My child, I am calling you to love. The time is short and people are growing cold. My love is the only thing that will melt their hearts. Keep loving. Show kindness and walk in faith. You will see miracles as you choose to love.
1 John 4:19
My child, keep doing what I have told you to do. When I want you to do something different I will let you know. Your first priority is your husband. That is your number one job. Put his needs above your own and take care of him. I will make sure you have what you need. That’s My job. All of your other obligations will fall into place when you seek Me first and take care of your man. This is what I’ve called you to do.
My child, choose to love. Life is hard and people are difficult, but choose to be My instrument of love. Delight yourself in Me and not in what the world offers. Practice living in My Presence. I will give you joy. Be thankful in all circumstances. I will bless you with more only if you’re thankful for what you already have. You are chosen, holy and beloved. Put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:12
These three words have been rolling over and over in my head lately. I’m wondering how many people have achieved their goal weight only to find that it’s not maintainable over the long haul. I did some googling and found this to be a major challenge in the weight loss world. What is a maintainable and sustainable weight? Who determines it? How can you hold on to the gains you’ve made in lean body mass, if you’re weight lifting and keep those wretched fat pounds off?
Much has been written about this I’m sure. For me, in my second half of life, I want to live in a body that I’m happy with and one that will sustain me into my latter years. This means I’m going to be eating foods that nourish my body and won’t do it harm. More fruits and veggies, less processed and packaged foods. I’m juicing more green vegetables as a way to get more of the good stuff in. What I’ve found is that when I drink green vegetable juice, I’m less hungry. I’m feeding my cells, nourishing them and the hunger disappears. Wow, what a concept. Feed the body what it needs and it will automatically turn off the hunger switch! Too many eat more calories than needed and don’t even come close to satisfying the cravings. Only intensifying them and turning on the “feed me” switch with a vengeance.
Give your body what it needs. It’s smart. It will respond and treat you well. I can live on fruits, veggies, grains, beans and nuts. Trying to live on processed, packaged or dead food will only lead to disease and early death. I’m going for a more attainable, maintainalbe and sustainable approach. Feed me live foods and live the abundant life!
My child, I have you on the path of life. Take one day at a time and do what I’m telling you to do. I will lead you as you seek Me. I will give you the strength, energy and stamina you need to carry out what I am asking you to do. Keep your eyes on Me. I will do through you what you cannot do yourself. Never underestimate My ability to bring about the impossible.
My child, I have given you My Holy Spirit and you have the mind of Christ. I freely give you understanding, wisdom and revelation. Walk by My Spirit and not by the flesh and you will hear My voice. Your flesh will always try to distract you, but take every thought captive. Live in the power of the Holy Spirit and you won’t carry out the deeds of the flesh.
1 Corinthians 2:16 Galatians 5:16 2 Corinthians 10:5
My child, today is a new day ~ a new season. Look expectantly with eyes of hope. Do not fear the future. Keep your heart and mind focused on Me alone. Have no other gods before Me. I will give you your heart’s desire if your heart is fully Mine.
My child, you are strong in Me and fully able to stand firm with the shield of faith. You are able to extinguish ALL the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take your stand and destroy speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of Me. Take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. Live in the Power of the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 6:13-17 2 Corinthians 10:3-6
My child, don’t rely on anything or anyone but Me. Place all your confidence and strength in Me alone. Take your eyes off of the world and seek Me above all else. I am your strength. I am your joy. I am your all and all.
This is a re-phrased prayer taken from Sally Brook’s recent trip to Turkey, Italy & Greece following Paul’s travels to the seven churches:
“My love is what people need most. Let My love burn in your heart and flow to the hearts of all those you meet today. Turn from envy, malice, hatred and fear. Let not indifference, apathy, contempt or pride be in you. Instead, let My love well up as a brightly burning fire so you can warm the cold, lonely and lifeless souls with the comfort of My love. Do this in the power of My Holy Spirit and to the glory of My Name.”
My child, My timing is always perfect. All you need to do is trust Me. When you worry excessively and remain anxious, it proves that you don’t have your trust fully in Me. Make the commitment to believe Me instead of fearing the future. Choose to put all your trust in Me instead of trying to control your circumstances. Have faith instead of living in unbelief. Your actions prove what you believe. Choose to believe Me.