My child, there are so many false gods and distractions in this world. I am asking you to forsake all and follow Me. I desire to be your greatest passion. I desire to be number One in your life. Lay down whatever consumes your thoughts and follow Me. I will make your path clear.
My child, you may plan you way but I the Lord direct your steps. As you plan for the New Year keep in mind that I already have good works which I prepared beforehand so that you would walk in them. Commit your way to Me, trust also in Me and I will do it.
Proverbs 16:9 Ephesians 2:10 Psalm 37:5
My child, My beauty is all around you. My creation speaks of My wonder and grace. Grace that is sufficient for you in this present moment. Let My love be the filter and focus of your life. Keep Me and My grace in your mind always. You are an extension of My love. Let Me soak you in My love today.
My child, return to your first love. Let every distraction fade away and delight yourself in Me. Return to Me with your whole heart. I alone bring the fulfillment and satisfaction your heart longs for. Nothing else will satisfy.
My child, I am not far off. I will help you and be with you in your time of need. When you cry out to Me I hear. Come to Me in the dark hour. Come and be refreshed in My Presence. Let Me wash over you and remake you into My image. Humble yourself in My Presence and I will lift you up.
Psalm 22:19 James 4:10
My child, I am pleased with you. From the beginning of time, I chose you, but you have chosen Me. With that I am well pleased. Everyone has a choice, Everyone must decide which path to take. The one that leads to destruction, or the one that leads to everlasting life. You have chosen the right path. Luke 2:14
My child, I am asking you to surrender all. Withhold nothing back from Me. Let Me take full control of every part of your life. Empty yourself of self and be filled with My Holy Spirit. Then and only then you can be fully used to be a blessing. Pour yourself out as a drink offering to Me. I am looking for those who are fully Mine.
My child, be strong and do not fear. I have brought you into a broad place. I rescued you, because I delighted in you. I am for you. Do not fear. What can man do to you?
2 Chronicles 15:7 2 Samuel 22:20 Psalm 118:6
My child, My silence does not mean I am angry. When I am silent, keep trusting Me. Faith is the assurance of things hoped for and expected. The conviction of things not seen. Stay strong in your conviction of My promises to you. Keep believing even when you don’t see it happening.
Hebrews 11:1
Our faith grows and develops as we cling to Him awaiting the final redemption of our body.(Romans 8:23) Faith is both a gift of God and an act of our will. We are to personally exercise faith, but the decision to do so is helped along by His gift of hunger for more of Him. It reminds me of that popular soft drink slogan, “Obey your thirst”—God wants us to step out in the “obedience by faith” to receive what He has made us thirsty for.
The proof of our faith is found in our actions, because people behave only in a manner which conforms to what they really believe. When we take action (the assurance and conviction aspects of faith), it grows. And as our faith grows, hope becomes stronger, in turn fostering greater faith, snowballing to promote growth in both our maturity and effectual use by God.