Words & Whispers

Words from the Lord during prayer and devotional journaling

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Hello! Welcome to my blog! I have recorded past journal entries from devotional journaling as well as nature and travel photos. It is my aim to pass on the encouragement of the Lord to other sisters in Christ.

    • Snuggle

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      I hear the Lord say:

      On a chilly day, you want to snuggle up under the covers and sip hot tea. I want you to feel the same about Me. I am your warm blanket, your roaring fire, your cozy socks and hot tea. I bring comfort and calm whenever you need it. I offer light, warmth, security and rest. Snuggle up with Me. I am Your constant companion and dearest friend. Tell me everything, tell me nothing. We can just sit together and enjoy each other’s company. I know how you are feeling. It is okay. I can encourage you, support you and remind you that “All is well in My Hands.”

      Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken. Psalm 55:22 NIV

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    • Waking Up

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      I hear the Lord say:

      As Spring approaches and nature is ‘greening up’, you relish the new buds and blooms on trees and bulbs. This is an awakening. Winter slumber is abating. Everything is waking up! There is an awakening in you as well. New life, new connections, new revelations, new insight, new appreciation, new joy, new peace. You see life from a new perspective: Kingdom life. Worry is replaced with trust; fear succumbs to peace and confidence in Me. Daily life events take on a new significance as you realize that everything you do can be for My glory. Each day is a testament to My goodness. Remain diligent and true, steadfast and unwavering in your reliance on Me. I am moving in and through you to bring wholeness and healing to you and to those around you. Abiding in Holy Spirit presence will encourage you, expand your sense of purpose and enlarge your Kingdom influence.

      And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever. John 14:16 NIV

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    • Heartbeat

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      I hear the Lord say:

      As Your heavenly Father, you are the reason My heart beats! I love you more than you know and more than you can fathom. My heart is invested in loving you, providing for you, guiding you, and partnering with you. Your heartbeat is a constant inside your chest about which you sometimes forget. But your heart is your lifeline. I beat inside your chest as well. I am your lifeline! I manage the day to day events just like your heart manages rest and exertion. Your heart is also the seat of love and emotion. Let your heart feel secure in My love. It is Valentine’s Day every day with Me! I shower you with affection and unrelenting love. It is My heart cry to have you abide with Me. As we walk as one, you can be confident that all things work together for good, that you have a purpose and plan that fulfills your heart’s desire. Steady and strong is My heartbeat for you!

      Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:29 CJB

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    • An Open Vista

      I hear the Lord say:

      When you walk with Me, you have an open vista. The path before you is full of adventure and delight. I am Your heavenly Father who leads you to truth and destiny. A walk with Me is a walk of beauty, a walk of communion, a walk of reflection. In these times, you can absorb My wrap-around presence. I can see your destiny and I call you forward to it. Along the way, spend time admiring the beauty around you; ponder the blessings and favor that you have experienced. Be assured that I have more in store: more favor, more blessings, more holy revelations, more challenges, more victories; more, more, more!

      Guide me in your truth, and teach me; 

      for you are the God who saves me, 

      my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:5 CJB

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    • Constant

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      I hear the Lord say:

      Amidst the ever-changing world around you, I am constant. You can rely on Me. I hem you in at the front and the rear. I surround you with My love and protection. You can depend on Me. Like the sunrise each morning, I am the Light to guide your day. As you sleep, know that My angels guard over you. There is no where you can go that I will not be with you. It is My greatest desire to abide with you in such a way that You seek and receive divine insight in daily life decisions. I have inspiration for you in all areas: work, rest, health, relationships, and finances, both present and future. My favor rests on you. To bring glory to My name, take every opportunity to seek My face. The future I have for you is bold; bolder than you can imagine, full of possibilities that can be fulfilled as you walk with Me.

      But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children. Psalm 103:17 NIV

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    • Overflow

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      I hear the Lord say:

      My love fills and overflows your heart, soul and mind. Your spirit soars as you ponder the revelation of the great and powerful love I have for you. It boggles the mind; it is hard to fathom that kind of unconditional love. But, my dear, it is real! The love I have for you is greater than any love on earth. It is a love born out of a Father’s love for His children. A love so great that no sacrifice is too great. A love that pursues; a love that binds and protects. A love that is deep; a love that is solid and unshakeable. My love for you is 24/7. My love for you is unchanging and constant. Like the revolution of the earth and the repeated sunrise and sunset, my love is an endless circle. It is ever-present, like an eternal flame. It is ever-vigilant, like a watchman on the tower. It is strong, like a mighty mountain. It is tender, like a mother’s kiss. Let My love wrap you like a warm blanket on a chilly day. Feel secure and safe in My loving arms.

      May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him,

      so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

      Romans 15:13 NIV

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    • Fruit

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      I hear the Lord say:

      Fruit: it comes in all shapes and sizes, during various seasons, and in diverse flavors. Both people and animals enjoy fruit. Berries, melons, oranges, apples. Fruit is more than a type of food. Fruit is also the result of effort or practice. Fruit of the Spirit is mentioned in Galatians, chapter 5, verse 22. These fruits are a gift from Me to you. These characteristics cannot be obtained in your own effort or striving. Striving is exhausting and gives temporary success. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are Kingdom derived. Bearing fruit of this kind is a result of an abiding commitment to walk in reverence and sincerity to My words and ways. Just like you can’t force a tree to produce fruit out of season, you can’t force Kingdom living. It is all about surrender and abiding. Day by day, walk with Me, celebrating our communion, and committing to a mindset of peace and prosperous living. This will yield fruit for My kingdom.

      Stay united with me, as I will with you — for just as the branch can’t put forth fruit by itself apart from the vine, so you can’t bear fruit apart from me. John 15:4 CJB

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