Remain in Me and rest My child. You are weak, but I have all the strength you need. Always look to Me in everything. I am here now. I will support you. I will give you joy in the midst of suffering.
Joy In The Midst Of Suffering
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Your Toil Is Not In Vain
My child, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the work I have for you, for you know that nothing you do for Me is ever useless. Your toil is not in vain. I will sustain you as you give yourself to others. I will give you the strength you need when you do what I have called you to do.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Precious In My Sight
My child, I have called you by name, you are Mine! I am with you in this present situation. Do not fear. You are precious in My sight and I love you. Be strong and courageous. Be strong and very courageous. Do not tremble or be dismayed for I am with you wherever you go.
Isaiah 43:1-13 Joshua 1:5-9
Free from–not to sin
I think we as believers can all agree that any thought of maintaining a lifestyle of sin is patently absurd (Romans 6:15). Paul prefaces his whole argument of dying to sin with this statement in Romans 6:2: “How shall we who died to sin still live in it?”
So it would be rather foolish to think that being freed from such a powerful enemy might somehow give us the right to continue playing around with it. Why bother being freed at all if we merely set ourselves up to be enslaved all over again?
The purpose of freedom from sin isn’t to let us lapse into sloppy behavior with the excuse that battling selfish desires is just too big a chore. God didn’t set us free to give us license to sin, but rather to lay the foundation for unfettered pursuit of Him in spite of our inherent weakness.
Take Courage
My child, take courage. Take courage and work, for I am with you. From this day on I will bless you, for I have chosen you. Fully surrender everything to Me and I will bless you.
Haggai 2: 4,19 & 23
Lift Up Your Life
My child, lift up your entire being to Me. You can trust Me. You will not be put to shame, nor will your enemies exult over you. I will make My ways known to you in truth and teach you. All wisdom and understanding are hidden in Me. Just as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him.
Psalm 25:1-5 Colossians 2:1-3
My Power
My child, you are the temple of the living God. Therefore be set apart from the lure of this world. Be holy as I am holy. You have My holy Spirit living inside of you. Walk in My power and I will lead you. I will guide you every step of the way.
2 Corinthians 6:16 Leviticus 19:2
“In” Christ!
A constant theme throughout Paul’s writings is that we are “in Christ” now that we are saved.(Romans 6:11) And “In Him” we have been made complete.(Colossians 2:10)
“In Him” we now possess all the benefits related to God’s purpose for us. He can’t give us any more than what He already has “in Christ.” But what we do with this treasure makes all the difference, because our choices ultimately determine our fruitfulness—that is, whether or not (and to what degree) we bring glory to God through our lives.(John 15:8)
Your Path
My child, I am your King of glory. I am your Rock and Deliverer. Do not fear. I go before you to make your path straight. Trust in Me and do not lean on your own understanding. Delight yourself in Me for I delight in you. I bring healing to your body and refreshment to your bones. I will bring you peace and joy as you surrender all to Me.
Psalm 24:10 Proverbs 3:5-8
Listen To My Voice
My child, My blessings will come upon you and overtake you if you obey Me. I will make you the head and not the tail and you only will be above, and you will not be underneath if you listen to My commandments and observe them carefully. Listen to My voice. Be still and know that I am God. Turn off the distractions, come to the Holy of Holies and commune with Me. There you will hear My voice. There I will reveal My glory to you. Come.
Deuteronomy 28 Psalm 46:10