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Absolute Trust

Absolute trust is a requirement for moving forward in faith..

Trust that My Word is true.
Trust that I love you
Trust that you are not alone

Trust

It was the first thing that was broken in the Garden of Eden, and again witnessed when Moses threw the tablets down. He trusted his people…

Trust was broken.

It took faith for Moses to descend that mountain again; fresh commandments in hand–trust in the heart.

So I was broken, in exchange, the old command for new; this born out of loves gift to you–the perfect sacrifice.

I laid my flesh body down…

to arise again

Perfection complete, not even the grave could defeat–

Trust

Knowing that I will watch over My Word to perform it–as I have already proved to do, and…

just as I rose again, I will come again…

but this time–

I come for you!

“For the son of man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay every man for what he has done” Matthew 16:27

“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2

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

“Thou dost keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusts in thee. Trust in the Lord for ever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.” Isaiah 26:3-4

“–For I am watching over my word to perform it.” Jeremiah 1:12b

“And behold, I am coming soon.” Revelation 22:7

Break Through

Mar16

Spring forward or break through? So many get the two confused. One thinks that going forward means that they are approved in the action they take. Yet they do not seem to notice, their footing has begun to shake.

I will allow you to find your path for a time without My guide; to test you and allow you to try your wings–your style. But there comes a time when, if we are not conferring on the path taken…

You may find I AM no longer there.

You didn’t notice at first, My absence, you were so busy forging your way, but then you found you became more and more tired come the end of your day. And you wondered…

Why?

Lord, why are you not helping me? Why do you not lead?

But where were you that morning when I met you and you barely glanced My way? Now it seems a wall has risen and its for break-through that you pray, and still more tired it seems you’ve become toward the end of your day.

My love, never did I leave you–you are never far from Me. I merely chose to give you the lead and allow you to find your way. In this you found that forward doesn’t always mean moving in the right direction, but the break-through you seek is right close at hand–with only a small correction.

Follow My Lead…

“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity, guarding the paths of justice and preserving the way of his saints.” Proverbs 2:6-8

“Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Psalms 119:105

“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.” Romans 12:2

“Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Never flag in zeal, be aglow with the Spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute, you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; never be conceited. Repay no one evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends upon you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” No, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals upon his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:9-21

“Thus says the Lord of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy each to his brother, do not oppress the widow, the fatherless, the sojourner, or the poor; and let none of you devise evil against his brother in your heart.” Zechariah 7:9-10

“But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until the full day.” Proverbs 4:18

“For there shall be a sowing of peace and prosperity; the vine shall yield its fruit, and the ground shall give its increase, and the heavens shall give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these things.” Zechariah 8:12

The Extra Mile

Mar10

Clamor and evil speaking must cease. For if you are willing to follow Me, then you must be willing to think like Me; speak like Me. In loving your neighbor as yourself you submit to that person’s heart, conceding that you will care for it as your own; for no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cares for it.

Will you…

Go the extra mile to care for the heart of a friend?

How about the heart of one you don’t even know?

I created him too, will you love him even as you love Me? I expect this from you, just as you expect Me to care for you…

And I do

Oh, I really do–care for you!

“This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not live according to the truth; but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.” I Jn. 1:5-7

“A disciple is not above his teacher, but every one when he is fully taught will be like his teacher.” Luke 6:40

“For no man ever hates his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, as Christ does the church, because we are members of his body.” Eph. 5:29-30

“Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.” I Cor. 10:24

“We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves; let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to edify him.” Rom. 15:1-2

“Make love your aim–” I Cor. 14:1a

Take a Step

Mar7

My Mercies are new every morning, My Word declares, but I would also like you to consider that My Mercies…

Never grow old
Never wear out
Never cease!

I love you with an everlasting love and that love encompasses all you do, who you are, and what you will become. You are not to feel that you have no resources when you step out in faith. Stepping out in faith is not like stepping off a cliff–you never lose your footing, rather, you increase it. I give you a sure footing with a Rock on which to stand. I cause you to leap upon mountains with the agility of a deer.

But, let’s not get ahead of ourselves, it all begins with a step.

Many say a ‘leap of faith,’ but I say no, take a step. Just a simple agreement to move forward, trusting that I will again lead you to another step

and then, another

and another

Every time you take a step of trust, I will always have your next move waiting, cued and ready…

Are you ready?

Then let’s prepare with My Mercy. My Mercy enables you to shed and shake off all that might hold you back. My Love encompasses you and encourages you to move forward…

with a STEP

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is they faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in him.'” Lam. 3:22-24

“A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” Prov. 16:9

“When I thought, “My foot slips,” thy steadfast love, O Lord, held me up. When the cares of my heart are many, thy consolations cheer my soul.” Ps. 94:18-19

“For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights.” Ps. 18:31-33 NIV

“Prove me, O Lord, and try me; test my heart and my mind. For thy steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in faithfulness to thee.” Ps. 26:2-3

“Tell the righteous that it shall be well with them, for they shall eat the fruit of their deeds.” Is. 3:10

“He who gives heed to the word will prosper, and happy is he who trusts in the Lord.” Prov. 16:20

My Beloved

Mar1

There is an assurance that comes from knowing who you are in Christ. It is “knowing” that I am my Beloved’s and He is mine. You will do well to remember this when times are difficult and you find yourself in times of stress.

I am my Beloved’s and He is mine.

Any difficulty you face will be brought into a new focus with this in mind. For there is no challenge you face in life that I have not already empowered you to overcome. If life is overwhelming you, then you have dropped the lifeline.

Pick it up again in My Word.
Find who you are through My Word.
Be refreshed in My Word.
Do not face your day without first facing My Word.

You will see with new perspective. You will be more selective and you will no longer run or cower from adverse circumstances, but face them knowing…

I am my Beloved’s and my Beloved is mine!

“My beloved is mine and I am his, he pastures his flock among the lilies.” Song of Solomon 2:16

“He destined us in love to be his sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace which he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.” Eph. 1:5-6

“And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to promise.” Gal. 3:29

“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that overcomes the world, our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” I Jn. 5:4-5

“In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

“For the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from the Father.” I Jn. 16:27

Direct Answers

Feb26

Eliminate the “middle man” and come directly to Me. So many of My children run to someone else for prayer. They put their faith in that friend or Pastor’s ability to pray and believe that their answer comes through them. But I say come to Me. I AM your Father. Come to Me with thanksgiving–knowing that I love you–I care for you!

Pray to Me in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Ask in the Name of Jesus.
Believe that you receive.
Leave your burdens with Me and trust that I love you.

Know that I hear you; when you believe that you receive–all things are possible.

Doubt Not
Believe
Receive

Rejoice and be thankful, for I love you more than you could know!

“Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:6-7

“Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.” Eph. 6:18

“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving…”Col. 4:2a

“But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” Mt. 6:6

“And Jesus answered them, ‘Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you receive it, and you will. And whenever you stand praying, forgive if you have anything against any one; so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.'” Mk. 11:22-26

“I write this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. And this is the confidence which we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have obtained the requests made of him.” I Jn. 5:13-15

“Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father, he will give it to you in my name. Hitherto you have asked nothing in my name; ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” Jn. 16:23-24

“Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God; and we receive from him whatever we ask, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All who keep his commandments abide in him, and he in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit which he has given us.” I Jn. 3:21-24

“Cast your burdens on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” Ps. 55:22

“And Jesus said to him, ‘If you can! All things are possible to him who believes.'” Mk. 9:23

No Fear!

Feb25

My Word declares that “perfect love casts out fear.”

Are you fearful child?

My love is your answer; it is perfect in its entirety–lacking nothing. If you apply yourself to My Word and apply My Word to your heart, My Word will bring completion to your heart and cast that fear out–far away from you.

You need not fear for I AM near. I AM in you, even in your heart. Speak to Me, for I long to hear from you, even more than you desire to hear from Me. But if you will listen, you will hear My voice. Be still in your heart and know that I AM God and I careth for you.

Fear is a lie from the enemy that, when believed, becomes a stronghold in your life. Have no fear, for I AM near. Call upon Me for I AM here. My love perfects you, and perfect love casts out fear!

Simply command fear to go in My Name and it will obey you.

“Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. So we know and believe the love God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. In this is love perfected with us, that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment and he who fears is not perfected in love.” I Jn. 4:15-18

“Be still and know that I am God. I am exalted among the nation,. I am exalted in the earth!” Ps. 46:10

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” II Tim. 1:7

“Be strong and of good courage; be not frightened, neither be dismayed; for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Josh 1:9

“Hear the word of the Lord, you who tremble at his word,; ‘Your brethren who hate you and cast you out for my name’s sake have said, ‘Let the Lord be glorified, that we may see your joy’; but it is they who shall be put to shame. “Hark, an uproar from the city! A voice from the temple! The voice of the Lord, rendering recompense to his enemies!” Is. 66:5-6

“–for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labor in vain, or bear children for calamity; for they shall be the offspring of the blessed of the Lord, and their children with them. Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear.”Is. 65:22b-24

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

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

Just Ask

Feb6

Look to the mirror within; what reflection do you see? Do you see your past looking back at you, as if it were still a fresh wound? Do you see your future, with gaping holes, for places you yet do not perceive?

Do you see Me–your Loving Savior reflected there in your heart? If your heart is full of Love to its capacity, then you truly see Me, for I AM Love.

If you see Compassion, Understanding, Wisdom and Strength…
If your heart is overflowing with Grace…
And softens with Kindness…

Then you truly emulate who I AM to the world.

If, however, you find that you behold the former, then I have Good News for you!

I came to set you FREE!

Invite Me fully and deeply into your heart–just ASK!

I will come in and fulfill your desires and needs.

I’ll fill up that gaping void.

You will truly want no more!

Ask

“We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. And those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.” Rom. 8:28-30

“And this is the confidence which we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us. And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have obtained the requests made of him.” I Jn. 5:14-15

“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, and patience, forbearing one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly…” Col. 3:12-16a

“May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.” II Thess. 3:5

Soul Food

Feb3

A cleansing and purifying is at hand in the Body of Christ. Many have lain dormant for a long period of time. Some from fear, others from lack of direction, still others have suffered wounds from leadership or others in the Body.

I have given My Word as a manual for life. It is a life-giving source of food for spirit and soul. My Word is ever changing the heart of man, but itself is unchanging.

I AM a giver of life. I do not seek to kill and destroy. I bring LIFE!

So many confuse Me with the works of the evil one. This should not be.

Read My Word

I AM Love

Read My Word

I AM Healing

Read My Word–It is Life to those who find it and Health to all their flesh!

A Spirit dominated life will be a successful life. Do not be confused and disheveled in your thinking…

Hear with your heart
See with your spirit
Read My Word and LIVE!

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

“Come to me all who labor and are heavy-laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Mt. 11:28-30

“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