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.

    • Bloom

      Photo by Jean Christiansen

      I hear the Lord say:

      As the water lily rises from the pond, to showcase a bloom of exceptional beauty, so I want you to showcase your beauty within. Baptized in water, receiving daily sustenance from My Holy Spirit, you grow and stretch to your full potential. Your gifts and abilities are strengthened and enhanced by abiding in My presence, acknowledging the need for Spirit-filled guidance and wisdom. As you follow the path of light and life that I offer, you fulfill your purpose and calling. You will be encouraged and satisfied with My promises of wholeness, abundance, love, joy, peace and contentment.

      Commit to the Lord whatever you do,

      and he will establish your plans.

      Proverbs 16:3 NIV

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    • Freedom

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      I hear the Lord say:

      Freedom! This word may evoke thoughts of a rally cry, a call for justice, or a march for independence. But I offer freedom of a different sort: freedom for your mind, soul and spirit. Freedom from the yoke of slavery to sin and despair. Release from the consequences of sin and death. I give you Life and give it in abundance. I, Jesus, your Savior and Redeemer, have set you free by My obedience on the Cross. I died and rose again, so you could live in freedom, and learn to walk in My ways. It is a high calling to live free: released from the shackles of the past, free from the bondage of doubt and fear, set free from the hopelessness that permeates worldly thinking. Be free in Me; be free to be all I have called you to be. Be assured that I am Your Freedom.

      It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 NIV

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    • Radiant Joy

      Photo by Jean Christiansen

      I hear the Lord say:

      Like a cheerful flower smiling brightly in the spring, I welcome you with the radiance of the sun. As your loving heavenly Father, I make you a homemade daisy chain for a necklace and tiara. You are so special to Me, my daughter! I love to make you smile; I love to hear you laugh. I delight in the uniqueness of you. You are one of a kind. You make My heart sing! Be filled with My radiant love today. Be overwhelmed with My loving-kindness. Be confident in your value and worth in My eyes.

      But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 NIV

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    • Morning Dew

      Photo by Jean Christiansen

      I hear the Lord say:

      Early in the morning, before the sunrise, I kiss your face with My gentle dewdrops. I wake you to a new morning. A day filled with promise; a day that will bring you closer to Me as you meditate on My word, reflect on My character, ponder My creativity and omnipresence, and seek to share My goodness. As a tree showers you with droplets as you brush its leaves, so My mercy and goodness shower and cover you day by day. The dewdrops reflect and refresh the flower buds and leaves. My Word is a reflection of My love and compassion, with Holy Spirit-rain watering your soul. Take time to soak each morning in this life-giving Word.

      Let my teaching fall like rain

      and my words descend like dew,

      like showers on new grass,

      like abundant rain on tender plants.

      Deuteronomy 32:2 NIV

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    • Presence

      Photo by Jean Christiansen

      I hear the Lord say:

      Like the morning sun peeking through the trees, radiating sunbeams and casting light through the branches, so I am with you always. You may think the view of Me is obscured, but like the sun, I am ever-present. As the sun radiates light, warmth and life, so I radiate Holy light, Spiritual warmth and new life. Jesus, who is called the “Light of Life” is your Son-shine! As a new dawn brings hope and healing, let your heart and mind embrace the joy of this light. See yourself in a new ‘light’, as a beloved child of God. My love for you is constant, timeless and unwavering.

       Your love, LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Psalm 36:5 NIV

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    • Love

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      I hear the Lord say:

      From the beginning to time to the current day to the end of time, I AM and Love Is. Love is the fabric of life, the heartbeat of every human, the desire of each babe and adult; to love and be loved. Humans often fail at love, but I never fail. My love is pure, unchanging and ever-reaching. My love is unconditional and constant. I loved you before you knew Me. I love you with the expanse of the universe. A timeless love. A sacrificial love. A love so deep that no one can fathom it. Ponder the depth and breadth of My love and experience the joy that I have when we walk and talk together. With My son, Jesus, and Holy Spirit as your guide and mentor, love conquers all. Let My love fill and overflow into your mind and spirit so you can rise above the distractions of the day and walk in fullness with Me. Be assured that My love wins. My love wins today and wins tomorrow. Rest in this blessed assurance.

      neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

      Romans 8:39 NIV

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    • Gifts

      Photo by Jean Christiansen

      I hear the Lord say:

      You love gifts on your birthday and at Christmas, but I have gifts for you every day! I love to shower you with My abundant gifts of love, joy, peace and contentment. There is a new sunrise and sunset waiting for you; new flower blooms and a bird in flight to catch your eye. You have the beauty of friendships and family who care for you deeply. I care even deeper. You can’t measure My love for you! It is so vast and wide that it dwarfs the Grand Canyon! Life can throw curve balls but I am training you to knock that ball out of the park. I see you struggling. Release your burdens and cares into My capable hands. We will walk this road together, you and Me, in harmony and joy.

      He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:3 NIV

      Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight. Psalm 119:35 NIV

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