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.
I delight in the praises of my people. Shouts of praise, quiet adoration, a tune, a poem, a thank you. Praise is a reflection of joy. Joy is a reflection of thanksgiving. Thankfulness is a reflection of humility. Humility was modeled by My Son, Jesus, who bore the stain of sin for you. He did it gladly in order for our communion to be restored. He sits at My right hand with full authority and power.
Worship at His feet! Look upon His scarred hands and face. See Him reach out His hand to you. He pulls you up and offers you a seat at the banquet table. Abundance is your inheritance. Long life, and satisfaction, you will enjoy. Come, dine with Me.
Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. Revelation 3:20 NASB
Shake off the fear like a dog shakes water from his coat. A vigorous shaking, shedding, casting off, of negative thoughts and fears. Absorb the warmth of the sun – it dries you off and restores your mental state. The enemy desires to rob you of peace, steal your joy and destroy your hope. My armor is your defense against his arrows. My tower is strong and impregnable. My feathers cover you and protect you. Take heart. Be of good courage. I AM here.
Cast your burden on the Lord [release it] and He will sustain and uphold you;He will never allow the righteous to be shaken (slip, fall, fail).
My breath of life is resurrection power. I blow my Holy Spirit across the waters, bringing hope and restoration to a fallen world. My Word is alive and I quicken the hearts of those who seek Me. A stirring in their souls, asking “Is there more?”, “Is there a God who cares?” I speak to them, ‘Yes, I am here”, “I love you,” “I care for you,” “Come to Me.” Hearts of stone are melting like wax. They are releasing their wounds to Me. They are casting their cares on Me. They fall on their knees in worship. I lift up their heads. I wipe the tears from their eyes. I smile and they smile. I laugh, they laugh. What joy fills their hearts! They are changed. A new life is born! Angels sing praises as they embrace the love I have for them. All heaven rejoices! This is what I have in store for My children.
And I will give them one heart (a new heart), and put a new spirit within them. I will take from them the heart of stone and will give them a heart of flesh (that is responsive to My touch),”.. Ezekiel 11:19 AMP
“For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” Revelation 7:17 ESV
As a humble servant, Jesus washed the feet of His disciples. As a compassionate friend, he wept for the lost, healed the sick and fed the masses. As a suffering servant, He bore the cross and crucifixion. As a divine being, He rose from the dead, conquering sin and death, in glorious resurrection. I open the floodgates of heaven to anoint and bless My children. I bestow gifts to My children, from heaven above. My Holy Spirit gives fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. These gifts are for your spiritual growth and to share liberally. Exhort and encourage yourself and others.
Blessings abound every day. Look for them: in a new flower blooming, a call from a friend, a prayer answered, an inner peace, a thought or insight planted by Me.
My Holy Spirit abides in you. Give Him more room to grow.
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs – heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
In this time, dive into a deeper walk, a greater trust, a deep-seated knowing that I am on your side. I abide in you and our hearts beat as one. As you daily surrender your life, to seek My face, to walk humbly with your Creator and Savior, you will abide in My shadow. My shadow is your protective covering. In My shadow, you find strength and reassurance. As you rest in My shadow, you are calm and at peace. You can absorb and digest My words of truth. You arm yourself for battle with My armor. My sword, my Living Word, is firmly in your hand. Wield your sword and shield to protect yourself and repel the enemy who wants to attack your mind, body and spirit. The belt of truth encompasses you. This truth is a brilliant light, dispelling the darkness. Gird yourself up with My holy word which brings strength, peace and hope.
Use all the armor and weaponry that God provides,
so that you will be able to stand against the deceptive tactics of the Adversary.
Seek peace and pursue it. Go after it with determination and zeal. Obtain peace by standing on My promises. Align your mind with the mind of Christ. This spirit of peace brings a new sense of purpose. It frees your mind to dwell on other things. Instead of fixating on worry and fear, you focus on truth and strength. The courage that results is a gift from the trust you place in Me. Recall Jeremiah 29:11 and be reminded that My plans for you include a future and a hope. These plans are a promise. Each one of My precious children have a special future, designed just for them, as they unite with Me.
As always, one day at a time, step by step, yoked to Me. Live in the present. Praise always. Hope always. Rejoice always.
‘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
My Word is your armor. Fear is on the loose during this time of global crisis. Do not let it rule and reign and poison your thoughts. Come to Me, your shield and buckler, your ever present help in trouble. Surrender control to the one who knows and loves you. At this time seek My heart more deeply and more intimately. This is precious time to ponder, to dwell, to meditate and abide in My presence. In this time you will grow and the result will be more fruit and your priorities will revealed.
Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
Words & Whispers 