Words & Whispers

Words from the Lord during prayer and devotional journaling

Category: hope

  • I hear the Lord say: Hope is more than wishful thinking. Hope is a seeking, a longing, a conviction, that a brighter future is coming. Hope is trusting in Me when life’s circumstances look bleak. Hope is standing in faith and in the promises of My word for today and for tomorrow. Hope is restful…

  • I hear the Lord say: Stand tall. Stand tall like the sunflower that stretches high above the others in the field. Stand tall in the promises of My word and My testimony. Be brave. Your strength comes from My victory. Reach up to Me for a greater and broader view. You can rise above the…

  • I hear the Lord say: I am calling. Do you hear Me? Is the din and bustle of life distracting you from hearing Me? Let your guard down, let your burdens drop, let your mind take a break from the ‘to-do’ list. I am calling. I wish to spend time with you, encourage you, strengthen…

  • I hear the Lord say: Perseverance. As you think of this word, consider it in a new light. People will say “stick to it, carry on, keep your chin up, don’t give up, don’t give in, fight to the end.” But these words ring hollow if you are tired, fed up, or discouraged. You have…

  • I hear the Lord say: Jesus, the Good Shepherd, the Passover Lamb, the King of Kings, the Prince of Peace. Fully human and fully divine. My beloved Son came to earth to seek and save the lost, to bind the wounds of the broken and the broken-hearted, to heal physically, spiritually and emotionally, to share…

  • I hear the Lord say: It’s a new year, it’s more of the same but you want more of the different. Look deep inside you. There is different there. The past year has changed you. The trials of 2020, the uncertainty, the fear, the rage, the indifference, the division, the strife, the chaos… it seems…