Archive | January 2013

Follow your Heart

Learn to discern the difference between the temptations that present themselves in your head, from the direction I give you in your heart–your inner man–your spirit. I will always lead you through your heart, never your head, and the enemy of your soul will always try to cast thoughts at you through your head.

Resist the temptations in your mind–those of the flesh, for they wage war against your spirit and often cause disappointment and regret.

Persist. Setting your mind to follow your heart; do not follow your mind with your heart.

Resist
Pursue
Persevere

“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” Ja 4:7

“Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Rom. 12:2
“Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that you may do the will of God and receive what is promised.” Heb. 10:35-36

Waste no Time

Jan11

A calling I have laid upon you, for I have formed you and fashioned you with My image in mind. Not one of failure, defeat and what if’s, but one of victory, purity and love.

I will fulfill My dreams for you, because I always finish that which I begin and I AM a God of accomplishment.

When you doubt yourself, you are doubting Me, for I AM the one forming you, molding you and shaping you. It is blasphemy to doubt your creator–pure and simple. Therefore, turn from your wicked ways and turn to the one who designed you, created you and lives within you. And accomplish that which I have set forth to do with you.

You are My child, My chosen one and I love you dearly.

Time is short and soon will be no more as you know it to be. Don’t waste it anymore!

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” 2 Tim. 2:15

“If one purifies himself from what is ignoble, then he will be a vessel for noble use, consecrated and useful to the master of the house, ready for any good work.” 2 Tim. 2:21

“Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that you may do the will of God and receive what is promised.” Heb. 10:35-36

“I have made known to them thy name, and I will make it known, that the love with which thou hast loved Me may be in them, and I in them.” Jn. 17:26

You Harbor Treasure

Jan10

Present yourself to Me for I have a present for you. The time has come for you to open My gift; it had your name on it before you were born.

There is a time and a season for all things and the time is now for you to understand and walk in your gifting–to enhance the body of Christ with the treasures that I have instilled within you. Yes there may be others that could stand in your place, but they will not offer the same sweet flavor that you will.

The world will miss out on the special talents you have to offer if you don’t open my gift and see “you” through My eyes. I have many things in store for you, but you are the one that must take the first step.

Open your life to My gifts–activate your life to the BLESSING I have for you!

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven”
Ecc. 3:1

“Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them.” Is. 42:9

“For as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function, so we though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them” Rom. 12:4-6a

Special from the Womb

Jan9

Eye hath not seen the child that I have made that does not have “special” written on his heart. The hand of God has formed the child in the womb. I gather all children unto me and I call them good!

Place your child in My hands from the womb and I will lead him all the days of his life.

I will send those to him who will give him cool drink in a hot season.
I will send stumbling blocks in his path when he is going astray.
I will touch him with a kiss from Heaven that says, behold, thou art Mine.

Trust me with your little ones for I will see to it that your prayers are answered, for I love them even more than you do. I AM the one that created the mother’s heart. I AM the one that created your child.

Trust Me

“For thou didst form my inward parts, thou didst knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Ps. 139:13

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you.” Jer. 1:5a

“The Lord called me from the womb, from the body of my mother He named my name.” Is. 49:1b

“–who have been borne by me from your birth, carried from the womb; even to your old age I am He, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and will bear; I will carry and will save.” Is. 46:3b-4

“Thus says the Lord who made you, who formed you from the womb and will help you.” Is. 44:2a

“Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, who formed you from the womb: “I am the Lord, who made all things, who stretched out the heavens alone, who spread out the earth–Who was with me?” Is. 44:24

I Delight in My Bride

Jan8

Times of refreshing come when you least expect them. They are a little gift from Me, to you, that isn’t sought after. A small surprise in your day when I show up just to say “I love you.” If you are too busy or your mind is too cluttered with the day’s needs or thoughts of tomorrows yet to come, you just may miss what I have for you. Keep your mind uncluttered and your heart ever focused toward Me and you will find little surprises at every turn. For as you purpose toward Me, I will delight to purpose toward you. As a bridegroom delights in His bride, so I delight in you! It is your blessing.

“The Lord is exalted, for He dwells on high; He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness, and He will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is His treasure.” Is 33:5-6

The World would see you as weak, when I would call you meek.

When the World deems you despised, I find you highly prized.

You are a pearl of great price My dear, and don’t you ever forget it!

Learn of Me

Jan7

I am a demanding God in that I expect you to know My Word and walk in obedience to what you know. Yet I am meek and lowly and gentle in that I laid My very life down for you, without protest, that you would be made righteous and enabled to stand before the throne of My Father who has called you by name.

I have many, many facets of who I AM and yet I am judged and quickly categorized by those who know only a small part of Me.

I AM God, can you measure Me? Do you have full understanding of who I AM by the knowledge you have gained in your short life on this Earth?

I thought not.

Learn of me

and then,

Learn some more.

Do you have enough time to truly know Me?

No?

Then let’s spend eternity together.

“Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life. Jn 6:47

A Refuge to Others

Jan6

You are a refuge to those who don’t know Me; do not hasten to condemn, but reprove in love. Be kind and gentle, understanding that My love encompasses the wayward and the downtrodden heart.

Many times one acts out of wounds not healed, festering within. Do not quench their spirit by being hasty to find fault, rather, give them opportunity to seek truth and repentance through the guidance of My Holy Spirit.

“Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.” Col 4:5

I AM

Jan5

I long for the world to know my heartbeat, but very few of My own people truly know My heart.

I long for them to come to Me and just sit quiet, but too often they come–if they come–they come to Me casting about their emotions seeking quick relief, rather than seeking Me.

Emotions tend to gather more attention than I. They are surface distractions, whereas, I dwell deep within. Look to the source within you, the very substance of your being. It is not flesh and bone, it is your spirit.

I am within your heart if you’ve invited Me there and your answers will be found in Me.

Your emotions have never healed you. I am your Healer.
Your emotions have never saved you. I am your Savior.

I AM

“The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul that seeks Him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” Lam. 3:25-26

In Memory of Travis Rowan

Jan4

My heart aches for Tim and Sherri Rowan who have recently lost their son. These dear friends are strong believers and I am thankful that they are comforted with the assurance that Travis now lives forever with Jesus.

“All that the Father gives me will come to me, and him who comes to me I will not cast out. for I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent me; and this is the will of Him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that He has given Me, but raise it up at the last day. For this is the will of My Father, that every one who sees the Son and believes in Him should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.” Jn 6:37-40

I offer this day’s message in tribute to this fine young man and send my deepest respect and love to his family. May you be comforted and surrounded with the love of friends and family and may you find Grace and Peace knowing that you will soon see Travis again.

Reader, please join me in prayer for this family. For this I thank you.

Give Me Your Heart

Jan3

Give Me your heart–without reservation. Stop holding back little pieces of yourself that you consider to be personal or insignificant. I want all of you.

Place Me above everything else in your life. Every ambition, every desire, every want should– no must have its root planted in Me to produce good fruit, lasting fruit meet for My Kingdom. It is the only fruit that satisfies, the only fruit that glorifies. (see John 15: 7-8)

Stop saying “I can’t” or “I don’t know how”. Take the steps and I’ll show you how.

Numb feelings are lifeless memories let them go. Release thoughts of rejection, hurtful wounds and a ragged past.

Live Life!

Everything that you do or say should and must be a source of life. In all you do be a channel of life.

Fruitful, healing, energizing life.

This is why the branches can do nothing of themselves. They must be connected to the vine to have life flowing through them. (see John 15:5)

Have life, emanate life. Live the abundance I have for you and you will be a blessing.

And you will be blessed!