Archive | February 2013

My Direction

Feb18

Mistakes are often made when one is too busy to stop and think…

Too busy to stop and seek…

Too busy.

My love encompasses all that you think or do–you always have a listening ear.

Stop and ask yourself

  • Is this what is right for me today?
  • Is this what the Lord would have me do?

If you do an ‘inward check’, the Holy Spirit will give you the confirmation to move forward in confidence or a warning to ‘check’ or stay.

Listen to My cues. I will guide you, much like a dance partner would guide you around the floor. You sense and feel the direction and move as one. So I would have you sense and feel My guidance–My direction; for we are one.

So much time is wasted–so much needless pain and regret from not heeding My direction for your life. Your days are filled with activities…

Actively seeking Me should be your daily activity!

“Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of my enemies; make thy way straight before me.” Ps. 5:8

“But who can discern his errors? Clear thou me from hidden faults. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in they sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” Ps. 29:12-14

“For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, set their minds on the things of the Spirit. To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” Rom. 8:5-6

“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with sighs too deep for words. And he who searches the hearts of men knows what is the mind of the Spirit because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.” Rom. 8:26-27

“–But this is the man to whom I will look, he that is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.” Is. 66:2b

 

Divinely Purposed

Feb17

Divinely purposed is the attitude I’m looking for. Not one who looks to the right, nor to the left, or who is looking for the answer to the question, “What’s in it for me?” But purposed to do My will, no matter the cost, for the trust is great, that I will not disappoint and that My purposes are for good and not evil.

I had you in mind before you were born. Not to harm you, but to create for you a fulfilling life with a divine purpose; an end that is divinely appointed. I have not lost My blueprint for your life…

have you?

Consult with Me–your true Maker. For I AM the architect of your soul, and if you have lost your way, I will set your footing sure. Be at peace knowing that I have secured your future–you need not worry–you must not worry. For when you are in a worried state, we cannot move forward. But, when you are at rest, we plan…

and, when you are ready, we strike out.

Let’s purpose to plan today; don’t wait–time is so short.

Let us move forward to your future, with purpose!

“For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me; when you seek me with all your heart.” Jer. 29:11-13

 

Come Follow Me

Feb16

My eyes look upon the earth for the one who is willing to set aside his schedule for Me.  Yes I have an agenda, for there are many lost who need to know of a Savior…

I AM a Savior of the lost.

There are many that are hungry…

I AM food for their bodies and food for their hearts.

There are those who have lost their hope and those who have lost their way…

I would be pleased if you would set aside a time in your day to pray.

Will  you cast your bread upon the water…

For Me–

For your Brother in need?

For the Pastor–Teacher–Servant–Friend?

Wherever I send you–will you go?

I have need of a willing heart–will you sow?

  • Your time
  • Your talent
  • Your money
  • Your love

Yes?

Then come, follow Me. You will not leave anything behind that you will not find

Magnified

Multiplied

And

Glorified

In Me

Come along now–time is wasting

Come Follow Me

“Not every one who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” Matt. 7:21

“For who ever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Matt. 12:50

“Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; come, follow me.” Matt. 19:21

“And he said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'” Matt. 22:37-39

“And he called to him the multitude with his disciples, and said to them, ‘If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it; and whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it.'” Mk. 8:34-35

“Truly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands, for my sake and for the gospel, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and lands, with persecutions, and in the age to come, eternal life.” Mk. 10:29-30

“For the Son of man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mk. 10:45

 

Actively Blessed

Feb15

The Blessing comes to those who wait, but it is the activity that brings it forth; so do not think that waiting is passive–waiting is expectancy, and being about the Father’s business.

I have called the sinners to repentance…

  • Waiting is repentance.

I have declared that the meek shall inherit the earth…

  • Those who wait, are meek.

I have given My Word as food for the hungry…

  • Those who wait, feed on My Word.

I have asked that you give to the poor…

  • Those who wait, are generous.

I could go on all day–do you want more?

Or

Will you do what I’ve asked?

For the Blessing comes to those who wait, but then, you are already Blessed…

So, what are you waiting for? BE Blessed!

Follow Me

“I have not come to call the righteous, but sinner to repentance.” Luke 5:32

“–Jesus began to preach, saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.'” Matt. 4:17

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matt. 5:5

“Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life. your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died. This is the bread which comes down from heaven, that a man may eat of it and not die. I am the living bread which came down from heaven; if any one eats of this bread he will live for ever; and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh.” Jn. 47-51

“In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God; all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” Jn. 1:1-5

“But he answered, ‘It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'” Matt. 4:4

“Jesus said to him, ‘If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven, and come, follow me.'” Mt. 19:21

 

The Blessing

Feb14

The Blessing is much sought after and it should be, for it is My gift to My children–those who live by My Name–who take My Word for what it is, the Truth that provides. It is My Blessing to provide for you.

I give you…

  • Nourishment for Body and Soul

I give you …

  • Peace for Heart and Mind

I give…

  • Strength for the Day and Life

and, if you live by My Word, it will

  • Surely end all Strife!

The nourishment is your Blessing as you prosper on your way, but I AM the one you truly BLESS…

When you find Me at the end of your day!

“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.” Ps:1-3

“Blessed is he who considers the poor! The Lord delivers him in the day of trouble; the Lord protects him and keeps him alive; he is called blessed in the land; thou dost not give him up to the will of his enemies. The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness thou healest all his infirmities.” Ps. 41:1-3

“The Lord knows the days of the blameless, and their heritage will abide for ever; they are not put to shame in evil times, in the days of famine they have abundance.” Ps. 37:18-19

“But when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” So through God you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son then an heir.” Gal. 4:4-7

“–Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!” Rev. 5:12

 

True Strength

Feb13

Strength–man sees this as his power, but I see true strength as dependency. For true strength comes from the Arm of the Lord. The Lord is “mighty to save” My Word declares. Power and might are in the Presence of the Lord. I AM your Shield and Strong Tower.

What would you prefer?

A strong muscle that can lift a rod of steel with heavy weights in balance

or

The Power of the Lord as your Armor-Bearer?

NO CONTEST

Bear My strength to the world and you will

make a strong statement!

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts; so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. The Lord is the strength of his people, he is the saving refuge of his anointed.” Ps. 28:7-8

“I love thee, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.” Ps. 18:1-3

“he will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.” Ps. 91:4

“Who is this that comes from Edom, in crimsoned garments from Bozrah, he that is glorious in his apparel, marching in the greatness of his strength? ‘It is I, announcing vindication, mighty to save.'” Is. 63:1

“Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the Lord; awake, as in days of old, the generations of long ago…” Is. 51:9

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.” Prov. 18:10

“The Lord has bared his holy arm before they eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.” Is. 52:10

“And all the angels stood round the throne and worshiped God, saying, ‘Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God for ever and ever! Amen.'” Rev. 7:11-12

 

Will You Come?

Feb12

The close and faithful will eat the good of the land. It is not by works that I measure a man’s faithfulness but by their communion with Me. It is the one who leans upon My breast to hear My heartbeat. He walks in step with Me and denies his own self for a moment of time with the Father. He shall see his heart’s desire fulfilled, for he has made Me the desire of his heart.

I will pour

I will pour

And I will pour again–into his spirit…

  • My Truths
  • My Love and Affection
  • My Direction
  • My Secrets

I have room for another in My arms–Will you come?

Come Today

I Wait

Come

“Because he cleaves to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will rescue him and honor him.With long life I will satisfy him, and show him my salvation.” Ps. 91:14-16

“–If a man loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.” Jn. 14:23

“Nevertheless I am continually with thee; thou dost hold my right hand. Thou dost guide me with thy counsel, and afterward thou wilt receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but thee? And there is nothing upon earth that I desire besides thee. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion for ever. For lo, those who are far from thee shall perish; thou dost put an end to those who are false to thee. But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I may tell of all thy works.” Ps. 73:23-28

 

Plant Your Harvest

Feb11

The aftermath of your life is something that you have a choice about. Have you considered that you choose the outcome of your life? Stop and think about your life. Is there any time in your existence that I forced you down a path which you did not wish to take? Your life is your own. You can live and die to yourself if that is what you choose.

You have full reign to live shallow–serving only yourself and your immediate and fleeting desires

Or

You can make the choice of a rich and unselfish life, that I orchestrate, for a plan and purpose much more complicated by design, but simply pure…

Simply delightful…

Kind and giving

and

Living

Truly living a life by My Design–you choose!

Your aftermath

How you live your life now, is seed planted for your future–plant for your desired end.

For one day your life on Earth will surely end and from there on, your future will surely be mapped out for you.

You will eat your harvest!

“God chose you from the beginning to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.” II Thess. 2:13b

“Therefore you also must be ready; for the Son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” Mt. 24:44

“Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” Mt. 25:13

“Just as the weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so will it be at the close of the age. The Son of man will send his angels, and they will gather out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers, and throw them into the furnace of fire, there men will weep and gnash their teeth,. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear.” Mt. 13:40-43

 

Open Your Hand

Feb10

Release worry! So many clench worry so tightly it is like a child holding a penny tightly in his hand. The penny has no real value and will not prosper or provide the child with anything that will bless him, but still he clenches it tight and won’t let it go.  Open your hand; let it go! If you do, then you have an open hand that I can fill with true treasure.

Worry is a state of mind. It is many thoughts that have multiplied quickly to build a fortress against you in your own mind. I AM in your spirit–in the heart of your being, if you’ve invited Me there. I don’t dwell in your mind and neither should you!

Your mind is the avenue your enemy will try to take hold of. Block him and lock him out! You have the keys; My Word teaches you all the tricks of the evil one. I went through the same temptations and I overcame them with the spoken Word. Live by My example and then, when you have overcome–Be My Example.

Begin by conquering worry. It is the absolute opposite of faith…

But

At the same time, it is faith…

But, it is faith in fear–a convoluted form of faith…

Cast it out!

Read My Word and be filled with the faith that blesses and overcomes, and

Truly Live!

“Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?” Mt. 6:25 NKJV

“Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?” Mt. 6:27 NKJV

“Trust in the Lord, and do good; so you will dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. 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. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. For evildoers shall be cut off; but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth. For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be; yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.” Ps. 37:3-11 KJV

 

Accomplish Faith

Feb9

Faith is the precursor to accomplishment. My Word declares that without Faith it is impossible to please God.  For without Faith it is impossible to move forward to action. You see you must believe in order to receive an

  •  Idea
  •  Instruction
  •  Ability

You must have Faith to connect to My heartbeat

  • To Understand
  • To Listen

Revelation comes by listening, it completes with understanding, but it all begins with Faith. For without Faith it is impossible to please God.

For without Faith it is impossible to connect with God.

For without Faith…

Well, don’t be without it.

Accomplish Faith!

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Heb. 11:1 KJV

“But without faith it is impossible to please him; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Heb. 11:6 KJV

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to every one who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, ‘He who through faith is righteous shall live.'” Rom. 1:16-17

“And Jesus answered them, “Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and never doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ it will be done. And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” Matt. 21:21-22