Special Bond July 31

 

And the Spirit of Grace said:

"If you walk by the water, I am there. If you scale a mountain, I am there. If you fly in the air, I am there. I walk everywhere and everywhen with you. I am your constant partner. Think of Me. 'Take My yoke upon you' does not just mean you must withstand some burden. But rather, we continue linked together and I bear the entire journey with you."

Prayer: Thank you Lord for the caring you give and your eternal bond.                                                           

Life Twists July 30

 

And the Lord said:

"Spiritually prosperous are you because you enjoy salvation and favor with Jehovah heavenly Father. But sometimes when you are misunderstood or, if you misunderstand, you are simply on the verge of some new wisdom or insight. You will experience a movement in your growth. Keep faith with your spiritual Kingdom experience today."

Prayer: Lord, keep me aware today to recognize my growth in You.

Any Question July 29

 

And the Spirit said:

 "Every time I begin a conversation with you or use some impression, I also propose a question for your enrichment. If I ask you something specific, I am really preparing you for a Kingdom gift. I do not argue in your spirit. I say, 'It is so.'”

Prayer: Lord, often the world’s questions get mixed up. Help me hear the right questions you ask.     

Mistakes July28

 

And the Holy Spirit said:

        "Your life will be like swimming in a great ocean: so much water, so many directions to take, so many mistakes may happen. But do not try to swim against a rushing tide like some specific failure. Accept My forgiveness and do not get water-logged. The best you can, avoid drowning in any guilt or grief from shortcomings. No matter what you feel, trust I’m here to help you swim forward, backward, or sideways, whichever you need."

Prayer: Lord, help me with a fresh start to move forward.

Your Search July 27

 

Spirit whispered:

        "Your hunt for Me may not be found in your unknown seeking questions, but in your recognition of what already exists around you. I have in place all you need. The kingdom principles are always in motion. For instance, the original commandments said you should not steal someone’s goods. Apply the same today. I even moved the law of stealing another growth-stage for you should not rob another by holding back acts of mercy, or, by robbing others of your act of kindness or stealing acts of love."

Prayer: Lord I pray the principles of the Kingdom will rule my every behavior.

No Regrets July 26

 And the Spirit said:

        "Remember, last words do not embrace regrets of the past nor any guilt about your present circumstances. The true last words shine in the fact of resurrection. What is mortal reaches immortality, everlasting life. You already own eternity, and it owns you. Any day, eternity can become a part of your everyday as you walk in resurrection fact."

Prayer: Thank you Lord for the assurance that to live or die still is a win-win for all of us who follow Christ.

Science July 24

 

And the Lord reminded:

"Look for and pay attention to discoveries in science that may affect your decision-making. You do not need fear science. Search to see how it should cooperate with Biblical truths. I am your Lord who made all natural things, technology included. Remember, I created science as well. All truth is mine."

Prayer: Help me remember today that your truth can be found anywhere.

Value Judgments July 23

 

Spirit reminded:

"Review sound Biblical teaching every chance you get. You may have decent intelligence the world does not have. You can operate smarter with God’s moral intelligence. You can use this intelligence to help others. If you stay ready, the Spirit will give you heightened intellect for you to stay on track with values of the kingdom."

Prayer: Lord, help all my reason be flavored with your Spirit.

A Necessity July 22

 

The Spirit said:

"Raise your alert ability. Watch for someone’s need; an opportunity will arise. A Kingdom principle will lead you. If you are confused, look at the Beatitudes of Mt. 5 and review. Spiritually prosperous are those who hear and do."

Prayer: Keep me other-centered today as I watch for someone’s need.

Take Time Out July 21

 

The Spirit said:

"Place yourself in a quiet situation. Look deep within. Shut out the world. Grip your hands or do something to avoid sleeping. My Spirit voice will speak to you if you take the time to listen. I am not reluctant. I want to speak to you."

Prayer: Lord, help me shut out useless self-talk and truly hear.

Claiming July 20

 

 And the Spirit said:

        "Many consider claiming big things for God to include wealth, treasure, power, and recognition. Sometimes fame happens, but there is still much more in the spiritual realm. Claim wealth in wisdom. Claim treasure for the Father’s love in His kingdom. Claim power in His Grace. Claim recognition by accepting joy of salvation and becoming joint heirs with Me, His Son. True riches live in the unseen kingdom of mercy, kindness, and love. Mercy distributes hope. Kindness creates an absorbing nature. Love overshadows and covers every fault."

 

Prayer: The best I know how today, Lord, I DO claim all you have for me and those I care about consciously and unconsciously.

 

Cooperative knowledge July 19

 

The Spirit reminded:

"I have given you a glimpse of heavenly Father by knowing Me. As followers of the Kingdom, bound together, you experience strength in Me. All the collective knowledge, wisdom, and understanding becomes your cooperative energy for the Kingdom. Holy Spirit guides. I am the Way."

Prayer: Lord, I do not always understand the significant power of true believers who bond together. Help me in this endeavor.

Gentle Guidance July 18

 

Remember, Jesus whispered:

"My task waits to guide you without overriding you. I will lead you and allow you to develop your own personality at the same time. Though I lead, you may have your own plans. My directions always lead to your self-choices. For instance, I will help you be more alert and aware of My hidden principles. The world cannot understand the hidden truths. The Spirit will show you and guide when asked."

Prayer: Lord, filter my decisions through your will and help me fully accept your will.

Endure July 17

 

And the Spirit reminded:

"Try not to forget that you rest in Me. You live in Me, and I give you the energy to live. Communicate with Me in spirit on everything through your thinking and self-talk. I am real."

 Prayer: Lord, remind me today to turn to you with every detail of my life.

Harshness July 13

 

And the Spirit breathed:

KNOW THIS: Harshness does not help others to correct themselves in any permanent way because they won’t remember any positive lesson only the harshness. On the other hand, they remember kindness. True grace offers kindness, even to those who do not deserve it. Remember My Grace to you.

Prayer: Lord, help me today to control the tone of my voice to sound kind instead of harsh.

Focused Love July 12

 

And the Spirit reminded: 

"As constant companion and Savior, love Me with every aspect of your person:

All heart: your affection.

All soul:  your willingness.

All mind: your intellect.

All strength: physical energy.

All spirit: your core attitude.

Love a neighbor as I have loved you, for you belong with Me.

The order of these does not matter. Do each as needed"    

 

Prayer: Lord I seem to love just so far. Teach me more love devotion as I follow you.

Significant Faith July 11

 

And the Spirit said:

"Trying to out-guess the future short circuits your faith. Faith is too compelling and priceless to sacrifice upon the altar of any intellectual exercise of future guessing. You do not want to guess the future in order to know how to live. Pursue Faith in Me; know Me and you have the foundation of faith and future. Try not to rest your faith in Me for only an immediate deliverance. But rest your faith in the eternal, unbending love of Heavenly Father. I will deliver what you need on time."

Prayer: Heavenly Father, increase my faith to have more Faith.

Pay Attention July 10

 

 And the Spirit said:

     "If I were to tell you there was a fortune hidden in a Bible and you had to listen to a certain piece of music to discover which Bible translation, you would listen to the music very carefully. You must always remember the value and experience of the art of listening to scripture. I say again to you, in prayer: listen, learn, and obey."

Prayer: Help remove any distractions today that would keep me from hearing the Spirit.          

Value Laws July 5

 

And the Spirit taught:

"In the beginning, Jehovah God made a value-centered universe. Divine Father made all persons in his image. A value universe contains universal laws ranging from survival to quality living. You do not create the moral universe. It is already there. You are to discover it. You are free to choose but not free to choose the results of your choices. They happen along with decisions the moral universe already has in place. Gravity stays one of the universal laws. Its equivalent in the moral realm is what you sow you reap, what flows in, flows out, what goes up comes down. They stay valuable because in practice, they do not trick you. You do possess freedom and creativity to interfere with these laws. You must be mindful and not cause an imbalance. This holds true for every believer in every race or religion. Mentally search your values and choose today to do something you ought to do, like you ought to visit someone in hospital. At least, sow an unselfish seed for the kingdom."

 

Prayer: Lord, help me design what I do around your moral laws and keep correct values.

Mystery of Silence July 2

 

 Holy Spirit said:

        "I am to tell you that heavenly Father sometimes remains silent for several reasons. I am working other concerns in the kingdom of which you are still a part, but you cannot yet see all connections. Sometimes I have to appear disconnected. This may feel as if I break our link, but I’m still here. Instead of doubting and asking “Why, God?” in natural human pain or fear, make conscious effort and begin to ask “What?”  “What would you have me do today for your Kingdom’s sake?” Sometimes you still may wait through silence, but waiting in active trust rather than doubt, however long it takes, will protect your heart.  Remember, anything feeding a lack of faith misses heavenly Father’s intention."

Prayer: Oh Jesus, I want to do everything by faith with you.

Jesus as Reality July 1

 

And the Spirit said:

"Time will pass when you do not feel My presence, when the smallest feeling of irritation, unrest, or fear starts to cause disturbing thoughts. In those times, use conscious effort to think toward My presence. If you start to complain, come back to My existence. If you feel left out, come back with conscious focus to My center. If you start to feel unloved; remember My unchanging love. Do this over and over so you more easily recognize I dwell with you continually. Just as I, Jesus, have intimacy with heavenly Father, so do you when you stop to give recognition."

Prayer: Oh Lord, bring me back to your center when I start to feel at odds with everything, especially with other people’s actions when I don’t approve.