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.

    • One of a Kind

      Camellia. Photo by Jean Christiansen

      I hear the Lord say:

      You are one of a kind; a precious treasure and highly valued. You are not an ‘accident’ and you were not ‘unplanned.’ You arrived on earth exactly when you were supposed to. I knew you before you existed. I planned your arrival with joy and delight! You are my precious child and I delight in you! Each day is filled with promise. I am here to walk with you, to guide you, to inspire you, to reveal Myself to you. The desires of My heart are to be one with you as your heavenly Father, as your loving Savior, and as your Spirit guide. Identify your unique talents. See how I fashioned them to bless you and bless others. Look for new talents. There could be some hidden that are waiting to be revealed. I love to surprise you! Keep your sense of wonder. Follow your heart’s desire and see where I lead you. I can open doors and bring you new possibilities. Walk with Me. See how your path is full of wonder and delight!

      For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. Psalm 139:13-16 NIV

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    • He Cares

      Photo by Jean Christiansen

      I hear the Lord say:

      Remember this foundational truth: “I care for you.” You are reading verses on peace, on casting cares, on trusting. You see in I Peter 5:7 the directive to ‘throw your anxieties on Me, because I care about you.” This truth needs to be imprinted in your mind. The cares and chaos of this world will try to distract you and cause you to doubt this truth. My Word, the Holy Scriptures, stand as a testimony of My faithfulness through countless generations and proof of My love for you.

      I care for you, I care for you, I care for you, I care for you. Repeat it, say it aloud, write it down, rehearse it, and meditate on it until it becomes rooted in your soul. Etch it in your mind, so the events of today and tomorrow do not detract from the love, mercy and grace that is yours.

      Throw all your anxieties upon him, because he cares about you. I Peter 5:7 CJB

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    • Peace

      Photo by Jean Christiansen

      I hear the Lord say:

      Peace is yours today and every day. Peace is available but often forsaken or overlooked. Peace can be overshadowed by current events. I would like you to consider my Shalom peace as a daily gift and a daily companion. Peace is not a result of calm surroundings or a stress-free life. Peace is a heart condition. When you truly abide with Me, trusting in and walking with Me, you will experience Shalom peace. It will require discipline, time and commitment. No good thing becomes a habit without practice. Reading Scripture, meditating on My truth and My promises, staying aligned with kingdom principles, seeking godly counsel, and connecting with other believers are part of living in surrender to divine peace. I desire you to be calm and content in all circumstances, trusting in Me, your source of light and truth.

      Now may the Lord of shalom himself give you shalom always in all ways. The Lord be with all of you. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 CJB

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    • Jesus Makes a Way

      Photo by Jean Christiansen

      I hear the Lord say:

      “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” I am the way. I make a way. Your today and your tomorrow are safe in My hands. I am the Way-Maker. I carve out a path for you to follow. Stay on course with Me. I will guide you and provide for you along the way. I have everything you need. Do not fret or worry. Do not waver or doubt. I am the One who moves mountains on your behalf. My Goodness will lead you and will follow you. Trust in Me; hold on to My promises. Stand firm in who I am. My Word does not return void. I will accomplish everything I have set My hand to do. Abide in My lovingkindness. Walk in My peace and joy. Rejoice in your salvation!

      Commit your way to Adonai; trust in him, and he will act. Psalm 37:5 CJB

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    • Future

      Photo by Jean Christiansen

      I hear the Lord say:

      You ponder the future: the immediate and the long term. It is helpful to be aware of the passing of time and to make decisions for health, home and family. But realize that many of life’s circumstances will take you by surprise. But they don’t take Me by surprise. I see from the beginning to the end and I am for you. I bless you today and will bless you tomorrow. Plans for tomorrow are best when you align your thoughts with Me. Each person has a unique journey but each unique life journey is best equipped with My abiding presence. You can pack your bags and plan your trip to the best of your ability. But something unexpected may come up. Let me be your spiritual guide, your companion, your friend, your supplier of all you need. Let the journey be an adventure, a testimony of My goodness, a race well-run and a life of contentment. Your future is safe in My hands.

      Moreover, it is God who sets both us and you in firm union with the Messiah; he has anointed us, put his seal on us, and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee for the future.

      2 Corinthians 1:21-22 CJB

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    • Valleys

      Photo by Jean Christiansen

      I hear the Lord say:

      You are pondering the word ‘valley.” You hear people use the term to describe a ‘low’ point in their life. Their valley could be short-term or long-term. I want you to consider another perspective of its meaning. In a valley, you are sheltered from storms common on mountaintops. In a valley, you may find pastures and fields for crops and animals, who are protected and nourished. In a valley, you could find a stream or river, which provides refreshing and life-giving water. Experiencing a ‘valley’ in life does not mean you have to be depressed, sad, or hopeless. The time in the valley is a time of renewal, reflection and restoration. I am with you, both on the mountaintop and in the valley, in the highs, in the lows, and in-between. Moods come and go. Life’s trials come and go. But I am with you always. See each moment, day, week, month, year as opportunities to grow closer and deeper with Me. I desire to help you master your feelings, stand on My promises, and seek Me at all times.

      For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and springs, flowing out in the valleys and hills… Deuteronomy 8:7 ESV

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    • Seasons

      Photo by Jean Christiansen

      I hear the Lord say:

      You live in an area that enjoys four seasons. As you approach the Fall season, you reflect on the cooler temperatures and fall colors that will be on display. In your life, you have seasons as well. They are not cyclical like the weather, but seasons or times that embody your physical and spiritual growth. As you reflect on your life’s seasons in the past, you see times of spiritual renewal, growth and insight that came from life’s challenges and changes. You have seen My hand work in your life with greater clarity. I encourage you to reflect on your current season. Ask yourself some thoughtful questions about your inner state and your connection to Me. Remember that I abide in you and you abide in Me. We are partners in life and I am here to be your Abba Father, your Spiritual mentor and constant Companion. Your joy in the approaching Fall season matches my joy in guiding you in this journey called Life. Let’s discover a new season together!

      For everything there is a season, a right time for every intention under heaven — Ecclesiastes 3:1 CJB

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