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.

    • Before the Dawn

      Sunrise, Photo by Jean Christiansen

      I hear the Lord say:

      Sometimes the nights seem especially long. But the time you spend waiting for the dawn is not wasted. Use that time, in the deep dark, to remember, that I shine like the sun, and in Me, there is no darkness at all. My truth shines through the depths of darkness; nothing can impair it, reduce it or block it. My truth stands for all eternity. My truth is what you can count on when life throws a challenge at you. My truth is your firm foundation, your rock, your refuge, your strong tower. Cling to My truth, trust in My truth, speak out My truth. The power of your words will give strength to your spirit. The truth will rise up, and your determination to stand will rise up with it. Speaking the truth aloud will cast off doubt, dispel despair, and stamp out fear. As the sun rises and breaks through the night, bringing a new day, you can rise as well. Rise in the power and strength of My Son, Jesus. He is Your strength and song.

      Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; 

      for the Lord God is my strength and my song,

       and he has become my salvation.

      Isaiah 12:2 ESV

      © 2020, Jean Christiansen.  All rights reserved.

    • Feast

      Photo of Dining Hall at Biltmore, by Jean Christiansen

      I hear the Lord say:

      A wonderful feast awaits for all My children. It will be greater and grander than you can imagine. Abundance, lavish abundance is what I have for you; now and forever. This abundance is given as a gift to you. Abundance of love, mercy, forgiveness… abundance of blessings, insight and revelation…abundance of joy, peace, and gratitude… Abundance is the definition of My character: abundant in power, compassion, strength and mercy. This abundance is offered to you. No strings attached. As you lean in to Me, rely on Me, trust in Me, hope in Me, these qualities will fill you to overflowing. Your mind, body and spirit will abide in My presence and there will be joy forevermore.

      For I know what plans I have in mind for you,’ says Adonai,‘plans for well-being, not for bad things; so that you can have hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 CJB

      © 2020, Jean Christiansen.  All rights reserved.

    • The Good Shepherd: A Praise Poem

      Photo and Poem by Jean Davis Christiansen

      The Good Shepherd

      Lord, You are the Good Shepherd

      Who cares for His sheep

      with constancy and concern.

      You guide and protect,

      You nurture and nudge;

      Your eyes never sleep.

      You see each one,

      young and old, weak and strong.

      You guide us to green pastures

      and fresh waters,

      You protect us from harm.

      When one of us goes astray,

      You go after us.

      You look and look and look

      until You find us.

      Then with great rejoicing,

      You bring us back into the fold.

      You desire that no sheep are lost.

      Your joy is seeing Your sheep

      in the safety of Your kingdom.

      Your loving care

      makes all the difference.

      © 2020, Jean Christiansen.  All rights reserved.

    • Chosen

      Photo by Jean Christiansen

      I hear the Lord say:

      I chose you. I chose you before the creation of the world. I chose you before time began. You and your time on earth were chosen especially for you. I delighted in you before you were born. Your place on the planet is perfect for you. You, right now, right here, in My loving arms, in My sweet presence, communing with Me, laughing with Me, are my joy and delight. I chose you. You are mine. I cherish you. I reveal Myself to you. I share your joys and sorrows. I bring you comfort and conviction. I desire what is best for you. I chose you. 

      In the Messiah he chose us in love 
before the creation of the universe to be holy 
and without defect in his presence.
Ephesians 1: 4  CJB

      © 2020, Jean Christiansen.  All rights reserved.

    • Advent

      I hear the Lord say:

      Advent means ‘expectancy’ – the anticipated arrival of the gift from God to man – My own son, Jesus. It is a man-made tradition but one of significance. It is good to take time to reflect on the celebration and anticipation of Messiah King. Anticipation has been transferred to material possessions unfortunately – gifts under the tree. Gifts are nice but no gifts rival the sacrificial gift of Jesus. His birth, life, sacrifice, death and resurrection are your gifts beyond compare! An indescribable gift! A divine gift! A gift from God to man to come and dwell with Him. Heaven invades earth – it shakes ‘religion’ to its core and brings Truth and Life to every believer. The Light of the world now lives in us, through Ruach Hakodesh (Holy Spirit). Can you fathom it? The Holy One of Israel bids you come sit beside Him at the right hand of God. Can you perceive it, can you grasp it? The divine invading the flesh in order to unite God and man? Jesus in the flesh and then Jesus in your flesh? God incarnate through Jesus and Jesus incarnate in your spirit – how much God loves His children, how much He wants to abide in them, how much He wants to work through them?

      You are the hands and feet of Jesus – you are the church. You follow Jesus. You die to self. You live to follow the ways and will of Father God. The King has come!  Alleluia!

       

      © 2020, Jean Christiansen.  All rights reserved.

    • Thanksgiving

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      Photo by Jean Christiansen

      On Thanksgiving – A poem

      Abundance

      Lord, I am grateful

      for the abundance you pour into my life.

      I am grateful

      for the seen and unseen blessings and provision,

      for the plans and purposes You have so carefully tailored,

      for the love and joy You so freely share,

      for the rest and refuge of Your loving arms.

      Lord, I am grateful.

      For the family and friends in my life,

      for my gifts and talents, for my weaknesses and doubts

      that draw me closer to You.

      Lord I am grateful for your saving grace,

      Your mercies new every morning,

      and Your lovingkindness and faithfulness.

      I will praise the name of God with a song;

      I will magnify him with thanksgiving.

      Psalm 69:30  ESV

      © 2020, Jean Christiansen.  All rights reserved.

    • Rain

      Photo by Steven Hoyle

      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

      © 2020, Jean Christiansen.  All rights reserved.