Monthly Archives: September 2018

Life and Fulfillment

Orange HibYou are Mine, from the day I formed you I wanted a relationship with you. I rejoiced the day you said yes to my invitation; it has not always been a steadfast relationship – your feet wandered but they returned wholeheartedly to Me. I know the desire of your heart is for me, I see your pursuit to know Me in deep ways, I know I can trust you on an increasing level; continuously stir up the desire and fan the flames of passion – keeping your eyes focused. The life and fulfillment you want is found in your pursuit of Me. Don’t worry about the enemy’s plans – focus on mine, don’t buy into his lies – receive and hold onto my truth and your days will prosper. There is a bubble over you that grows thicker with each encounter with Me. The adversary is scared of Who you carry and will try to slip you up, beware of his ways, guard your heart while you rest in Me; he has already been defeated, the power and authority you need to enforce your position as the victor comes from a life lived with Me. Do not give him any authority I took away and gave to you, you are my heir – a child of promise and purpose. I have good plans for you; these coming years will be your greater years, the more you seek is coming as you stay open to Me.

Focus On Me

peeking sun 2 - RitaAs you pause to focus on Me I become more clear, My ways not as mysterious; your heart begins to understand Mine, there is a deeper spirit communication that transcends mere words. I want to be known not as a myth or fairy-tale but as the Living God – I Am. As you explore My word and seek my face I will become more real to you than your own breath; let Me breathe upon you, don’t be shy or afraid, in Me and My presence is what you have been longing for. Be still and know that I am who I say I am.

My Likeness

simply-pray-1316920-640x480I know you are not where you want to be, you strive for righteousness and to walk in the fruit of the Spirit; yet trying times show that you miss the mark, the high bar you strive for. I admire your aim and encourage you to keep pressing towards it. I don’t condemn your failures; I know right where you are at and love you right there. I’m also your supporter as you dust yourself off and continue pressing forward letting Holy Spirit do a work in you, transforming you more and more into My likeness.

Because You Live

Because you live, my Lord, I can face tomorrow, all fear is gone, joy is mine, life is worth living, my future is bright, in today I take delight; all because of You.

Unfailing Love

rose after rain-online   The longer I live the easier it is to admit I make mistakes, and am grateful that God’s mercy are new every day. Per Isaiah 54:10 “For the mountains may move and the hills disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain.  My covenant of blessing will never be broken,” says the Lord, who has mercy on you.
   A covenant is an agreement, contact, or promise usually between two or more parties for the performance of some action.  In this case the promise is between the Lord and us; the action being that God’s love will remain, it’s unfailing.
   I’m certain we’ve all experienced the hurt of someone leaving us due to conflict, death, moving, or other reason… but Jesus said he would never leave us, and others can’t make Him leave.    
   This doesn’t mean life is going to be problem free, it does mean He will be there with us during the hard times when others may leave us to suffer alone. It also doesn’t mean we will always feel his presence or that we cannot move away from Him. There’s the story of a couple riding in a car sitting close to each other, side by side as the husband drives, but eventually the space between them begins to grow wider until they are eventually sitting at opposite ends of the seat.  The wife longingly says to her husband she misses the time when they sat close together – side by side, to which the husband replies – I never changed where I was sitting.  
   Like our relationship with God, He never moves, He is right where he was, but for whatever reason, friends, busyness, job, etc, we moved away from him, quite possibly without intention or realizing it as it is happening. There’s good news, He is waiting for us to look His way; He’s saying hey – remember me, I still love you; I still want to be your friend. His love is unfailing.
   God still has good plans for us. Jeremiah 29:11 states – “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for harm, to give you a future and a hope”. I want that – don’t you?
   God paid a ransom to save us from the empty life we inherited from our ancestors. Do you feel a void inside?  It’s the shape of Jesus and He’s the only one who can fill it, stuffing it with anything else will not completely satisfy. Are you ready to walk in His unfailing love?   He’s looking our way.

Forever Faithful

Sunrise - mainYou are My love, the reason I gave My life. I am and will be, always faithful to you. When you are afraid look at Me, I am right beside you, move closer under the shelter of my wings; hear my heart – it beats with love and care for you. Let me be your strength when you are weak, I will lift you up to stand and take each step with you. I am forever faithful, not just today but every day, not just in this moment but in every moment.