Dark Times and Joyful Times

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“My child, surely your griefs I Myself bore, and your sorrows I carried, by My stripes you are healed. I may take you down roads you did not expect, but I am with you. I will never leave you nor forsake you. In the hard times draw close to Me, but in the joyful times don’t forget to also draw close to Me. I bring you through both types of circumstances. Rely on My strength and power. Rejoice in each and every season of your life. For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, buy My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, and My covenant of peace will not be shaken. I the Lord have compassion on you.
Isaiah 53:4-5     Hebrews 13:5   Isaiah:54:10

Born Again!

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The new birth is God’s vehicle for entrance into our spirit. Jesus said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God…That which is born of flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”(1 Corintians 15:42-44) Christ’s death on the cross—His sacrifice for our sins—paved the way for each and every person on earth to experience His indwelling presence. But though He offers it as a free gift, it doesn’t just happen automatically.

We may receive His gift only by our willingness to turn from our own selfish desires—our sin—and then put Him in charge by making him the Lord of our life. If you haven’t already taken this step, do it now! God will keep His word, and will allow you to enter a life you never dreamed possible. Only through the life-giving power of the Spirit will we ever be able to experience the interaction of the elements of our nature as they were always intended to be.

God never meant for a single one of us to forge a life devoid of His presence. Only in Him can we ever arrive at the zenith of God’s purpose and plan for us—this great gift of all-embracing personhood in Him. For those of us who have entered into the very life of God through Jesus, it’s easy to see those who don’t know God as stumbling through life much like zombies (the living dead, right?).

Problems?

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My child, though you walk in the midst of trouble, I will revive you. I will stretch forth My hand against the wrath of your enemies, and My right hand will save you. I will accomplish what concerns you. My righteousness is everlasting. I will not forsake the work of My hands. Believe Me and walk in confidence and boldness. My strength will carry you. My power will sustain you. My love will win out. I am your Strong Tower and King over all. Focus on Me, not your problem.

Psalm 138:7&8

Frustrated?

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My child, I am here with you. I am your peace. Come to Me with all of your feelings, your frustrations and your cares. Don’t be afraid to express them all to Me. I can handle it. I know every one of your thoughts and the intentions of your heart. Get it all out at the foot of My cross. Empty yourself so I can fill you up with My love, peace and joy. Be thankful and let Me give you a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Let My word come in and cleanse your soul. Let Me wash over you and fill you up with My fullness.

Colossians 3:12-16   Ephesians 3:19

Trust Me with Your Tomorrows

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My child, don’t be anxious about tomorrow. Go ahead and make your plans for the future, but hold them loosely. I will direct your steps. My purpose will prevail. Learn to embrace today and enjoy every moment. I am here with you in the NOW. Most of your worry and anxiety comes from regrets of the past or worry about the future. Be at peace. Seek Me with your whole heart and make the most of today. Pray, ask and be thankful. I will give you everything you need today. Trust Me with your tomorrows and leave the past where it belongs. Under the blood.

Matthew 6:34,  Proverbs 16:9 & 19:21, Matthew 6:33, Philippians 4:6

Home

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My child, your home is with Me. The feeling you get when you arrive home from a long trip away is nothing compared with what it will be like when you arrive in your eternal home. Your heart belongs to Me. Your home is where I am. Endure with patience the journey set before you. You will spend eternity with Me. Then and only then will you really be at home.

The Mystery

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My child, My mystery is not hidden from you. But to those who choose to keep their eyes from truth it remains hidden. I send you out to be My light. I strengthen you with power and give you wisdom and insight for the calling with which you have been called. I give you My Spirit so you can walk in love with gentleness and humility. I am able to do far more abundantly beyond all that you ask or think.

Ephesians 3:16-20

Called to Love

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My child, I have called you to love. That means that you need to lower those protective walls you’ve had up around your heart. Trust Me with your heart. Those walls have only kept you from the very thing I want to infuse you with, My love. The enemy has deceived you into thinking you’re only protecting yourself from being hurt again. But by shielding your heart, you’ve become hardened and unable to experience all the emotions I have for you. The pain of a hard heart is far worse than the pain of a broken heart. A broken heart can be mended, a hard heart is another matter. It needs to be replaced. I desire to mend the broken hearted and replace the hearts of stone with hearts of flesh. But I require your cooperation. I require your full trust. Let Me have your whole heart. You can trust Me with it.

Isaiah 61:1   Ezekiel 36:26

Fulfilling Our Purpose

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God’s presence within our spiritual being is the basis not only for communion with Him, but is also the foundation for ultimately fulfilling the purpose for which we were created in at least three significant ways:

First, only those who are alive in their spirit are capable of worshiping God in the way He desires.(1 Corinthians 2:10 & 12)   

Second, only those spiritually alive can receive the impartation of God’s truth. For only through our spirit can we gain knowledge of the truth that He otherwise leaves shrouded in mystery.(Romans 12:4-8, 1 Corinthians12:7-11, Ephesians 4:11)

Third, God reaches through His children to draw a hurting and dying world to Himself. We actually become His hands and feet as He manifests Himself to the lost around us. And our job here on earth encompasses not only reaching the lost, but also being used to build up Christ’s body, the Church. But in no way are we capable of handling this job in our own strength. We can do it only by the gifts and ministries He gives to each one of us individually.(Romans 5:12) Our spirit is the port of entry, the staging area, and the jumping-off place of these gifts.

Excerpted from: Free from the Power of Sin: The Keys to Growing in God in Spite of Yourself

           

Get Equipped First

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My child, I will teach you and give you understanding. I will sustain you and uphold you. All My commandments are righteousness, they will delight your soul. Wait in My presence and meditate on My Word. You will have all My Power when you need it. First get equipped, then go fight the battle.

Psalm 119: vs:33&34  vs: 116  vs: 172&174