I have brought you into a deeper place with Me. A quiet place. A place that at times seems uncomfortable, but the place of silence is a good place. I want to soothe your soul. I want to wash over you, to cleanse and purify you. Let Me do this work My child. Continue to submit to this purification process. For it will last but a season and then I will bring you into a season where you will see much fruit. The harvest is ripe, and I have caused the fruit of many years of your hard work to ripen. You will joyously bear much fruit in the season that is coming. Your heart will be glad and the season you are in now will quickly fade into a past memory of a sweet time spent at My feet. Rest assured My child, I have everything under control. You do not have to fear or fret, but only trust that in due time you will look back and smile because you will see My purpose accomplished. Take heart, be strong and courageous. 

My child, I am with you in the storm. I calm the seas and give you peace. I hear the cry of your heart, and I have not forgotten My bride. You will be refined by the fire but not burned. You will come out of this without even the hint of the smell of smoke on your clothes. Keep believing. Keep praying. You will prevail and be victorious. I am your dread Champion.

“But the Lord is with me like a dread champion;
Therefore my persecutors will stumble and not prevail.
They will be utterly ashamed, because they have failed,
With an everlasting disgrace that will not be forgotten.” Jeremiah 20:11

“Oh give us help against the adversary, for deliverance by man is in vain. Through God we will do valiantly, and it is He who shall tread down our adversaries.” Psalm 108:12-13

We should live in such a way that the world will believe that God exists and sent Jesus to save them. John 17:21

The joy of the Lord is your strength today. Take time to focus on your blessings. While the world is in panic mode, you have My peace. You have the assurance of My promises. Set your mind and keep it set on Me. In the world you have tribulations, but take courage. I have overcome the world. John 16:33

My child, the enemy takes great pleasure in attacking your identity. He wants to keep you bound and imprisoned in guilt and shame.  Jesus took your sins on the cross and when I look at you I see you through His blood. You are purified, made right and without sin. Know who you are and whose you are. Shake off every lie the devil tries to throw at you. “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 

My child, why is your heart anxious? Do not fear. Don’t let all the cares of this world consume you. I have called you to Myself. Rest in the shelter of My wings. Find peace in the shadow of the Most High. As long as you remain in Me, you will have peace. Even in the most difficult times you will not be shaken. I am with you. I love you with an everlasting love.

I am waking up My church. My bride is reading herself for My return. I have chosen you and you are Mine. Do not look to the right or the left. Keep your eyes fixed on Me. Yes these are scary times, but I am in control. I see the end from the beginning and you can trust Me. Never let circumstances control your destiny. Fear not, for I have overcome the evil one.

My child, how can I give you more of My Holy Spirit when you already have all now? You are already filled. What stops My flow is unbelief, distraction and holding on to things. What do you need to let go of? Is there anything I can’t handle? Let it all go. I am a good good Father and you can trust Me in every area of your life. Let it go and watch how I work it out.

Intimacy is what I am after. This is eternal life, that you may know Me, the only true God and Jesus Christ whom I have sent. I desire relationship with you that is deep, intimate and real. I will speak if you take the time to listen. You will hear My voice and know that I am your Father who loves you and desires to have close, moment by moment personal interaction with you. I am not far off, but so so close. My sheep hear My voice, and they know Me and follow Me.