Words & Whispers

I hear the Lord say:

As water satisfies your thirst, so My Word satisfies your soul. Let My Word be your food and drink. Chew and meditate on Scripture. Let My Living Truth fill and satisfy you to overflowing. Comfort and Joy are pillars of health and strength. My strength and song revives you and builds you up so you are equipped for each new day.

Declare over yourself – mind, body, spirit, that you are the Lord’s and nothing can stand against you!

Now may the God of peace…equip you with everything good

that you may do his will… through Jesus Christ,

to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 13:20-21  ESV

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I hear the Lord say:

As the magi followed the holy star in the sky to Bethlehem, so you too are to follow My Holy Light.  In the darkness around you, I shine this Light as a beacon and a guide. It is My Light of love that shines in the darkness.  You are to keep your eyes on Me. The darkness is only a backdrop. It has no hold on you.  The magi were amazed and in awe. This celestial superstar led them to My son as a baby. His birth, humble and lowly, was celebrated in heaven by hundreds of heavenly hosts and My unique star. That star, so telling, like fireworks, is creation celebrating My marvelous plan for you. Come, adore My son on reverent knee.  Bow before Him, as the magi, bringing gifts to honor and bless Him.  My son, of one mind with Me, was sent to earth to fulfill prophecies of old, to set the captives free, to bring good news to all mankind. Follow, follow, follow Him.

..behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying,

“Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we

saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 

Matthew 2:1-2   ESV

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I hear the Lord say:

My Scripture is Life and Truth. It is a gold mine full of nuggets to be uncovered. The vein of gold is the thread of My Love to follow from creation to present, running deep and true. Continue searching, exploring and digging.  Seek truth; desire it more than anything else.

New treasures await!

..if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,

if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures,

then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.

Proverbs 2:3-5  ESV

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I hear the Lord say:

Holy Spirit abides in you. As you increase your time with Me, in Scripture reading, in prayer, in meditation, in worship, I will increase in presence and power. As Samuel was devoted to Eli, heeding his call day and night, so you stay alert to hear My voice and obey it.

There are plenty of distractions. Be mindful of your choice each hour Have a purpose in  mind for each task. Whether prayer and meditation, exercise, working, or cleaning, all can be done with My Spirit abiding in you.

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do,

do all to the glory of God.

I Corinthians 10:31  ESV

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I hear the Lord say:

Peace and rest – these are your portion. There is nothing too difficult for Me.  Am I not your Sovereign God?  I hear your prayers and petitions. Let Me complete them in My timing. Let praises resound from your lips – all honor and glory given to your Savior and King!  I command the heavens and the earth. I seek to win the hearts of all mankind. My beloved children are assigned the task to preach the good news.  As people hear of the marvelous gift awaiting them, they will shout with praise.  My holy Word does not return void. It goes forth in power and might. It changes the hearts of women and men.

And he said, “My presence will go with you,

and I will give you rest.”

Exodus 33:14  ESV

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I hear the Lord say:

.All creation sings of My greatness: wind and water… sun, moon and stars. Birds sing, flowers nod, the trees clap their hands. Creation proclaims my Goodness. The thrill in your heart at a rosebud, a bird song, or a mountain vista originates from the heavenly spark of joy I placed in you.  Beams of sunlight, the moon’s glow, a cool forest glen, towering trees… these speak of My endless creativity and majesty and are a glimpse of heaven on earth.

I accept your praise and honor. I smile with pleasure at your offering of songs and praise,  poem and prose, and words and whispers, that honor Me. A gentle breeze blows and you hear the wind chimes tinkle. My Holy Spirit is that gentle wind, bringing a soft melody to your heart.  It is well with your soul.

For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace;

the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing,

and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.

Isaiah 55:12  ESV

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I hear the Lord say:

Although you feel fatigue in your body, your mind and spirit are active and alert. Be strengthened in My Word and Truth, with meditation and song. Let Me supply your body with strength from on high. You don’t have to pretend or muster self-will. The strength will be from Me.

He invigorates the exhausted,

he gives strength to the powerless.

Isaiah 40:29  CJB

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