STAY THE COURSE

Don’t give up now; stay the course and continue to walk with Me. Stop looking around at what others are doing, saying, or what others are preparing for; stay focused on what I’ve called you to do. Fight the good fight of faith and stay the course. Remember My Words to you, and only follow them. Stop allowing the voices of the world to distract you, and rob you of your peace. I have given you specific instructions, so set your face like a flint, and continue the path that I set before you.

Stay before Me, and maintain your prayer times, and allow no more clutter to come between you and Me. Many things are trying to occupy your days, and at times they’re causing you to become frustrated and confused.  Take a moment to stop and listen to My voice.  I will show you how to clear out the clutter and help you get your house in order so you can continue to walk with Me.

RISE OUT OF THE ASHES

Now is the time for My people to rise up and stop looking down at their ashes and counting their woes and pains.  It’s time to lift up your head and look to Me and remember where your help comes from. Your help comes from Me, the maker of heaven and earth! I am the One who healed you. I am the One who removed oppression from your life. I am the One who brought joy in the midst of your pain. I am calling you to rise up from the ashes and continue proclaiming the truth of what is already yours.

PRAYING FOR BREAKTHROUGH

My child,

I am calling you to a new level in your prayer life. I want you to press into Me like never before. Seek Me early. Go into your secret place. Seek My face and cry out unto Me. Pray, pray in My name, and don’t leave your secret place until you know that I heard you. This is what I want you to do, and do it even more when you are in a corner surrounded by impossibilities. Pray and faint not, because that which seems impossible to you, is possible with Me. Oh yes, it’s possible.

YES, THERE WILL BE AN END

No valley experience will go on forever. Rest assured, I will not leave you in the valley forever. Didn’t I say in My word, “Ye, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death." I would never leave you in the valley to perish. I know how much you can endure. I promise you I will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. I am a God of My Word. I am right there with you walking through the valley. There are times and seasons for everything; even sorrow has its time to be. And you will see how your tears of sorrow will be replaced with tears of joy when the test is over.

WALK THROUGH THE DOOR

You’ve prayed for open doors. I made a way out of no way, and led you to the door, but you won’t walk through it. There is a door waiting for you to walk through. This is your door. However, it’s up to you to walk through it. Walk through this door without hesitation, because beyond this door lies greater things.

Don’t allow yourself to think I wouldn’t bless you this way. Remember, I open doors My way, and sometimes it might seem strange to you—like the doors I opened for Joseph. At first, Joseph didn’t recognize the open door because it led to slavery and prison. However, when the door swung wide open, it led him directly to the throne room.

LET MY WORD DO THE WORK

Your season has not passed. I have not set you aside. I chose you from the beginning, I know your name. Therefore, let Me remind you that no matter what has happened in your life; no matter what you are going through; it’s never too late for Me to turn things around.  No matter how dark or impossible things may appear to be, do not let your heart be troubled. Nothing is too hard for Me. Nothing is impossible for Me.  All you have to do is stand in faith and allow My word to do the work.

IT'S YOUR TIME TO STEP OUT

This is a new beginning, a new season in your life. All the old things have passed away. I have closed many doors, and for some this has been a hard time. A lot of doors should have closed a long time ago, but for some strange reason you kept them open. So yes, I closed them for you. There will be much activity in the days ahead for you, so keep your spiritual shoes on.

 

The journey will be tough, but one well worth it. There will be many obstacles along the way. There will be many who will try to persuade you to go in one direction, and then another direction. Be aware, be careful, listen for My still small voice, but most of all stay prayerful and seek My face in all things. Do not move until you know you have heard from Me.

SEASON OF LEARNING AND GROWING

My child, at times, you will go through trials and struggles in your life. Do not be surprised when they come. Remember, I said, “In this world, you will have tribulation. But be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world."  These trials are a part of life, and they help you to grow and mature.  The only way for you to become more like Me is for you to experience some of the things that I went through.  

IF MY PEOPLE

Yes, this is the season of expectation. However, some of My children have stopped expecting to receive because of the struggles in their lives. My child, what would have happened if those before you had stopped expecting Me to bless them?  What if Abraham had stopped expecting his son?  What if Moses stopped expecting Me to perform miracles for him? What if Joseph stopped expecting his dreams to come to pass? What if someone had stopped praying and expecting you to be saved from the hands of the enemy? And what if I had given up on My Father hearing My prayer and sending the angels to minister to Me so that I could make it to the cross?

Dear one, I am just as alive today as when I walked the earth with My disciples. The same miracles that I performed then, I will do again; if you believe and expect to see them. I went to My Father and sent the Holy Spirit so you could do greater things. However, greater things won’t happen if you don’t believe and expect them to happen.  Oh, ye of little faith.

ENTER MY COURTS WITH PRAISE

It is easy to stand in faith when My presence manifests around you. However, there must be times when you choose to trust in My faithfulness and to believe in Me even when you cannot sense My nearness.  It is easy to have joy and say you know My will when you are keenly aware of My presence; however, I want you to demonstrate that same joy and faithfulness even when you do not sense My nearness and tangible presence. 

Some may think that the happiest people are the ones who have the loudest praise. The loudest praise comes very often from the ones who are praising Me while passing through their hardships. This is the kind of praise that pleases Me the most. I don’t want men to praise Me only when they are on the mountaintop.  It is My desire to see and hear the praises of My people while they are walking through the valley of the shadow of death. This is true praise; and this is the type of praise that will lead you out of the valley.

Can you offer up a sacrifice of praise in the midst of your pain and suffering? Oh, that My children will continually praise Me through the circumstances.  Oh, that they would realize the joy that it brings Me when I see My children demonstrating their love and faith in Me while in the fiery furnace. Oh, to hear them say, though He slay me, yet will I trust Him; yet will I praise Him.

Yes, I know there will be times when you don’t feel like praising Me. However, it’s in those moments that you must not allow your circumstance to dictate to you whether you will praise. You should praise Me because I am worthy of praise. You should praise Me just because of who I am. Although you are in the midst of difficulties, I am still worthy to be praised. Although you are in distress, you should still praise My name. 

My child, if you desire to come out of that spiritual attack that you’re going through; open your mouth and give Me a sacrifice of praise.  You’ve prayed about the problem; prayer is a warfare, but praise is a victory. You say you have the victory; well praising signifies spiritual victory. Lift up your voice and praise Me. Praise Me for who I am, not for what I will do, but for who I am.  Praise Me because you want to see My face, not for what’s in My hand. Praise Me because you love Me.  Come before Me this day with a heart of thanksgiving; enter in My courts with praise and bless My Holy Name.

NOTHING CATCHES GOD BY SURPRISE

I knew this day wasn’t going to be easy for you, but I already had it worked out for your good.  You may not understand why things happen the way they do; however, I want you to know nothing ever happens that I’m not aware of.  There is nothing you can you go through that will ever catch Me by surprise.  Everything that I allow to happen in your life is planned to draw you closer to Me. So, don’t stress over what the enemy is doing.  He can’t come near your dwelling place, and he can’t take your joy.  He can’t take what I’ve given to you. And this joy that you have; he didn’t give it to you, and he surely can’t take it away.

Continue to walk faithfully before Me and allow Me to be a part of everything you do; and then watch Me keep the atmosphere around you charged with My anointing and power.  Nothing, I tell you nothing, can defeat an atmosphere that is charged by My presence.  I ask you to draw nearer to Me this day in full assurance that I am in control. Selah. Be at peace; for what you’re going through didn’t catch Me by surprise; I already have it worked out.  Now, all you have to do is believe it and rejoice.

MEDITATE ON HIS WORD

Psalm 139:16 You saw me before I was born.   Every day of my life was recorded in your book.
Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.

Joh 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

Rom 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

1Jn 5:14-15  And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. 

EXCEPT THE LORD BUILD THE HOUSE

My child, whenever you’re feeling depressed and discouraged; whenever you’re feeling hopeless and filled with despair; do not give up and lie down in defeat. Lift your head up and recognize that you have been listening to the lies of the enemy. Do not let his lies be the bricks in which you build your house with. I ask you to loose yourself from anything that he’s been trying to give you and choose to use My word to build a house that will not be shaken.

REST YOUR MIND TODAY

My child, let go of the cares and burdens of the world and spend some time with Me.  Come into My embrace and rest your head on My shoulder. There are too many things running through your mind, and it’s time to rest your mind today. Come away by yourself to a secluded place and just rest. Stop feeling that you have to be busy all the time.  How can you pour into others if you are empty?  Come and allow Me to refresh you and pour fresh oil into you.

I AM TURNING THINGS AROUND

FROM DEVOTIONAL "WHERE PEACEFUL WATERS FLOW"

Yes, I know this has been a time of extreme testing, and you feel as though you have been tested in every area of your life. Even though you have felt so overwhelmed at times, this time of testing has brought you great growth and new perspectives in many areas of your lives. Nothing you went through was in vain. All was done for My glory.

Count it all joy that you were allowed to suffer for the name of Jesus Christ. Oh, how you have endured My child. Through the storm, through the hurt and pain, you held on. However, your time of testing is nearing an end, and you will never be the same. It will be for you as it was for My Son; you will come out in the power of My Spirit. The end will be far greater than the beginning.

YOU ARE ALWAYS ON MY MIND

Psa. 139:17-18 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee. 

How precious are your thoughts about me, O God! They are innumerable! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up in the morning, you are still with me. (NLT)

 

I know you’re feeling like I don’t care; that I’ve forgotten about your needs, and that I have more important things on My mind.  My child, I created you in My image, you are a part of Me. You are My most important creation. Oh precious one, you’re feeling this way, because you don’t think about Me as much as you should. These thoughts and feelings of abandonment will rise up when you allow the problems of life to overrule the promises of the King.

My child, no matter what see going on in this world; I want you to know you are always on My mind.  You are on My mind when I close your eyes at night. You’re on My mind throughout the night, for I’m watching over you as you sleep, and in the morning; I’m the One who wakes you up with brand new mercies waiting for you.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS?

My Child,

It’s time to stop thinking that your strength will sustain you in these troubled times. Your strength is limited, and will come to an end.  However, My strength is everlasting and has prevailed against every attack of the enemy.  Therefore, it’s time to rise up in the strength of the Lord and stand against your enemy.  It’s time to let the enemy know that his attacks of discouragement and fear will no longer work.  It’s time to call on My name, and be strengthened and find help in your time of trouble.  It’s time you remember that I Am your rock, your fortress, and your strong tower. So, trust in My strength, and I will deliver you from your enemies.  

It’s time to stop thinking about giving up and becoming a victim of your circumstances. It’s time to refuse to allow the tactics of the enemy to bring you down anymore. It’s time to stand and pull down every stronghold of the enemy coming against you.  It’s time to stop allowing yourself to be held back by the lies of the enemy. It’s time to ask Me to rebuke the enemy for your sake, so that the work of your hands can prosper. It’s time to be strong; to be of good courage, and know that if you continue to stand in My name that you shall have the victory. 

It’s time to embrace who I have created you to be. It’s time to embrace the calling and destiny that I have put on your life. It’s time to rise up in My strength and power, and go accomplish all that I have given you to do. And it’s time you remember that you are never alone.  I am with you, and you do not have to go in your own strength. I will be your strength; I will empower you, and I will cause you to be triumphant in all you do.  

Do you know what time it is? It’s time, My child; it's time.  

MEDITATE ON HIS WORD:

Psa. 18:2  The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

Psa. 37:39 - 40  But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble. And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

Rom 13:11  And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

2 Co 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. 

STAY ON THE RIGHT PATH

Yes, you are going in the right direction. Now, don’t try to get ahead of Me; and don’t allow your flesh to cause you to say, “I got this now.”  For it’s when you step out of the spirit, and into the flesh that you will lose your place, and have to start over again.  

If you continue to listen to My voice, and be obedient to My directions, it will keep you on the path that I have laid out for you. And as you journey down this path, don’t be surprised when temptation comes to distract you from reaching your destiny. You’ve come too far to allow anything to hinder you. Therefore, keep your eyes on Me, and off of the worldly things that would pull you away from Me.

STRONG WINDS

Don’t be surprised when you experience strong winds.  Please don’t be afraid, just have faith and know that I am near.  Be at peace, because it’s just Me moving among you. I’m rearranging things and removing the stumbling blocks out of your way.  And sometimes, I will allow a strong wind to rise up to remove the things that will hinder your blessing.

Don’t allow the strong winds to cause you to fear.  Lift your head up and face them in faith.  Call upon My name and you will see just how close I am to you.  Trust and believe that I am able to make all grace abound towards you so that you will have whatever you need. Pray in My name, and believe that I have already provided, then you will see signs and wonders all around you.

Dear child, don’t forget, I can still walk on water in the midst of strong winds, and I always know exactly where you are.  Let the strong winds blow; for I am by your side, and with Me by your side, what is there to fear except God Himself? And you know the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and that wisdom will enable you to face all that comes your way. Therefore, fear only Me and don’t allow the strong winds to cause you to tremble. Remember, it’s just Me moving things around in your life.  

MEDITATE ON HIS WORD:

John 6:18-20 And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.  So when they had rowed about five and twenty or thirty furlongs, they see Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing nigh unto the ship: and they were afraid.  But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.

2Co. 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

Pro. 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

DON'T THINK IT STRANGE

Why are you surprised by the attacks from the enemy?  Just as he desired to sift My servant Peter, he wants to do the same to you.  He’s only coming after you because of the work that I’ve ordained for you to do.  Just as I prayed for Peter, I have already prayed for you.

The enemy caused Peter to stumble, but he didn’t succeed in destroying Him, or stopping Peter from bringing glory to My name.  I brought restoration to Peter, and I am bringing that same restoration to you. His plans formed against you will not succeed; so do not fear, for I am with you.

A SEASON OF PEACE AND REST

(The following word may not apply to everyone. But there are some who have been feeling unsettled for quite a while and who have been crying out to God. You have become weary and exhausted and do not know if you can go on much longer. Everything has been swirling around you, and you have felt that if God doesn't do something soon, it won't be possible for you to keep on going forward. Yet, deep inside you know you can't give up. I pray this word will bring healing and deliverance to your weary soul)

This has been a time of hiddenness, a time of reflection, a time of testing, a time of letting go, a time of change. It’s been a trying time for many of my people. Many felt like this wilderness season would never end. Even though the enemy desired to destroy you, you are still with Me, you are still here because you have determined to be an overcomer. I have seen the difficulty of your struggle and hardship. You have endured trials, but I tell you that resurrection life awaits.

There have been times and seasons of great change, which have not always been comfortable for you, but you didn’t give up.  You looked to Me and cried out to Me, and I’ve heard your cry.  Now, I am bringing you the change and rest you’ve needed for so long. I am going to give you a season of rest and peace and prosperity. You will be able to sing "it is well with My soul," for I will make your soul very well, and My peace and rest shall be upon you.