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.

    • Steady On

      Photo by Jean Christiansen

      I hear the Lord say:

      I call to you “steady on.” When all around you is shaking ground, steady on. When the ocean waves rock you to and fro, steady on. When violent storms swirl around you, steady on. When gales and gusts pull at you, steady on. When clamor and strife rises to a crescendo, steady on. When wars and rumors of war rumble around the earth, steady on. When neighbor pits against neighbor, steady on. When life appears too much, steady on. My Word, My Light, My Life, My truth is your rock and firm foundation. My love is steadfast and true. My love conquers all. My heart grieves for the lost. I offer peace in the storm, joy in the morning, confidence in abiding and comfort in times of grieving. You can be ‘steady on’ as you abide in trust and love. You can look to Me, your loving Father, and to Jesus, your Savior for an eternal perspective and everlasting truth.

      “Adonai is my Rock, my fortress and deliverer,my God, my Rock, in whom I find shelter,

      my shield, the power that saves me, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:3 CJB

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    • Your Path

      Photo by Jean Christiansen

      I hear the Lord say:

      Your path is just that – your path. It is unique, just as you are unique. Your path may have wobbles and bumps. Your path may have twists and turns. Your path may have valleys and mountains. Rest assured that your path is the right path when you follow Me. As the shepherd guides his sheep and leads them to green pastures, so the path you are on will lead you to springs of eternal life. Your path is a testimony to My goodness. Your path is a journey to greater trust, deeper faith and wider joy. Your journey is a day-by-day process of abiding and growing, learning and leaning, seeking and finding. Looking back, you can see how I guided you, cared for you and carried your burdens. This path we are on is full of adventure. Walk hand in hand with Me so that your journey is one of fulfillment and joy, contentment and peace, and stability and trust.

      Adonai is my shepherd; I lack nothing. He has me lie down in grassy pastures, he leads me by quiet water, he restores my inner person. He guides me in right paths for the sake of his own name.

      Psalm 23: 1-3 CJB

      You make me know the path of life;in your presence is unbounded joy,in your right hand eternal delight.

      Psalm 16:11 CJB

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    • My Word

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      I hear the Lord say:

      My Word is Life. My Word is Breath. My Word is Fullness. My Word is Healing. My Word is Truth. My Word is Wholeness. My Word is Wisdom. My Word is Light.

      Take time to reverently and expectantly read My Word. It brings revelation and inspiration. It brings restoration and renewal. Reading one verse, one chapter, then meditating, ‘chewing the cud’, reflecting, praising, pondering, communing with Me each day will make a difference in your walk with Me. I share My truth and wisdom with those who seek it. Seek to absorb My love, share My love and act out of love. The renewing of your mind is a journey of abiding with and in Me. Take My Hand and walk with Me.

      Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts. Jeremiah 15:16 ESV

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    • Fire

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      I hear the Lord say:

      A warm fire is just the thing on a cold winter’s night. The heat and the glow warm both your heart and soul. A warm fire is comforting and welcome against winter’s chilly temperatures. A fire needs fuel to burn. A fire starts with kindling and paper, then can handle larger logs. People can use bellows to encourage the flames to grow. It must be tended and replenished with fresh wood regularly. Like the spirit within you, fan the flames of your love and devotion for Me. Don’t let the fire go out but keep it burning with regular time of reading Scripture, meditating on My Word and My truth, seeking My will and enjoying My provision. The flame of Holy Spirit is alive in you but it will only grow if you feed it, tend it, and maintain it. My love for you is like a giant bonfire, with flames lighting up the night sky, roaring with power and might, shining with intense heat! Take this torch, this clarion call, the gospel message, and share the Light of the Gospel with others. Your fire can spread and ignite the love of Jesus in others. A little spark to start, then a flame, growing to a roaring fire as you diligently feed the fire of your love for Me. Your fuel, which is fellowship with Me, will keep you burning brightly.

      … I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you…

      2 Timothy 1:6 ESV

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    • My Eyes

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      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 never-ending. This is the result of mankind making wrong choices, following falsehoods, responding out of fear instead of seeking the source of life-giving peace and trust. Peter was walking on water with Me until he took his eyes off Me and observed the waves around him. So you too are staring at the waves, becoming seasick with fear and doom. Lift your head and fix your gaze firmly on Me. Look neither right or left. Look up to Me, at My face, into My eyes, which are full of peace and love. Look into My eyes which will cast out all fear and doubt and fill you with strength and joy. Look into My eyes and see that all is possible, that My love overcomes, that My victory is assured. Look into My eyes and see that human striving is pointless. Look into My eyes for a supernatural impartation of grace, mercy, peace and truth. Only with My eyes will you see others as I created them to be. Only with My eyes will you have hope and joy.

      Yet there is a wisdom that we are speaking to those who are mature enough for it. But it is not the wisdom of this world or of this world’s leaders, who are in the process of passing away. On the contrary, we are communicating a secret wisdom from God which has been hidden until now but which, before history began, God had decreed would bring us glory. 1 Cor 2:6-7 CJB

      But we have the mind of Christ. I Corinthians 2:16 ESV

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    • New Year, New You

      Photo by Ben Springer

      I hear the Lord say:

      With the new year coming up on the calendar, many use this as a ‘fresh start’ and make ‘New Year’s resolutions.” Each person does this out of a heart of wanting to make improvements in their lives. But self-discipline to make changes can be challenging. Many people make radical resolutions but they forget that habits take time to develop. Persistence in a new habit is the key to lasting change. Let Me help with that. Let Me infuse you with supernatural strength and resolve. Let Me guide you to make wise decisions with manageable choices and attainable goals. Lean on Me when you feel weak. Call on Me for strength. Praise Me when you feel prone to worry or fret. Sing songs of victory when defeat seems imminent. There is a peace that passes understanding that can calm you in the storm. There is a joy that is uncontainable that will overcome the trials you endure. It is a new year, but every day is also a new day. So look to this new day every day and ignite your faith and trust in Me. My power is your power. Wield it as a sword to strengthen and encourage you moment by moment.

      Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.

      Ephesians 6:10

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    • Peace

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      I hear the Lord say:

      Peace on earth. An oxymoron? It appears so in the natural. But My peace is supernatural peace. It is peace that exists because you abide in Me and I abide in you. As a follower of Christ, you are called to stand for peace. It does not mean you permit injustice or wrong-doing, Standing for peace is standing for your fellow man, woman and child. Standing for peace means you are clothed in Christ to bring healing and wholeness to the nations. Standing for peace means all of your words and actions stem from a root of love and harmony. Standing for peace means you lift up the lowly, help the downcast, and assist the poor. There are many who suffer. They need a cup of cold water. They need material and spiritual support. As you do to others, so you do to Me.

      Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” John 20:19

      And the King will answer them, “Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.” Matthew 25:40 ESV

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