Forgiveness Jan.1
Because you are forgiven by the Father, you must learn to forgive. I do not ask you to forgive another’s behavior. You can never do this because the self gets in the way. This is why I say, “Crucify the self daily”. When you start to dwell upon the hurts others have caused you, the vain and selfish you steps. You will feel injustice and become too critical. This will not allow forgiveness. So I ask you to die to the self, full of false pride, and replace it with Me. Forgive the essence of others. Forgive their not knowing what they do. Forgive because I am forgiveness. Let Me judge the behavior. You learn to love the unpleasant.
Prayer: Lord, help me to begin this New Year with the kind of forgiving attitude that most honors you.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Word Power Dec. 31
Word Power Dec.31
Even light from burned out stars travels throughout the galaxies without stopping. What if every word you spoke lasted forever, throughout eternity? Think long and hard about this.
Prayer: Lord, help me be slow to argue my point and direct my words only as they should be.
Even light from burned out stars travels throughout the galaxies without stopping. What if every word you spoke lasted forever, throughout eternity? Think long and hard about this.
Prayer: Lord, help me be slow to argue my point and direct my words only as they should be.
Risk Dec.30
Risk Dec.30
When you read in scripture the stories of the Prodigal son, Mary and Martha, the workers of different talents, and the occasion I told Peter not to worry about John’s business of growth, there remains a strong hint of the underlying factor motivating the kingdom and supernatural forces. Does there seem to be inequality with people in the kingdom principles? In a sense there is. But the main justification for it vibrates as a risk factor. The Father took the chance for loss for Me, his Son. The Father withstood the loss. I, the Son, withstood the loss. The supernatural order risks all for salvation. Risk often becomes the motivator for the kingdom principles. Lose yourself and behave what seems to be impossible.
Prayer: Lord, help me to recognize the correct risks for the sake of the Kingdom.
When you read in scripture the stories of the Prodigal son, Mary and Martha, the workers of different talents, and the occasion I told Peter not to worry about John’s business of growth, there remains a strong hint of the underlying factor motivating the kingdom and supernatural forces. Does there seem to be inequality with people in the kingdom principles? In a sense there is. But the main justification for it vibrates as a risk factor. The Father took the chance for loss for Me, his Son. The Father withstood the loss. I, the Son, withstood the loss. The supernatural order risks all for salvation. Risk often becomes the motivator for the kingdom principles. Lose yourself and behave what seems to be impossible.
Prayer: Lord, help me to recognize the correct risks for the sake of the Kingdom.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Be Glad Dec.29
Be Glad Dec.29
In your usual routine, go out of your way today to help just one other person. Give away a kindness, a smile, a joyful word, an encouraging idea, or an act of mercy. Think how I have forgiven you. Each act can be new seed for growth.
Prayer: Thank you Lord for the newness opportunity of every day.
In your usual routine, go out of your way today to help just one other person. Give away a kindness, a smile, a joyful word, an encouraging idea, or an act of mercy. Think how I have forgiven you. Each act can be new seed for growth.
Prayer: Thank you Lord for the newness opportunity of every day.
Maintain a Moment Dec.28
Maintain a moment Dec.28
Any day that you can clarify a spiritual truth, means the day was not wasted. I do not expect you to keep carrying the full load of life. I will carry the heavy load. You just handle the small moments of a day, and then give the entire load to Me. My accepted burden makes your burden light.
Prayer: Lord, I am so grateful you share our burdens when we recognize your presence or not.
Any day that you can clarify a spiritual truth, means the day was not wasted. I do not expect you to keep carrying the full load of life. I will carry the heavy load. You just handle the small moments of a day, and then give the entire load to Me. My accepted burden makes your burden light.
Prayer: Lord, I am so grateful you share our burdens when we recognize your presence or not.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Focus Dec.27
Focus Dec.27
When I told My disciples to follow me, I did not mean just to follow certain rules or laws. I meant to relate to Me, form an intimate connection. Then you can filter all your personal involvements through our relationship. My love remains the foundation of our connected state. Work all your involvements with love as motivation. You may not feel love, but just be love.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for loving us when we do not even know what we need.
When I told My disciples to follow me, I did not mean just to follow certain rules or laws. I meant to relate to Me, form an intimate connection. Then you can filter all your personal involvements through our relationship. My love remains the foundation of our connected state. Work all your involvements with love as motivation. You may not feel love, but just be love.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for loving us when we do not even know what we need.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Motives Dec.26
Motives Dec.26
You may now be released from your fears and
move toward fellowship. You can be released from shyness to abundant confidence.
You may be released from guilt and move to My fresh start. With Me by your
side, turn your efforts toward others’ achievement and fullness. Help someone
today get the credit you may deserve.
Prayer: Father, thank you for a new day’s start and
help me keep my eyes open for others.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Reassurance Day Dec.25
Reassurance Day Dec.25
On this particular day, just because you do not “feel” Me, your life may not be off track. Other signs point to you still remaining My follower. For instance, any unselfish act could display an attempt to be My disciple. Any act of mercy demonstrates Me. Some small move toward kindness expresses My love. Persist in the belief I am with you, no matter what’s happening around you.
Prayer: Thank you for reminding us you were actually born on a special earth day.
On this particular day, just because you do not “feel” Me, your life may not be off track. Other signs point to you still remaining My follower. For instance, any unselfish act could display an attempt to be My disciple. Any act of mercy demonstrates Me. Some small move toward kindness expresses My love. Persist in the belief I am with you, no matter what’s happening around you.
Prayer: Thank you for reminding us you were actually born on a special earth day.
Spiritually Prosperous Dec.24
Spiritually Prosperous Dec.24
Spiritually prosperous are the poor in spirit for they can be freed from earthly temptations. Spiritually prosperous are those who mourn, for they shall receive an eternal comfort. Spiritually prosperous are the gentle for they can be trusted to inherit the earth and share its rewards.
Prayer: Thank you Lord, for the guidelines to follow you more fully.
Spiritually prosperous are the poor in spirit for they can be freed from earthly temptations. Spiritually prosperous are those who mourn, for they shall receive an eternal comfort. Spiritually prosperous are the gentle for they can be trusted to inherit the earth and share its rewards.
Prayer: Thank you Lord, for the guidelines to follow you more fully.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Learning Dec.23
Learning Dec.23
Often, life exists as a school and not just time to spend any way you want. School means you look for and expect homework and perform your lessons as best you can. I remain your teacher. Pay attention and I will show you the way. Today’s lesson: Simplify your life. Get rid of the clutter.
Prayer: Lord help me spend any of my resources on those things pleasing to you.
Often, life exists as a school and not just time to spend any way you want. School means you look for and expect homework and perform your lessons as best you can. I remain your teacher. Pay attention and I will show you the way. Today’s lesson: Simplify your life. Get rid of the clutter.
Prayer: Lord help me spend any of my resources on those things pleasing to you.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Be A Channel Dec.22
Be a channel Dec.22
Today, channel your resources to others in active ways: listen to the unlovely, speak to the timid, give funds where needed, give your time and talent in ways that others might receive the credit. Then, your light will shine brighter as you have prayed.
Prayer: Lord, help us recognize all opportunities today and behave like your children.
Today, channel your resources to others in active ways: listen to the unlovely, speak to the timid, give funds where needed, give your time and talent in ways that others might receive the credit. Then, your light will shine brighter as you have prayed.
Prayer: Lord, help us recognize all opportunities today and behave like your children.
Friday, December 21, 2012
The Law Dec.21
The Law Dec.21
As the scripture states I was born of a woman under the law [Gal.4:4]. This includes all law. The universe revolves around a Moral set of laws, like the four seasons, or gravity, or life and death. You are to learn to live alongside these laws. If you go against them, you will be wounded and finally crushed. The law of My love supersedes all other laws but does not eradicate them. They are meant to harmonize.
Prayer: Thank you Lord for the forgiving law of love.
As the scripture states I was born of a woman under the law [Gal.4:4]. This includes all law. The universe revolves around a Moral set of laws, like the four seasons, or gravity, or life and death. You are to learn to live alongside these laws. If you go against them, you will be wounded and finally crushed. The law of My love supersedes all other laws but does not eradicate them. They are meant to harmonize.
Prayer: Thank you Lord for the forgiving law of love.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
My Continuing Will Dec.20
My Continuing Will Dec.20
If you begin your life with large interests and then try to come closer to Me, you will find this proves backwards. I do not want you grudgingly accepting My will. Start each day with wanting more love not forcing My will. Move to the inner circle of My love with the small interests. I will expand what you need later. I don’t want you just to be something or to do something, I want you to maintain a sense of belonging for all times.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for making a way to become a vital part of your kingdom now and forever.
If you begin your life with large interests and then try to come closer to Me, you will find this proves backwards. I do not want you grudgingly accepting My will. Start each day with wanting more love not forcing My will. Move to the inner circle of My love with the small interests. I will expand what you need later. I don’t want you just to be something or to do something, I want you to maintain a sense of belonging for all times.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for making a way to become a vital part of your kingdom now and forever.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Before Time Dec.19
Before Time Dec.19
No one lived before Me. I am the Way and the Way stays all around you. When you see a child laugh, you behold the Way. When you discover a brilliant flower, you see the Way. When you see someone offer mercy; you behold the Way. All creation gives hint of the Way. I, your Savior, am the Way. I did not come to create the Kingdom. My Kingdom was already here. I came to provide a doorway through the Way to the Kingdom of the Father.
Prayer: Thank you Lord, for showing us a true Path to your kingdom.
No one lived before Me. I am the Way and the Way stays all around you. When you see a child laugh, you behold the Way. When you discover a brilliant flower, you see the Way. When you see someone offer mercy; you behold the Way. All creation gives hint of the Way. I, your Savior, am the Way. I did not come to create the Kingdom. My Kingdom was already here. I came to provide a doorway through the Way to the Kingdom of the Father.
Prayer: Thank you Lord, for showing us a true Path to your kingdom.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Love Measure Dec.18
Love Measure Dec.18
Self-centered love gives to someone or something in order to receive back a greater portion. True love maintains a yearning to give only goodness to the object loved without expecting a return. To always expect a return tarnishes love. However, love given properly becomes its own reward. The Father will show you true love.
Prayer: Lord, teach me to love with more other-centered motives.
Self-centered love gives to someone or something in order to receive back a greater portion. True love maintains a yearning to give only goodness to the object loved without expecting a return. To always expect a return tarnishes love. However, love given properly becomes its own reward. The Father will show you true love.
Prayer: Lord, teach me to love with more other-centered motives.
Monday, December 17, 2012
What to Pray For Dec.17
What to Pray For Dec.17
Continue to pray to overcome the weak points in your life that cause you jealousy, envy, or strife. You do not need to spend so much time praying to overcome negative people or situations. I will handle them. I am still in control. Just look to yourself and make sure the negative people don’t cause your weak points to emerge. Stay walking in the kingdom principles.
Prayer: Lord, help me today, to appreciate those who seem to prosper, whether I do or not.
Continue to pray to overcome the weak points in your life that cause you jealousy, envy, or strife. You do not need to spend so much time praying to overcome negative people or situations. I will handle them. I am still in control. Just look to yourself and make sure the negative people don’t cause your weak points to emerge. Stay walking in the kingdom principles.
Prayer: Lord, help me today, to appreciate those who seem to prosper, whether I do or not.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
One True Test Dec.16
One True Test Dec.16
You are always wondering which voice speaks to you. You say, “Is this or that of God? How do I know for sure?
There remains a constant test to know if I am asking something of you instead of the negative forces. Ask yourself: Will what I’m about to say or do glorify the Father? If the answer is “no” or “I don’t know” wait until you can answer “yes.” I help you combine spiritual thoughts with spiritual words to arrive as a partner with the Holy Spirit. If your activity or one you’re about to do doesn’t honor the Father, you may not need to give it up, but rather, turn it into God’s glory. If that can’t be done, then give it up. Your ultimate goal in life remains to move everything you do into glorifying the Father and the Kingdom.
Prayer: Lord, keep showing me how to test the spirits.
You are always wondering which voice speaks to you. You say, “Is this or that of God? How do I know for sure?
There remains a constant test to know if I am asking something of you instead of the negative forces. Ask yourself: Will what I’m about to say or do glorify the Father? If the answer is “no” or “I don’t know” wait until you can answer “yes.” I help you combine spiritual thoughts with spiritual words to arrive as a partner with the Holy Spirit. If your activity or one you’re about to do doesn’t honor the Father, you may not need to give it up, but rather, turn it into God’s glory. If that can’t be done, then give it up. Your ultimate goal in life remains to move everything you do into glorifying the Father and the Kingdom.
Prayer: Lord, keep showing me how to test the spirits.
The Best Learning Dec.15
The Best Learning Dec.15
When the Roman soldiers came to take Me out of the garden and away from My disciples, I did not say to My followers, “Ok, now let Me teach you the principles of the Sermon on the Mount.” I do not try to teach you the best when you are going through turmoil or struggles. You may gain insight but My best teaching and your best learning occurs when you are relaxed. Find that resting attitude, relax and learn more of Me. Take time to absorb our conversations, especially after strong conflicts.
Prayer: Lord, help me through the day maintain my devotional thinking with you.
When the Roman soldiers came to take Me out of the garden and away from My disciples, I did not say to My followers, “Ok, now let Me teach you the principles of the Sermon on the Mount.” I do not try to teach you the best when you are going through turmoil or struggles. You may gain insight but My best teaching and your best learning occurs when you are relaxed. Find that resting attitude, relax and learn more of Me. Take time to absorb our conversations, especially after strong conflicts.
Prayer: Lord, help me through the day maintain my devotional thinking with you.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Surrender Doubt Dec.14
Surrender Doubt Dec.14
This becomes the time of year to surrender all that does not line up with the law of love I have given you. Love your neighbor. Allow your faith in Me to rise up and challenge any question of your limitations.
Prayer: Lord, help me work today to love those that are hard to love.
This becomes the time of year to surrender all that does not line up with the law of love I have given you. Love your neighbor. Allow your faith in Me to rise up and challenge any question of your limitations.
Prayer: Lord, help me work today to love those that are hard to love.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Success Dec.13
Success Dec.13
Make sure the enterprise you step into comes by faith through Me and I will send the appropriate resources you need. Success remains measured by My viewing how you enrich the Kingdom and its people. How do you measure the enterprise? Ask: Could you perform the task without My help? Does it honor the Father by applying His true Love? If you can answer these properly, resources will flow to you like living water.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, that you measure success in a different manner than the world.
Make sure the enterprise you step into comes by faith through Me and I will send the appropriate resources you need. Success remains measured by My viewing how you enrich the Kingdom and its people. How do you measure the enterprise? Ask: Could you perform the task without My help? Does it honor the Father by applying His true Love? If you can answer these properly, resources will flow to you like living water.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, that you measure success in a different manner than the world.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Wholeness Dec.12
Wholeness Dec.12
Just as I fed the hungry and mingled with the world’s problems, you must find your place to do likewise. My feeding and mingling was My spiritual essence at work. You must not totally separate the secular from the spiritual. Make as many things whole in Me as possible. Growing in holiness will help you serve the material with right doing so you grow to become whole. All of My creation needs My stamp upon it. You are the ink, the salt, and the light.
Prayer: Lord I do pray for wholeness from only you.
Just as I fed the hungry and mingled with the world’s problems, you must find your place to do likewise. My feeding and mingling was My spiritual essence at work. You must not totally separate the secular from the spiritual. Make as many things whole in Me as possible. Growing in holiness will help you serve the material with right doing so you grow to become whole. All of My creation needs My stamp upon it. You are the ink, the salt, and the light.
Prayer: Lord I do pray for wholeness from only you.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Stuck Dec.11
Stuck Dec.11
Just because something was done a certain way in the past does not mean it must duplicate itself the very same way in the present. Don’t let your worship of Me become such a habit that you overlook what may happen now in the modern world. Technology continues to change many things. I may not change My love, but circumstances continue to change. Move with the flow but keep Me at your center.
Prayer: Lord, I certainly don’t want to be stagnated in any of my attempts at worship or miss understanding changes.
Just because something was done a certain way in the past does not mean it must duplicate itself the very same way in the present. Don’t let your worship of Me become such a habit that you overlook what may happen now in the modern world. Technology continues to change many things. I may not change My love, but circumstances continue to change. Move with the flow but keep Me at your center.
Prayer: Lord, I certainly don’t want to be stagnated in any of my attempts at worship or miss understanding changes.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Love Close-up Dec.10
Love Close-up Dec.10
You may love Me from a distance. But if you want to love Me close-up, remain IN LOVE with Me, then look to your fellow Christians. Practice loving them no matter what. Leave their unworthiness to Me. Give yourself to them. This shows My Glory.
Prayer: Lord, thank you I’m still learning about your kind of love.
You may love Me from a distance. But if you want to love Me close-up, remain IN LOVE with Me, then look to your fellow Christians. Practice loving them no matter what. Leave their unworthiness to Me. Give yourself to them. This shows My Glory.
Prayer: Lord, thank you I’m still learning about your kind of love.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Half Truths Dec.9
Half Truths Dec.9
Be careful of half-truths. Your culture promotes a universal principle; that is, you tend to believe immediately 50 per cent of something when you know little about the subject. For this reason, people believe horoscopes, polls, and certain advertising statistics. KNOW your facts. KNOW your data. Do not live on half-truths. KNOW ME and I will give you 100 % truth.
Prayer: Lord, help me not rush into the half-truths so easily.
Be careful of half-truths. Your culture promotes a universal principle; that is, you tend to believe immediately 50 per cent of something when you know little about the subject. For this reason, people believe horoscopes, polls, and certain advertising statistics. KNOW your facts. KNOW your data. Do not live on half-truths. KNOW ME and I will give you 100 % truth.
Prayer: Lord, help me not rush into the half-truths so easily.
Love Test Dec.8
Love Test Dec.8
I know you can love individuals, especially if each strikes your interest. But you do not experience My full love until you can love the uninteresting, unlovely multitudes that are blind, unfeeling, and lost. Expand your compassion by opening yourself to the larger world around you. You do not always have to be right. Practice kindness and with love, absorb their misdirection.
Prayer: Lord help me pay attention today to those persons who seem not to care about your kingdom.
I know you can love individuals, especially if each strikes your interest. But you do not experience My full love until you can love the uninteresting, unlovely multitudes that are blind, unfeeling, and lost. Expand your compassion by opening yourself to the larger world around you. You do not always have to be right. Practice kindness and with love, absorb their misdirection.
Prayer: Lord help me pay attention today to those persons who seem not to care about your kingdom.
Friday, December 7, 2012
The Grand Purpose Dec. 7
The Grand Purpose Dec.7
Look around you. Your surroundings, your circumstances, Nature and the whole universe maintain intention and value. Certain values remain constant and important, like gravity. What kind of universe would let all your trials and struggles mean nothing at your end? Can death just wipe all away? For some, it might seem so. But death cannot exhaust My love. I will not let your life become a mockery. You have immortality. You will live on and grow. Take comfort in your present purpose. Know My intention will never be in vain because it continues. I am your eternal valid purpose.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for reminding me that through your Son’s love, you gave me worth.
Look around you. Your surroundings, your circumstances, Nature and the whole universe maintain intention and value. Certain values remain constant and important, like gravity. What kind of universe would let all your trials and struggles mean nothing at your end? Can death just wipe all away? For some, it might seem so. But death cannot exhaust My love. I will not let your life become a mockery. You have immortality. You will live on and grow. Take comfort in your present purpose. Know My intention will never be in vain because it continues. I am your eternal valid purpose.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for reminding me that through your Son’s love, you gave me worth.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
No Guidance Dec.6
No Guidance Dec.6
If you feel 98% no guidance from Me and only 2% direction, follow the 2% because that remains better for you than operating on the larger amount without Me. If you feel NO guidance, then listen to the silence because often I am leading in the non-guidance. Trust becomes the goal.
Prayer: Lord, help me to act on the smallest amount of belief in you and the kingdom.
If you feel 98% no guidance from Me and only 2% direction, follow the 2% because that remains better for you than operating on the larger amount without Me. If you feel NO guidance, then listen to the silence because often I am leading in the non-guidance. Trust becomes the goal.
Prayer: Lord, help me to act on the smallest amount of belief in you and the kingdom.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Clear Truth Dec. 5
Clear Truth Dec.5
The whole universe stands behind truth. You do not have to justify, make confusing rules, or complicate truth. You will have to complicate lying to cover any sham. But truth stands alone and verifies itself. Let your “yes” become “yes” and your “no” become “no.”
Prayer: Thank you Lord, for reminding me that all truth comes from your essence.
The whole universe stands behind truth. You do not have to justify, make confusing rules, or complicate truth. You will have to complicate lying to cover any sham. But truth stands alone and verifies itself. Let your “yes” become “yes” and your “no” become “no.”
Prayer: Thank you Lord, for reminding me that all truth comes from your essence.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
The Way Dec.4
The Way Dec.4
All around you vibrates the Father’s Way. So it is not, “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” It is rather, “where remains God’s Way, there resides a will.” All of creation ripples with the effects of God’s way. Look for it. Allow His will to become your willingness.
Prayer: Lord, help that part of me that wills decisions to filter all through your plan.
All around you vibrates the Father’s Way. So it is not, “where there’s a will, there’s a way.” It is rather, “where remains God’s Way, there resides a will.” All of creation ripples with the effects of God’s way. Look for it. Allow His will to become your willingness.
Prayer: Lord, help that part of me that wills decisions to filter all through your plan.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Continue Your Resolve Dec. 3
Continue Your Resolve Dec.3
By contacting and talking to Me daily, you build up a kind of reserve. When a crisis comes you can then respond automatically because you have accumulated this storehouse of habit. Your nature changes more into My nature and genuine love can reign.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for the Holy Spirit who rises up within us to show your genuine love.
By contacting and talking to Me daily, you build up a kind of reserve. When a crisis comes you can then respond automatically because you have accumulated this storehouse of habit. Your nature changes more into My nature and genuine love can reign.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for the Holy Spirit who rises up within us to show your genuine love.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Extravagance Dec.2
Extravagance Dec.2
You must understand I do not condemn extravagance as long as it is extravagant love for Me, extravagant joy, giving, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, and mercy. If you must err, then err on the side of extravagant generosity.
Prayer: Lord, help me to understand if I take from life at some point, I need to put back.
You must understand I do not condemn extravagance as long as it is extravagant love for Me, extravagant joy, giving, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, and mercy. If you must err, then err on the side of extravagant generosity.
Prayer: Lord, help me to understand if I take from life at some point, I need to put back.
Affirming a Day Dec. 1
Affirming a Day Dec.1
The future possesses hidden treasures, couched in eternity. Still, your daily issues continue to be guided by your Heavenly Father. You chose your daily battles, but continue to lean on Me.
Reader Prayer: Lord, help me know which battles to enter and which to avoid.
A Combination Nov.30
A Combination Nov.30
Righteousness and intelligence should go together when understanding the Kingdom principles. A person who guides with intelligence and no right doing should be avoided. A person who tries to lead with righteousness and no intelligence cannot be as trustworthy either. Intelligence may only point to worldly conclusions. Righteousness alone tends toward emotional bondage. Trust the person who uses both energies to bridge your understanding.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, that the Holy Spirit does not trick us with thoughts or emotions like some people.
Righteousness and intelligence should go together when understanding the Kingdom principles. A person who guides with intelligence and no right doing should be avoided. A person who tries to lead with righteousness and no intelligence cannot be as trustworthy either. Intelligence may only point to worldly conclusions. Righteousness alone tends toward emotional bondage. Trust the person who uses both energies to bridge your understanding.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, that the Holy Spirit does not trick us with thoughts or emotions like some people.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Human Process Nov.29
Human Process Nov.29
Our relationship remains like a marriage. You experience crisis and continuity because you initially formed a connection with Me. But the process of growing keeps going on and on. You are to give a part of yourself away each day. The kingdom of heaven thrives upon continual growth. You will not even stop learning and developing when you die because a certain maturity continues throughout eternity.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for the idea we keep discovering new things even after our bodies move through death to another realm.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
A Reminder Nov.28
A Reminder Nov.28
You want our relationship to maintain a natural condition. Everyday say some prayer for another, read a scripture, put love in action, or give something away. Practice your commitment to ME and I become as natural to you as the air you breathe.
Prayer: Lord, I do want to strive to think of you first and any kingdom implications.
You want our relationship to maintain a natural condition. Everyday say some prayer for another, read a scripture, put love in action, or give something away. Practice your commitment to ME and I become as natural to you as the air you breathe.
Prayer: Lord, I do want to strive to think of you first and any kingdom implications.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Your Persistence Nov.27
Your Persistence Nov.27
Out of the hardest cement can grow a single plant. The struggle the seed endures may be slow but the life in it remains certain. Up it pushes with what appears unexplainable life, a most powerful surge of My creation. You are a seed. You can overcome the hardest challenges by claiming My life within.
Prayer: Help us today face our challenges with Christ-like behavior.
Out of the hardest cement can grow a single plant. The struggle the seed endures may be slow but the life in it remains certain. Up it pushes with what appears unexplainable life, a most powerful surge of My creation. You are a seed. You can overcome the hardest challenges by claiming My life within.
Prayer: Help us today face our challenges with Christ-like behavior.
Beyond the Past Nov.26
Beyond the Past Nov.26
I remember your work produced by faith in Me. I know your labor prompted by love. I see your endurance inspired by the hope in Me. Keep thinking of present and future possibilities and do not dwell on past events.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, you gave us the ability to go beyond any of our present circumstances.
I remember your work produced by faith in Me. I know your labor prompted by love. I see your endurance inspired by the hope in Me. Keep thinking of present and future possibilities and do not dwell on past events.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, you gave us the ability to go beyond any of our present circumstances.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Obstacles Nov. 25
Obstacles Nov.25
When Fear knocks on your door just say, “There’s nobody home. Only someone named faith lives here.” Surrender all your hindrances and barriers between us. They only cause you to stay upset and you become too centered with earthly worry. Anxious moments just breed more anxious moments. The Holy Spirit wants to continue setting you free. Give away those subtle snares that trap you.
Prayer: Lord help me be generous in giving away my wasteful snares.
When Fear knocks on your door just say, “There’s nobody home. Only someone named faith lives here.” Surrender all your hindrances and barriers between us. They only cause you to stay upset and you become too centered with earthly worry. Anxious moments just breed more anxious moments. The Holy Spirit wants to continue setting you free. Give away those subtle snares that trap you.
Prayer: Lord help me be generous in giving away my wasteful snares.
A Faith Essential Nov.24
A Faith Essential Nov.24
Faith becomes active when you graciously accept that to which you already believe. Quit trying and trust. The Prodigal son’s older brother let anger get in his way of forgiveness. Anger portrays nothing but hostile fear. Fear stands opposite of faith. Make conscious effort to trade your anger for peace which genuine faith produces. Then, practice adding to your faith resolution, resolving you will endure, maintain self control, and promote the Father’s kindness with all humanity.
Prayer: Lord, with conflict and strife, help us avoid planning our lives from fear motivation. We want to trade love for fear.
Faith becomes active when you graciously accept that to which you already believe. Quit trying and trust. The Prodigal son’s older brother let anger get in his way of forgiveness. Anger portrays nothing but hostile fear. Fear stands opposite of faith. Make conscious effort to trade your anger for peace which genuine faith produces. Then, practice adding to your faith resolution, resolving you will endure, maintain self control, and promote the Father’s kindness with all humanity.
Prayer: Lord, with conflict and strife, help us avoid planning our lives from fear motivation. We want to trade love for fear.
The First Cause Nov.23
The First Cause Nov.23
When I said, “I am the Way” I referred to the fact I am the first designer. See Me in the glow of a fire. See Me in the stirring branches of the wind. See Me in the richness of the soil. See Me in the sparkle of water. I am not within these things. These things reflect I am the Creator and first cause of these. I am the first beauty of all things.
Prayer: Keep our eyes upon the divine beauty around us, instead of the twisted beauty.
When I said, “I am the Way” I referred to the fact I am the first designer. See Me in the glow of a fire. See Me in the stirring branches of the wind. See Me in the richness of the soil. See Me in the sparkle of water. I am not within these things. These things reflect I am the Creator and first cause of these. I am the first beauty of all things.
Prayer: Keep our eyes upon the divine beauty around us, instead of the twisted beauty.
Nature Nov.22
Nature Nov.22
Nature bursts forth as the harmonious expression of God the Father couched in human time. If you will read the colors, the sounds, the overall structure of nature, you may understand a creative Father.
Prayer: Thank you, Father, you teach us again and again, to practice our awe and wonder by observing your creation.
Nature bursts forth as the harmonious expression of God the Father couched in human time. If you will read the colors, the sounds, the overall structure of nature, you may understand a creative Father.
Prayer: Thank you, Father, you teach us again and again, to practice our awe and wonder by observing your creation.
Death Nov.21
Death Nov.21
I never conducted a funeral. I only give opportunity for life. Memorial services speak to a person’s past. I call upon you for a dedication service, a steady commitment for the present and future. Nothing wrong with past accomplishments. Just do not dwell on them. Look to the opportunities I bring you now. Any seed planted will have potential growth.
Prayer: Our Father, thank you for the abundant life you have given us so freely.
I never conducted a funeral. I only give opportunity for life. Memorial services speak to a person’s past. I call upon you for a dedication service, a steady commitment for the present and future. Nothing wrong with past accomplishments. Just do not dwell on them. Look to the opportunities I bring you now. Any seed planted will have potential growth.
Prayer: Our Father, thank you for the abundant life you have given us so freely.
Compassion Nov. 20
Compassion Nov.20
The Father dispenses goodness to all. He sustains compassion on all He has made. His kingdom vibrates as an everlasting kingdom and will last throughout the generations.
Prayer: Thank you Lord, that everything you do for us comes out of your never ending love.
The Father dispenses goodness to all. He sustains compassion on all He has made. His kingdom vibrates as an everlasting kingdom and will last throughout the generations.
Prayer: Thank you Lord, that everything you do for us comes out of your never ending love.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Hope Nov.19
Hope Nov.19
I give you a little parable. Picture yourself standing in the bottom of a dark, fifteen foot hole but in the daylight hours. You could still look up and see the stars. No matter how dark your circumstances become, look up. I am still here.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for your very existence. I will trust you are always among us.
I give you a little parable. Picture yourself standing in the bottom of a dark, fifteen foot hole but in the daylight hours. You could still look up and see the stars. No matter how dark your circumstances become, look up. I am still here.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for your very existence. I will trust you are always among us.
Resonse Nov.18
Response Nov.18
My love may send someone your way today. I may have impressed them to come specifically to you. No matter who they are or what they look like. Pay attention. Don’t turn anyone away from some need.
Prayer: Sometimes, Lord, my greatest need is to pay attention to all my surroundings.
My love may send someone your way today. I may have impressed them to come specifically to you. No matter who they are or what they look like. Pay attention. Don’t turn anyone away from some need.
Prayer: Sometimes, Lord, my greatest need is to pay attention to all my surroundings.
Today's Growth Nov. 17
Today's Growth Nov.17
When you first met Me, you were bursting with the wonder of first impressions. Nothing seemed impossible. Then came a longer time of learning and experiences that punched away at your faith, but those times helped to strengthen you. You entered a place of questions whether your joy would ever return again. With more and more of your journey in and out from Me, you wonder if you’ve lost your sense of wonder. It will come more strongly today. Watch for the experience.
Prayer: Lord, I am still amazed at your Grace for us.
When you first met Me, you were bursting with the wonder of first impressions. Nothing seemed impossible. Then came a longer time of learning and experiences that punched away at your faith, but those times helped to strengthen you. You entered a place of questions whether your joy would ever return again. With more and more of your journey in and out from Me, you wonder if you’ve lost your sense of wonder. It will come more strongly today. Watch for the experience.
Prayer: Lord, I am still amazed at your Grace for us.
Links Nov.16
Links Nov.16
Because of the connectedness of all things in the universe, the Father delights in working out every detail to bring honor to your trust and commitment. His Holy Spirit will bring to pass your needs and desires when you rest in Him. Start each day looking for what I will work out to your benefit. You may not see it at first, but believe in My connections. The journey can be its own reward.
Prayer: Lord, thanks for the control and directions you give our lives. We would be truly lost without you.
Because of the connectedness of all things in the universe, the Father delights in working out every detail to bring honor to your trust and commitment. His Holy Spirit will bring to pass your needs and desires when you rest in Him. Start each day looking for what I will work out to your benefit. You may not see it at first, but believe in My connections. The journey can be its own reward.
Prayer: Lord, thanks for the control and directions you give our lives. We would be truly lost without you.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Purification Nov.15
Purification Nov.15
The essence of purification resides in right relationships. An essential ingredient displays itself as loyalty. Be more concerned about your opportunities to relate than your efforts to acquire things.
Prayer: Lord, sometimes it’s hard, but help me put relationships first today.
The essence of purification resides in right relationships. An essential ingredient displays itself as loyalty. Be more concerned about your opportunities to relate than your efforts to acquire things.
Prayer: Lord, sometimes it’s hard, but help me put relationships first today.
Shyness Nov.14
Shyness Nov.14
A misplaced shyness may become an obnoxious form of vanity because it develops from an extreme sense of self importance and it will paralyze any good works. Be bold in Me. Know that I can be your Lord in every situation.
Prayer: Lord, help me behave more openly with my Christian witness.
A misplaced shyness may become an obnoxious form of vanity because it develops from an extreme sense of self importance and it will paralyze any good works. Be bold in Me. Know that I can be your Lord in every situation.
Prayer: Lord, help me behave more openly with my Christian witness.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Giving Nov.13
Giving Nov.13
Remember, every time you give, you are a part of someone’s answered prayer.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me stay generous today in all things.
Remember, every time you give, you are a part of someone’s answered prayer.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me stay generous today in all things.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
What to Plant Nov. 12
What to plant Nov.12
The grace and mercy you plant during the bad, suffering times can blossom as good seed planted for others to harvest even when you are gone.
Prayer: Lord, help me direct my actions so any seed I plant can help grow your kingdom.
The grace and mercy you plant during the bad, suffering times can blossom as good seed planted for others to harvest even when you are gone.
Prayer: Lord, help me direct my actions so any seed I plant can help grow your kingdom.
How Big Is God's Love? Nov.11
How big is God’s Love? Nov.11
I have said that the Father’s love has length, breadth, height, and depth. To this you are connected. His length remains His everlasting, non ending being. His breadth shows His love as extending to all people what He wills for Himself and others. His height displays His power so you can pray with all the energy of your spirit. His depth stands for wisdom of all the Spirit knows and dwells within those who have ears to hear.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for helping us understand daily your large and all embracing love.
I have said that the Father’s love has length, breadth, height, and depth. To this you are connected. His length remains His everlasting, non ending being. His breadth shows His love as extending to all people what He wills for Himself and others. His height displays His power so you can pray with all the energy of your spirit. His depth stands for wisdom of all the Spirit knows and dwells within those who have ears to hear.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for helping us understand daily your large and all embracing love.
Who is God? Nov.10
Who is God? Nov.10
God eternally vibrates by natural essence any good that a human possesses only by Grace.
Prayer: Help me know every minute your Grace says it all.
God eternally vibrates by natural essence any good that a human possesses only by Grace.
Prayer: Help me know every minute your Grace says it all.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Love Essence Nov. 9
Love Essence Nov.9
Your heavenly Father does not just do love. He IS love! He cannot function without love motivation. Everything that happens to you remains fused with His love because you are in Me and I am in you. You may not always understand the consequences. On the surface or the immediate moment may seem harsh or unloving, but that’s because you cannot see the whole picture of all the connections in the universe. Let love work through every experience. I have loved you more than any person or object that receives your highest passion.
Prayer: I don’t always understand, but thank you for the love.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Spirit World Nov. 8
Spirit World Nov.8
You must practice shutting out your taste, touch, sight, smell, and hearing to fully contact Me. Your body will make noises and fight you on this. Go to a quiet place; close your eyes; shut out all the noise you can and throw your thoughts out beyond this world. Let your spirit soar away from physical connections. This, then, will become your highest form of prayer. A large hole will open among the blackness when you tear through the great rift between heaven and earth. Move in spirit through the hole and linger in My presence.
Reader Prayer: Lord, thank you for continually teaching me ways to form better connection with you.
You must practice shutting out your taste, touch, sight, smell, and hearing to fully contact Me. Your body will make noises and fight you on this. Go to a quiet place; close your eyes; shut out all the noise you can and throw your thoughts out beyond this world. Let your spirit soar away from physical connections. This, then, will become your highest form of prayer. A large hole will open among the blackness when you tear through the great rift between heaven and earth. Move in spirit through the hole and linger in My presence.
Reader Prayer: Lord, thank you for continually teaching me ways to form better connection with you.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Permanence Nov. 7
Permanence Nov.7
Any work you want to be permanent must be done through the Holy Spirit, bathed in the Father’s essence. All other efforts remain as temporary results. Search scripture and prayer for what the Spirit wants you to do. Don’t just think of something and ask the Spirit to bless it. And keep in mind: Anytime a human shows weakness, God the Father has opportunity to become strong. The Kingdom of God remains a realm of service for all.
Reader Prayer: Lord, help me not to rush ahead of the Spirit’s call.
Any work you want to be permanent must be done through the Holy Spirit, bathed in the Father’s essence. All other efforts remain as temporary results. Search scripture and prayer for what the Spirit wants you to do. Don’t just think of something and ask the Spirit to bless it. And keep in mind: Anytime a human shows weakness, God the Father has opportunity to become strong. The Kingdom of God remains a realm of service for all.
Reader Prayer: Lord, help me not to rush ahead of the Spirit’s call.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Perfection Nov. 6
Perfection Nov.6
When I said for you to be perfect even as My Father in heaven is perfect, I was pointing to the verses before which dealt with love. So be perfect in your love: love your enemies, love those that misuse you, those that misunderstand you and especially love Me. Through Me your love may be perfect even if your experiences and expressions of that love are not yet perfect. Remember, you are growing Christ-like character, not just a state of being. You continue a magnificent work on-going.
Prayer: Father, thank you for your astonishing love you share with us.
When I said for you to be perfect even as My Father in heaven is perfect, I was pointing to the verses before which dealt with love. So be perfect in your love: love your enemies, love those that misuse you, those that misunderstand you and especially love Me. Through Me your love may be perfect even if your experiences and expressions of that love are not yet perfect. Remember, you are growing Christ-like character, not just a state of being. You continue a magnificent work on-going.
Prayer: Father, thank you for your astonishing love you share with us.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Simplicity Nov.5
Simplicity Nov. 5
Nothing remains insignificant because I can connect all things. Remember, you live in this world and My kingdom at the same time. You need to flavor everyday events with kingdom joy. When you greet someone give them a kingdom smile. When you see someone on the street, shoot them a kingdom prayer. No occasion, no contact stays too small to enhance the kingdom principles. Even though you do not see anything on the surface, trust that I am working underneath. Blessed are you when you hunger and thirst for the kingdom in every word and deed. My kingdom is a kingdom of service to others, not self-power.
Prayer: Lord, keep reminding me every moment, I am to serve gladly any who might cross my path.
Nothing remains insignificant because I can connect all things. Remember, you live in this world and My kingdom at the same time. You need to flavor everyday events with kingdom joy. When you greet someone give them a kingdom smile. When you see someone on the street, shoot them a kingdom prayer. No occasion, no contact stays too small to enhance the kingdom principles. Even though you do not see anything on the surface, trust that I am working underneath. Blessed are you when you hunger and thirst for the kingdom in every word and deed. My kingdom is a kingdom of service to others, not self-power.
Prayer: Lord, keep reminding me every moment, I am to serve gladly any who might cross my path.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Poor in Spirit Nov.4
Poor in spirit Nov.4
Poor in spirit means to renounce your Self being totally in control. It does not mean to dishonor the Self. I do not want to rule over a ruined Self but a surrendered one. What happens when you renounce your Self? You are left with an emptiness to be filled. The Holy Spirit can now make you aware of your God need, God dependence, and God origin. You can accept the Father’s grace and lean fully on Him. Without the emptying of the Self, you would still be filled with all the worldly clutter. That clutter pushes out the Holy Spirit, silencing His inner message. In modern terms, crucify your false self so your true self can be resurrected.
Prayer: Lord, I do pray you would help me be more other-centered.
Poor in spirit means to renounce your Self being totally in control. It does not mean to dishonor the Self. I do not want to rule over a ruined Self but a surrendered one. What happens when you renounce your Self? You are left with an emptiness to be filled. The Holy Spirit can now make you aware of your God need, God dependence, and God origin. You can accept the Father’s grace and lean fully on Him. Without the emptying of the Self, you would still be filled with all the worldly clutter. That clutter pushes out the Holy Spirit, silencing His inner message. In modern terms, crucify your false self so your true self can be resurrected.
Prayer: Lord, I do pray you would help me be more other-centered.
Perception Nov.3
Perception Nov.3
My wisdom gives you better discernment and can help you make the right decisions to live the full life the Father intended. Ask to be wise and through this grows respect for who I am and your quality of trust will blossom. Your trust factor sustains your shield against the evil doers. It will keep you out of unnecessary trouble. Ask in every detail and your soul will be enriched.
Reader Prayer: Lord, I do pray for discernment with every decision.
My wisdom gives you better discernment and can help you make the right decisions to live the full life the Father intended. Ask to be wise and through this grows respect for who I am and your quality of trust will blossom. Your trust factor sustains your shield against the evil doers. It will keep you out of unnecessary trouble. Ask in every detail and your soul will be enriched.
Reader Prayer: Lord, I do pray for discernment with every decision.
Need Nov. 2
Need Nov.2
One reason you need a close walk with Me everyday because for now, sin is permanently associated with the substance of your being. You can get better by not letting it control you, but you control it by calling on My name.
Reader Prayer: Thank you Jesus for your name above all others.
One reason you need a close walk with Me everyday because for now, sin is permanently associated with the substance of your being. You can get better by not letting it control you, but you control it by calling on My name.
Reader Prayer: Thank you Jesus for your name above all others.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Accountability Nov.1
Accountability Nov. 1
When I said, “Lo I am with you alway” I meant for you to pay attention to all the daily details you experience. I may break through to you at any minute because the time and circumstances merge together.
Reader Prayer: Lord, increase my awareness of your incoming messages.
When I said, “Lo I am with you alway” I meant for you to pay attention to all the daily details you experience. I may break through to you at any minute because the time and circumstances merge together.
Reader Prayer: Lord, increase my awareness of your incoming messages.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Power of Soul Oct.31
Power of Soul Oct. 31
When you deliberately hide a negative and push it down, the subconscious captures it and places it in the depths of your soul. Honesty becomes more difficult because those buried issues stay glossed over and hidden from the light. Ask My Spirit to reveal all and partner with your spirit for healing and the conscious effort to start over.
Reader Prayer: Lord, help me to be more self-honest because I know I hide nothing from You.
When you deliberately hide a negative and push it down, the subconscious captures it and places it in the depths of your soul. Honesty becomes more difficult because those buried issues stay glossed over and hidden from the light. Ask My Spirit to reveal all and partner with your spirit for healing and the conscious effort to start over.
Reader Prayer: Lord, help me to be more self-honest because I know I hide nothing from You.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Satanic Forces Blind Oct.30
Satanic Forces Blind Oct.30
There exists a secret, which remains a secret, which becomes for you a subtle knowing: the love of the I AM stays fixed. The negative forces do not accept this.
Reader Prayer: Thank you Father, for keeping some things away from the evil one knowing.
There exists a secret, which remains a secret, which becomes for you a subtle knowing: the love of the I AM stays fixed. The negative forces do not accept this.
Reader Prayer: Thank you Father, for keeping some things away from the evil one knowing.
Friday, October 26, 2012
One Thing Oct.29
One Thing Oct.29
Because at times you may be tempted to quit, let My word of Philippians 3:13-14 remain your motivation. You will win the prize by doing this one thing.
Reader Prayer: Oh Holy Spirit, increase my strength to keep on your kingdom track.
Because at times you may be tempted to quit, let My word of Philippians 3:13-14 remain your motivation. You will win the prize by doing this one thing.
Reader Prayer: Oh Holy Spirit, increase my strength to keep on your kingdom track.
Doubt's Opposite Oct.28
Doubt’s Opposite Oct.28
Allow your faith, hope and trust in Me arise and attack any question of a specific limitation. Again, this is the time of year to surrender all that does not check out with the law of love I’ve given you. So love your neighbor.
Reader Prayer: Lord I pray for a mature love, one that thinks more of others.
Allow your faith, hope and trust in Me arise and attack any question of a specific limitation. Again, this is the time of year to surrender all that does not check out with the law of love I’ve given you. So love your neighbor.
Reader Prayer: Lord I pray for a mature love, one that thinks more of others.
Be Careful Oct.27
Be Careful Oct.27
In the kingdom of the Father, an over abundant prosperity can blind you to your servant challenge, your humble beginnings. Blessed are the poor in spirit partly means to abolish too much self-indulgence. Life remains hard to be poor in spirit when too rich in the physical. Give some away today to balance the physical and spiritual.
Reader Prayer: Lord, help me be aware of who to give something to today.
In the kingdom of the Father, an over abundant prosperity can blind you to your servant challenge, your humble beginnings. Blessed are the poor in spirit partly means to abolish too much self-indulgence. Life remains hard to be poor in spirit when too rich in the physical. Give some away today to balance the physical and spiritual.
Reader Prayer: Lord, help me be aware of who to give something to today.
Be Alert Oct.26
Be alert Oct.26
In the beginning of your journey, your faith was often too simple in that you became superstitious. The Father still honors any childlike faith, but it may be based on the fear of the unknown, so you trust too much to something like magic. The problem with magic or sorcery is that at the core, it has a false idea of causation. It centers on the thrill and enchantment for salvation and results in misdirected thinking and attitude toward the Father. The time has come to move that part of your superstitious self to the full acceptance of pure Grace. If you get ready for any miracles, so be it. But if not, you need to pay close attention to the small, unusual sights and sounds I send.
Reader Prayer: Lord, I do not want to trust in magic, but help me understand the abiding mysteries of some of your word.
In the beginning of your journey, your faith was often too simple in that you became superstitious. The Father still honors any childlike faith, but it may be based on the fear of the unknown, so you trust too much to something like magic. The problem with magic or sorcery is that at the core, it has a false idea of causation. It centers on the thrill and enchantment for salvation and results in misdirected thinking and attitude toward the Father. The time has come to move that part of your superstitious self to the full acceptance of pure Grace. If you get ready for any miracles, so be it. But if not, you need to pay close attention to the small, unusual sights and sounds I send.
Reader Prayer: Lord, I do not want to trust in magic, but help me understand the abiding mysteries of some of your word.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Relating Oct. 25
Relating Oct.25
Since the Father revealed Me as a person to the world and to you, then the true path to Him flows through your personal experience. By asking, you can know me personally, not trying to find Me through an intellectual exercise. My ownership of you, My partnership with you, and our special relationship are the roads you travel to truly understand who I am. Your experience matters and needs renewing often. Ask.
Prayer: Holy Father, I do pray you would soak every experience with your life-saving knowledge.
Since the Father revealed Me as a person to the world and to you, then the true path to Him flows through your personal experience. By asking, you can know me personally, not trying to find Me through an intellectual exercise. My ownership of you, My partnership with you, and our special relationship are the roads you travel to truly understand who I am. Your experience matters and needs renewing often. Ask.
Prayer: Holy Father, I do pray you would soak every experience with your life-saving knowledge.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Trust Oct.24
Trust Oct.24
With emotional commitment comes trust. Trust presents mostly feeling. Trust continues to dwell in the realm of emotional feelings. Most reason gets abandoned when trust must feel in order for issues like hope to possess a reality. Trust moves promise into actual present fulfillment. Trust in Me. Hope in Me. Then, live in Me. Trust in your future, but give full participation for what still happens now.
Reader Prayer: Lord, I have to admit: One of the hardest emotions to maintain faithful action resides with the issue of trust. Keep teaching me HOW.
With emotional commitment comes trust. Trust presents mostly feeling. Trust continues to dwell in the realm of emotional feelings. Most reason gets abandoned when trust must feel in order for issues like hope to possess a reality. Trust moves promise into actual present fulfillment. Trust in Me. Hope in Me. Then, live in Me. Trust in your future, but give full participation for what still happens now.
Reader Prayer: Lord, I have to admit: One of the hardest emotions to maintain faithful action resides with the issue of trust. Keep teaching me HOW.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Correct Plans Oct.23
Correct Plans Oct.23
I am the Architect. You are the builder. Do not reverse these. Find My plan.
Reader Prayer: Lord, I still want you to help me find the right life plans and also to be able to read them correctly.
I am the Architect. You are the builder. Do not reverse these. Find My plan.
Reader Prayer: Lord, I still want you to help me find the right life plans and also to be able to read them correctly.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Try Again Oct.22
Try Again Oct.22
The amazing truth still exists: God, the Father, in all His wisdom and knowledge - - -loved you. As the Father created Me, Jesus, you can recreate yourself with me every day. The choices you make may be eternity's treasures.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for giving us chance after chance to start new.
The amazing truth still exists: God, the Father, in all His wisdom and knowledge - - -loved you. As the Father created Me, Jesus, you can recreate yourself with me every day. The choices you make may be eternity's treasures.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for giving us chance after chance to start new.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Spirit Works Oct.21
Spirit Works Oct.21
Continually, unseen forces pass through you, like ultra violet rays. The Father may not need your body to connect with your mind, but He does want your senses to connect with Him. If you were to loose your consciousness, but maintain something like compassion, the Spirit could still interpret without your help. The Holy Spirit hears your unintelligent mutterings. There are more things passing through you that you do not register than you realize. My Spirit helps you go beyond your limitations. Since it is true that you are more than you think, feel, believe, and behave in Me, then you are valued much more than you think you are.
Reader Prayer: Holy Father, thank you for seeing any worth in me and those around me.
Continually, unseen forces pass through you, like ultra violet rays. The Father may not need your body to connect with your mind, but He does want your senses to connect with Him. If you were to loose your consciousness, but maintain something like compassion, the Spirit could still interpret without your help. The Holy Spirit hears your unintelligent mutterings. There are more things passing through you that you do not register than you realize. My Spirit helps you go beyond your limitations. Since it is true that you are more than you think, feel, believe, and behave in Me, then you are valued much more than you think you are.
Reader Prayer: Holy Father, thank you for seeing any worth in me and those around me.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Creation Oct.20
Creation Oct.20
It is one thing if you believe the Father created everything and just turned it loose to progress as it would. In some ways He did with free will. But it is a higher belief to know the Father remains involved with His creation. The truth stays firm that one purpose of creation resulted in a redemptive rest. Whatever else the Father does, when it comes to creation, He wants to put things back in balance for peace and harmony. He does this through the redeeming significance of Me, His Son and humanity's struggles on earth.
Prayer: Lord, help me to do my part for the harmony of this world.
It is one thing if you believe the Father created everything and just turned it loose to progress as it would. In some ways He did with free will. But it is a higher belief to know the Father remains involved with His creation. The truth stays firm that one purpose of creation resulted in a redemptive rest. Whatever else the Father does, when it comes to creation, He wants to put things back in balance for peace and harmony. He does this through the redeeming significance of Me, His Son and humanity's struggles on earth.
Prayer: Lord, help me to do my part for the harmony of this world.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Spiritual Appetite Oct.19
Spiritual Appetite Oct.19
Your appetite follows from your essence, who you really are. If you are a thief at heart, you'll have an insatiable need to steal. So then, Sin clings to the essence of you and sins become the appetites. It takes the power of the Holy Spirit to change your nature and thus change appetite. I did not take away your appetites, but I am changing them to move toward the Father. The greatest appetite of all vibrates Love.
Reader Prayer: Thank you, Lord, there really is a part of me that hungers for your right doing.
Your appetite follows from your essence, who you really are. If you are a thief at heart, you'll have an insatiable need to steal. So then, Sin clings to the essence of you and sins become the appetites. It takes the power of the Holy Spirit to change your nature and thus change appetite. I did not take away your appetites, but I am changing them to move toward the Father. The greatest appetite of all vibrates Love.
Reader Prayer: Thank you, Lord, there really is a part of me that hungers for your right doing.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
The Pronouncement Oct.18
The Pronouncement Oct.18
At My baptism, when the voice from heaven proclaimed I was the Father's Beloved and the Holy Spirit came like the wings of a bird, all happened so other scripture was fulfilled. But more than that, the event was a picture of what happens to you when you trust Me. You receive the Spirit and become My special child. There exists nothing more precious; not worlds or universes. Remember who you are everyday: Beloved.
Reader Prayer: Thank you Lord for your gracious acceptance of me.
At My baptism, when the voice from heaven proclaimed I was the Father's Beloved and the Holy Spirit came like the wings of a bird, all happened so other scripture was fulfilled. But more than that, the event was a picture of what happens to you when you trust Me. You receive the Spirit and become My special child. There exists nothing more precious; not worlds or universes. Remember who you are everyday: Beloved.
Reader Prayer: Thank you Lord for your gracious acceptance of me.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
My Name Oct.17
My Name Oct.17
What is My name?
First read Colossians 3:17 in KJV and then review some names in the scripture.
Son Jesus [Luke 1:31] Son of David [Mt1:1]
Prophet [Mt.21:11]
Bread of Life [Jn.6:48] Friend[Mt.11:19]
High Priest [Heb.4:14;5:5-6]
Beloved Son [Mt. 3:17] Ruler[Micah 5:2]
Rabbi Teacher [Mt.23:8]
Carpenter [Mk.6:3] Savior[Jn.4:42; Titus 1:4]
Prince of Life [Acts 3:15]
Helper [Jn.14:26;Jn.15:26] Good Shepherd [Jn.10:11, 14]
Mighty [Psalms 50:1]
Counselor [Isa 9:6;Jn.14:26] The Way [Jn.14:6]
Potentate [1Tim.6:15]
Christ [Mt.1:16; Mt.16:16] Truth [Jn.14:6]
Trinity [1 Jn.5:6]
Holy One [Lk. 1:35] Light [Jn.14:6]
The Just One [Acts7:52]
Son of Abraham [Mt.1:1] Lord of Lords [1Tim.6:15]
Son of Peace [Lk.10:6] Messiah [Jn.1:41]
Son of God [Lk.1:35] King of Kings [1 Tim.6:15]
Son of Highest [Lk.1:32] Prince [Acts 5:31]
Son of Man [Lk.24:7; Mt.26:45] Servant [Philippians 2:7]
I am the great I AM. I am the ME that talks to you. Have ears to hear.
Reader Prayer: Lord, I can only praise your every name.
What is My name?
First read Colossians 3:17 in KJV and then review some names in the scripture.
Son Jesus [Luke 1:31] Son of David [Mt1:1]
Prophet [Mt.21:11]
Bread of Life [Jn.6:48] Friend[Mt.11:19]
High Priest [Heb.4:14;5:5-6]
Beloved Son [Mt. 3:17] Ruler[Micah 5:2]
Rabbi Teacher [Mt.23:8]
Carpenter [Mk.6:3] Savior[Jn.4:42; Titus 1:4]
Prince of Life [Acts 3:15]
Helper [Jn.14:26;Jn.15:26] Good Shepherd [Jn.10:11, 14]
Mighty [Psalms 50:1]
Counselor [Isa 9:6;Jn.14:26] The Way [Jn.14:6]
Potentate [1Tim.6:15]
Christ [Mt.1:16; Mt.16:16] Truth [Jn.14:6]
Trinity [1 Jn.5:6]
Holy One [Lk. 1:35] Light [Jn.14:6]
The Just One [Acts7:52]
Son of Abraham [Mt.1:1] Lord of Lords [1Tim.6:15]
Son of Peace [Lk.10:6] Messiah [Jn.1:41]
Son of God [Lk.1:35] King of Kings [1 Tim.6:15]
Son of Highest [Lk.1:32] Prince [Acts 5:31]
Son of Man [Lk.24:7; Mt.26:45] Servant [Philippians 2:7]
I am the great I AM. I am the ME that talks to you. Have ears to hear.
Reader Prayer: Lord, I can only praise your every name.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Think and Do Oct.16
Think and Do Oct.16
If you hold an idea long enough in your mind, you will act upon it. Part of your imagination is made in the image of the Father. I have instantaneous creative ability. You have to chew on something for awhile and then you’ll bring it to pass, whether good or evil. Be careful what you dwell on with your mind.
Prayer: Lord, help me focus my mind on the principles of your kingdom.
If you hold an idea long enough in your mind, you will act upon it. Part of your imagination is made in the image of the Father. I have instantaneous creative ability. You have to chew on something for awhile and then you’ll bring it to pass, whether good or evil. Be careful what you dwell on with your mind.
Prayer: Lord, help me focus my mind on the principles of your kingdom.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Fear Dissolved Oct.15
One of your most threatening fears lingers as the fear of losing your identity, the fear of not belonging, the fear of someone taking your place, and the fear of no place. You will have this fear enlarged if you tie to earthly endeavors to define who you are. In Me and My kingdom you are already SOMEBODY. You have eternal place and identity because I’ve loved you into the kingdom of the Father. You need not be anxious about fear because it melts away with the Father’s love. I and the Father are One.
Reader Prayer: Heavenly Father, turn all my fears into faith.
One of your most threatening fears lingers as the fear of losing your identity, the fear of not belonging, the fear of someone taking your place, and the fear of no place. You will have this fear enlarged if you tie to earthly endeavors to define who you are. In Me and My kingdom you are already SOMEBODY. You have eternal place and identity because I’ve loved you into the kingdom of the Father. You need not be anxious about fear because it melts away with the Father’s love. I and the Father are One.
Reader Prayer: Heavenly Father, turn all my fears into faith.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Temptations Oct.14
Temptations Oct.14
I have said I would not allow you to be tempted beyond your endurance, but with it, will come a way of escape. However, sometimes you may not see an immediate way out, but I am there just the same. Sometimes it takes earthly time to work things out. The working out of any problem becomes much like healing. At times, healing comes instantaneously. Others have to go through a process which may mean doctor involvement or other systems of health. Just as the angel could not come to help in war because he was busy in another place, I use time for the Holy Spirit to arrive at the proper connections. All things DO join together in Me. Trust I am working even when you feel abandoned.
Reader Prayer: Lord, help me see your connections so I can know your overall picture.
I have said I would not allow you to be tempted beyond your endurance, but with it, will come a way of escape. However, sometimes you may not see an immediate way out, but I am there just the same. Sometimes it takes earthly time to work things out. The working out of any problem becomes much like healing. At times, healing comes instantaneously. Others have to go through a process which may mean doctor involvement or other systems of health. Just as the angel could not come to help in war because he was busy in another place, I use time for the Holy Spirit to arrive at the proper connections. All things DO join together in Me. Trust I am working even when you feel abandoned.
Reader Prayer: Lord, help me see your connections so I can know your overall picture.
Surprises Oct. 13
Surprises Oct.13
I am not some kind of reluctant Savior, meaning you have to beg each day for my attention. In fact, every day I plan a new surprise, a new gift for you which contains My joy. Are you listening to receive? Pay close attention. My ways are not the world’s ways. Often, through opposite thinking or action, I am sending you a blessing. It may appear as some hardship, a health issue, a financial message, or a family event. Potentially, any activity may become My channel because I love to give.
Prayer: Lord, help me remember you have injected your love in every cell of my mind, body, and spirit; that every neuron fired in my brain is bathed in your love.
I am not some kind of reluctant Savior, meaning you have to beg each day for my attention. In fact, every day I plan a new surprise, a new gift for you which contains My joy. Are you listening to receive? Pay close attention. My ways are not the world’s ways. Often, through opposite thinking or action, I am sending you a blessing. It may appear as some hardship, a health issue, a financial message, or a family event. Potentially, any activity may become My channel because I love to give.
Prayer: Lord, help me remember you have injected your love in every cell of my mind, body, and spirit; that every neuron fired in my brain is bathed in your love.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Important Connection Oct.12
Important Connection Oct.12
Never overlook the constant connection of your inner being and your outward behavior. Even though you live in this world but are not truly of it, you are to build bridges between spiritual devotion and behavioral outcomes. Remember the differences between the examples of Mary and Martha in scripture, but they were still sisters. True fellowship remains the goal.
Prayer: Lord, in this world of great connectedness, help me know where and when I fit.
Never overlook the constant connection of your inner being and your outward behavior. Even though you live in this world but are not truly of it, you are to build bridges between spiritual devotion and behavioral outcomes. Remember the differences between the examples of Mary and Martha in scripture, but they were still sisters. True fellowship remains the goal.
Prayer: Lord, in this world of great connectedness, help me know where and when I fit.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
An experiment Oct.11
An experiment Oct.11
I want you to try something for one day. You may or may not see results. Every time you meet someone, in the quiet of your mind, I want you to fire a bullet prayer at the person. Do this with every person you come in contact with: store clerk, family member, worker, anyone. Just pray at them, like “Lord help that person” or “give her strength”, or “in Jesus name peace”. Just say whatever you feel impressed to say. Do it a whole day and then, you might want to extend it longer. With this, you are practicing My presence.
Reader Prayer: Lord, remind me through the day to keep praying for any I see.
I want you to try something for one day. You may or may not see results. Every time you meet someone, in the quiet of your mind, I want you to fire a bullet prayer at the person. Do this with every person you come in contact with: store clerk, family member, worker, anyone. Just pray at them, like “Lord help that person” or “give her strength”, or “in Jesus name peace”. Just say whatever you feel impressed to say. Do it a whole day and then, you might want to extend it longer. With this, you are practicing My presence.
Reader Prayer: Lord, remind me through the day to keep praying for any I see.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Genuine Help Oct.10
Genuine Help Oct.10
On many corners of your world, you can see institutions that promise to offer help. Will you be set free from the struggles and troubles? Do you desire the condition of the non-believers who seem to have no problems? Does not everyone eat, drink and get rained on? Is your constant goal to avoid suffering? The Psalmist [121] points you to a magnificent truth: Believers and non-believers can have the same difficulties, but the Father will keep you from evil. Events that happen to you are neither good nor bad but have the potential seed of either one. I may allow you a hard, difficult, uncomfortable event, but My Spirit keeps you from doing evil. However, it remains no accident in My model prayer that I prayed “. . . deliver us from evil.”
Reader Prayer: Lord, I do pray to deliver us from evil thoughts and ways.
On many corners of your world, you can see institutions that promise to offer help. Will you be set free from the struggles and troubles? Do you desire the condition of the non-believers who seem to have no problems? Does not everyone eat, drink and get rained on? Is your constant goal to avoid suffering? The Psalmist [121] points you to a magnificent truth: Believers and non-believers can have the same difficulties, but the Father will keep you from evil. Events that happen to you are neither good nor bad but have the potential seed of either one. I may allow you a hard, difficult, uncomfortable event, but My Spirit keeps you from doing evil. However, it remains no accident in My model prayer that I prayed “. . . deliver us from evil.”
Reader Prayer: Lord, I do pray to deliver us from evil thoughts and ways.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Small Things Oct.9
Small Things Oct.9
Life intermingles like a mosaic. I am just as interested and concerned about the everyday little pieces of life as they fit together. Nothing stays too small or mundane but what it may be important to the overall kingdom. At the end, you will present the full mosaic to the Father.
Reader Prayer: Oh Lord, help me pay attention to all the little interruptions in life.
Life intermingles like a mosaic. I am just as interested and concerned about the everyday little pieces of life as they fit together. Nothing stays too small or mundane but what it may be important to the overall kingdom. At the end, you will present the full mosaic to the Father.
Reader Prayer: Oh Lord, help me pay attention to all the little interruptions in life.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Your Divided Self Oct.8
Your Divided Self Oct.8
Surrender your divided self into My hands and make certain what you give yourself to can sustain you fully. Any appeal to your energy needs to call out your best potential. If some matter brings NOT the best, it may not be of Me. What becomes best always promotes the Father’s will.
Reader Prayer: Lord, help me know the difference between selfishness and legitimate self interest.
Surrender your divided self into My hands and make certain what you give yourself to can sustain you fully. Any appeal to your energy needs to call out your best potential. If some matter brings NOT the best, it may not be of Me. What becomes best always promotes the Father’s will.
Reader Prayer: Lord, help me know the difference between selfishness and legitimate self interest.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Most Important Oct 7
Most Important Oct.7
As you live in this world, what becomes the most important result of knowing Me, the Savior? Is it heaven? Is it peace? Is it abundance? Is it virtue? Is it hope? Is it you will have your own kingdom? All are true and resting on one thing becomes difficult, but if you follow Proverbs 2 and gain its treasure, I will bestow a guide more precious than gold: wisdom. Clearly there are two kinds of wisdom. One leads to selfish ambition and stays earth bound, not of the Father. The other comes from heaven and upholds Me as it nurtures by the fruit of the Spirit. How is the correct wisdom attained? Proverbs tells you to start by accepting the entire word of the Father. In that acceptance comes good sense and better insight into life, relationships, and humanity.
Reader Prayer: Lord, today, give me the wisdom to choose the right wisdom for you.
As you live in this world, what becomes the most important result of knowing Me, the Savior? Is it heaven? Is it peace? Is it abundance? Is it virtue? Is it hope? Is it you will have your own kingdom? All are true and resting on one thing becomes difficult, but if you follow Proverbs 2 and gain its treasure, I will bestow a guide more precious than gold: wisdom. Clearly there are two kinds of wisdom. One leads to selfish ambition and stays earth bound, not of the Father. The other comes from heaven and upholds Me as it nurtures by the fruit of the Spirit. How is the correct wisdom attained? Proverbs tells you to start by accepting the entire word of the Father. In that acceptance comes good sense and better insight into life, relationships, and humanity.
Reader Prayer: Lord, today, give me the wisdom to choose the right wisdom for you.
Indecision Oct.6
Indecision Oct.6
Do not hesitate. Make your decisions based upon kingdom principles, not trying to predict the results. Indecision feeds fear not faith. Don’t ask: “How will this affect me?” Rather, ask: “What is the right thing to do? What will feed kingdom growth? Even the right quick decision can keep you out of the dilemma of doubt.
Reader Prayer: Lord, help me not to waver when it comes to behaving in your kingdom.
Do not hesitate. Make your decisions based upon kingdom principles, not trying to predict the results. Indecision feeds fear not faith. Don’t ask: “How will this affect me?” Rather, ask: “What is the right thing to do? What will feed kingdom growth? Even the right quick decision can keep you out of the dilemma of doubt.
Reader Prayer: Lord, help me not to waver when it comes to behaving in your kingdom.
Love Maturity Oct. 5
Love Maturity Oct.5
The Bible exists not just as a book of theories and themes. It remains a book of factual truth. Someone once said that things are not true because they are in the Bible, but they are in the Bible because they are true. The magnificence of My love isn’t just found in a love object, but in the thought and act of loving. You are not only to love scripture for its own sake but because the words bring you into My presence and I represent all truth. Scripture becomes your food to help you stay longer in My presence. My beingness is the energy of life. Think of the large tree that comes from a tiny seed because the life force germinates growth. You are the seed, scripture the enduring growth source. As your Savior I am the enlarging power to produce maturity. A full blown blossom stays a love expression from the Father. A full blown Christian is a love expression of Christ’s beauty.
Reader Prayer: Thank you, Lord. Just thank you.
The Bible exists not just as a book of theories and themes. It remains a book of factual truth. Someone once said that things are not true because they are in the Bible, but they are in the Bible because they are true. The magnificence of My love isn’t just found in a love object, but in the thought and act of loving. You are not only to love scripture for its own sake but because the words bring you into My presence and I represent all truth. Scripture becomes your food to help you stay longer in My presence. My beingness is the energy of life. Think of the large tree that comes from a tiny seed because the life force germinates growth. You are the seed, scripture the enduring growth source. As your Savior I am the enlarging power to produce maturity. A full blown blossom stays a love expression from the Father. A full blown Christian is a love expression of Christ’s beauty.
Reader Prayer: Thank you, Lord. Just thank you.
The Difference Oct.4
Reader Prayer: Lord, let everything I do glorify your kingdom some way.
The Difference Oct.4
The sole difference in My being able to work certain powers in your life has to do with recognition. Maintain conscious effort everyday in remembering that I, the Christ, can be honored by the little things as well as the large. Your perception, attitude and ability to rest in Me make all the difference. Pay attention to where My Spirit keeps working. There I will be.
Reader Prayer: Give me spiritual eyes to see your working, Lord.
The Difference Oct.4
The sole difference in My being able to work certain powers in your life has to do with recognition. Maintain conscious effort everyday in remembering that I, the Christ, can be honored by the little things as well as the large. Your perception, attitude and ability to rest in Me make all the difference. Pay attention to where My Spirit keeps working. There I will be.
Reader Prayer: Give me spiritual eyes to see your working, Lord.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Practice My Presence Oct.3
Practice My presence Oct.3
If you will fully believe that all things really are held together by Me and that I can be the source and sum of all you do, then every practical behavior and action can be praise to the Father. Your breathing, your eating, your beingness, your every cell belongs to you because of Me. So when you do any of these, they can serve as conscious acts of praise and honor to Me and the kingdom.
Reader Prayer: Lord, let everything I do glorify your kingdom some way.
If you will fully believe that all things really are held together by Me and that I can be the source and sum of all you do, then every practical behavior and action can be praise to the Father. Your breathing, your eating, your beingness, your every cell belongs to you because of Me. So when you do any of these, they can serve as conscious acts of praise and honor to Me and the kingdom.
Reader Prayer: Lord, let everything I do glorify your kingdom some way.
Influence Oct.2
Influence Oct.2
You may not see what is left behind from your involvement with others. But because I give you everlasting principles that sustain heaven as well as earth, your influence will also be eternal. Each word or act in My name gives off cosmic energy that outlasts earthly time. Stay alert to what you say and do everyday.
Reader Prayer: Lord, I stand amazed that something I might say could last eternity. Let The Holy Spirit filter my mouth.
You may not see what is left behind from your involvement with others. But because I give you everlasting principles that sustain heaven as well as earth, your influence will also be eternal. Each word or act in My name gives off cosmic energy that outlasts earthly time. Stay alert to what you say and do everyday.
Reader Prayer: Lord, I stand amazed that something I might say could last eternity. Let The Holy Spirit filter my mouth.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Criticism Oct. 1
Criticism Oct.1
Simply refuse to criticize anyone. Pray instead. Keep your value of sensitive caring turned toward others. Let any tough-minded thoughts stay within yourself, but do not be too hard on yourself. Forgive at the point of your hardness and do not overly criticize.
Reader Prayer: Forgive us Lord. It is too easy to pass judgment upon other people and their behavior.
Simply refuse to criticize anyone. Pray instead. Keep your value of sensitive caring turned toward others. Let any tough-minded thoughts stay within yourself, but do not be too hard on yourself. Forgive at the point of your hardness and do not overly criticize.
Reader Prayer: Forgive us Lord. It is too easy to pass judgment upon other people and their behavior.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Live Distinction Sept.30
Live Distinction Sept. 30
Live a specific example of My Kingdom. Go out and do something today that only a genuine follower of Me would do.
Reader Prayer: Lord, help me pay attention today to do what you ask.
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Trust Happiness Sept.29
Trust Happiness Sept. 29
The truth still remains that you can find thankfulness from any of your opposing experiences. But, I your Lord, also want you to trust happiness in Me. Life, light, nature and any experience with Me can give you joy. As you remind yourself to pray and work through Me, celebrate your relationships. Stop and feel. Give thanks for all the little unmentioned things.
Prayer: Thank you Lord, for family, friends and work that you send my way.
The truth still remains that you can find thankfulness from any of your opposing experiences. But, I your Lord, also want you to trust happiness in Me. Life, light, nature and any experience with Me can give you joy. As you remind yourself to pray and work through Me, celebrate your relationships. Stop and feel. Give thanks for all the little unmentioned things.
Prayer: Thank you Lord, for family, friends and work that you send my way.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Kingdom Action Sept.28
Kingdom Action Sept.28
If I, your Savior, show you a need, if I let you see it clearly, the ability to see it becomes the Spirit’s urging to take some action and meet the need. You may not meet every need, but work the one most clear. Discern the Spirit.
Reader Prayer: I pray today you would help me see and meet someone’s need.
If I, your Savior, show you a need, if I let you see it clearly, the ability to see it becomes the Spirit’s urging to take some action and meet the need. You may not meet every need, but work the one most clear. Discern the Spirit.
Reader Prayer: I pray today you would help me see and meet someone’s need.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Spiritual Presence Sept.27
Spiritual Presence Sept.27
Often, you wonder why I do not keep you feeling My presence all the time, every waking minute. Your flesh would burn up. I can only expose you to absolute purity for brief moments, only those amounts your spirit can accept and absorb. Even one like Moses had to hide his face from the people because My glory shined too bright after being with Me a length of time.
Prayer: Lord, teach me to handle your power and glory, one step at a time.
Often, you wonder why I do not keep you feeling My presence all the time, every waking minute. Your flesh would burn up. I can only expose you to absolute purity for brief moments, only those amounts your spirit can accept and absorb. Even one like Moses had to hide his face from the people because My glory shined too bright after being with Me a length of time.
Prayer: Lord, teach me to handle your power and glory, one step at a time.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Rebellion Sept.26
Rebellion Sept.26
The kingdom bears its own fruit because it joins the proper soil. You are the soil. You are to become plowed anew, enriched and readied for the seed of the kingdom. I, your Savior, give the life energy to grow the fruit, but you have to be ready to receive the proper seed. If you rebel, you grow the weeds that take place in the good soil. Weeds wither and die. Only the kingdom-type plants endure forever.
Reader Prayer: Lord, sometimes it is scary being the soil and knowing we get plowed up, but give us courage to allow the right seed.
The kingdom bears its own fruit because it joins the proper soil. You are the soil. You are to become plowed anew, enriched and readied for the seed of the kingdom. I, your Savior, give the life energy to grow the fruit, but you have to be ready to receive the proper seed. If you rebel, you grow the weeds that take place in the good soil. Weeds wither and die. Only the kingdom-type plants endure forever.
Reader Prayer: Lord, sometimes it is scary being the soil and knowing we get plowed up, but give us courage to allow the right seed.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Your Control Sept.25
Your Control Sept.25
When I walked with My twelve disciples and ate corn from the stalks in the field, I was challenged by man’s law “to not gather grain” on the Sabbath. Then, I posed the question: “Was man made for the Sabbath or the Sabbath made for man?” In other words, was a person made for the environment or the environment made for a person? Be aware that your circumstances do not control you, but you control your circumstances. You have lasting decisions to make so your job, friends, or even family do not over run you.
Prayer: Lord, help me with clear, specific decision making concerning every aspect of daily living.
When I walked with My twelve disciples and ate corn from the stalks in the field, I was challenged by man’s law “to not gather grain” on the Sabbath. Then, I posed the question: “Was man made for the Sabbath or the Sabbath made for man?” In other words, was a person made for the environment or the environment made for a person? Be aware that your circumstances do not control you, but you control your circumstances. You have lasting decisions to make so your job, friends, or even family do not over run you.
Prayer: Lord, help me with clear, specific decision making concerning every aspect of daily living.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Perspective Sept.24
Perspective Sept. 24
From now on, do not view any person from a worldly point of view. See each, no matter whom, as a potential for My kingdom reconciliation. Do not see them as rich or poor, educated or not, clean or dirty, smart or dumb, good or bad. View them as potentially a new creature in My love.
Reader Prayer: Lord, I do pray you would help me see others through your eyes.
From now on, do not view any person from a worldly point of view. See each, no matter whom, as a potential for My kingdom reconciliation. Do not see them as rich or poor, educated or not, clean or dirty, smart or dumb, good or bad. View them as potentially a new creature in My love.
Reader Prayer: Lord, I do pray you would help me see others through your eyes.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
The Little Thing Sept.23
The Little Thing Sept.23
Every little gem of wisdom I pass to you comes from the Father and exists like a drop of fresh water to parched lips of the soul. Share often all you can. Today, especially, be faithful in the small things of the kingdom: give a compliment, help someone smile, encourage the down hearted. Your effort takes no more energy to be kind than to be rude.
Reader Prayer: Lord, thank you for reminding me to treat others as I would want to be treated.
Every little gem of wisdom I pass to you comes from the Father and exists like a drop of fresh water to parched lips of the soul. Share often all you can. Today, especially, be faithful in the small things of the kingdom: give a compliment, help someone smile, encourage the down hearted. Your effort takes no more energy to be kind than to be rude.
Reader Prayer: Lord, thank you for reminding me to treat others as I would want to be treated.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
The Supreme Gift Sept.22
The Supreme Gift Sept. 22
Remember, rather than giving up on you, I continue to give Myself for you.
Reader Prayer: Lord, I don’t always understand your great love, but I thank you and praise your name for your sacrifice.
Remember, rather than giving up on you, I continue to give Myself for you.
Reader Prayer: Lord, I don’t always understand your great love, but I thank you and praise your name for your sacrifice.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Complacency Sept.21
Complacency Sept. 21
One of your church leaders said that you face a generation trying to drink its way to prosperity, war its way to peace, spend its way to wealth, and ride a road of pleasure into heaven. Prosperity does not come by artificial endeavor. War remains only war. Spending more only works if it’s a gift of yourself. Only enjoying your way to heaven may mean you are missing struggling occasions that are opportunities to grow. You do grow more through the challenges, and then you rest in Me.
Prayer: Lord, sometimes the challenges seem too much, but help me to see the growth in all of them.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Ambition Sept.20
Ambition Sept. 20
Take a moment and think on this question. Can any ambition that yearns so much for praise and place, actually live the gospel of the Son, who cared not for any reputation and took on the form of a servant? You need only holy ambition that buries itself in serving others for the kingdom’s sake.
Reader Prayer: Lord, I do want to think more of helping people than only helping myself. Let any interruptions become you sending me someone to help.
Take a moment and think on this question. Can any ambition that yearns so much for praise and place, actually live the gospel of the Son, who cared not for any reputation and took on the form of a servant? You need only holy ambition that buries itself in serving others for the kingdom’s sake.
Reader Prayer: Lord, I do want to think more of helping people than only helping myself. Let any interruptions become you sending me someone to help.
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