Think It Through!

The enemy of your soul has set a trap for you. Be careful of getting too involved in areas that will drain you emotionally and then physically. Do not take on too much at this time. You will feel that you are doing the Lord's will, but wait for confirmation. Those that wait on the Lord have their strength renewed. Just because the involment seems harmless and even godly, it does not mean that it is right for you at this time. If you are drained mentally you cannot function with right judgement. Do not spread yourself too thinly, use wisdom. If you start, can you sustain what you do, and where will it lead? It is not wise to make a hurried decision, or be moved by emotion. Think this thing through! Is this God's will? If in doubt, don't move!

 'Be self controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like aroaring lion lookingfor someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith'. 1 Peter 5:8,9

Endure!

Temptations will come! If you want to live a godly, righteous life, obedient to the Lord, then you will be tempted. Often a season of temptation precedes a season of great blessing. Just as Jesus was led into the wilderness, after His baptism, to be tempted of the devil. So we are often led by God through a time of testing. But God never tempts us, though He allows us to pass through sometimes dire and unusual temptations.
After Jesus had been tempted He returned from the wilderness experience in the power of the Holy Spirit and was anointed for His work on earth. And likewise, we receive a new anointing of the Holy Spirit when we resist the lies and temptations of the devil.
Temptation is NOT sin. Though the temptations can be so subtle that we think that we are sinning because sometimes they are so awful, and they come in a form that mimics our own thoughts. Sometimes they come in the form of a throw back from our past. Something that once was sin in our lives, but has been cleansed and forgiven through the Blood of Jesus, can seem to return and we think we have fallen. It is then that Scripure is so helpful. Soaking the mind, and heart in the word of God keeps us from slipping into the devil's trap. He will use anything to try to seperate us from God and His Word and lead us into unbelief.
The whole process is allowed by God to strengthen us, to increase our faith, and to show the devil that we are truly, in word and deed children of Righteousness. Our faith has to be tested and tried! Endure what you pass through, as a soldier of Christ. Be strong, stand firm in the faith, and surely in due time, it will pass, when the purpose has been accomplished. Do not give way to it, because then it becomes sin because we have acted on it. Then you can go and strengthen your brethren, for we all pass through tseasons of temptation.

 ' There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able to; but will with the temptation also make a way to eascape, that you may be able to bear it'. 1 Corinth 10:13

Surrender!

When the angel came to Mary and announced that she was highly favoured by God and would give birth to Jesus, she was 'greatly troubled.' She wondered, and replied "how will this be?" because she was a virgin. It is easy to look at the 'how' when God speaks to us, either through our convictions, or through His word, or through His servants. It was a natural question that Mary needed answered, and she got her answer to it.
The angel said that "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you." That is how God does His works. And all we need to do is submit to His word, believe what He says to us, and receive the Holy Spirit. The angel told her that nothing is impossible with God. And she believed it!
We could think that if an angel came and spoke to us concerning God's will for our lives, then we would know it was true and then believe! But we are in the Church era, where we walk by faith, not by sight. Maybe He will send an angel, but more likely He is asking us to trust His word, and believe it. Even Mary had to surrender to the word of God for her. She said " may it be as you have said". Her hearts attitude was one of submission, and she said "yes" to what God was asking of her. God did the work, He performed His will in her life, she just had to accept it.

'Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished'. Luke 1:45

Listen!

I have many things to share with you about My Love and the Eternal Kingdom, that you are a vital part of. Do not think that I have forgotten to include you in My plans. Everything is being made ready and I am preparing you also. You are not insignificant, or cast aside. Wait and look for My revealing. Seek out these truths.Walking with Me is an adventure and the things that I share with you are unsearchable with the natural eye. Silence yourself and listen to the still small voice. Just as two friends share secrets and the pleasure of conversation, so I share with you. I love to hear your requests and have not forgotten even one. The very hairs on your head are numbered, so how can I forget more important things! Off load your cares onto Me. I will carry them and give you freedom from the burden. Trials are allowed in your life to show forth My power and might within you. How else would you know that I am the Lord if you do not experience my deliverance and upholding power? You actually have to pass through life, not watch a video of it! The treasures of hidden places become yours as you passage through this earthly life, and you have them stored in heaven for you to claim when you arrive. You receive a down payment now as you deposit your life, bit by bit, day by day, into my bank. The full payment, with interest, is waiting for you!

 ' Call to me, and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know'
Jer 33:3

All Things New!!

It is God's nature to heal. Do not be in any doubt about that! He created the human body with a built in ability to renew itself. Why does a broken bone, normally, mend itself over time and grow new bone to bind the parts together? How does a cut or scratch nit together and renew with skin?
When He says that He makes all things new, He means it, for He cannot lie. One day your body will be redeemed and you will have a new one to house you in the new heaven and earth. Just as this earthly body has been suitable for you to live on this earth, so your new spiritual body will be just right for your new life in heavenly realms.
When Jesus was walking this earth He went about healing the sick. It was a foretaste of heaven. He showed that He was the Resurrection and the Life. He did not just 'say' things, He manifested, and showed forth God's power. He wants to touch you today!
Let Him start inside you. Healing works from the inside, outwards. You need spiritual renewal, and healing of your soul. Ask Him to start this work. He wants you to get better in every way. Renounce any bitterness and unforgiveness. These things cause you pain and tear you apart. They cripple you inside. And then let God do His work, when you have done yours!

'He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul'
Psalm 23:2,3

He Will Not Fail!

Those that come to me I will not turn away empty. There will always be the power, help, and the comfort that you need. Just make sure that you still your heart and listen to my whispers of love. My motives towards you are always kind, and I never drive or force you in any way. Yours is always a free will choice and there is no fear attached to my commands. Perfect Love has come and cast out fear. In your relationship with Me, in the new covenant I have made in My blood, there is no room for fear. All is LOVE. You can approach Me at any time, I am always waiting for you, and open to your pleas. You have a friend in me. I will support you and help you to stand when your heart and flesh fail. They will fail! But I never fail! I will not fail you or forsake you.
Fill your hungry soul with My word and through it you will be strengthened for each step of your journey. Feed on Me. There is more for you to have, much more. You will not be disappointed. If you feed continually on Me you shall live because of Me. You will possess eternal life now, and forever.

 'I Am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live forever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world' Jn 6:51

Have Cheerful Heart!

He is able to meet your need. He is able to change your circumstances. He is able to heal and save. He is able to deliver. He is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work 2 Corinth 9:8. Praise Him continually that He is ABLE, and WILL do through you what is needed. He desires to pour through you to others.
But remember this:Whoever sows sparingly will reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. 9:6.
He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food, will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion. 2 Corinth 9:10,11. Don't store seed just for yourself. Sow generously, sow with a cheerful heart.

 GIVE AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN TO YOU! OVERFLOW IN EXPRESSIONS OF THANKS TO GOD. HE IS ABLE TO MAKE ALL GRACE ABOUND TOWARDS YOU

You Will Reap!

You will reap! Just be patient. You have sown many seeds over the years. Different seeds take varied amounts of time before they germinate. Usually the ones that germinate quickly also fade quickly! if you are after long term fruitfulness go for sowing the larger seeds that take more time to grow. Some Cactus in the desert can take over twenty years to grow, but see how they tower above the scenery and how they store water!
Be careful where you plant your seed. Test the ground first. Do not waste your time sowing into poor soil. Not everyone wants to be saved. Not everyone wants to honour the Lord and live a righteous life. Not everyone wants to do good. Make sure that you are praying about the things God wants you to pray about. Some people will not respond to your prayers, so don't pray for them. Ask God who and what you should be praying for.
Treat everyone with grace and respect, even the girl at the supermarket till! But be wise in who you open your heart to, and who you trust. Trust the Lord only.

'Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces' Matt7:6

Clear Skies!

If you are in perplexity, trials and unusual difficulties, shut up to the right and left, what do you do? God's word to you is  STAND STILL! But you need to listen carefully to the Lord at this time. Despair would whisper in your ear, telling you that you may as well lie down and die, give up. But God would have you take courage and wait, for the victory will come. Don't wish ot die before your time, thinking it better to be with Christ. There is more for you to do, so finish your course.
Cowardice will come and whine to you telling you to retreat, and that it is too difficult being a Christian. That you seem to have more troubles that when you did not know God. But don't listen, stand still for a while and gather new strength, because this season will pass and you need what you have gained for the next season.
Another voice is one that urges you to precipitate something, do something, and that it is a waste of time, or idleness, to stand still. You feel an urge to get something moving to make a way for yourself out of your predicament. But don't act. Wait for the Lord who will open the way and do everything for you.
Presumption boasts and tells you that you should expect a miracle and march straight into the sea because it will open up! it tells you to believe God's word, and get on with it, don't just stand there.
But God is looking for your faith in Him alone. He says, 'stand still', wait in expectancy for further action, new orders will come. Wait patiently for the still small voice, for it will come, and then you will move forward at His time.
God who made the clouds that can cover the sky with ominous darkness, and the storm that stirs up unwanted debris in your life, this God can change the scene in a moment. There are clear skies after the rain and in the clarity you will hear Him say 'go forward'.

 'Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord' Ex 14:13

Good Works!

Jesus said that the gate to life is very narrow Matt 7:13. As Christians we lead limited, yet unlimited lives, with only one choice that brings abundance! The choice is to let go of your own life and follow Jesus in obedience which leads to receiving His life. His life is abundant. Our love for Him and others has to be genuine. Our commitment to Him and His work has to be total. We can't be half hearted and expect to receive anything from God. Make up your mind, don't change it, then you will receive great benefits that far outweigh any losses. God often tests our commitment to Him and His kingdom. He watches to see if we will press forward and see things through. Pass the test! Don't give up! Keep following each day, you will reap! Life will not always be like it is now. Things can suddenly change with Jesus in control. He is preparing you for good works now and in Eternity. You are not just going to sit around playing a harp in Eternity! You are being made ready for when the real work starts. This earthly life is just the kindergarten, nursey school stage, from which you will emerge, as the butterfly from the chrysilis, into your new resurrected life, with a new resurrected body. Our minds cannot conceive what God has prepared for us to be a part of. We would be totally mind blown! It would be like giving a one year old child a computer and asking it to design a skyscraper, or even a whole universe. Well of course it could not! nor can we have any idea what plans we will realise as creators in the great eons of Eternity.

'It is by grace you have been saved, through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do'. Eph 2:8-10

Deliverance Will Come!

The Egyptians were pursuing the Israelites and thought they had them cornered at the Red Sea. They were trapped and there was no way forward. It was a dark night of fear and uncertainty. But God in His mercy came between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel. The Angel of the Lord which had gone before in the form of a cloud moved from before them to behind them, and the cloud appeared as darkness to the Egyptians, but was light to the Israelites Ex 14:20. At the same time God was preparing a way of escape for His people. A strong east wind blew all that night and made the sea dry land. The children of Israel crossed the Red Sea on dry land because the waters were like walls on either side of them. When the Egyptians tried to pursue the waters covered them and every one was drowned in the sight of the Israelites Ex 14:29 they saw them dead on the sea shore.
We so often think that we have to work the miracle needed for our deliverance. But God has provided the means whether practical or spiritual to come to our aid. He takes care of His own and has provided for every eventuality. Our problem is that we believe He can do it, but question 'how'. No one would have guessed that the Red Sea would be parted by a strong wind and the people would pass over dry shod. They also saw with their eyes their enemies, who had kept them as slaves for four hundred years, gone before their eyes! Our Moses stretched out His hand on the cross so that we could escape the enemy!
You time of deliverance will come. Do not fear because of the delay. God is working out a better plan for you than had you been delivered sooner. You will see your enemies sinking before you and covered from your sight to trouble you no more. You will have a more powerful testimony because of this. Many will hear it and find the strength to trust through their dark night.

Say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, and do not fear, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you.”  Isaiah 35:4

In Your Hands!

I trust in You, O Lord; I say, "You are my God" My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me. Let Your face shine on your servant; save me in your unfailing love'.Psalm 31: 14-16. Let us rest content in knowing that our times are in His hands......and He never drops anything! His hands are kind hands. They are for blessing. His hands were laid on the sick for healing. His hands were nailed to the cross for our redemption. And no-one can snatch us out of our Father's hands Jn 10:28.

Sifting and Sorting!

I woke up this morning with these words on my mind, "I have prayed for you, that your faith fail not: and when you are converted, strengthen your brethren " Luke 22:32 where Jesus speaks to Peter about Satan desiring to have him and sift him like wheat.
Jesus did not tell Peter that he would avoid being 'sifted' but rather that Jesus Himself had prayed personally for Peter that his faith would not fail. And Peter experienced the answer to that prayer, though he had to pass through deep waters as when he denied Christ.
Because it was the first thing I thought of when I awoke, I felt God was telling me that Jesus himself, personally, had prayed for me. And that though I was being sifted my faith would not fail. I felt loved, secure, and strengthened. When God speaks to us, whether it be within as a still small voice, or through the scriptures, or by some other means, we are always encouraged and helped. There is never any condemnation, only LOVE.
God was telling me that though the sifting, wrought through the actions of Satan, was heavy and dark, He was allowing it. That I was being tossed one way then the other, and the instruments used were sharp causing pain, but the outcome was for the strengthening of the Brethren. There was a purpose in it all. I was becoming stronger than ever, my faith was unfailing because He had prayed for me!
How does He pray for us? Through the Holy Spirit who intercedes with prayers and groanings, and is in His brethren all over the world who are in tune with the Spirit of God. He is not confined to one place, or in one person. He is in all who believe, and they pray His prayers for Him. God can even give a worm teeth!! He can radically change a situation. He will not fail you, nor will your faith fail.

' Do not be afraid O worm Jacob, O little Israel, for I Myself will help YOU..........See I will make YOU into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them and reduce the hills to chaff. YOU will winnow them, the wind will pick them up, and agale will blow them away. But YOU will rejoice in the Lord and glory in the Holy One of Israel'. Isaiah 41:14,15

Crowned!

The testing of our faith produces perseverance James 1:3. And the one who has stood the test will receive the crown of life God has promised to those who love Him. What is this 'crown of life'? A crown is given as a mark of honour, it denotes kingship, authority, and it sets apart the wearer investing then with royal dignity . Jesus said that He had come that we might have abundant life. This life is a crown that we wear daily as a sign of our royalty.
I don't think that this crown will be given to us in heaven. I think that it is available for us now. We need it like a soldier wears a helmet, or a policeman, or a fireman, or a builder! It graces us with significance in the spiritual realm. Satan recognises our crown of life and is wary of it. Our crown states that we are ALIVE with the same power that Jesus was resurrected by. And we gain it by enduring the tests, temptations, and trials that we pass through, if we stand in faith. Our faith has to be proved to be genuine. We are kept by the power of God through faith. As we believe and endure our crown of life becomes weightier. Our authority is increased. Through the things we endure and persevere in for Jesus we gain! Through sharing the fellowship of His sufferings, we gain the power of His resurrection resting on our lives. We are crowned with the crown of life!

 'Though now for a season, ( for a little while) if need be, you are in heaviness through manifold temptations. That the trial of your faith being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found ( proved genuine) unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.'
1 Pet 1:6,7

Where are the Intercessors!

Don't allow yourself to become despondant over the needs that you see in my work on earth. I have visited my people and assessed their situations. Many lack because they do not call to me, and are not willing to give themselves sacrificially. They must love me with all their heart, and cleave to me in all their ways. But I am gracious and overlook their mistakes when they reach out to me with honest hearts. I am not just there to provide things, I desire to give Myself. Pray for them to focus on Me and Who I am.
I hear the cries of my people. I see them struggling with heavy burdens. Just as I delivered the Israelites from Egypt, so will I intervene again for them. I am raising up 'Deliverers' who will deeply care, intercede with tears and groanings, and they will lead my people to their destination.
Stand in the gap for them. Pray to your heavenly Father for them. He is good, and will supply in unexpected ways. Take your eyes off your own problems which keep you looking inward, but look upward and outward. There is still much you can accomplish. In fact you will achieve more for me in the coming years than you ever did in those that have passed. You are on earth for My kingdom purposes and will see the fulfillment and fruition of your labours. They are not in vain. Don't get bogged down by it all! Rejoice! I hear and answer.

'I am the Lord, and will bring you out from the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you of their bondage, and I will redeem you with outstretched arm, and with great judgements: And I will take you to me for a people, and you shall know that I am the Lord your God' Exodus 6:6,7

The Answer!

I AM the answer to your prayers. I AM the answer to your deepest longings. I AM the answer to your fears. You often gaze in the wrong direction. You look at others, their needs and their blessings. But I AM the One to look to. You do not get some peace, or some help, or some strength when you pray. I AM the answer. The answer is ME. I come to you. I give Myself to you. I AM the blessing. I AM ALIVE!! You only have to come and ask Me. Shut yourself in with Me. The answer is on it's way. it is nearer than you think! I hear even your deepest sigh. That is a prayer.

'I am he that liveth, and was dead; and behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and death' Rev 1:18

Peace Be Still!

Spend some time seeking the Lord. He has some things to say to you that will affect your decisions in the coming weeks. Press through the unbelief that so easily hangs like a cloud over your life and pursue His peace. There are practical issues that you need to put aside for a while so that you can concentrate on Him. Meditate on His word. Bring your requests to Him because He cares about you, about every detail. Off load everything that causes a heaviness on your soul and though nothing seems to be happening, there will be a shifting, and a shaking, and things will fall into place.
'I am bringing you into a new place of Peace. It is deeper than you have known before. There is no end to My Peace. It will heal and soothe and be a balm within you. You need this Peace for the times ahead. Soak in it! Proclaim it within you and without. Speak Peace to every troubled area of your life. Speak blessing and sing spiritual songs. There will be a change!'

 'And He arose, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, PEACE BE STILL. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm' Mark 4:39

Remain Faithful!

The main problem in your thinking is that you wonder if I am sufficient for you! You question My power to keep you from falling, to uphold and sustain you, to deliver you from fear, to provide for your needs, ALL your needs.To be your God!
You forget that I have chosen you, not you chosen Me. I chose you as my own, My child, My inheritence. It is YOU I want, and it is YOU I will keep. The whole of My will and plans are centred in YOU.
I came to seek for you, to find you when you were lost. I came to be and do everything for you, asking only one thing, that YOU love Me and and put Me first in all things. As you do that by freewill choice, then you give Me permission to reveal more of Myself to you. I am enough, and all sufficient.
I will not force My affections upon you, nor invade your soul without invitation. You have to WANT me, want My will in your life, and want to love Me. I work to win your affections, and I delight to see you delight in My presence.
When I withold conscious feelings of My nearness it is only to strengthen your love for Me and your resolve to keep close. You are strongest when I seem furthest away! Your faith is developed through struggles and trials. And it is the quality of your faith that I am developing in you. YOUR CHARACTER IS VERY IMPORTANT. It is being formed during your time on this earth, so that it may shine in the next, count in the next, and be ready for the new era I am bringing you into. Reign with Me. I am preparing your throne of authority, but you must be ready to take up that place in humility and godliness. I can't have My children with deep flaws in their character for they will not reflect Me.
There is no oportunity in the next life to make a mess of things, like you have done in this kindergarten stage. You will emerge from your crysilis in splendour able to take up your life in freedom and purity.
When you feel that I have forsaken you and I am not able to sustain you, remember this, what I am doing now you will not understand. But you will understand later on because I will reveal it to you. Would it not be better for you to remain faithful now, although you cannot see? Because later on there will be no going back to change things. You can only move forward.

 'He has said, I will never leave you, or forsake you. So that you may boldy say, the Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do to me.' Heb 13:6

After the Rain!

If you are in perplexity, trials and unusual difficulties, shut up to the right and left, what do you do? God's word to you is  STAND STILL! But you need to listen carefully to the Lord at this time. Despair would whisper in your ear, telling you that you may as well lie down and die, give up. But God would have you take courage and wait, for the victory will come. Don't wish ot die before your time, thinking it better to be with Christ. There is more for you to do, so finish your course.
Cowardice will come and whine to you telling you to retreat, and that it is too difficult being a Christian. That you seem to have more troubles that when you did not know God. But don't listen, stand still for a while and gather new strength, because this season will pass and you need what you have gained for the next season.
Another voice is one that urges you to precipitate something, do something, and that it is a waste of time, or idleness, to stand still. You feel an urge to get something moving to make a way for yourself out of your predicament. But don't act. Wait for the Lord who will open the way and do everything for you.
Presumption boasts and tells you that you should expect a miracle and march straight into the sea because it will open up! it tells you to believe God's word, and get on with it, don't just stand there.
But God is looking for your faith in Him alone. He says, 'stand still', wait in expectancy for further action, new orders will come. Wait patiently for the still small voice, for it will come, and then you will move forward at His time.
God who made the clouds that can cover the sky with ominous darkness, and the storm that stirs up unwanted debris in your life, this God can change the scene in a moment. There are clear skies after the rain and in the clarity you will hear Him say 'go forward'.

 'Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord' Ex 14:13

He Will Provide!

There is always a place of refuge when you are in the will of God. Elijah had told King Ahab that it would not rain for two years 1 Kings 17: 1-16. This was the word of the Lord. Then he is told to go and hide himself by the brook Cherith. He spends time at this Wadi, and the ravens feed him bread and meat every day, and he drinks from the brook. We will hear from God like Elijah when we are doing His will. He protects and provides. The ravens must have come to the brook and dropped their food whilst they drank, and Elijah picked it up. But when the brook dried up the birds no longer came.
When the source of help dries up it is time to move on. God had already prepared the next provision. This time it involved a human being who provided out of her own need. She shared what she had, expecting to die as her resources had gone. Because of her willingness to give to another human being she and her household had food for many days until the rain came.
God does not always ask us to do logical things! Somehow the act of obedience, whatever that may be, opens a miraculous door of provision. But it happens in response to obedience, not through us trying to manipulate God.
This provision can be in the area of the natural, and the spiritual. There is always a cost to obedience. It is not easy at the time. But there is always the grace to help us take that step. Obedience opens a door and gives us new revelation into the heart of God.

 'Do whatever He tells you' John 2:5

Pray fo Us!

We are in a spiritual battle that intensifies the more we go on with the Lord. The devil will use every lying tactic to disarm, alarm, discourage us, with the intention of moving us out of our faith in Christ. But we have an assurred victory if we put on  the armour of God. Eph 6:13 tells us to put on the 'whole' armour. Don't leave anything off! It is a spiritual clothing that equips us in a spiritual battle. We need to make sure we are living in 'Truth' which is like a belt around the waist, holding everything together. 'Righteousness' like a breastplate protects our hearts so that we do not fall into sin. Our spiritual feet must be ready to share the gospel wherever we go. Our 'Faith' is like a sheild that we can raise to extinguish the lies and accusations of the evil one. Our minds need to be protected with the helmet of 'Salvation', for we need to remind ourselves we are saved by grace. And we can then weild the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, standing firm in all Christ has won for us on the cross. So we stand, not in our own strength, but in the strength, He supplies.
With all this in mind we are alert and praying on all occasions, with all kinds of prayers and requests, especially for all the saints around the world Eph 6:18. Remember the saints! Those who are persecuted and suffering in many countries. We are part of the mystical body of Jesus, when one member suffers, we all suffer. When one member rejoices we all rejoice 1 Corinth 12:26

My Plans!

Still your mind and let my Spirit work. Whilst you are actively stressing and worrying about 'how' things will work out in your life, you are hindering the moving of my Spirit. Your thoughts are not my thoughts. You can only see shadows of that which is to come. Suddenly things can change. I want to protect you and keep you in harmony with Me. So yield again! do not re-act to situations, give time for things to settle, and you will see that everything was working together, behind the scenes, for your good and growth.
Can you fit again into the clothes that you had as a child? can you turn time backwards? can you enter your mothers womb again? Some things are not possible! you have outgrown your childish ways. The only way is forward, in trust.
Does the butterfly want to become a caterpillar again? if you asked it that question it would laugh at the ludicrous thought! it enjoys being a butterfly, why should it return to the state of a grub? So it is with you. You outgrow each stage and are transformed into the next stage of your life. At the right time you will fly!!
Some people try to re-live their youth, they act like teenagers again. But it is not of any use. You cannot return. Set your sight on the best yet to come. Desire the maturity that comes from abiding in Me. You will find that when the time comes to enter your future destiny, that you will slip into it comfortably and easily because you allowed Me to prepare you. Let Me take care of tomorrow. I know the way that you take, because I have gone before you and made everything ready. Fall in with My plans!

 'The sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out...........he goes ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice' John 10:3,4

Fresh Bread!

Those that come to me I will not turn away empty. There will always be the power, help, and the comfort that you need. Just make sure that you still your heart and listen to my whispers of love. My motives towards you are always kind, and I never drive or force you in any way. Yours is always a free will choice and there is no fear attached to my commands. Perfect Love has come and cast out fear. In your relationship with Me, in the new covenant I have made in My blood, there is no room for fear. All is LOVE. You can approach Me at any time, I am always waiting for you, and open to your pleas. You have a friend in me. I will support you and help you to stand when your heart and flesh fail. They will fail! But I never fail! I will not fail you or forsake you.
Fill your hungry soul with My word and through it you will be strengthened for each step of your journey. Feed on Me. There is more for you to have, much more. You will not be disappointed. If you feed continually on Me you shall live because of Me. You will possess eternal life now, and forever.

 'I Am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live forever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world' Jn 6:51