My child, you have been struggling with doubt and fear too long. You need to choose to believe Me. Lay doubt down once and for all. Don’t let it stay in your thoughts one more minute. Take your thoughts captive and trust Me. I have given you the ability to do this. I have told you again and again to do it so now just do it. The more you do the easier it will become. Start today. Say no to doubt and fear. Say yes to Me.
My child, I give wisdom to all who ask, but you must ask in faith. You must not doubt Me. You may be thinking that things will never change. Don’t doubt that I am God of the impossible. Put your faith in Me. When all looks dire and out of control, keep your eyes fixed on Me. Believe that I can move mountains, I perform miracles. You don’t have to wonder, worry or fret. I am in control. I am your peace in times of trouble.
James 1:5
Blessed are you because you believe in Me. Blessed are you who love Me. Because of the faith you have in Me, your life is secure and your soul is in eternity with Me. You need not fear death. You need not fear anything. For your life here on earth and forever more is in Me. I died that you might have life. I rose again that you might live a resurrected life. Choose to live in resurrection power. Choose to live with joy inexpressible. Lay down all doubts and fears and live in the fullness of My glory.
“Though you have not seen Me, you love Me, and though you do not see Me now, but believe in Me, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls”. 1 Peter 1:8-9.
My child, I have told you what to do and I have given you everything you need to do it. Go out with joy. Go out with confidence in Me. Have a joyful and thankful heart. Remove all self-pity, grumbling and complaining. Let it not be found in you. Let your heart overflow with My love, joy, peace and patience. You represent Me. Glorify Me in all you do. This will speak louder than words. This will draw the lost and hurting world.”
All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you, and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Matt. 28:20
My child, there are people I am placing in your path that look to you for leadership. They watch your actions more than listen to your words. Your ways are not only seen by Me, but by those who are around you. Be wise and make My heart glad. Be upright, straightforward and truthful. Keep watch over your words and your actions. Let My Spirit well up and lead you in the everlasting way. Walk by My Spirit and you will not carry out the deeds of the flesh. Galatians 5:16
My child, I don’t want you to have a divided heart. I want you to focus on Me. Keep your eyes on Me no matter where I take you or what comes up in your life. Stay focused on Me. If you let your circumstances rule you you’ll be miserable. Always come back to the truth and the promises in My word. Let not your heart be troubled or worried. Trust in Me alone. I am all you need.
My child, blessed are you who perseveres under trial; for once you have been approved, you will receive the crown of life which I have provided to those who love Me. James 1:12.
In this life there are many trials, but I am with you. Don’t live a defeated life. Persevere. Make up your mind to endure to the end. And not only endure, but rejoice along the way. See the beauty in the journey. Set your heart to live, to love and to be glad. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that you may have life, and have it abundantly. John 10:10
My child, I brought you forth also into a broad place, I rescued you, because I delight in you. You have no need to worry or fret. I delight in you and I will care for you. I love you with an everlasting love. I am your rock, your fortress and your deliverer. Live in the peace that I provide for you. Don’t let anyone or anything steal your peace. The only way to lasting joy is to abide in Me and My word, believe Me and My word and walk by My Spirit according to My word.
Psalm 18:19
I was reading Hebrews 12 this morning and the Lord really spoke to me about verses 1 through 3. This is what I heard:
“My child, run your race. Run with endurance. Run with your eyes fixed on Me. For I give you My strength. I give you My power. I give you My Spirit. I have set My joy before you. My Kingdom is at hand. Look not to the left or the right. Do not grow weary or lose heart, for I am with you. You have a great cloud of witnesses cheering you on. You have everything you need to finish strong. Don’t give up and don’t give in. Endure to the end and take joy in the race I have set before you.
Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith.”
Do you want to be strong and have your body work properly? Do you want to move and not hurt all the time? I believe we’ve got to start using our muscles or we’re going to lose them. You’ve probably heard it said that you lose muscle as you age. Well I decided that I wanted to start building my muscles up. Right before my 50th birthday I made a commitment to myself. I was going to lose some fat and gain some muscle. I had a few dumbbells, a weight bench and a wonderful universal machine that was given to me down in my garage. No excuses! I set a goal to start lifting on a regular basis. I followed a split routine workout plan that worked each one of my muscles twice a week. I also followed a diet that would feed my muscles before and after my workouts. In 49 days I actually gained 2 pounds of lean body mass and dropped 6 pounds of fat! Since then I have realized the importance of including a strength training program into my workout routine. I noticed my metabolism has increased. The reason is your metabolic rate speeds up when you increase your lean body mass, and you actually burn more calories even while you’re resting. That was music to my ears! Who doesn’t want a faster metabolism? Check with your doctor and if you’re clear to lift, start a strength training program. There are a variety of books, gyms, trainers available to help you get started. You can transform your body in as little as 49 days!
PS: Women don’t bulk up….unless they lift massive amounts of weights, eat massive amounts of food or take steroids. But you will get firm, shapely muscles. Men can build muscles. They’ve got what it takes. Testosterone!