Words & Whispers

I hear the Lord say:

Recall the Christmas song “Joy to the World”.  You sing for joy at the coming of your Savior. Now your Savior, Jesus, lives inside you. Even more reasons to sing for joy! Joy abides in you. Joy stemming from the heart of the one who loves you with an everlasting love. As Mandisa sings “Joy Unspeakable” and as Bach composed “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”, the world sings of the heavenly arrival of the blessed Savior. You can sing for joy over My abiding presence within you day and night. Sing songs of deliverance, songs of praise, songs of adoration, songs of comfort, songs of healing, songs of hope.

Sing to Me, my beloved.

Sing with joy in the morning and peace at night.

“Hear this, you kings! Listen, you rulers!

I, even I, will sing to the Lord;

I will praise the Lord,

the God of Israel, in song.”

Judges 5: 3  NIV

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I hear the Lord say:

My joy is complete in you. You have access to an inexhaustible supply house of joy and happiness. It can’t be contained, but bursts forth in radiant splendor! Joy was present at creation, as all things were formed and came to life. Joy is present in a newborn’s cry; in a baby’s laughter, in a child’s discovery of his toes! Joy is present in celebrations, in weddings, birthdays, and Christmas.  Joy in worship – lifting your voice in praise and adoration – floods your soul.

So leap for joy – since your heavenly reward is great.

Matthew 5:12   TPT

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I hear the Lord say:

Joy is my steadfast presence. When trials come, and are endured and overcome, joy returns.  My joy is an undercurrent that remains constant in your life. Joy is possible in all circumstances because of My Holy presence in your life.  Joy is possible because you can trust Me in all circumstances. Joy is sweeter when it is tested and tried.  It becomes a conviction, not a result of a happy event.  Joy is the abiding presence, the constant companionship, and the enduring love of Jesus in your heart, mind and soul.

My purpose for telling you these things

is so that the joy that I experience

will fill your hearts with overflowing gladness!

   John 15:11  TPT

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I hear the Lord say:

As the snow gently falls, so my love for you cascades in gentle waves, covering you completely in a blanket of love. I cover you in a blanket of snow, crisp and white, pure and holy. It is a slow process, no hurry, no rush. Snowflakes never rush! They sparkle and shine; they are a beauty to behold; they fill the sky and create a winter wonderland. My love is like that – it is full, it is gentle, it is all encompassing – it is pure – it is holy- it is new.  It covers past mistakes and gives a fresh start. Have you ever wondered why I made snow white? White is the color of purity. White snow covering trees and lawns shows a contrast to the multi-colored world you usually see.  White snow creates a winter wonderland that showcases my marvelous nature. The seasons have unique sets of beauty marks. Each season has a ‘newness’ to it and reminds you of my everlasting creativity and majesty. Your life has seasons too – and each season brings you closer to Me. Grow with Me as I abide in you.

The Lord says, “Now let’s settle the matter. You are stained red with sin,

but I will wash you as clean as snow. Although your stains are deep red,

you will be as white as wool.”   Isaiah 1:18   GNB

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I hear the Lord say:

Dear one, you feel pressured by time. You feel the clock ticking, the minutes passing, the “to do” list calling, in fact, shouting for your attention. Reframe this mental picture. You are the master of time. You choose when to sleep, when to wake, when to eat, when to clean, when to work. Your ‘to do’ list waits patiently for you. The Tyranny of time is overthrown. This is My divine perspective. Yes, you have time requirements for work hours, appointments and self-care, but they don’t have to cause a panic inside you. I can be there to help. I can offer you wisdom for time management so you are ready on time, sleep well, eat well and experience joy throughout the day. I want you to dispel the lie that there is too much to do and that you can’t get it all done. I say – you can have a fruitful day and complete each task thoughtfully and deliberately. Yes, there will be more to do tomorrow and that’s okay. That’s the way it always is. Recall my admonition: Today has enough worries on its own – don’t fret about tomorrow. Now I say to you “Don’t fret about today – I feed the birds. How much more do I care for you?” Today is a day to honor Me with your thoughts and deeds. Today you taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

Taste and see that the Lord is good;

blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.

Psalm 34:8 NIV

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I hear the Lord say:

Daily bread – This is what I offer you…  daily nourishment and sustenance… Daily spiritual calories to give you energy, focus and drive to start the day with enthusiasm and purpose… Daily bread to chew and digest and fill your spiritual mind and body to walk in power and faith… Daily bread to stay alert to My words and whispers.  Go forth and conquer the day!

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life;

 whoever comes to Me shall not hunger,

and whoever believes in Me shall never thirst.”

John 6:35

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I hear the Lord say:

Be assured that My love for you is secure and My plans for you are good. You are important to Me and are being molded in My image. Your presence matters. Your life and well-being are precious to Me. You offer hope to others. You desire to share My goodness to others. Keep pressing in.  It’s one day at a time. Let Me guide you and offer you a joy-filled day.  Cast your cares on Me. All is well.

How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them!

Psalm 139:17  AMP

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