HOLD YOUR PEACE, IT'S MY BATTLE

Do not fight this battle. It’s My battle, not yours. I say unto you, do not take this conflict onto yourself as if you are the commander-in-chief. I will I take you by the hand and lead you out of this mire. Deep inside you know that only I can deliver you.  If you will hear My voice and obey My commandments, I will give you such a great victory that you will be testifying about it the rest of your life. Even generations to follow will hear of how this battle was won by Me on your behalf.

I know that you are battle weary. These times have been difficult. However, you have not suffered to the point of shedding blood.  Come now and let Me remove the troubles from your heart. I will dry the tears, which you want no one to see.  I will hold you close, and you will see all your troubles fade away. 

Allow your love for Me to dissolve into blind trust. And when you have done this, you will find My door swinging open for you into a new realm I have prepared for you. I know you have not walked this way before, but I have, and now is the time for you to follow Me. 

Now take a deep breath and surrender to My leading. Be satisfied to behold Me as I win this battle for you

WHERE IS YOUR FAITH?

There are times when we encounter great difficulties that we question whether God will do certain things in our lives.  Things go from bad to worse; time is passing by, so we think about other possible solutions we will make just in case things don’t pan out.  We begin gathering our emotions, reaching out to others to ensure we are well-prepared for an undesired outcome.

However, when the Lord looks at this, it might be viewed as a lack of faith in His promises. God’s word encourages us to walk by faith despite the hard times we face.  Regardless of what the situation dictates, His word tells us to only believe, and that all things are possible if we believe.

Someone may be walking through a difficult time right now, and you’re preparing for what to do if things don’t work out.  Why not have faith and wait on the Lord, and EXPECT God to perform a miracle just for you?  He has not forgotten you.  It’s never too late for the Lord.  He’s never failed and never will.

MEDITATE ON MY WORD, NOT YOUR PROBLEMS

You may have problems, but don’t allow the problems to have you.  I know you feel like you should know better by now, but I know sometimes situations can change so fast, you forget for just a moment that I am with you.  Never doubt in dark times the things I’ve spoken to you in the light. Always remember who is in control of everything; I AM.

Do not worry or fret over the changes that come.  There will be many changes through the course of your life.  However, I promise you good things are ahead; just place your future in My hands and rejoice knowing I have only good and better things for you.  You are My joint heir with Jesus; therefore, don’t allow these problems to cause you to forget that.  Now meditate on My word; not your problems. 

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.

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.

THINGS I WANT YOU TO LEARN

Precious One, there are some things I want you to learn.  I want you to learn who I am. I want you to believe in what I am about to say to you, and walk in a new way this day. I want you to believe in My word; to become a weapon of mass destruction to the enemy, and destroy everything he’s touched in your life.

I want you to learn to believe that by My stripes, your body is healed, even when you get a bad report from the doctor.  I want you to learn that I have supplied your every need when you are in the midst of trials and hardships. I want you to learn to have faith in Me when I’m quiet, and you don’t feel My presence.  I want you to trust in Me and believe My word when I say that nothing is impossible for Me.

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.

PRAY ON MY CHILD, PRAY ON

There comes a time in all our lives, when we have done all that we could do and fought as hard as we could. And now we stand helpless in the sight of a situation that we cannot change. It is at this point in our walk that we must not allow the enemy to make us believe that our prayers have fallen on deaf ears. Don’t stop standing on God’s word and say, “What’s the use of praying?” and give up. Giving up won’t accomplish anything, except push you further into despair.

The first thing I want you to remember is this; when the opposition comes on strong, it’s because the enemy is trying your faith. He’s putting thoughts of despair into your mind so you will give up because he knows you are so close to victory. We must close our minds to his tricks of intimidation; and hold fast to our profession of faith. We must persevere in prayer and not allow the enemy to steal the word God has planted in our hearts.

The second thing is: BUT GOD… God and God alone will bring you out of your difficulties, but only if you hold fast to your confession of faith, don’t faint, and pray on.

Hear what He says:

My child,

I want you to come boldly to the throne of grace to seek mercy, and find grace to help you in your time of need. And having done all that you can, stand and cease not praying; for the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Don’t waver when you pray. Don’t waver in your faith, but be strong and of good courage knowing that Your Father always hears you when you pray. Never forget that I can do great things in your life when you have complete trust and faith in Me.

Don’t allow the enemy of your soul to tempt you to give up. You must live by faith, for it doesn’t bring pleasure to My soul when you draw back in faith. Have faith in Me to bring to pass My word in your life. Persevere in praying. Persevere with your confession of faith; and then trust Me to bring the increase.

My child, you’ve battled storms before and won; why is this on so different?  Is it because it’s lasting longer?  Well, let Me tell you this; when you see your blessing you will understand why.  So, pray on My child, pray on.

MEDITATE ON HIS WORD:

Luke 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

Co 3:6-7 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.  So then neither is he that planteth anything, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

Heb.10:23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)

Heb. 10:38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

1Pe. 1:7  That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

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.

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.

WHEN YOU NEED A WORD

You continue to believe that you need to receive a prophetic word from someone to move forward. If you continue to believe this way, you will never move forward. My child, I am no respecter of persons, and I am pouring out My spirit upon all who will receive Me. If you believe you need to wait until someone speaks a word into your life before you move, then you are not trusting in My word, and you are not walking by faith.

Dear one, if you draw near to Me you can hear directly from Me. Are you afraid of hearing from Me because you think you will get it wrong? Thinking like that will hinder you, and keep you in bondage. Loose yourself from negative thinking and know that when you have My spirit living within you, you have all you need to move forward. After all I've delivered you through, what causes you to believe that I won’t speak to you? 

AT JUST THE RIGHT TIME

Can I not do miracles? What you are going through is nothing for Me to handle. Can I not heal you of that ailment? Can I not make a way when there seems to be no way? You know that I can.  Never doubt My ability to do what must be done in your life, at just the right time. You must learn to have faith in Me and give thanks in all things, even when you can’t see how I am going to do it. Have faith and know that it will be done at the right time.

You have watched as I have wrought miracles on your behalf and on behalf of others, over and over again. Now, I ask you to embrace what you are going through, and believe in Me for the impossible.  I want you to believe once again that I will answer your prayers at just the right time.  Remember, it’s just a test, and from each test you will gain strength and wisdom so you can be a blessing to others who need to hear from Me.

I know in your mind, there are times you find it difficult to impossible to believe that I can do all I have promised. You have a tendency to become anxious, then you want to know how it’s going to happen and when it's going to happen.  Then when it doesn’t happen on your time, you get ahead of Me and try to work your own plans by forcing something to happen. Oh ye of little faith. You don’t have to do that, at just the right time I will show up.

I say to you, at just the right time I will open the door. At just the right time I will bring your loved ones home. At just the right time I will restore your marriage. At just the right time I will heal your body. At just the right time I will deliver you and lead you through what you are facing. I will do it.  Just be patient. Have faith in My timing and wait on Me.  I will deliver and it will be at just the right time.

Have faith in Me.  I am the author and finisher of everything.  I have not forsaken you, I will provide. Just surrender all to Me.  I want you to look to Me; and only Me.  Don't look at your circumstances; don't look at your situations.  Just look to Me and trust Me. Praise Me right now, and know that I am taking care of all that concerns you.  Every hour, every minute, every second of the day; I am at work on your behalf to bring about what I have promised, at just the right time.
 

WON'T GOD DO IT!!!!!

Ecc. 3:1 For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven

Psa 27:13-14  I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

Mat. 6:30  Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?

Mar. 11:22  And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.

RISE UP AND LIVE VICTORIOUSLY

Get up from your place of weakness. Get up from your place of poverty. Get up from your place of regret and sorrow. Rise up child of God! Stop believing the lies from satan that you have gotten so old, lost your strength, and that there is no hope for you. Every day, and even moment by moment, I renew your strength like that of an eagle. And I want you to believe it, confess it, and live it because it is true. I am within your body, soul, and spirit, renewing and re-recreating you every moment of the day. Rise up My child!

Rise up and come into My presence. I will open your eyes, and show you things that the enemy tried to hide in darkness. I am ever so faithful to keep My word, and I will cause you to walk in My strength. I will cause you to walk in the power of My anointing and purpose. Lift up those hands that hang down in weakness, and dry the tears from your eyes. Rise up and I will lead you through this trial just like before, and bring you through to victory, for I am the God who triumphs.

I say to you, be no more a victim, nor be angry with your brothers and sisters. Have no accusation against anyone. These things, the enemy will use to hold you in darkness. Instead, I want you to bless them and pray for them, for it is My desire for you to be at peace with everyone. It is My desire that you love them and have compassion for them, because you are a child of the One who laid down His life.

Now, stand to your feet. Loose yourself from the strongholds of the enemy. Shake off the dust of defeat, for it is a new day! Rise up! Rise up; give Me the praise for what I have done, and what I am doing. Rise up I say and live victoriously!

TIME OF BROKENNESS

I know you are feeling hurt, disappointed, and your heart is filled disillusionment, but please don’t think I don’t understand or care about what is happening in your life. My love and My care for you are greater than you will ever know. When you asked Me to draw you nearer to Me because you wanted to become more like Me, you didn’t realize there had to be a breaking before making of you into My image.

Yes, I am tearing away the things in your life that have held you captive, and I will use those same things that were meant to destroy you to bring blessings into your life. I am stripping away all the pain that has been inflicted upon you by the circumstances of life, and I will use that pain to cause a hunger and a deeper intimacy for more of Me in your life.

I will pour out My grace and mercy upon ever broken area of your life to restore what has been lost, and the glory of your latter house, will be greater than the former. All the sorrow and pain you are experiencing now will be turned into joy, as I gently and lovingly breathe life into your broken spirits.

So, I ask you to embrace this time of brokenness with Me. Be faithful, patient, persevering in prayer, and watch as I lift you up and bring complete restoration into your life. Then suddenly, you will exchange beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, and you will no longer mourn over what has been lost. You will no longer be sad or complain about what you’ve gone through. You will no longer remember the hurt or the pain of being broken, because My glory will fill your house, and you will glorify My name for making you whole again.  

LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED

Your heart is heavy over some recent things that have happened. You were hoping that things would have gone a different way; but they didn’t, and now you're wondering what to do.

My child, let not your heart be troubled. In this life, disappointments will happen; however, they are only temporary. Remember this, there are times I will allow a door to close to direct you in a new direction. And there are times I allow tests to come to reveal what is in your heart, to see whether you will love Me and will be obedient through the hard times. You may be disappointed now; but if you look  to Me, and remain faithful I will point you to the new window that I've opened in your life.

I know you need time to grieve over what happened. I understand; I wept too. However, I didn’t allow My grief to consume Me, and neither should you. Release the pain that you are feeling, because there is still work to be done. I love you. So, pray; and release everything to Me. Let the pain go, for even now I am interceding for you. Selah.

Let go, and you will feel My peace come over you. Allow My spirit to minister healing to you. Yes, all is well. Take some time to praise Me. I know you don’t feel like it, but it will help you release the pain. You have My word; it won’t always be this way. Trust Me. Lift your head up and watch Me turn your sorrow into joy. Believe in Me and let not your heart be troubled.

Let us pray: Father,  we release all doubt, fear, anxiety, and frustration.  We ask you to give us strength to face our battles with faith in Your word; knowing that You know what's best for us.  We humble ourselves and we receive your perfect peace.  We declare that  our peace within is fully restored, in the name of Jesus. 

DO NOT BE TEMPTED TO LOSE HEART

FROM DEVOTIONAL "WHERE PEACEFUL WATERS FLOW"

You are feeling pressure from all around, and you are being tempted to lose heart. Please do not let that happen. The enemy is creeping around you; sneaking in the dark, seeking ways to kill, steal, and destroy everything about you. He never sleeps nor rests from his diabolical plot against you. This is old news; nothing is new about his tactics, and you should not be surprised by anything that he tries.

You have power over the enemy; I gave it to you when I rose on the third day. You must begin to use the authority I gave you to defeat him every time he comes around. Remember this; his greatest weapons are lies and deceit. He has nothing new to use. He would love to see you give up and sit down, for that would mean certain victory for him. However, I did not create you to quit. When I rose the third day, I gave you victory over the enemy. The enemy of your soul is already defeated. Do not allow him to gain any advantage over you. Stand your ground against him and refuse to give him any satisfaction; he has no authority over you.

Remember, to watch and be prayerful. Never give him a place in your life through unrighteous thoughts, words, or deeds. That is the only way he can win. The blood of the Lamb and your testimony made you an overcomer. You have all the authority you need to stand and resist the enemy. So, do not be tempted to lose heart. Keep pressing forward. Keep believing.

Meditate on My Word:  1 Co. 15:58, Heb. 3:14, 1 Peter 5:8 

JESUS

As I was praying this morning I found myself saying Jesus over and over again.  Then I heard the Spirit say, “Tell them to just call Me, say My name, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.   All you need is in My name.  Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.

Jesus, say it… say it often. Jesus.
Say it until you feel the peace of My love taking control.

Jesus… In My name there is love.  In My name there is peace.
In My name there is joy.

All you need is in My name. Jesus, say it…. Jesus.
There is power in My name.

Abraham called Me, Jehovah Jireh; I am your provider.

Moses called Me, Jehovah Ropheka; I am your healer.

Gideon called Me, Jehovah Shalom; I am your peace.

David called Me, Jehovah Rohi; I am your shepherd. JESUS

Call Me; I love to hear you call My name… Yes, I am Jesus

Oh Jesus, how I love to call your name. Jesus, Jesus, the heavens move at the sound of your name.  Jesus, my provider; Jesus, my healer; Jesus you are my peace. 

Act 4:12  Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

1 Jn. 3:23  And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.