Words & Whispers

I hear the Lord say:

The sound of the rain is a reminder of my ever present love ‘raining’ down on you. I love to shower you with blessings and saturate you with love. My clouds of mercy hover over you. My strength and power are yours, greater than the bolts of lightning that flash across the sky. My Holy rain pours down to fill you with rivers of living water. You thirst no more. My well will never run dry. I bring rain puddles for your joy, to splash in and soak your socks. I pour out a spirit of grace on My children. Like a fog after the rain, I blanket the earth in My love and compassion. The dewdrops of heaven glisten in the sun as reminders that the Son/the sun is always present, ever faithful, burning brightly, radiating goodness. And last but not least, I paint a rainbow in the sky to remind you of My covenant of mercy and grace. Selah.

For I will pour water on the thirsty land and streams on the dry ground;

I will pour my Spirit on your descendants, my blessing on your offspring.

Isaiah 44:3  CJB

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I hear the Lord say:

When you face trials and challenges, and feel too weak to fight, stand. Stand your ground and ask Me to call on My angel armies to fight for you. Your mind is a battlefield, too. As you stand, marshal your inner strength with the power of my Word. It’s alive and sharp, and able to penetrate the doubts and fears you harbor. When you feel like giving up, cast off those feelings and embrace the Truth. Remember that My Word stands forever. Remind yourself that Christ abides in you and you in Him. We are woven together, tightly knit, like a three strand cord, unable to be broken. Remain yoked to Me and let Me guide and protect you. Call on Me in your distress. I will answer. I will comfort. I will provide shelter from the storm.

And though one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 AMP

For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. Psalm 91:11 ESV

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I hear the Lord say:

Hope in Me. Hope is more than a wish, more than a whim. You have heard of “hopeful thinking.” A thought that ‘maybe this might happen.” I can assure you that when you hope in Me, you are guaranteed to have success. Because My mind has only loving thoughts toward you, because I only have blessings to pour on you, because you are uniquely and beautifully made, your hope is secure. This does not mean that trials will not come. This means that the world, with all of its tribulations, does not have a say in your future. Your future is secure in Me. Your future is safely in My loving arms. Your today and tomorrow, your prayers and petitions, your trials and tribulations, are in My capable Hands. See the mystery of love… how it overcomes, how it reassures, how it never ends. My love for you is everlasting. Hope in Me.

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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I hear the Lord say:

Trust Me. It’s a simple phrase but one filled with promise, with strength, with hope. When you lay down your worries and fear and say ‘I trust you Lord to take of this situation”, you are allowing My mighty Hand to begin to work. Your fretting does nothing but pull you away from the abundant life I have for you. I knew before you knew. I will provide a way to overcome. I will open the door to a solution. My timing may not be your timing, but My timing is perfect. Learn to lean in and be content in the waiting. By trusting in Me, there is room in your heart and mind to experience peace and joy. When fear and worry consume you, the enemy is robbing you of peace and joy. Allow My loving care and compassion to so fill your heart and mind that there is no room for fear or worry. I’ve got you.

'Don’t be afraid, for I am with you; don’t be distressed, 
for I am your God. I give you strength, I give you help, 
I support you with my victorious right hand.'
 Isaiah  41:10 CJB

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I hear the Lord say:

You were created with eyes in the front of your head. You are meant to look forward. Life moves in a forward direction. Growth is forward-moving. Grow in Me, with eyes looking forward on the path, following My lead, staying in step with Me, reaching for more. I have an abundant life, full of vigor and potential, waiting for you. Take hold of it now; run the race with My strength and authority, keeping your eyes fixed on Me. Awe and wonder await you as you see My plans unfold. There is more than you can imagine. Look up, fix your gaze on the horizon, abide in Me and watch Me do the miraculous!

Let your eyes look straight ahead,
fix your gaze on what lies in front of you.
Proverbs 4:25  CJB

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I hear the Lord say:

Look forward and not backwards. Dwelling on past mistakes is a futile exercise. You can’t change it and you have already been forgiven for all past sins. Regret and remorse only pull you away from the joy and peace that is yours today. Walk beside Me and look ahead to a future filled with hope and promise. Walking is always a forward motion. You have a destination and a purpose. Abiding with Me lets you walk with confidence. The future is scary when you face it alone. The future is glorious when you behold it with My eyes. Take a look around. See My goodness. Reflect on My everlasting love. Embrace the peace that passes understanding. All is well as we walk as one.

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 ESV

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I hear the Lord say:

Be alert to your thoughts and your thought patterns. Be aware that your thoughts reflect your belief system. Your thoughts reveal what you truly think about yourself, about Me, about life and about the future. Do your thoughts line up with My thoughts? If your thoughts do not mirror Scripture, if your thoughts do not focus on love, hope, mercy and kindness, then a reset is in order. Don’t judge yourself but merely take that thought captive, throw it out the front door, and meditate on the truth of My Word. Singing a praise song, reciting a psalm, recalling My goodness and faithfulness will get you back on track. It’s a practice that you will do over and over. It’s the process of renewing your mind. Your joy will increase as you learn to discipline your mind to think and speak ‘faith, hope and love.’

“For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ. I Corinthians 2:16 ESV

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