walk on. Keep speaking my Word for it is out of your mouth that my praise is perfected.
Search after me as you would a valuable treasure. Be willing to let go of everything this earthly life has to offer, in order to find Me...I am that Pearl
of Great Price, that priceless gem that sparkles in the night. It is through letting go that you can accept change.
As you have learned in my Word, my desire is to transform you from glory to glory. As you submit to change and dare to embrace it, you will progress in Me. You will become more like Me, and more attuned to my Holy Spirit.
Is change painful? Yes, because it is never easy to let go of what is comfortable, even though the comfortable may not be my perfect will.
The only way you can survive the process of change is to do what my Son did, as he hung there on that cross. He focused on what lay before Him...It was the focusing that enabled him to say, "Father, forgive them, because they don't know what they are doing."
He chose to focus on the joy that was to come to all who accept Him, and to not look at the shame and suffering of the cross.
So, My Child, once again, let me say that it pleases me to hear from you. You are a delight to Me.
Keep listening, and keep writing, and I will show you more. I will give you the desires of your heart, for my desires will become your very own.
Your Father,
God
Hear the Word of the Lord!
"You shall hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that
you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still
to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against
kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places. All these
are the beginning of birth pains." (Matthew 24:6-8 NIV)
These are troubled times, unprecedented times of confusion, adversity,
and violence. A SHAKING is taking place in the earth. The Lord told us
in Haggai, chapter 2 that He will shake not only the earth, but the heavens,
the sea and the dry land. He will shake all nations, and then He will fill
His house,(his body, the Church) with GLORY.
In these days, many are looking to man and saying, "Where shall we go?
What shall we do? Who will solve our delima? Who will bring prosperity
and stability in our land, and in the earth?"
HEAR THE WORD OF THE LORD..........
"Many who have not become rooted and grounded in my Word, have strayed from the truth. But I say to you to remember the words of Peter when I asked him if he was going to leave me, too. He replied, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." (John 6:68 NIV)
In this time of shaking, look to Me, the Lord your God, Maker of heaven and earth. I Am still on my throne, and the earth is my footstool. In these desperate, troubled times, the earth is crying and groaning for the release of MY GLORY to come forth.
In this groaning are floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, fires, and hurricanes,
sweeping across the earth as a result of the shaking. But the shaking must come; only then will my FULL GLORY be released in the earth.
Call upon me, put your trust in Me, not in man. For during this shaking, there will be casualities of war. Pray that you will be found worthy to escape the things that are soon to come to pass in the earth.
Know that I AM your hiding place; I AM your place of safety and security; I am your stability and your prosperity.
HOLD ONTO ME. The ride is getting bumpier, and will continue.
The winds of adversity are blowing, and will get stronger.
THE MOUNTAINS WILL SHAKE and tremble. The fires will continue
to burn.
VIOLENCE WILL INCREASE. Brother will turn against brother, and
KILLING will increase....but you must not hold this earthly life
as dear.
To those who put their TRUST IN ME, to those who KNOW there
is no safe place but in ME, I will continue to show my LOVE and
FAITHFULNESS, and my KEEPING POWER.
In the end, you will remain INTACT, UPRIGHT, with no smell of
smoke on your GARMENT OF PRAISE, as you go out and leap like calves
released from the stall.
FEAR NOT! In the middle of the shaking, I will arise with healing
in my wings, and I will deliver you, for you are my own, paid for
by my blood, and I will keep you as the apple of my eye."
Let Me Drink of Your Fragrance
I am pleased with your sacrifice of praise this day. I am well-pleased!
And just as one would look at a lovely rose and say, "How beautiful!"
I have looked at you and said, "How beautiful you are, my daughter; for you are learning how to come into my presence. You are learning how to worship Me."
And just as one would take that beautiful rose and cup it into their hands,
and drink in its wonderful fragrance, I am drinking in the beauty of your praise, and I say, "Oh, yes, this is good!"
Your praise has risen up to Me as a wonderful, sweet aroma. Continue to come into my presence; do not stop. How I long for your presence! Push through every road block, every obstacle that tries to hinder you.
In my presence is wisdom and life, health and healing, strength and joy.
Come and let Me drink of your fragrance, once more.
Your Father,
God
And just as one would look at a lovely rose and say, "How beautiful!"
I have looked at you and said, "How beautiful you are, my daughter; for you are learning how to come into my presence. You are learning how to worship Me."
And just as one would take that beautiful rose and cup it into their hands,
and drink in its wonderful fragrance, I am drinking in the beauty of your praise, and I say, "Oh, yes, this is good!"
Your praise has risen up to Me as a wonderful, sweet aroma. Continue to come into my presence; do not stop. How I long for your presence! Push through every road block, every obstacle that tries to hinder you.
In my presence is wisdom and life, health and healing, strength and joy.
Come and let Me drink of your fragrance, once more.
Your Father,
God
Stuck to You
Like a ray of sunshine on a dark, cloudy day, you came into my life, and I welcomed you with open arms. For my life was empty, and though I tried, I could find no reason to go on.
I was like a fragile glass broken into a million tiny pieces. I seemed beyond repair.
But in your tender mercy, You gently gathered me up, enclosed me in your arms, and gave me a reason to live.
Your love, like cement, held me together; and when it looked like I would come apart again, you wrapped me closer in your love.
Sometimes my steps were shaky, but your constant hold on my hand kept me secure. I could feel your strength being poured into my very being. You gave me confidence, and I knew I could make it.
Since that day, I've stumbled many times. I've been discouraged, but never without hope; I've been weak, but never without determination.
I know your love will sustain me, in this I am confident. I will never come unglued from your love.
I was like a fragile glass broken into a million tiny pieces. I seemed beyond repair.
But in your tender mercy, You gently gathered me up, enclosed me in your arms, and gave me a reason to live.
Your love, like cement, held me together; and when it looked like I would come apart again, you wrapped me closer in your love.
Sometimes my steps were shaky, but your constant hold on my hand kept me secure. I could feel your strength being poured into my very being. You gave me confidence, and I knew I could make it.
Since that day, I've stumbled many times. I've been discouraged, but never without hope; I've been weak, but never without determination.
I know your love will sustain me, in this I am confident. I will never come unglued from your love.
Take the Plunge
I am calling you to a place you have not gone before.
Can you not hear deep calling to deep? I am calling you to the still, deep places in me, to the quiet waters of my Spirit, where you shall find rest for your soul.
In the stillness and the quietness, you shall have ears to hear what my Spirit is saying, for not a distraction, not a trickle of outside influence can be heard or felt in the deep place of my Spirit.
So come, come, do not hesitate. Do not procrastinate, for this is the day and this is the hour. This is the moment I am pouring out grace, grace and more grace to all who will hear my voice, to all who will jump into the deep places in me.
So take the plunge, and in the depths of my Spirit you shall find a new place of rest in me, and from that place of rest, you shall give nourishment to others.
It is a place of total surrender, and it is a place of joy, for in the depths of my presence is complete joy.
In the deep places you shall find total fulfillment. You have sought it in people, places and things, and yet you hunger and you thirst for more.
Have I not told you in my Word that he who drinks of the water that I give him shall never thirst?
Have I not told you that I Am the Bread that came down from heaven, and he who eats this bread shall never die? In this deep place of surrender and rest, you shall indeed live the abundant life.
So take the plunge, my child! Drink and be refreshed; eat and be satisfied; wash and be clean.
I Am calling you into the deep place in me that you might come forth a conduit of my life-force. I will pour myself in you, and then through you, and you will have the pure, unpolluted light of my life to shine into the hearts of those who sit in total darkness, and hopelessness.
Can you not hear deep calling to deep? I am inviting you, my child, to take the plunge into the depths of my Spirit, that you might helpbring life, liberty, and refreshment to others.
..."The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God." (I Cor. 2:10b NIV)
Can you not hear deep calling to deep? I am calling you to the still, deep places in me, to the quiet waters of my Spirit, where you shall find rest for your soul.
In the stillness and the quietness, you shall have ears to hear what my Spirit is saying, for not a distraction, not a trickle of outside influence can be heard or felt in the deep place of my Spirit.
So come, come, do not hesitate. Do not procrastinate, for this is the day and this is the hour. This is the moment I am pouring out grace, grace and more grace to all who will hear my voice, to all who will jump into the deep places in me.
So take the plunge, and in the depths of my Spirit you shall find a new place of rest in me, and from that place of rest, you shall give nourishment to others.
It is a place of total surrender, and it is a place of joy, for in the depths of my presence is complete joy.
In the deep places you shall find total fulfillment. You have sought it in people, places and things, and yet you hunger and you thirst for more.
Have I not told you in my Word that he who drinks of the water that I give him shall never thirst?
Have I not told you that I Am the Bread that came down from heaven, and he who eats this bread shall never die? In this deep place of surrender and rest, you shall indeed live the abundant life.
So take the plunge, my child! Drink and be refreshed; eat and be satisfied; wash and be clean.
I Am calling you into the deep place in me that you might come forth a conduit of my life-force. I will pour myself in you, and then through you, and you will have the pure, unpolluted light of my life to shine into the hearts of those who sit in total darkness, and hopelessness.
Can you not hear deep calling to deep? I am inviting you, my child, to take the plunge into the depths of my Spirit, that you might helpbring life, liberty, and refreshment to others.
..."The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God." (I Cor. 2:10b NIV)
Dance of True Love
How beautiful you are, my love, how beautiful!
Your eyes are like those of the doves,
Your lips are like a thread of scarlet
How beautiful is your mouth, my lover, my love.
Rise up, my love, my fair one and come away
For winter is past and the rain is gone;
Yes, Spring is here and flowers are blooming.
Can you not hear the turtle-dove's song?
Call to me, my lover, my love,
Let me hear your lovely voice and see your lovely face.
Before the dawn comes and the shadows flee away
Call to me, my lover, my love; call to me, my love.
I am here in the garden, my darling, my bride!
You are so beautiful, my lover, my love.
You have ravished my heart, my lovely one, my bride!
With one glance of your eyes, I am overcome.
I am here, my beloved; I am the one you desire
Let us go out into the fields and the groves...
And there, I will give you my love.
How sweet is your love, my darling, my bride
How much better it is than fine wine..
The aroma of your love is better than rich spices;
I am yours, my bride, and you are mine.
How beautiful you are, my love, how beautiful!
Your eyes are like those of the doves.
How beautiful are your feet, my lover,
Let us dance the dance of true love.
(Inspired by King Solomon)
Your eyes are like those of the doves,
Your lips are like a thread of scarlet
How beautiful is your mouth, my lover, my love.
Rise up, my love, my fair one and come away
For winter is past and the rain is gone;
Yes, Spring is here and flowers are blooming.
Can you not hear the turtle-dove's song?
Call to me, my lover, my love,
Let me hear your lovely voice and see your lovely face.
Before the dawn comes and the shadows flee away
Call to me, my lover, my love; call to me, my love.
I am here in the garden, my darling, my bride!
You are so beautiful, my lover, my love.
You have ravished my heart, my lovely one, my bride!
With one glance of your eyes, I am overcome.
I am here, my beloved; I am the one you desire
Let us go out into the fields and the groves...
And there, I will give you my love.
How sweet is your love, my darling, my bride
How much better it is than fine wine..
The aroma of your love is better than rich spices;
I am yours, my bride, and you are mine.
How beautiful you are, my love, how beautiful!
Your eyes are like those of the doves.
How beautiful are your feet, my lover,
Let us dance the dance of true love.
(Inspired by King Solomon)
A Prayer of Victory Over the Enemy
Father, I call to you for you are worthy of all praise, and you
deliver me from my enemies. When I am in distress, I call to you for
help; you hear my voice. Then the earth trembles and quakes, and
the foundations of the mountains shake because of your anger towards
my enemies. You part the heavens and you come down and mount the
angel and you soar on the wings of the wind to rescue me.
Father, your voice resounds from the heavens as you shoot your
arrows and scatter my enemies. You reach down from on high and you
take hold of me and draw me out of the deep waters. You rescue me
from my powerful enemies, and from those who oppose me, who are
stronger than I am. They confront me in the day of my disaster, but
you, O Lord are my support; you hold me up.
Father, you bring me out into a spacious space. You rescue me
because you delight in me. You deal with me according to my
righteousness. According to the cleanness of my hands, you reward
me; for I always keep your ways. I do not commit evil by turning
away from you. All your laws are before me. I refuse to turn away
from your decrees. I am blameless before you and I keep myself from
sin.
Father, you are faithful to me, as I am faithful to you. I humble
myself before you, and you save me. O Lord, you keep my lamp burning.
You turn my darkness into light. With your help, I can advance
through a troop or scale a wall.
Father, your way is perfect; your word is flawless. You are a
shield for everyone who takes refuge in you. Who is God beside you?
Who is my rock except you? You are the one who arms me with strength
and makes my way perfect. You give me the feet of a deer, and cause
me to leap to the high places and stand before you.
Father, you train my hands for battle. Because of you, my arms
can bend a bow of bronze. You give me your shield of victory. Your
righteous right hand is what sustains me, and you stoop down to make
me great. You broaden the path beneath my feet so that I do not slip
and sprain my ankle.
Father, with your help I pursue my enemies. I will not turn back
until they are all destroyed. I crush them beneath my feet, and they
cannot rise. You arm me with strength for each battle. You make my
adversaries bow at my feet. You make my enemies turn their backs and
run away like cowards, and I destroy them!
Father, you deliver me from the attacks of the people. You make
me the head of nations. People whom I do not know are servants to me.
The Lord lives! I exalt you O God! Praise be to my Rock! You are
the God who avenges me and subdues nations under me.
Father, I will praise you among the nations. I will sing praises
to your name. You give me great victories. You show unfailing
kindness to me because I am your anointed, and to all of my
descendants forever.
Amen, and Amen!
deliver me from my enemies. When I am in distress, I call to you for
help; you hear my voice. Then the earth trembles and quakes, and
the foundations of the mountains shake because of your anger towards
my enemies. You part the heavens and you come down and mount the
angel and you soar on the wings of the wind to rescue me.
Father, your voice resounds from the heavens as you shoot your
arrows and scatter my enemies. You reach down from on high and you
take hold of me and draw me out of the deep waters. You rescue me
from my powerful enemies, and from those who oppose me, who are
stronger than I am. They confront me in the day of my disaster, but
you, O Lord are my support; you hold me up.
Father, you bring me out into a spacious space. You rescue me
because you delight in me. You deal with me according to my
righteousness. According to the cleanness of my hands, you reward
me; for I always keep your ways. I do not commit evil by turning
away from you. All your laws are before me. I refuse to turn away
from your decrees. I am blameless before you and I keep myself from
sin.
Father, you are faithful to me, as I am faithful to you. I humble
myself before you, and you save me. O Lord, you keep my lamp burning.
You turn my darkness into light. With your help, I can advance
through a troop or scale a wall.
Father, your way is perfect; your word is flawless. You are a
shield for everyone who takes refuge in you. Who is God beside you?
Who is my rock except you? You are the one who arms me with strength
and makes my way perfect. You give me the feet of a deer, and cause
me to leap to the high places and stand before you.
Father, you train my hands for battle. Because of you, my arms
can bend a bow of bronze. You give me your shield of victory. Your
righteous right hand is what sustains me, and you stoop down to make
me great. You broaden the path beneath my feet so that I do not slip
and sprain my ankle.
Father, with your help I pursue my enemies. I will not turn back
until they are all destroyed. I crush them beneath my feet, and they
cannot rise. You arm me with strength for each battle. You make my
adversaries bow at my feet. You make my enemies turn their backs and
run away like cowards, and I destroy them!
Father, you deliver me from the attacks of the people. You make
me the head of nations. People whom I do not know are servants to me.
The Lord lives! I exalt you O God! Praise be to my Rock! You are
the God who avenges me and subdues nations under me.
Father, I will praise you among the nations. I will sing praises
to your name. You give me great victories. You show unfailing
kindness to me because I am your anointed, and to all of my
descendants forever.
Amen, and Amen!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Be Encouraged
Today, if you are feeling lost when you thought you were found,
I encourage you to look to Jesus; the Author and Finisher of your faith.
Today, if you are discouraged, down-trodden, or depressed, look to Jesus;
He is the one who lifts your head.
Today, if you are drowning in financial problems, look to Jesus; He
will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory. The silver
and the gold are HIS. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. He will
make a way where there is no way.
Today, if you are feeling like you can’t go one step more, look to Jesus.
He is your strength, and he will make your steps secure. Focus on Jesus;
It will help you stay in the race until the end.
Today, if you are physically sick, look to Jesus; He sent his Word to heal
you; He took stripes on his back for your healing, which is your bread.
Today, if you are emotionally, spiritually, or physically sick, look to Jesus.
When He walked this earth, He went about healing ALL who were oppressed, sick, and diseased. He has not changed! He still heals!
Today, I wish to remind you of portions of John chapter 10, in which Jesus said, (paraphrased) “The thief comes with three goals in mind: To kill, steal, and to destroy. I am the Good Shepherd who has come to give you not just any kind of life, but abundant life…a blessed life that will overflow onto others.”
Today, if you feel you have been ripped off and robbed, know this: Jesus does not rob or rip-off anyone. He does not kill, steal or destroy. He is the giver of life, the one who lavishes you with all good things to enjoy; the one who builds up and restores broken lives.
Today, I wish to remind you that Jesus came to this earth to destroy the works of the devil. You do not have to live in bondage to the works of the flesh; He came to open prison doors and set captives free. You don’t have to walk indarkness, because He is your light.
Today, be encouraged! Do not give up on Jesus, and do not give up on yourself! Jesus thought you were worth dying for, so don’t despair. Don’t allow anyone or anything to stop you from following Jesus…..all the way.
This is my prayer for you.
I encourage you to look to Jesus; the Author and Finisher of your faith.
Today, if you are discouraged, down-trodden, or depressed, look to Jesus;
He is the one who lifts your head.
Today, if you are drowning in financial problems, look to Jesus; He
will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory. The silver
and the gold are HIS. He owns the cattle on a thousand hills. He will
make a way where there is no way.
Today, if you are feeling like you can’t go one step more, look to Jesus.
He is your strength, and he will make your steps secure. Focus on Jesus;
It will help you stay in the race until the end.
Today, if you are physically sick, look to Jesus; He sent his Word to heal
you; He took stripes on his back for your healing, which is your bread.
Today, if you are emotionally, spiritually, or physically sick, look to Jesus.
When He walked this earth, He went about healing ALL who were oppressed, sick, and diseased. He has not changed! He still heals!
Today, I wish to remind you of portions of John chapter 10, in which Jesus said, (paraphrased) “The thief comes with three goals in mind: To kill, steal, and to destroy. I am the Good Shepherd who has come to give you not just any kind of life, but abundant life…a blessed life that will overflow onto others.”
Today, if you feel you have been ripped off and robbed, know this: Jesus does not rob or rip-off anyone. He does not kill, steal or destroy. He is the giver of life, the one who lavishes you with all good things to enjoy; the one who builds up and restores broken lives.
Today, I wish to remind you that Jesus came to this earth to destroy the works of the devil. You do not have to live in bondage to the works of the flesh; He came to open prison doors and set captives free. You don’t have to walk indarkness, because He is your light.
Today, be encouraged! Do not give up on Jesus, and do not give up on yourself! Jesus thought you were worth dying for, so don’t despair. Don’t allow anyone or anything to stop you from following Jesus…..all the way.
This is my prayer for you.
Friday, February 12, 2010
The Land I Am Giving You
When you go into the land I have given you, be aware, that it is a land where you shall reap a great bounty. But also be aware of this: there will be giants in the land, waiting to attack.
And just as Moses told the people, "I am not able to bear you myself, alone," know too that you cannot bear these people by yourself, alone.
Fear not, neither be discouraged, for I am with you to lead you and guide you and instruct you.
Learn early to lay everything at my feet, for it is in laying it all at my feet that you will find rest and safety.
I have sent, and I will continue to send men and women to support you and at times to even counsel you, and sustain you.
I am giving you x-ray vision for this work you are about to take on. When they walk through the door, when they shake your hand, I will give you vision to see if this one is a sheep, or a goat, or if that one is a wolf in sheep's clothing.
The giants you will face in the land may be new to you, but they are not new to me. I will show you how to distinguish one from the other.
Fear not! Don't be discouraged! I have placed you in a strategic place. For I am planting you in a place of depravity, hopelessness and despair. A place of lack and of poverty...financially, and spiritually. But am I not greater than depravation? Are not the gold and the silver both mine?
Look to me, look to me for there will be giants of obstacles to overcome, but know that in your own strength and even the strength of the people I am sending to help you, combined, will not be enough. Your secret weapon will always be in laying it all at my feet.
Do not attempt to carry out this mission alone. When temptation comes, and it will come, bring it to me and lay it at my feet.
Know, too, that there are giants of religious spirits, waiting to attack. Just as they were waiting on the children of Israel, so they wait for you. But do not be afraid or discouraged. The battle is not yours, and I will show you how to push through and overcome every religious spirit.
When it seems you've hit a brick wall of religious pride, know that as you persevere and lay it at my feet, and draw counsel from those I place around you, you will break through every religious spirit that raises its head.
And remember this! The giants are there, but so are the children! And I will give you the children. Know it. Count on it. Write it down. Look for it. For I will give you the children, in the land I am taking you to. Great shall be your ministry to the children!
GO AFTER THE CHILDREN! For the giants have captured some of them already. I will give you strategies and show you how, by my Spirit, to take them back, and out of the enemy's hands.
Do not look to the old ways. I am doing a new thing in the land where I am taking you. I change not, but my methods are constantly changing. Flow with me. Walk with me. Run with me. Persevere with me, for your bounty will be great. For it is my work, it is my load, and it is my responsibility to see it throught to completion.
And it is your responsibility to sit at my feet and worship me and be still before me, and drink in of me, and I will give you the wisdom and strength you need for the work ahead.
It is a good work! I will give you souls....
And I WILL GIVE YOU THE CHILDREN!
And just as Moses told the people, "I am not able to bear you myself, alone," know too that you cannot bear these people by yourself, alone.
Fear not, neither be discouraged, for I am with you to lead you and guide you and instruct you.
Learn early to lay everything at my feet, for it is in laying it all at my feet that you will find rest and safety.
I have sent, and I will continue to send men and women to support you and at times to even counsel you, and sustain you.
I am giving you x-ray vision for this work you are about to take on. When they walk through the door, when they shake your hand, I will give you vision to see if this one is a sheep, or a goat, or if that one is a wolf in sheep's clothing.
The giants you will face in the land may be new to you, but they are not new to me. I will show you how to distinguish one from the other.
Fear not! Don't be discouraged! I have placed you in a strategic place. For I am planting you in a place of depravity, hopelessness and despair. A place of lack and of poverty...financially, and spiritually. But am I not greater than depravation? Are not the gold and the silver both mine?
Look to me, look to me for there will be giants of obstacles to overcome, but know that in your own strength and even the strength of the people I am sending to help you, combined, will not be enough. Your secret weapon will always be in laying it all at my feet.
Do not attempt to carry out this mission alone. When temptation comes, and it will come, bring it to me and lay it at my feet.
Know, too, that there are giants of religious spirits, waiting to attack. Just as they were waiting on the children of Israel, so they wait for you. But do not be afraid or discouraged. The battle is not yours, and I will show you how to push through and overcome every religious spirit.
When it seems you've hit a brick wall of religious pride, know that as you persevere and lay it at my feet, and draw counsel from those I place around you, you will break through every religious spirit that raises its head.
And remember this! The giants are there, but so are the children! And I will give you the children. Know it. Count on it. Write it down. Look for it. For I will give you the children, in the land I am taking you to. Great shall be your ministry to the children!
GO AFTER THE CHILDREN! For the giants have captured some of them already. I will give you strategies and show you how, by my Spirit, to take them back, and out of the enemy's hands.
Do not look to the old ways. I am doing a new thing in the land where I am taking you. I change not, but my methods are constantly changing. Flow with me. Walk with me. Run with me. Persevere with me, for your bounty will be great. For it is my work, it is my load, and it is my responsibility to see it throught to completion.
And it is your responsibility to sit at my feet and worship me and be still before me, and drink in of me, and I will give you the wisdom and strength you need for the work ahead.
It is a good work! I will give you souls....
And I WILL GIVE YOU THE CHILDREN!
God Is Not Forgetful
You have been a willing laborer in the vineyard of the Lord.
You have spent many hours toiling and bringing in the harvest. You have made many sacrifices, and you have done it with a generous heart.
But today you have grown weary. It seems your labor has been in vain.
The seeds you have planted appear to have fallen on stony ground, and
become prey for the hot scorching sun.
I want to encourage you to not give up! Do not surrender to temptation to forget the promises of your God.
He is not a man that he should lie. What he has promised, he will perform. He simply will not perform it according to your time-frame.
There is a season for planting, a season for working the soil, and a season to wait patiently for the crop to come forth.
You are in the waiting season. God has not forgotten your labor of love that you have shown HIM, by ministering to his people.
Continue sowing into the lives of others. In so doing, you are showing love to Him. He will reward you, and he will honor your patience in waiting for the harvest.
This is not the time to grow weary; this is the time to patiently wait (and believe) for the promises of God to come forth; only then, will you see the rewards of your labor.
"God...will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them." Heb. 6:10
You have spent many hours toiling and bringing in the harvest. You have made many sacrifices, and you have done it with a generous heart.
But today you have grown weary. It seems your labor has been in vain.
The seeds you have planted appear to have fallen on stony ground, and
become prey for the hot scorching sun.
I want to encourage you to not give up! Do not surrender to temptation to forget the promises of your God.
He is not a man that he should lie. What he has promised, he will perform. He simply will not perform it according to your time-frame.
There is a season for planting, a season for working the soil, and a season to wait patiently for the crop to come forth.
You are in the waiting season. God has not forgotten your labor of love that you have shown HIM, by ministering to his people.
Continue sowing into the lives of others. In so doing, you are showing love to Him. He will reward you, and he will honor your patience in waiting for the harvest.
This is not the time to grow weary; this is the time to patiently wait (and believe) for the promises of God to come forth; only then, will you see the rewards of your labor.
"God...will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them." Heb. 6:10
Push
You feel paralyzed. The enemy of your soul wants to stop you cold. But he cannot, for you will push through every tactic of the enemy! You will plunder his evil devices.
The Word of the Lord has been a lamp for your feet and a light for your path, since childhood. You know the Word of the Lord. You have used His Word in the past, against Satan, and you have found yourself still standing on the promises and integrity of your Father. The power of the Word of the Lord has not changed!
As you choose to meditate upon His precious Words of life, you will find instructions in righteousness and a path will open up for you, that you might go beyond the barriers before you.
I pray for you today, my friend, whoever or wherever you are. I pray for you to take a risk once more. Believe the Word of the Lord. Use it as a sword against every tactic that has risen up against you.
You are filled with life! You are not, and you can never be paralyzed as long as your eyes are on the Lord and His Word is your sharp sword! I pray for the fire of God to begin to burn within your spirit as you embrace Truth.....so PUSH!
The Word of the Lord has been a lamp for your feet and a light for your path, since childhood. You know the Word of the Lord. You have used His Word in the past, against Satan, and you have found yourself still standing on the promises and integrity of your Father. The power of the Word of the Lord has not changed!
As you choose to meditate upon His precious Words of life, you will find instructions in righteousness and a path will open up for you, that you might go beyond the barriers before you.
I pray for you today, my friend, whoever or wherever you are. I pray for you to take a risk once more. Believe the Word of the Lord. Use it as a sword against every tactic that has risen up against you.
You are filled with life! You are not, and you can never be paralyzed as long as your eyes are on the Lord and His Word is your sharp sword! I pray for the fire of God to begin to burn within your spirit as you embrace Truth.....so PUSH!
Something Good
The old has gone, the year of New Beginnings is here!
The year of something very good and beautiful in your life!
Something GOOD is going to happen to you in 2010!
Something you've not previously experienced!
Open wide your arms and your heart to receive it!
But watch out! It's going to spill-over into your surroundings!
Your surroundings will look different this year!
Are you ready for the change?
Do not fear! It is a good and beautiful new beginning-
It is filled with REFRESHMENT for your soul!
"I am the Lord, who opened a way through the waters, making a
dry path through the sea. I called forth the mighty army of Egypt
with all its chariots and horses. I drew them beneath the waves,
and they drowned, their lives snuffed out like a smoldering candlestick.
But forget all that! It is nothing compared to what I am about to do.
For I am about to do a brand-new thing. See, I have already begun!
Do you not see it?
I will make a pathway through the wilderness for my people to come
home. I will create rivers for them in the desert.....yes, I will make springs
in the desert,so that my chosen people can be refreshed." (from
Isa. 43)
The year of something very good and beautiful in your life!
Something GOOD is going to happen to you in 2010!
Something you've not previously experienced!
Open wide your arms and your heart to receive it!
But watch out! It's going to spill-over into your surroundings!
Your surroundings will look different this year!
Are you ready for the change?
Do not fear! It is a good and beautiful new beginning-
It is filled with REFRESHMENT for your soul!
"I am the Lord, who opened a way through the waters, making a
dry path through the sea. I called forth the mighty army of Egypt
with all its chariots and horses. I drew them beneath the waves,
and they drowned, their lives snuffed out like a smoldering candlestick.
But forget all that! It is nothing compared to what I am about to do.
For I am about to do a brand-new thing. See, I have already begun!
Do you not see it?
I will make a pathway through the wilderness for my people to come
home. I will create rivers for them in the desert.....yes, I will make springs
in the desert,so that my chosen people can be refreshed." (from
Isa. 43)
Dear One
I have written all the days of your life in my book. I know your thoughts. I know when you sit down and when you get up. My hand is upon you.
Where can you go from my presence? If you go up to the heavens, I am there. If you rise on the wings of the dawn, or settle on the far side of the sea, even there my hand will guide you, and my right hand will hold you close.
Darkness cannot hide you. I created darkness, and I created light. Come close to me and learn all about me. You will find rest for your mind and your emotions. Attach yourself to me for my burden is not heavy. My burden is light. If you seek me with all your heart, Dear One, you will find me. I Am your great reward.
I will never leave your or forsake you. I am with you always, even to the end of the world. Call on me and I will show you great and mighty things that you do not yet know.
Though trouble is all around you, I Am your stronghold. I will preserve your life. My hand will save you. I will fulfill my purposes for you. My love for you endures forever. I will not abandon you. Because you love me, I will rescue you. I will protect you because you are not ashamed of my name.
When you call on me, I will answer you. Listen carefully. I speak in the stillness and quietness of your spirit. I will be with you in times of trouble. I will deliver you and honor you. I will contend with those who contend with you. I will fight against those who fight against you.
I will give you a long and satisfying life and show you my strength and my glory. Your foot may be slipping, but my love will support you. When you are filled with anxiety, I will console you and bring joy to your soul. I will cover you with my feathers and you will find refuge under my wings.
My compassion toward you will never fail. They are new every morning, for my faithfulness is very great. I am good to you because you hope in me. You seek me.
Learn how to wait quietly for my deliverance. For in your patience, is the keeping of your soul. I am teaching you my faithfulness. I am teaching you how to be still before me, and to wait for my coming. I am never early and I am never late. I am always right on time.
Be still and know that I am God. Do not waste your strength on fretting. You cannot change one thing. You cannot add one inch to your height. I am in control. Look to me and see my salvation, in the appointed time, as you trust in me. In the time of my favor, I will answer you. I will help you. I will keep you.
I have engraved you on the palm of my own hand. Do not allow fear to enter your heart or mind. Chase it away like you would a wild dog. I have not given you this kind of a spirit. I have given you a spirit of love, of power and of a sound mind. Your mind is safe with me!
I will create in you a steadfast heart. I will teach you wisdom. I will lead you and guide you in the way you should go. I will guide you with my eye. Nothing escapes my eye. I will deliver you from death, and keep you alive in time of famine. Listen to me and I will teach you the fear of the Lord! My angel surrounds you to deliver you.
Oh, taste and see that I am good! Eat my words, take in my words of life. Take refuge in me. Run to me! Do not run away from me. Run to me, and you will be safe in the storm. My wings will hover over you and I will draw you closer to me. In that closeness, you will hear the beating of my heart. You will understand that my heart beats for you. Seek me and you will lack no good thing.
Do not fear what man may do to you! Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, and I will help you. I will hold you up with my right hand. I never grow tired or weary. Hope in me and your strength will be renewed. You will run and not grow weary. You will walk and not faint.
Sing daughter! Sing! Shout aloud! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart. I, your Lord, have taken away your punishment and I have removed your shame. I have turned back your enemy. I am with you.
I say again, do not fear! Do not let your hands hang limp. Lift them up to me. I take great delight in you. I will quiet you with my love. I will rejoice over you with singing. I will deal with those who oppress you. I will give you honor and praise among the people, for I am God, and who can withstand me?
When I decree a thing, who is powerful enough to turn my hand? You are the apple of my eye. I say again, I love you! You are mine. Come closer, look to me and you will find perfect peace
and perfect rest for your soul.
Jesus
Where can you go from my presence? If you go up to the heavens, I am there. If you rise on the wings of the dawn, or settle on the far side of the sea, even there my hand will guide you, and my right hand will hold you close.
Darkness cannot hide you. I created darkness, and I created light. Come close to me and learn all about me. You will find rest for your mind and your emotions. Attach yourself to me for my burden is not heavy. My burden is light. If you seek me with all your heart, Dear One, you will find me. I Am your great reward.
I will never leave your or forsake you. I am with you always, even to the end of the world. Call on me and I will show you great and mighty things that you do not yet know.
Though trouble is all around you, I Am your stronghold. I will preserve your life. My hand will save you. I will fulfill my purposes for you. My love for you endures forever. I will not abandon you. Because you love me, I will rescue you. I will protect you because you are not ashamed of my name.
When you call on me, I will answer you. Listen carefully. I speak in the stillness and quietness of your spirit. I will be with you in times of trouble. I will deliver you and honor you. I will contend with those who contend with you. I will fight against those who fight against you.
I will give you a long and satisfying life and show you my strength and my glory. Your foot may be slipping, but my love will support you. When you are filled with anxiety, I will console you and bring joy to your soul. I will cover you with my feathers and you will find refuge under my wings.
My compassion toward you will never fail. They are new every morning, for my faithfulness is very great. I am good to you because you hope in me. You seek me.
Learn how to wait quietly for my deliverance. For in your patience, is the keeping of your soul. I am teaching you my faithfulness. I am teaching you how to be still before me, and to wait for my coming. I am never early and I am never late. I am always right on time.
Be still and know that I am God. Do not waste your strength on fretting. You cannot change one thing. You cannot add one inch to your height. I am in control. Look to me and see my salvation, in the appointed time, as you trust in me. In the time of my favor, I will answer you. I will help you. I will keep you.
I have engraved you on the palm of my own hand. Do not allow fear to enter your heart or mind. Chase it away like you would a wild dog. I have not given you this kind of a spirit. I have given you a spirit of love, of power and of a sound mind. Your mind is safe with me!
I will create in you a steadfast heart. I will teach you wisdom. I will lead you and guide you in the way you should go. I will guide you with my eye. Nothing escapes my eye. I will deliver you from death, and keep you alive in time of famine. Listen to me and I will teach you the fear of the Lord! My angel surrounds you to deliver you.
Oh, taste and see that I am good! Eat my words, take in my words of life. Take refuge in me. Run to me! Do not run away from me. Run to me, and you will be safe in the storm. My wings will hover over you and I will draw you closer to me. In that closeness, you will hear the beating of my heart. You will understand that my heart beats for you. Seek me and you will lack no good thing.
Do not fear what man may do to you! Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, and I will help you. I will hold you up with my right hand. I never grow tired or weary. Hope in me and your strength will be renewed. You will run and not grow weary. You will walk and not faint.
Sing daughter! Sing! Shout aloud! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart. I, your Lord, have taken away your punishment and I have removed your shame. I have turned back your enemy. I am with you.
I say again, do not fear! Do not let your hands hang limp. Lift them up to me. I take great delight in you. I will quiet you with my love. I will rejoice over you with singing. I will deal with those who oppress you. I will give you honor and praise among the people, for I am God, and who can withstand me?
When I decree a thing, who is powerful enough to turn my hand? You are the apple of my eye. I say again, I love you! You are mine. Come closer, look to me and you will find perfect peace
and perfect rest for your soul.
Jesus
Are You Ready
Dark days are approaching, and are even now settling in upon
the land.
It is crucial that you have a secure, solid foundation, for all
that you've built upon in these last many years will be greatly
tested in days to come.
And those who have been building on Me, says the Lord, are
going to come through still standing, and standing strong.
You are going to be a strength for the weary ones. They will
look to you and they will want to know why you are not distraught,
and you are going to have opportunity to minister to their needs
and lead them to Me.
In the past, they would not listen. They wanted nothing to do with
your God; but I am orchestrating events to where they will not only
listen to truth, they will be the ones initiating the conversation.
You will open your mouth and your words, like a sword, will penetrate
the atmosphere and will penetrate the elements and you will be my
unrelenting voice in this earth, as I have proclaimed.
Are you ready? Are you making wise preparations? I ask you to
consider the ant, and consider the other lesser creatures who look
and see, and prepare for the days before them.
Dark days are approaching; and as you dig down deep in Me, even
now I am hiding you, and I am wisdom to you, and I am guiding you
with the light of my Word. For surely, you will not walk in darkness,
but you will be a beacon on a hill to many.
Daughter
Your hunger for more of Me has not gone unnoticed by Me; and it is my desire and my pleasure to give you the kingdom! It's yours, all yours!
You may run and laugh and jump and dance in total freedom within the
vast expanse of the land I have given you.
I have given you my kingdom for your pleasure and your profit. Do not
stay confined to one area, when my kingdom has no boundaries and
no barriers.
Do not give in to temptation to sit on a small parcel of land staked out
for yourself. All that is mine, is yours! I freely give it to you, so enjoy!
Spread out your skirt for I am enlarging your territory for My glory!
I am a generous father and I hold nothing back from you, so, go ahead!
Get up and get moving. Explore the beauty and the bounty of my gift
to you....my kingdom...my glorious, unending kingdom.
Your heavenly Father
You may run and laugh and jump and dance in total freedom within the
vast expanse of the land I have given you.
I have given you my kingdom for your pleasure and your profit. Do not
stay confined to one area, when my kingdom has no boundaries and
no barriers.
Do not give in to temptation to sit on a small parcel of land staked out
for yourself. All that is mine, is yours! I freely give it to you, so enjoy!
Spread out your skirt for I am enlarging your territory for My glory!
I am a generous father and I hold nothing back from you, so, go ahead!
Get up and get moving. Explore the beauty and the bounty of my gift
to you....my kingdom...my glorious, unending kingdom.
Your heavenly Father
You Think You Are Hungry?
My child you say you want more of my presence, more of my
glory, and I am pleased. You say you are hungry for me, and that
touches my heart.
In days past, your hunger was satisfied to a degree, with my presence.
But the enemy of distraction came and drew you away to where your
hunger level was weakened by the pull. Your vision became cloudy, your
focus became dim.
But I am true to my word---I am your faithful one, for I have come to rescue
you from distractions, disillusionments, and discouragement, for they
are a determent to your soul.
My child, you think you are hungry for me? I will show you what true
hunger is for I am raising your level of hunger. I am going to feed
you with the bread and meat of my presence.
Yes, my child, you are about to experience true hunger for me.
This hunger for the bread and meat of my presence will take you deeper
and higher in me.. I am building a strong foundation in you---one that
cannot be shaken through distractions and surrounding storm clouds.
You will not be moved! Nor earthly commotion will be able to pull you
away from my presence, for my bread and my meat satisfy.
You and I have much work to do, my child. Do not be concerned how it
will take place. As your faithful one, I am quite capable of finishing
what I start, and it is a good and beautiful work that I have started in you.
I have put my mark on you. You are mine, my chosen one, my set apart
one for my glory. Continue to come into my presence....continue to
listen for my voice, for I am always drawing, and I am always speaking.
As you feast on my presence your ability to discern my voice and know my
ways will be heightened. My glory will shine brighter and brighter in you and
through you.
I will bring you to your expected end. My destiny will be fulfilled in you--
for you are my bride, my beautiful bride. Get ready for I am raising your
level of hunger as never before, and it is all for my kingdom purposes in this
earth.
It is all about my glory that is coming to cover all the earth.
GET READY!
glory, and I am pleased. You say you are hungry for me, and that
touches my heart.
In days past, your hunger was satisfied to a degree, with my presence.
But the enemy of distraction came and drew you away to where your
hunger level was weakened by the pull. Your vision became cloudy, your
focus became dim.
But I am true to my word---I am your faithful one, for I have come to rescue
you from distractions, disillusionments, and discouragement, for they
are a determent to your soul.
My child, you think you are hungry for me? I will show you what true
hunger is for I am raising your level of hunger. I am going to feed
you with the bread and meat of my presence.
Yes, my child, you are about to experience true hunger for me.
This hunger for the bread and meat of my presence will take you deeper
and higher in me.. I am building a strong foundation in you---one that
cannot be shaken through distractions and surrounding storm clouds.
You will not be moved! Nor earthly commotion will be able to pull you
away from my presence, for my bread and my meat satisfy.
You and I have much work to do, my child. Do not be concerned how it
will take place. As your faithful one, I am quite capable of finishing
what I start, and it is a good and beautiful work that I have started in you.
I have put my mark on you. You are mine, my chosen one, my set apart
one for my glory. Continue to come into my presence....continue to
listen for my voice, for I am always drawing, and I am always speaking.
As you feast on my presence your ability to discern my voice and know my
ways will be heightened. My glory will shine brighter and brighter in you and
through you.
I will bring you to your expected end. My destiny will be fulfilled in you--
for you are my bride, my beautiful bride. Get ready for I am raising your
level of hunger as never before, and it is all for my kingdom purposes in this
earth.
It is all about my glory that is coming to cover all the earth.
GET READY!
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