Words & Whispers

Words from the Lord during prayer and devotional journaling

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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.

    • Emotions

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      I hear the Lord say:

      You are distracted by many things. You think you can control many things. You can only control yourself and you struggle with that. Your emotions run high with stress and adverse circumstances. You desire to be even keel, but I desire that you abide in me. You can’t control your emotions because you take your eyes off me. Instead of focusing on the duties, to-do list and challenging people, focus on my abiding presence. The other stuff will get done.

      for God gave us a spirit

      not of fear 

      but of power and love and self control.

      2 Timothy 1:7   ESV

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    • Truth Shines

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      I hear the Lord say:

      Dear one,  I love you with an everlasting love. I desire to have you see yourself as I see you. A princess daughter. A royal princess. My opinion of you is the only one that matters. The world tries to poison your mind. Turn away from negative thinking and absorb my truth. The truth sets you free from the lies of the enemy which attempt to put you in bondage over appearances and self-importance. What is important is my relationship with you. This is the key to your happiness. Truth shines a light on the darkness and the darkness is conquered, overcome and obliterated. My truth conquers all. Believe in me – my truth will bring comfort, satisfaction, and fulfillment.

      I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, 

      but because you know it,

      and because no lie is of the truth.

      I John 2:21  ESV

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    • A New Day Arises

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      I hear the Lord say:

      A new day arises. My mercies rise anew. The dawn brings new opportunities to bask in my love and radiant my goodness.  My presence is all around. My creation brings glory to my name. I dwell in my children and they rejoice over me. I bless them as they worship Me. My heart is on fire for my children. I bless them and send them forth as emissaries to offer hope to the hopeless, to offer joy to the downcast, and peace to those in turmoil. My loving arms embrace my children. Hope springs eternal when you abide in me.

      But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn,

      which shines brighter and brighter until full day.

      Proverbs 4:18  ESV

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    • One Day at a Time

       

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      I hear the Lord say:

      Worry is a blight and a plague. It robs you of life and joy. It sours your mood and takes your eyes off me.  Life has challenges but none of them are hard for me. Allow me to take care of them. I can work them out better than you can. Your anxiety is putting your focus on the problem instead of focusing on me. Let me show you how I can work it out. Take one day at a time. One day at a time.

      And which of you by being anxious

      can add a single hour to his span of life?

      Matthew 6:27  ESV

       

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    • Choose Me First

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      I hear the Lord say:

      Choose Me first, then I will bless you beyond measure. My storehouse is full and is available to you all the time. I want to share my riches with you. Your heart belongs to me. I will satisfy your inner being and care for your well-being. Only my love can satisfy you. You can be content with what I give you. Your focus should remain on Me, the author and finisher of your faith.

      The reward for humility and fear of the Lord

      is riches and honor and life.

      Proverbs 22:4  ESV

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    • Life is Good

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      I hear the Lord say:

      Life is good. Life is good because I have you. Life is good because I work all things together for your good.  Life is good because I bless you daily. Life is good because you abide in Me. Life is good because you are more than a conqueror. Life is good because I intercede for you at the right hand of the Father. Life is good because you have my Living Spirit residing inside you. Life is good because I have a perfect plan for your life. Life is good because I bring you truth, joy and peace.

      Your life is full because I give you all you need. Life is full because of my abundant provisions. Life is full because my joy overflows your being. Life is full because my mercies are new every morning. Life is eternal because of my resurrected Son. Life is my Holy Spirit abiding, comforting and guiding. My life is light and truth. Your life is light and a reflection of my glory.

      What then shall we say to these things?

      If God is for us, who can be against us?

      He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all,

      how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?

      Romans 8:31-32

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    • I Will Dwell with You

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      I hear the Lord say:

      Behold, I come to the door and knock. If anyone answers, I come in. I will dwell with you and make my home with you. I will protect and guide you. I will instruct you in all my ways. You are to be holy because I am holy. You stand righteous in my sight because of my son Jesus. I am your Creator, Lord and Savior. I am your father, your brother and your spirit guide. You were created in our image. My dunamis power pulses inside you.  Tap into it; release it and watch what I can do!

      Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” 

      Genesis 1:26  ESV

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