AS YOU GET OUT OF BED

AS YOIU GET OUT OF BED 

In the morning, be aware of My Presence with you.  You may not be thinking clearly yet, but I am.   Your early morning thoughts tend to be anxious ones until you get connected with Me.  Invite Me into your thoughts by whispering My Name.  Suddenly your day brightens and feels more user-friendly.  You cannot dread a day that is vibrant with My Presence.

 

You gain confidence through knowing that I am with you–that you face nothing alone.  Anxiety stems from asking the wrong question: whether you can cope with whatever happens, but whether you and I together can handle anything that occurs.  It is this you -and-I -together factor that gives you confidence to face the day cheerfully.  

 

In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.  Psalm 5:3

 

O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You; my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water.  Psalm 63:1

 

I can do every thing through Him who gives me strength.   Philippians 4:13

 

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REST WITH ME A WHILE

REST WITH ME A WHILE

You  have journeyed up a steep, rugged path in recent days.  The way ahead is shrouded in uncertainty.  Look neither behind you nor before you.  Instead, focus your attention Me, your constant Companion.  Trust that I will equip you  fully for whatever awaits you on your journey.  

 

I designed time to be a protection for you.  You couldn’t bear to see all your life at once.  Though I am unlimited by time, it is in the present moment that I meet you.  Refresh yourself in My company, breathing deep draughts of My Presence.  The highest level of trust is to enjoy Me moment by moment.   I am with you, watching over you wherever you go.

 

   Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you.  Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.      Psalm 143.8

 

   ” I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land.  I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”        Genesis 28:15

 

OPEN YOUR HANDS

OPEN YOUR HANDS

and your heart to receive this day as a precious gift from Me.  I begin each day with a sunrise, announcing My radiant Presence.  By the time you rise from your bed, I have already prepared the way before you.  I eagerly await your first conscious thought.  I rejoice when you glance My way. 

 

Bring Me the gift of thanksgiving , which opens your heart to rich communion with Me.  Because I am God, from whom all blessings flow, thankfulness is the best  way to draw near Me.  Sing praise  songs to Me; tell of My wondrous works.  Remember that I take great delight in you; I rejoice over you with singing.

 

   This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.  Psalms 118:24

 

   Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song.   Psalm 95:2

 

   The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save.   He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.   Zephaniah 3:17

 

STAY CALMLY CONSCIOUS OF ME

STAY CALMLY CONSCIOUS OF ME

  today, no matter what.   Remember that I go before you as well as with you into the day.  Nothing takes Me by surprise.  I will not allow circumstances to overwhelm you, so long as you look to Me.   I will help you cope with whatever the moment presents.  Collaborating  with Me bring blessings that far outweigh all your troubles.  Awareness of My Presence contains Joy that can endure all eventualities.

 

    The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want .  He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.  He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.  Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.                    Psalm 23:1

 

    Therefore we do not lose heart.  Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.  For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

  2 Corinthians 4:16-17                  

 

 

THANK ME

THANK ME 

  for  the very things that are troubling you.  You are on the brink of rebellion, precariously close to shaking your fist in My Face.   You are tempted to indulge in just a little complaining about My treatment of you.  But once you step over that line, torrents of rage and self-pity can sweep you away.  The best protection against this indulgence is thanksgiving.  It is impossible to thank Me and curse Me at the same time.

 

Thanking Me for trials will feel awkward and contrived at first.  But if you persist, your thankful words, prayed in faith, will eventually make a difference in your heart.  Thankfulness awakens you to My Presence, which overshadows all your problems.

 

         I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving , and will call upon the name of the LORD.    Psalm 116:17

 

       Rejoice in the Lord always.  I  will say it again:  Rejoice!  Let your gentleness be evident to all.  The Lord is near.  Do not be anxious about anything, but in every thing, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.     Philippians 4:4

HOLD MY HAND , AND TRUST

HOLD MY HAND—AND TRUST. 

   So long as you are conscious of My Presence with you, all is well.  It is virtually impossible to stumble while walking in the Light with Me.  I designed you to enjoy Me above all else.  You find the deepest fulfillment of your heart in Me alone.

 

Fearful, anxious thoughts melt away in the Light of My Presence.  When you turn away from Me, you are vulnerable to the darkness that is always at work in the world.  Don’t be surprised by how easily you sin when you forget to cling to My hand.  In the world, dependency is seen as immaturity.  But in My kingdom, dependence on Me is a prime measure of maturity.

 

  “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you;  I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”    Isaiah 41: 10

 

    Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him.  He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken.  —Psalm 62:5-6

 

YOU ARE MY BELOVED CHILD

YOU ARE MY BELOVED CHILD.   I chose you before the foundation of the world, to walk with Me along paths designed uniquely for you.  Concentrate on keeping in step with Me, instead of trying to anticipate My plans for you.  If you trust that My plans are to prosper you and not to harm you, you can relax and enjoy the present moment.

 

  Your hope and your future are rooted in heaven, where eternal ecstasy awaits you.  Nothing can rob you of your inheritance of unimaginable riches and well-being.  Sometimes I grant you glimpses of your glorious future, to encourage you and spur you on.  But your main focus should be staying close to Me.  I set the pace in keeping with your needs and My purposes. 

 

   Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him.

                      Ephesians 1:4

 

   In his heart a man plans his course ,  but the LORD determines his steps.     Proverbs 16:9

 

   “For I know the plans I have for you, ” declares the LORD,  “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”       Jeremiah29:11

 

    And you also were included in Christ when you heard the world of truth, the gospel of your salvation.  Having believed, you were marked in Him with a seal , the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession–to the praise of His glory.   Ephesians1:13

I AM THE FIRM FOUNDATION

I AM THE FIRM FOUNDATION
on which you can dance and sing and celebrate My Presence. This is My high and holy calling for you; receive it as a precious gift. Glorifying and enjoying Me is a higher priority than maintaining a tidy, structured life. Give up your striving to keep everything under control–an impossible task and a waste of precious energy.

My guidance for each of My children is unique. That’s why listening to ME is so vital for your well-being. Let me prepare you for the day that awaits you and point you in the right direction. I am with you continually , so don’t be intimidated by fear. Though it stalks you, it cannot harm you, as long as you cling to My hand. Keep your eyes on Me, enjoying Peace in My Presence.

But let all who take refuge in You be glad; let them every sing for joy. Spread Your protection over them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You. Psalm5:11

Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine , according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 3:20-21

To Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy–to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen

Jude 24:25

“No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you: I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Joshua 1:5

DEPEND ON GOD, NOT THE GIFT

DEPEND ON GOD, NOT THE GIFT

Mark 11:2 “And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him.”

MARK 11:1-6

The gifts of the Spirit are not meant to be a substitute for our own faith in the Lord. We are not to depend so completely on some individual with a spiritual gift that we neglect our own spiritual growth and maturity. We can receive anything we need from the Lord without a gift of the Spirit operating through another individual, if we know how to believe. Dependence on the Lord directly is superior to dependence on the Lord indirectly through someone operating in one of the spiritual gifts.

What if there were no gifts of the Spirit and the Lord established that the only way we could receive from Him was through our own faith? There would be some individuals who would get born again who already had terminal diseases but didn’t have enough time left to mature in their faith and receive healing. They would die if it wasn’t for others interceding for them or someone with the gift of healing praying for them. That’s why the Lord gave these gifts–to keep us encouraged and alive so we can mature.

It is also wrong for an individual not to mature in his personal faith in the Lord and become dependent on the gifts. It is not right for someone to receive a miracle through someone with the gift of miracles and then just struggle along until the next time that gifted minister comes through town.

The Lord wants us to receive His power through these gifts, but then we must mature so that we can walk in God’s best on our own.

We are able to mature beyond a total dependency on the gifts to where we can hear and receive from God directly. But none of us will ever reach such a level of maturity in the Lord where there is nothing left to learn or receive. Let Him teach you through His Word today.

Learn To Laugh

LEARN TO LAUGH
at yourself more freely. Don’t take yourself or your circumstances so seriously. Relax and know that I am God with you. When you desire My will above all else, life becomes much less threatening. Stop trying to monitor My responsibilities–things that are beyond your control. Find freedom by accepting the boundaries of your domain.

Laughter lightens your load and lifts your heart into heavenly places. Your laughter rises to heaven and blends with angelic melodies of praise. Just as parents delight in the laughter of their children, so I delight in hearing My children laugh. I rejoice when you trust Me enough to enjoy your life lightheartedly.

Do not miss the Joy of My Presence by carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. Rather, take My yoke upon you and learn from Me. My yoke is comfortable and pleasant; My burden is light and easily borne.

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.–Proverbs 17:22

She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

Proverbs 31:25

” The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel”

which means, “God with us.” Matthew 1:2
Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am gentle (meek) and humble (lowly) in heart, and you will find rest…for your souls. For My yoke is wholesome (useful, good–not harsh, hard, sharp, or pressing, but comfortable,gracious, and pleasant), and My burden is light and easy to be borne. Matthew11:29-30