Words & Whispers

I hear the Lord say:

Rest. It’s not just about taking a nap, putting your feet up or sleeping at night.  Rest is a state of being. True rest is rest in Me. To rest in Me is to lay down your burdens and cares and to trust Me to carry them.  I do not ignore your worries or discard your cares. What matters to you matters to Me. But I don’t want you to fret or be anxious about the situations that distress you. Allow Me to carry the burden and therefore relieve you of it. When you place it in My capable Hands, you can be assured that I will handle it.  You can trust Me for the outcome. As you repeat this process daily, you will see how wonderful it feels to turn over the burden to Me.  As you grow in trusting Me, you are free to experience the goodness, peace and joy that comes with it.

“Come to Me, all of you who are struggling and burdened,

and I will give you rest.” 

Matthew 11:28   CJB

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A poem of praise to my King:

LORD, you are most holy and glorious!  I lift my hands in worship around your throne. You are high and lifted up!  You rule and reign with majesty and splendor!

I honor you, O Most High God, because You and You alone are worthy. You created all things, heavens, water and earth, which continually display Your glory. You created humankind to share in Your rule and reign. LORD, I need Your heavenly wisdom and divine guidance to be worthy to share in this honor. Create in Me a new heart which sees the world, your people, with Your loving eyes. Bring me to a place of abiding that transcends human understanding.

Your ways are higher than my ways, your thoughts higher than my thoughts. You see clearly, I see dimly.  Let Your radiant love shine so brightly that it permeates every cell of my being. Let me be a reflection of You.

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I hear the Lord say:

Remember… When you think about the past, when you ponder the future, remember Me. Reminisce about the remarkable journey you have traveled with Me. Recall how I was present, showing grace, love and mercy, in good times and bad. Pinpoint events that shaped the increase of Our relationship. Give thanks for revelation, inspiration, intervention, connection, and divine appointments. See My hand of favor over your life. It has been a remarkable journey and one that continues today and tomorrow.  Lift up your eyes in praise and wonder!  There is so much to be thankful for!

In everything give thanks, for this is what God wants from you

who are united with the Messiah Yeshua.

I Thessalonians 5:18  CJB 

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I hear the Lord say:

I am your teacher and friend. For My teaching to be effective, you must have a teachable spirit: eyes open, ears open and mind open. Be open to new revelation, new perspective, new ways of thinking. Since you know “My thoughts are higher than your thoughts”, you must cast off old ways of thinking and negative mind sets. Since “My ways are higher than your ways”, you must trust Me in all situations.  When you see each day with fresh eyes, new insights will come.  When you approach each day with expectancy for fresh revelation, it will come.

For as the heavens are higher than the earth, 

So are My ways higher than your ways

And My thoughts higher than your thoughts.

Isaiah 55:9  AMP

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I hear the Lord say:

Time… it can be elusive, fleeting, dragging, hurried or wasted.  Consider your ‘to do’ list. Does it have ‘time’ carved out for Me?  Does it include ‘time’ to look at flowers, call a friend, ponder Scripture, show gratitude?  Time can run away when the day is filled with necessary household tasks, work or childcare. But seeking a ‘time out’ with Me is always a good idea.  It will serve to re-frame your priorities, re-align your perspective, and re-ignite your passion for Christ.  Mindful meditation is critical each day in order to abide with Me.  I will meet you where you are each day. Time with Me is well-spent.

Therefore, let us confidently approach the throne from which God gives grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace in our time of need. Hebrews 4:16 CJB

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I hear the Lord say:

“Power, strength, might”… these are words that are attributed to superheroes and not ordinary humans. But you will recall that the apostle Paul shared that “my strength is made perfect in weakness.”  It is when you admit that you don’t have the (human) strength to endure or move forward that I can help. Humankind falls into pride when they say “I can do it on my own”, “I don’t need anybody”, “Pull yourself up by your bootstraps”, “Find your inner strength” or “Just do it.”  These slogans or statements may work in the short term, but everyone has their limits.  Many times, it takes a major crisis for people to call out for help.  I have Good News!  I am here; I have the ability to give you the strength you need in this crisis.  I am waiting for you to call upon Me; then I will answer you, strengthen you and raise you up. Don’t wait to call on Me. Cry out every day for the supernatural strength to overcome, to rise up, to claim victory over your circumstance. Surrendering to Me leads to partnering with Me.  Partnering with Me is abiding with Me.  Abiding with Me is sharing in the inheritance of the Kingdom with Me.

but he told me, “My grace is enough for you, for my power is brought to perfection in weakness.” Therefore, I am very happy to boast about my weaknesses, in order that the Messiah’s power will rest upon me.   2 Corinthians 12:9  CJB

He gives strength to the weary, And to him who has no might He increases power. 

Isaiah 40:29  AMP

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I hear the Lord say:

Light and Life.  I bring both to you each and every day.  As the sun rises, and the light increases to noon day, remember that My Light and Life shine in and through you. As the sun brings nourishment to plants and warmth to the earth, so My Light and Life feeds your spirit and soul. Growth will continue as you abide in the vine with Me, attached for life to the Source of Life. Growth will continue despite storms and trials; growth will continue with seasons and pruning, growth will continue as you diligently seek My face.

Be encouraged. My Light and Life are yours in abundance, to overflowing, with a never-ending supply!

There it was—the true Light [the genuine, perfect, steadfast Light] which, coming into the world, enlightens everyone.

John 1:9  AMP

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