Words & Whispers

Words from the Lord during prayer and devotional journaling

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    I hear the Lord say:

    Let my Holy Spirit be your coach and mentor.  Holy Spirit is the best example of Growth Mind Set. He will help you to cast off old, rigid ways of thinking and embrace the vast field of possibilities and opportunities available before you. Holy Spirit is your Spirit Guide. Be aware of His presence.  Slow down and be mindful of His promptings. You’ll see a good turn-around in your life – more joy, more peace, more contentment.

    But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes,

    he will guide you into all the truth. 

    John 16:13 NIV

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    I hear the Lord say:

    Relationships are my forté. I am the ultimate source of connection and love. Communion with Me is the role model and life source for connecting with others. Connecting with Me first is the key. Come to Me for your ‘well being’ ‘fill up’. I provide you with the love, joy and peace you need. Then you can spill over and share it with others. This is a foolproof method!

    Come draw from the well each morning and be refreshed and renewed. My joy fills your being and peace returns. Your hope is restored and all is well.

    Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again,

    but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed,

    the water I give them will become in them a spring of water

    welling up to eternal life.”        John 4:13  NIV

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    Photo by Jean Christiansen. A walk at a local park revealed this “V” cloud which I interpreted as the Lord’s “Victory” sign for me!

    I hear the Lord say:

    I am your Healer and will take care of you. You can be confident in My total, never -ending, loving care.  Trials will occur – some daily, some monthly, some annually. Some are minor. Some are major but all trials lead back to Me.  Keep trusting. Keep believing. I am trustworthy and true.  Every trial or ‘test’ leads to a “test-imony”… a testimony of My goodness and faithfulness.  Look at times past – haven’t I shown you how deeply I care for you? Come, run into My arms. Be gathered up. Be comforted in My embrace.  We are always together.

    …because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.  James 1:3 NIV

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    I hear the Lord say:

    This time, this present moment, is always Our time. Each second passes and a new ‘present moment’ arrives. Think of Me outside of time. I AM here… here… here… every moment. Every moment is NOW. To understand Me in human terms, I speak in promises such as “I am the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.” Or, “I am with you always”, This gives you reassurance of my constant presence.

    I am inside you and at your side even when you are not aware of it. Be assured I guarantee your safety and your care. You can cast off fear when these thoughts arise. Claim My Holy presence.

    Be still and know that I am God.

    The Lord will fight for you;

    you need only to be still.

    Exodus 14:14  NIV

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    I hear the Lord say:

    I offer the refreshment you seek and the infilling you crave.

    I am the source of Life,

    bringing purpose and fulfillment to your daily life.

    Let Me shower you with goodness.

    You can sprinkle it around as you meet others through the day.

     

    And the Lord said:

    “I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you,

    and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence. 

    Exodus 33:19 NIV

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    I hear the Lord say:

    You want to be busy but busy-ness is overrated. Let your hair down and enjoy spending extra time communing with Me. Be a sponge. Soak in more of Me. Then your longings will be satisfied. When a sponge is dry, it is lifeless and useless. When it absorbs water, it becomes pliable and useful. As it becomes full, it drips excess water. You be that sponge. Absorb all I have for you and drip excess Holy Spirit. Leave a trail of spirit-filled drips wherever you go.  I’ll refill you each morning.

    Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you,

    no one can enter the kingdom of God

    unless they are born of water and the Spirit.

    John 3:5  NIV

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    I hear the Lord say:

    Like a watered garden, I offer a peaceful, tranquil respite for you today and for days to come.  Enter the garden with Me. Pull back the long branches of the willow tree and step into a secure haven designed just for you. See the rippling water, feel the cool air on your face, hear the birds chirping, and relax. Your mind will slow and calm as you take in your surroundings and inhale my sweet fragrance. My oil of gladness covers you and lifts your spirits. Put your feet in the water and enjoy the coolness on your toes. Watch the fish swimming nearby. Let all cares melt away and bask in my enveloping love.  All is well.

    They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion;

    they will rejoice in the bounty of the Lord – the grain,

    the new wine and the olive oil, the young of the flocks and herds.

    They will be like a well-watered garden, 

    and they will sorrow no more.

    Jeremiah 31:12

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