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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Laying Aside the Past
After months of silence, I am once again being called to share the precious words I receive each day. I pray that my experience and transparency will allow the Lord to speak directly to your heart today.
Hebrews 12:1-2 - 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Laying aside every weight, turning from our past and fixing our eyes on the goal – an abundant life in Christ … what a perfect scenario in which to live. This was not at all my personal experience in 2011. In the midst of circumstances that rivaled any in my middle-aged life, keeping my eye on Jesus became more and more difficult. The dreams I so tightly held in my heart, began to fall one by one to the ground and were crushed beneath the feet of the Oppressor. My hope in my future, my very life, became more and more dim. I was broken beyond recognition. My family and friends barely recognized me … even I didn’t know who I was anymore. I became a shell of the woman who started out the year with great expectations. I was bruised, battered and believed I would never be whole again.
Hebrews 12:1-2 - 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Laying aside every weight, turning from our past and fixing our eyes on the goal – an abundant life in Christ … what a perfect scenario in which to live. This was not at all my personal experience in 2011. In the midst of circumstances that rivaled any in my middle-aged life, keeping my eye on Jesus became more and more difficult. The dreams I so tightly held in my heart, began to fall one by one to the ground and were crushed beneath the feet of the Oppressor. My hope in my future, my very life, became more and more dim. I was broken beyond recognition. My family and friends barely recognized me … even I didn’t know who I was anymore. I became a shell of the woman who started out the year with great expectations. I was bruised, battered and believed I would never be whole again.
But God! I have a Father in Heaven who loves me beyond my capability to understand. How could I have known how securely He was holding me, putting salve on my wounds and nursing me back to life? I should have known; I didn’t see it. And, so here I am today well on my way becoming a new creation in Christ. Putting my trust in only Him and knowing, no matter what He is with me. Willingly climbing my way back onto His lap and into His will. Sitting silently at His feet anxious to hear His still small voice loving and guiding me again. I am learning to once again seek Him with anticipation of all that He has in store for me.
2011 is done and 2012 is ahead. I do not know what the year holds, but I do know who holds my year in His hands. I am so grateful for His patience with me. I am overwhelmed by His ability to carry me through the roughest of times. I am filled with praise for the One who takes me as I am, washes me clean and sets me on the Rock that is higher than I.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart …. He will never let you down.
My Precious Daughter,
How I have longed for you to tarry with Me once again. How I have searched and called and waited for your heart to be reconnected in this time with Me. Beloved, when you lay aside your time with Me your understanding, hearing, vision and wisdom are clouded. Let Me renew these things to you – beginning today. Let Me begin to bring you to a new understanding, a new walk with Me. As you submit to My will, My prompting, your life will change in a marvelous way. Leave behind the past year. Lay it at My alter and look forward to a new beginning. Each day, beloved is a new beginning. Each day My mercy and grace over you is renewed. Each day I pour out blessing, wisdom strength and goodness for you to share. You are My precious daughter, whom I love greatly. What lies ahead for you this year, dear one, is unknown. But, I know the plans I have for you … your future is filled with hope. Look not to your past or others for answers, but keep your gaze fixed on My Holy face. There is no shadow of turning from Me. My commitment desire and faithfulness to you, precious daughter, are sure and true. I am here and I will not let you down. No, I am holding you tightly, knowing all is well in every situation because I am at your side. Beloved, put your faith in Me alone and I will guide your footsteps. Your future, your hope and you life are in My capable and loving hands. I love you.
Friday, September 9, 2011
The Battle
Everyday is a battle. With all this world throws at us, we are never without the need to be covered by the blood of Jesus and standing in His armor. Ephesians 6:13 says "Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand."
I cloth myself in that armor (found in Ephesians 6:14 - 17) each morning. I know that because of His armor I have been protected and spared from much of what the enemy has planned for me. I know that without that covering I am vulnerable and more-easily taken down when the storms of life begin to beat against me. The armor in no way means we will not be attacked, sought after or beaten on. However, being girded in that armor and standing on the promises of Jesus allows me to endure and carry on - to stand in the midst of the battle.
In Psalm 18, we witness through the voice of David, the protection the Lord gives us with His armor and the faithfulness of His covering over us. We may not see all that God is doing in the midst of our battles each day, but we can be assured He is right there waging His own spiritual battle over us. When the victory is ours, the glory always goes to the Lord. I urge you to read this amazing Psalm today.
As God spoke to me this morning, I was struck with the awesome burden that someone out there needs to hear His words of love to you today. The battle is raging, yet He is right there with you. Don't give up, give it all to Him. Jesus will take you through it and you will be even better on the other side.
I cloth myself in that armor (found in Ephesians 6:14 - 17) each morning. I know that because of His armor I have been protected and spared from much of what the enemy has planned for me. I know that without that covering I am vulnerable and more-easily taken down when the storms of life begin to beat against me. The armor in no way means we will not be attacked, sought after or beaten on. However, being girded in that armor and standing on the promises of Jesus allows me to endure and carry on - to stand in the midst of the battle.
In Psalm 18, we witness through the voice of David, the protection the Lord gives us with His armor and the faithfulness of His covering over us. We may not see all that God is doing in the midst of our battles each day, but we can be assured He is right there waging His own spiritual battle over us. When the victory is ours, the glory always goes to the Lord. I urge you to read this amazing Psalm today.
As God spoke to me this morning, I was struck with the awesome burden that someone out there needs to hear His words of love to you today. The battle is raging, yet He is right there with you. Don't give up, give it all to Him. Jesus will take you through it and you will be even better on the other side.
My Precious Daughter,
How I long to have you here – without your agenda, without your heart set on specific things. Beloved, you read My Word, you know My heart. You know I see all, I know all – I am all powerful. Nothing has changed. Nothing about Me changes in your loneliness, your sadness or your depression. I am the same yesterday, today and forever.
What does that mean? That means I am for you always. As you walk righteously with Me and seek My face My power is exposed. When you lay down your selfish motives, your issues, your ego, My strength is made great in you. When you throw away your thoughts and intents for things that are NOT from Me, I can become a powerful source of strength in you. When you set aside your pride and humbly seek Me for answers, I can work miracles, streams of living water in the desert; I can do exceedingly abundantly more.
Beloved, I know the storms of your circumstances often catch you off guard, knock you down and throw you into a tailspin. I see all that you go through and long for you to just sit quietly in those times and listen for My still, small voice. I know the tenacity and resolve you have within you to stand on the rock of Jesus Christ. It is getting you to come to that place that is what I long to see. I know with each trial, each knock-down, each blast from hell that you become more able to gird yourself up in My armor, take a battle stance and beat down the forces that seek to take your life. Nothing that you have endured is simple. Much that comes into every life is difficult to battle – but you are never alone. I am always by your side.
Dear one, I am always available to you. In the darkest and loneliest of times, it is I who am holding you up. As tears pour like rain from your eyes, it is I who collects each one and weeps with you. When the rainbow of victory shines all about you, it is I who basks in that glory knowing all is well and you are one step closer to the perfection I am working out in you.
As David, the man after My own heart, stood beaten and defeated by his enemies, he wept but he did not die. And as he wrote his words of anguish and turmoil, he also wrote of his trust and reliance on Me. For there I was in the midst of every battle, of every take-down, of every victory. That is who you are becoming, precious daughter. That is who you are.
Beloved, the battles may not yet be ended, but neither is My love and commitment to you. The season may rage with storms, but the light always shines new each morning. Defeat may feel as if it is overwhelming you, but the truth is that I am the Victorious One and because of that, victory is yours.
Trust Me today with all you have, all you are and all you are becoming. For I, The Lord Your God, have your back, I am your front guard, I am a banner over you and I have My arms of love around you at every moment of your day. Rest in Me today, My beloved daughter. You are safe, you are mine, you are loved.
I love you.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Just For Today
Where do I start? My blogs have been few and far between these past several months. It's just a season; and if not for the seasons in our lives, we would live stagnantly. These are the times that God refines us, builds us up and stands back to admire all He's done. When we respond to His work in our lives, His calling, His refining, we become better, stronger and more able to walk fully trusting in Him.
Isn't that what it's all about? Fully trusting in the God who created us, knows the desires of our hearts and provides our every need each day. Isn't that where we find Him most? Having faith in the fact that nothing goes unnoticed, hidden or without His concern. The amazing, awesome God that knows the numbers of hairs on our head, holds onto every tear we have shed and smiles with delight when we giggle is constantly working on and with us to make us better and better ... from glory to glory.
In the midst of this season of my life, God has been refining me - sometimes as I go kicking and screaming - for something greater and more glorious than I can dream. And, while I don't necessarily see the end of this season coming soon, Jesus has faithfully walked with me and talked to me telling me "in due time" I will see the victory. He is building my faith in a way that will stand the test of time and allow me to walk through future seasons stronger, more trusting and with the unwavering assurance that He will never leave my side. The hope that I find in that alone, is enough to carry me through ... just for today.
What is your season? It may be one of triumph and celebration. It may be one of heartache and sadness. It may be just the fact that everything is going along as it always does. You may be on the backside of the season or heading into a new one. No matter what you are experiencing today in your life, one thing is certain - Jesus is right there with you walking with you, talking to you and telling you "in due time" you will see the victory. That hope is enough to carry you through ... just for today.
My Precious Daughter,
Just for today rest in Me. Trust Me for all you need and I will supply everything. Do not tarry on intuition, gut feelings, the thoughts or questions that creep into your mind. Just for today wait on Me, seek My face and sing praises to My name.
I am with you always, beloved. In the depth of the pit and on the highest mountaintop. I have not abandoned nor forsaken you in any circumstance.
Beloved, just for today take Me at My word. Put all your trust into My hands. Have faith in Me - your Creator (Jehovah God), your Abba Father, your All-in-All. Just for today, allow Me to do the work in you life, your situation. Just for today give it all to Me and fix your eyes on high into My throne room of grace. Just for today, dear one, for tomorrow is far off.
Each day you set your mind to do these things will bring you another step closer to your victory. Each moment you make a choice to relinquish control of your life and circumstances to Me is another opportunity for Me to work in you and bring about the desires of your heart. Each time you choose to take your hands off the things you cannot change, allows Me to move freely in those circumstances and bring about My plans, My will.
Just for today, beloved, rest in Me knowing I love you far greater than you can imagine. And, just for today trust that I am working all things out for your good. Just for today, for tomorrow has enough trouble of its own ... just for today.
I am yours, beloved, and you are mine. So, for this day, everything is done, all is well and it is good.
I love you.
Luke 12:7 - But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
2 Chron. 3:18 - But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Matt 6:34 - Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day [is] its own trouble.
Isn't that what it's all about? Fully trusting in the God who created us, knows the desires of our hearts and provides our every need each day. Isn't that where we find Him most? Having faith in the fact that nothing goes unnoticed, hidden or without His concern. The amazing, awesome God that knows the numbers of hairs on our head, holds onto every tear we have shed and smiles with delight when we giggle is constantly working on and with us to make us better and better ... from glory to glory.
In the midst of this season of my life, God has been refining me - sometimes as I go kicking and screaming - for something greater and more glorious than I can dream. And, while I don't necessarily see the end of this season coming soon, Jesus has faithfully walked with me and talked to me telling me "in due time" I will see the victory. He is building my faith in a way that will stand the test of time and allow me to walk through future seasons stronger, more trusting and with the unwavering assurance that He will never leave my side. The hope that I find in that alone, is enough to carry me through ... just for today.
What is your season? It may be one of triumph and celebration. It may be one of heartache and sadness. It may be just the fact that everything is going along as it always does. You may be on the backside of the season or heading into a new one. No matter what you are experiencing today in your life, one thing is certain - Jesus is right there with you walking with you, talking to you and telling you "in due time" you will see the victory. That hope is enough to carry you through ... just for today.
My Precious Daughter,
Just for today rest in Me. Trust Me for all you need and I will supply everything. Do not tarry on intuition, gut feelings, the thoughts or questions that creep into your mind. Just for today wait on Me, seek My face and sing praises to My name.
I am with you always, beloved. In the depth of the pit and on the highest mountaintop. I have not abandoned nor forsaken you in any circumstance.
Beloved, just for today take Me at My word. Put all your trust into My hands. Have faith in Me - your Creator (Jehovah God), your Abba Father, your All-in-All. Just for today, allow Me to do the work in you life, your situation. Just for today give it all to Me and fix your eyes on high into My throne room of grace. Just for today, dear one, for tomorrow is far off.
Each day you set your mind to do these things will bring you another step closer to your victory. Each moment you make a choice to relinquish control of your life and circumstances to Me is another opportunity for Me to work in you and bring about the desires of your heart. Each time you choose to take your hands off the things you cannot change, allows Me to move freely in those circumstances and bring about My plans, My will.
Just for today, beloved, rest in Me knowing I love you far greater than you can imagine. And, just for today trust that I am working all things out for your good. Just for today, for tomorrow has enough trouble of its own ... just for today.
I am yours, beloved, and you are mine. So, for this day, everything is done, all is well and it is good.
I love you.
Luke 12:7 - But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
2 Chron. 3:18 - But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
Matt 6:34 - Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day [is] its own trouble.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Loneliness
Loneliness, I have never in my life felt loneliness like this before. I have never had so much alone time - all by myself time - so consistently before. I didn't sign up for this, yet this is where my life has taken me at this moment in time.
Please don't get me wrong, I have many friends in my new home town. It is a quaint, beautiful small Northern California town, prolific with rolling vineyards and cherry orchards. It is peaceful and friendly. It is full of great friends and places to go. I dreamed many times of living in a town like this, but I had my family and I had my old friends in my dream.
Two years ago, I left behind the area in which I had lived all of my life. I quit a great job and followed the man of my dreams, my husband, to the job of his dreams in Northern California. It was scary, but we had each other and our dogs. Now, two years later, I find myself in a situation that is beyond my control and throwing me into a "season" that has become very difficult. I still have one of my dogs (Sherman passed away a few months ago) and my husband, whom I love with all my heart. But, his dream job has taken him away several days every week with his crew, and so here I am.
This sounds so juvenile if one reads it without knowing everything. In the midst of this time, I have been dealing with another issue that plagues me more than it should. Being alone shouldn't unnerve a person like it has done to me. In fact, I know women who love being alone. But, there's more ... there's always more ... than meets the eye.
God is in the midst of this. He has graciously spoken to me each day. He professes His unconditional love for me, chides me gently when I need it, and reminds me that nothing is greater and more satisfying that my relationship with Him. He continually repeats that flesh will fail me every time, but His love is perfect and everlasting. He is right, yet I still battle with the loneliness.
I have a long way to go. The Lord is always faithful, though. I know He is here and He has not left my side. I know He is aching for me to let the loneliness go and desire only Him. That is what I want. That is what I strive for. Oh, that He would snap His fingers and change my heart. But, He is using this time to put me through the refiners fire, clean out the impurities, scrape off the dross to find His reflection in me.
Still the loneliness ...
My Precious Daughter,
I love you. I always love you. Do not put your trust, your hope, your dreams into the flesh, loved one. Even your dear friends cannot fulfill My role in your life.
I know you are confused about your purpose, your current circumstances, a job, a ministry. I know you are down-trodden and feel abandoned - even by Me. But, that is not the case. I am here. In fact, I have every answer to every question. Dear one, if you do not ask - if you do not seek My face daily - how will you hear My voice? How will I be able to answer you?
Your prayers do not go unheeded. Your heart's cry does not get muffled in My kingdom. Every tear you shed is collected. Every prayer you pray is saved. Beloved, you come to Me in your convenience, But I am availiable at all hours. You heed the voice of the enemy and your flesh, yet you fail to give it all to Me. You fail to seek My guidance, My answers, My peace.
Beloved daughter, you must learn to seek My face, listen for My voice in everything. The thoughts, the angst, the brokeness you experience - all must be laid on My alter. You cannot expect things to change in your life if you are not submitting everything - all of it - to Me.
Precious child, I am for you. If I am for you, then what can possibly come against you of consequence. Take all of it - ALL OF IT - and bring it to Me. In the night, during the day - even now. Let it go! I can handle all of this. My Word says "My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
I have not forsaken you, precious one, but I am a gentleman and I do not intrude where I am not asked. I am yearning for you to call on Me - but I will not barge in if I am not invited. I want you to depend on Me in every moment. I give you each breath, return each one to Me. I give you each day, lay each day at My feet. I gave you life, place your life in My hands. I will never let you down, I will never fail you.
Now, beloved, grab My hand and let's run through this time of anguish. Hold fast to My promises and we can sail together on peaceful seas. Put your faith in My promises and watch your joy grow to overflowing. Throw away your old ideas strategies and habits and let Me create a new and better life in you.
Don't let this decaying and dying world have its way with you. Don't let fallible, unrighteous flesh consume your soul. Come away with Me and find peace and victory, beloved. Shake off your worry, pain and distrust and place your hope in Me. For all is well in My presence, and there you will find your rest.
I love you.
Rom. 8:31 - What then shall we say to these things? If God [is] for us, who [can be] against us?
Matt. 11:30 - "For My yoke [is] easy and My burden is light."
Please don't get me wrong, I have many friends in my new home town. It is a quaint, beautiful small Northern California town, prolific with rolling vineyards and cherry orchards. It is peaceful and friendly. It is full of great friends and places to go. I dreamed many times of living in a town like this, but I had my family and I had my old friends in my dream.
Two years ago, I left behind the area in which I had lived all of my life. I quit a great job and followed the man of my dreams, my husband, to the job of his dreams in Northern California. It was scary, but we had each other and our dogs. Now, two years later, I find myself in a situation that is beyond my control and throwing me into a "season" that has become very difficult. I still have one of my dogs (Sherman passed away a few months ago) and my husband, whom I love with all my heart. But, his dream job has taken him away several days every week with his crew, and so here I am.
This sounds so juvenile if one reads it without knowing everything. In the midst of this time, I have been dealing with another issue that plagues me more than it should. Being alone shouldn't unnerve a person like it has done to me. In fact, I know women who love being alone. But, there's more ... there's always more ... than meets the eye.
God is in the midst of this. He has graciously spoken to me each day. He professes His unconditional love for me, chides me gently when I need it, and reminds me that nothing is greater and more satisfying that my relationship with Him. He continually repeats that flesh will fail me every time, but His love is perfect and everlasting. He is right, yet I still battle with the loneliness.
I have a long way to go. The Lord is always faithful, though. I know He is here and He has not left my side. I know He is aching for me to let the loneliness go and desire only Him. That is what I want. That is what I strive for. Oh, that He would snap His fingers and change my heart. But, He is using this time to put me through the refiners fire, clean out the impurities, scrape off the dross to find His reflection in me.
Still the loneliness ...
My Precious Daughter,
I love you. I always love you. Do not put your trust, your hope, your dreams into the flesh, loved one. Even your dear friends cannot fulfill My role in your life.
I know you are confused about your purpose, your current circumstances, a job, a ministry. I know you are down-trodden and feel abandoned - even by Me. But, that is not the case. I am here. In fact, I have every answer to every question. Dear one, if you do not ask - if you do not seek My face daily - how will you hear My voice? How will I be able to answer you?
Your prayers do not go unheeded. Your heart's cry does not get muffled in My kingdom. Every tear you shed is collected. Every prayer you pray is saved. Beloved, you come to Me in your convenience, But I am availiable at all hours. You heed the voice of the enemy and your flesh, yet you fail to give it all to Me. You fail to seek My guidance, My answers, My peace.
Beloved daughter, you must learn to seek My face, listen for My voice in everything. The thoughts, the angst, the brokeness you experience - all must be laid on My alter. You cannot expect things to change in your life if you are not submitting everything - all of it - to Me.
Precious child, I am for you. If I am for you, then what can possibly come against you of consequence. Take all of it - ALL OF IT - and bring it to Me. In the night, during the day - even now. Let it go! I can handle all of this. My Word says "My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
I have not forsaken you, precious one, but I am a gentleman and I do not intrude where I am not asked. I am yearning for you to call on Me - but I will not barge in if I am not invited. I want you to depend on Me in every moment. I give you each breath, return each one to Me. I give you each day, lay each day at My feet. I gave you life, place your life in My hands. I will never let you down, I will never fail you.
Now, beloved, grab My hand and let's run through this time of anguish. Hold fast to My promises and we can sail together on peaceful seas. Put your faith in My promises and watch your joy grow to overflowing. Throw away your old ideas strategies and habits and let Me create a new and better life in you.
Don't let this decaying and dying world have its way with you. Don't let fallible, unrighteous flesh consume your soul. Come away with Me and find peace and victory, beloved. Shake off your worry, pain and distrust and place your hope in Me. For all is well in My presence, and there you will find your rest.
I love you.
Rom. 8:31 - What then shall we say to these things? If God [is] for us, who [can be] against us?
Matt. 11:30 - "For My yoke [is] easy and My burden is light."
Monday, July 18, 2011
There is a Season
"To everything [there is] a season, A time for every purpose under heaven" Ecclesiates. 3:1
It seems like forever since I've been here to write. I have been walking through a season that has completely turned me upside down. I thought I had faced the roughest roads in my life; I thought I was going to be able to coast for a little longer. I thought I had finally gotten to a place in my life where all the dreams I had laid at God's feet were coming to light. I was wrong. I thought I was crossing the Jordan into the promise land ... perhaps I have, but I still must slay the giants ... face those things in my life that keep me from truly experiencing my land of milk and honey.
I have a been walking in a sea of hurt, unanswered questions, all the while slowly backing away from the one thing that is sure, certain and peaceful in my life. Joy has all but vanished. In the midst of my circumstances - the unlovely ones - I have set God on a shelf and tried to fix them myself. Where has my faith gone?
I trusted in the wrong things, I put my faith in temporal, earthly things, and my heart has suffered the greatest blows. We are not to trust man - we are to trust only God. We are not to make idols of people or things, we are to set our hearts, minds, our very lives on our Creator, our Savior, the Lover of our Souls. My flesh cried out ... I gave it place and answered it's call. My mind turned to myself; and in my selfishness, I have allowed my life to fly into a tailspin ... I have no control; and without God, I have no hope.
I put my faith not only in my own flesh, but in others. I turned from giving everything to the Lord knowing in His capable hands all was done, to expecting others to fill my heart and love me as I desired. I let myself fall prey to the enemies schemes, as those closest in my life took the form as my adversaries. The Bible says in Ephesians 6:12 - For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual [hosts] of wickedness in the heavenly [places]. I forgot those words.
Now the hard work begins. Now I must lay bare all of my sin, my sorrow, my pain. Now I must allow Jesus to walk me through the darkness of who I am in the flesh and renew my spirit, my life in Him. I must face my insecurity and selfishness. Now I must learn to take every thought captive; to shake off my own desires and seek God's will for every moment of my life. I must learn to die to my flesh daily and take up the cross of Christ. I must make my relationship with Jesus the most important, most valuable and most desirable in my life.
I do not walk this time alone. In fact, I have never been alone. But in the deepest, loneliest of times, I could not feel Him there. I cried out and all the while He was answering ... I was not listening, I did not hear. The truth is, it is still difficult for me to feel His presence. The truth is that at this very moment I am not so sure I can make it; I am not so sure I want to go on. That is the most honest truth I can offer right now. I feel defeated, beat up, so weary I want to give up. I want to throw in the towel, run far away, curl up in a ball and go to sleep. I want to stop feeling this hurt and stop hurting those I love. I want a knight in shining armor to ride up on his horse and carry me off to paradise.
But God! His word says He never leaves us nor forsakes us. In the depths of my despair and loneliness, He is with me. It is that tiny thread of promise, that pin-prick ray of hope that has me hanging by the tips of my fingers on the ledge of the cliff knowing I must give in. I know He is calling me to let go. I know he is beckoning me to surrender it all to Him. I know He is there prying up my fingers one by one until I fall headlong into His arms. My heart wonders "what if He doesn't catch me?" My spirit knows He is standing with open arms awaiting my arrival .... as long as it takes me ... He is there.
My Precious Daughter,
Come rest in My arms, come lay your weary head on My chest. I love you. I have not left you.
You are beautiful, cherished, the apple of My eye. I love you, Joan. Not like a man's love. I love you perfectly - in every way, just as you are. Yet, I love you so much that I will not allow you to stay this way. No, beloved, My hand is moving to grow and change you - from Glory to Glory!
I am pulling you once again from out of the pit. I will not let you slip from My hand. My grip is strong. My heart is loving. My correction is gentle and true. Do not long for the things of this world, but set your mind on eternal things. Set your mind on Me. Come along with Me. I will help you. I will turn your heart from the desires of your flesh, to the desires of the Kingdom. I will lead you from the darkness, confusion and lost direction back onto My path of righteousness. I will make a way through this desert of sorrow and pain and shepherd you into My oasis, My respite, My garden. Come away with Me and rest in My arms of love. I will not fail, forsake, nor leave you barren. I will water you and cause you to bear great fruit.
My love is steadfast and unfailing. My plans for you are perfect. Come rest in Me, beloved. I want you near Me always. You are mine and I am yours.
I love you.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
The Greatest Gift of All!
What a great day; today, the day we celebrate Jesus Christ's resurrection! He overcame sin, conquered the grave and set us free. What greater gift is there than this?
He loves us ... the God who created us by His own hand loves us. His love is so great that He would sacrifice His beloved and only sinless son for us. What greater gift is there than this?
Today, take a moment to ponder this gift. To humbly thank Him for all He has done and continues to do. He loves you with a love that is immeasurable, immense and pure. What greater gift is there than this?
My Precious Daughter,
How I delight in your prasises. How I am honored by your words. I am so pleased by your acknowledgement of who I am. I do love you, dear one, with an everlasting, unconditional and undying love. My thoughts for you are endless. My plans for you are marvelous. I watch you each day and delight in My creation of you. I am pleased that your thougths of Me are honorable and glorous.
Do not lose sight of My presence in your life. Do not let a moment go by that you forget I am with you, and I am for you. Do not forget the promises I have spoken over you. Do not forget the words I have written in My book of life to you. Do not let a moment slip by that you do not walk hand-in-hand with Me, My beloved.
Pursue Me as I pursue you. Dance with Me, for I am dancing with you. Seek My face, for I am awaiting your call. Walk with Me for I am always at your side.
Beloved daughter, remember today with joy and celebration all the love and sacrifice that was made for you. Do not allow the enemy to discount My love for you; this great act which I have done for your benefit. For if you, precious child, were the ONLY one, I would have sacrified it all - just as I did - for you .... just you! That is how much you mean to Me. Embrace My love and this amazing gift of eternal life. It is the most incredible, invaluable, priceless gift of all and it is yours.
Celebrate My son, My Jesus, your Savior. Sing His praises, lift high His name. For He alone is worthy, glorified and holy. Bless the name of the Lord your God. For He is the one who loves you, lives for you, and waits for you today and everyday.
I love you.
John 3:16 - For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life. (Amplified)
He loves us ... the God who created us by His own hand loves us. His love is so great that He would sacrifice His beloved and only sinless son for us. What greater gift is there than this?
Today, take a moment to ponder this gift. To humbly thank Him for all He has done and continues to do. He loves you with a love that is immeasurable, immense and pure. What greater gift is there than this?
My Precious Daughter,
How I delight in your prasises. How I am honored by your words. I am so pleased by your acknowledgement of who I am. I do love you, dear one, with an everlasting, unconditional and undying love. My thoughts for you are endless. My plans for you are marvelous. I watch you each day and delight in My creation of you. I am pleased that your thougths of Me are honorable and glorous.
Do not lose sight of My presence in your life. Do not let a moment go by that you forget I am with you, and I am for you. Do not forget the promises I have spoken over you. Do not forget the words I have written in My book of life to you. Do not let a moment slip by that you do not walk hand-in-hand with Me, My beloved.
Pursue Me as I pursue you. Dance with Me, for I am dancing with you. Seek My face, for I am awaiting your call. Walk with Me for I am always at your side.
Beloved daughter, remember today with joy and celebration all the love and sacrifice that was made for you. Do not allow the enemy to discount My love for you; this great act which I have done for your benefit. For if you, precious child, were the ONLY one, I would have sacrified it all - just as I did - for you .... just you! That is how much you mean to Me. Embrace My love and this amazing gift of eternal life. It is the most incredible, invaluable, priceless gift of all and it is yours.
Celebrate My son, My Jesus, your Savior. Sing His praises, lift high His name. For He alone is worthy, glorified and holy. Bless the name of the Lord your God. For He is the one who loves you, lives for you, and waits for you today and everyday.
I love you.
John 3:16 - For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life. (Amplified)
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