We watched the Passion of the Christ for the second time last night. It’s hard to watch, but very appropriate for this time of Year. Good Friday is tomorrow. When I was watching him being brutally beaten and then crucified, I asked, Why would you knowingly put yourself through this torture? I heard in my spirit, “Because I love you so much.” What a good way to remember His body broken for us and His blood shed on the cross because He loves us so much.

He was despised and forsaken of men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Surely our griefs He Himself bore, and our sorrows He carried. All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way. But the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on Him. Isaiah 53

A house divided cannot stand. Neither can a divided mind.

My child, the things that you carry are burdensome. A load too heavy for your heart. Listen to Me, My child, even to your old age I will bear you. I have done it, and I will carry you. I will sustain you and I will deliver you. Isaiah 46:4

My child, do not go after the things of this world. Do not get caught up in the culture. Those who love Me will stand for truth, even when the truth is not popular. My truth will set you free. My way will lead you to peace, joy, fulfillment and life. The world’s way ends in death.

My child, I am able to do the impossible. There is no impossible with Me. I created the Universe and I created you. Set your mind on things above. Let Me take care of the things below. I am your Father who loves you with everlasting love.

My child, rest in the promises of My Word. Be at peace with the truth I have told you. Do not fear or look anxiously about you. I will strengthen you. I will help you. Surely, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

My child, I open the eyes of the blind. I lead them in the truth. I rescue those who have been in bondage and set them free to live in peace. My joy is your strength. I pour out My Spirit on every open and willing heart. Come and let Me fill you to overflowing.

Don’t let Satan defraud you of your prize. Take time to pray and listen. Don’t let an hour of your day go by before you come to Me for instruction, wisdom and insight. In prayer I will reveal My plan for your day. In communion with Me I will give you all you need for each moment. The time you spend with Me is the most important time of your day. Everything else will fall into place as you go about life if you come to Me first. “Seek Me first, and the kingdom of God and all these other things shall be added to you.” 

My child, you have an Advocate. In your own strength, you can’t, but in Me you can. Focus your attention on Me and all I have to offer. Turn your gaze away from what you lack and look to the riches I have for you. Cast your cares on Me. My resources are unlimited.