I Love The Prostitute

Dear Child:

Will you love the prostitute? She walks the street and waits for many lovers. She does detestable things to earn her wages. Some dress up in business suits and dine in fancy hotels, but elegant jewelry and sophisticated speech cannot wash away her sinful stain. She reasons within herself; "It is harmless; consensual." It is a means to obtain drugs or feed her children; for others it is the lust for worldly wealth. Still others prostitute themselves for no payment at all; trying to feel needed and wanted. She doesn't know what drives her or how to quit. For it is within, out of a persons heart that evil thoughts come - sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, arrogance and folly. (Mark 7:27)

They do not know that the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexual immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake of fire which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. (Revelation 21:18) Although they practice detestable things, love them. For all have sinned and fall short of My glory. (Romans 3:23) He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first. (John 8:7) It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. Jesus did not come to call the righteous to repentance, but sinners, (Mark 2:17) These women have lost their way, and I come to seek and save that which was lost. (Luke 19:10)

Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior. His father was Gilead; his mother was a prostitute. (Judges 11:1) When I destroyed Jerhico, only Rahab the prostitute and all who were with her in her house was spared. (Joshua 6:17) Rahab the prostitute was considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction. (James 2:25) Rahab became the great, great grandmother of My servant David; whom My Son Jesus descended from. (Matthew 1:5) Look at Mary the adulterer. I tell you, her sins - though they were many - was forgiven, so she showed Me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only a little love. (Luke 7:47) I tell you also, the tax collectors and prostitutes and entering the kingdom of God ahead on many. (Matthew 21:31) For they are willing to repent of their ways and come to Me.

I am gracious and righteous and full of compassion. (Psalm 116:5) I give strength to the weary and increase the power of the weak. (Isaiah 40:29) Should I have not had concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there were more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who could not tell their right hand from their left? (Jonah 4:11)  Neither will I withhold concern for these women. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. (Exodus 33:19)

To these women I say:

Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you. (Isaiah 49:15)

When you carried on your prostitution and exposed your naked body, I turned away from you in disgust. (Ezekiel 23:18) Forsaking Me, you uncovered your bed, you climbed into it and opened wide; you made a pact with those whose bed you love, and you looked with lust on their naked bodies. (Isaiah 57:8) You will suffer the penalty for your lewdness and bear the consequences of your sins. (Ezekiel 23:49) Now your impurity is lewdness. Because I tried to cleanse you but you would not be cleansed from your impurity, you will not be clean again until My wrath against you has subsided. (Ezekiel 24:13) I have given you time to repent of your sexual immorality, but you are unwilling. So I will cast you on a bed of suffering, and I will make those who commit adultery with you suffer intensely, unless they repent of your ways. (Revelation 2:21-22) Since you have forgotten Me and turned your back on Me, you must bear the consequences of your lewdness and prostitution. (Ezekiel 23:35)

The body is not meant for sexual immorality but for Lord, and the Lord for the body. (1 Corinthians 6:13) Do you not know that you are (made to be) the temple God and that My Spirit (desires to) dwells in you? If you defile My temple, I will destroy you, for My temple is holy, which temple you are. (1 Corinthians 3:16) Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against her own body. (1 Corinthians 6:18) Or do you not know that your body is (can be) the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from Me, and you are not your own? For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify Me in your body and in your Spirit, which are Mine. (1 Corinthians 6:19) It is My will that you should be sanctified; that you should avoid sexual immorality, that you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the unbelievers, who do not know Me; and that in this matter no one should wrong and take advantage of a brother or sister. I will punish all those who commit such sins. (1 Thessalonians 4:3-4)

You have lived as a prostitute with many lovers—would you now return to Me? Look up to the barren heights and see. Is there any place where you have not been ravished? By the roadside you sat waiting for lovers, sat like a nomad in the desert. You have defiled the land with your prostitution and wickedness. Therefore the showers have been withheld, and no spring rains have fallen. Yet you have the brazen look of a prostitute; you refuse to blush with shame. Have you not just called to Me: ‘My Father, my friend from my youth, will you always be angry? Will your wrath continue forever?’ This is how you talk, but you do all the evil you can.” (Jeremiah 3:1-5)

Return, declares the LORD, I will frown on you no longer, for I am faithful. I will not be angry forever. Only acknowledge your guilt—you have rebelled against the LORD your God,  you have scattered your favors to foreign gods (and men) under every spreading tree, and have not obeyed me. Return, faithless child, for I am your husband. I myself said, How gladly would I treat you like my children and give you a pleasant land. I thought you would call Me ‘Father’ and not turn away from following Me. But like a woman unfaithful to her husband,
so you have been unfaithful to Me. (Jeremiah 3: 11-14, 19-22)

Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28) Christ covenant was made with His blood, which was poured out for you, for the forgiveness of sins. (Matthew 26:28) In fact, My law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. (Hebrews 9:22) With His blood, He purchased for Me persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. (Revelation 5:9) In Him you can have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of My grace. (Ephesians 1:7)

For You, My child:

Do not prostitute yourself by chasing after the lust of your own heart and eyes. (Numbers 15:39)  My Spirit sent Philip to the Ethiopian official and he heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and asked, "Do you understand what you are reading?" And he said, "How can I, unless someone guides Me?" And he asked Philip to come up and sit with him. (Acts 8:29-31) Likewise, have compassion and love those women who have lost their way; whether they be prostitute or promiscuous. Help them understand My Word and My ways. He who turns a sinner from the error her way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins. (James 5:20) Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things I have commanded you. (Matthew 28:19-10)

Love God



Handle Wealth Righteously

Dear Child:

You have many concerns about money, especially in these uncertain times. Listen to My guidance and let Me help you gain wisdom and a solid understanding money and wealth. First and foremost, understand that the earth and everything in it belongs to Me. The world and it's people belong to Me. (Psalm 24:1) I own the silver, I own the gold. (Haggai 2:8) Everything comes from Me. All things were made because of Me and will return to Me. Give Me praise forever! (Romans 11:36)

My blessing makes life rich; nothing you do can improve on Me. (Proverbs 10:22) Submit to Me and be at peace with Me; in this way prosperity will come to you. (Job 22:21) I will send you rain in its season, and the ground will yield its crops and the trees of the field their fruit. Your threshing will continue until grape harvest and the grape harvest will continue until planting, and you will eat all the food you want and live in safety in your land. (Leviticus 26:4-5) In short, I will provide, increase and protect you. Just as the farmer needs help as he labors for good crops; I will help you in your labor and bless the work of your hands. If you carefully obey all the commands I am giving you today, and if you love Me and serve Me with all your heart and soul, then I will send the rains in their proper seasons - the earl and late rains - so you can bring in your harvest of grain, new wine, and olive oil. I will give you lush pastureland for your livestock, and you yourself will have you want to eat. (Deuteronomy 11:13-15)

But remember the LORD your God, for it is I who gives you the ability to produce wealth. (Deuteronomy 8:18) It is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. (1 Corinthians 4:2) Who then is the faithful and wise manager; whom his master will set over the household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when He comes. (Luke 12:42-43) Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering My grace in its various forms. (1 Peter 4:10) When you have been given much, much will be demanded; as you will be entrusted with much, much more will be asked. (Luke 12:48) For you will give a personal account to Me. (Romans 14:12)

Loosen your grip on money. If there is a poor man among your brothers in any of the towns of the land that I have sent you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother. Rather be openhanded and freely lend him whatever he needs. (Deuteronomy 15:7-8) If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry. (Luke 5:11) Give to anyone who ask; and when things are taken away from you, don't try to get them back. (Luke 6:30) If you cannot renounce all that you have, you cannot be My disciple. (Luke 14:55) Money itself is not evil, yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. After all, you brought nothing with you when you came into the world, and you cannot take anything with you when you leave it. (1 Timothy 6:6-7) Do not be overawed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases; for he will take nothing with him when he dies, his splendor will not descend with him. Though while he lived he counted himself blessed - he will join the generation of his fathers, who will never see the light of this life. (Psalm 49:16-19) Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have wisdom and show restraint. (Proverbs 25:4)

Make it your ambition to lead a quite life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody. (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12) Work hard, and you will have a lot of food; waste time, and you will have a lot of trouble. (Proverbs 28:19) He who works his hand will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment. (Proverbs 12:11) Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty! (Proverbs 14:25), so whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for Me, not for men. (Colossians 3:25)

Be still in My presence and wait patiently for Me to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. It is better to be godly and have little than to be evil and rich. (Psalm 37:7, 16) A stingy man is eager to get rich and is unaware that poverty awaits him. (Proverbs 28:22) Make the most of what I give, both bounty and the capacity to enjoy it, accept what is given and delight in the work, it is My gift! (Ecclesiastes 5:19) Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is My will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)

Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. (Luke 12:15) Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because i have said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." (Hebrews 13:5) Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in Me, who richly gives you all you need for your enjoyment. (1 Timothy 6:17) And if your wealth increases, don't make it the center of your life. (Psalm 6:10)

It's obvious, isn't it? The place where your treasure is, is the place you will most want to be, and end up being. (Luke 12:34) No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money. (Matthew 6:24) Serve Me! Whoever trust in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf. (Proverbs 11:28) People who long to get rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. (1 Timothy 6:9) Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless. (Ecclesiastes 5:10)

Most people are motivated to success because they envy their neighbors. But this, too, is meaningless - like chasing the wind. (Ecclesiastes 4:4) For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything you see, and pride in your achievements and possessions. These are not from Me, but are from this world. (1 John 2:16) I know exactly what you need even before you ask Me! (Matthew 6:8) What sorrow for you who buy up house after house and field after field, until everyone is evicted and you live alone in the land. (Isaiah 5:8) When you have a feast, invite the poor; the crippled, the lame, and the blind. They cannot pay you back, but I will bless you and reward you when you rise. (Luke 14:13-14) He who has pity on the poor lends to Me, and I will pay back what you have given. (Proverbs 19:17)

Give as freely as you have received! (Matthew 10:8) On the first day of every week, set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income. (1 Corinthians 16:2) You must present as the LORD's portion the best and the holiest part of everything given to you. (Numbers 18:29) Then, as you have opportunity, do good to everyone, and especially those of the household of faith. (Galatians 6:10) This is how you know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down His life for you. And you ought to lay down your life for your bothers. If you have material possessions and see your brother in need but have no pity on him, how can the love of God be in you? Dear child, do not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. (1 John 3:16-18)

Give and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full - pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back. (Luke 6:38) A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor. (Proverbs 22:9) I can bless you with everything you need, and you will always have more than enough to do all kinds of good things for others. You will be blessed in every way, and you will be able to keep on being generous. Then many people will thank Me when your gifts are delivered. (2 Corinthians 9:8,11)

Bring all the tithe into the storehouse so there will be enough food in My Temple. If you do, I will open the windows of heaven for you. i will pour out a blessing so great you won't have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put Me to the test! Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely, who conducts his affairs with justice. (Psalm 112:5) Remember this saying; "A few seeds make a small harvest, but a lot of seeds make a big harvest." You must make up your own mind about how much to give. But don't feel sorry that you must give and don't feel that you are forced to give. I love people who love to give! (2 Corinthians (9:6-7)

Repay your debts and avoid it. Pay all that you owe, whether it is taxes and fees or respect and honor. (Romans 13:7) The rich rule over the poor; and the borrower is servant to the lender. (Proverbs 22:7) Don't exploit your friend or rob him. Don't hold back wages of a hired hand overnight. (Leviticus 19:13) Don't steal. Don't lie. Don't deceive anyone. (Leviticus 19:11) It is stupid to try to get something for nothing, or run up huge bills you can never repay. (Proverbs 17:18) Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. (Proverbs 21:5) Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. (Proverbs 13:11)

Choose my instruction rather than silver; and knowledge rather than pure gold. For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it. (Proverbs 8:10-11) Dear child; My desire is to see you blessed, but love Me and others rather than blessings and riches. Follow My instruction and drink in My wisdom. Be patient and diligent, plan and save, honor Me and be generous.

Love God

Is Your Faith Worthless?

Dear Child:

I love you with all My heart, but do you love Me. You profess the Name of Jesus and praise My Name, but is it empty? Is it hollow? Is your faith genuine? Are you truly My child?

I, the LORD, I search minds and test hearts. I will reward each person for what he has done. I will reward him for the results of his actions. (Jeremiah 17:10) Do not be deceived, I will not be mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. (Galatians 6:7) The greatest commands are these: Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and 'Love your neighbor as yourself'. (Luke 10:27) Many just profess with their mouths, but their actions make them hypocrites! Examine yourself as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourself! Do you not know yourself, that Jesus Christ is in you? -unless indeed you are disqualified. (2 Corinthians 13:5) Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. (1 Corinthians 6:9) If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves. (Galatians 6:3)

I speak of testing the "sincerity" of your faith; to see if it is genuine; not saying that salvation is earned by good works. No one will be declared righteous in My sight by works of the law. (Romans 3:20) A person is justified by faith apart by works. (Romans 3:28) The people of Israel pursued the law as the way of righteousness, but did not attain their goal. Why not? Because the pursued it not by faith, but by works. (Romans 9:31-32) Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law or by believing what you heard? (Galatians 3:2) For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourself, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast. For you are My handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which I prepared in advance for you to do. (Ephesians 2:8-10)

Don't fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are anything "but" one, letting the Word go in one ear and out the other. Act on what you hear! Those who hear and don't act are like those who glance in the mirror, walk away, and two minutes later have no idea who they are and what they look like. But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. (James 1:22-25)

What good does it do if someone claims to have faith but doesn’t do any good things? Can this kind of faith save him? Suppose a believer, whether a man or a woman, needs clothes or food and one of you tells that person, “God be with you! Stay warm, and make sure you eat enough.” If you don’t provide for that person’s physical needs, what good does it do? In the same way, faith by itself is dead if it doesn’t cause you to do any good things.

Another person might say, “You have faith, but I do good things.” Show me your faith apart from the good things you do. I will show you my faith by the good things I do. You believe that there is one God. That’s fine! The demons also believe that, and they tremble with fear.

 

Do you have to be shown that faith which does nothing is useless? Didn’t your ancestor Abraham receive My approval as a result of what he did when he offered his son Isaac as a sacrifice on the altar? You see that Abraham’s faith and what he "did" worked together. His faith was "shown" to be genuine by what he did. Abraham believed God, and that faith was regarded by Me to be his approval of Abraham. So Abraham was called My friend. You see that a person receives My approval because of what he does, not only because of what he believes. The same is true of the prostitute Rahab who welcomed the spies and sent them away on another road. She received My approval because of what she did. A body that doesn’t breathe is dead. In the same way faith that does nothing is dead. (James 2:14-26)

I am testing you to find out if you really love Me with all your heart and soul. (Deuteronomy 13:3) For 40yrs I led the people on a journey in the desert. I did this in order to humble them and test them. To see whether or not they would wholeheartedly obey My commands. (Deuteronomy 8:2) I tested Hezekiah to find out everything that was in his heart. (2 Chronicles 32:31) I tested Job to see if he would pass purse as gold. (Job 23:10) I am testing how genuine your love is by pointing out the dedication of others. (2 Corinthians 8:8) Not everyone who says to Jesus, 'Lord, Lord', will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does My will. Many will say Jesus on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your Name and in Your Name drive out demons and in Your Name perform many miracles?' Then they will be told plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from Me, you evildoers!' Examine yourself!

“Listen, My child, and I will speak. Listen, to what I spoke to Israel, and I will testify against you: I am God, your God! I am not criticizing you for your sacrifices or burnt offerings, which are always in front of Me.
But I will not accept another young bull from your household or a single male goat from your pens.
Every creature in the forest, even the cattle on a thousand hills, is Mine. I know every bird in the mountains.
Everything that moves in the fields is Mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you, because the world and all that it contains are Mine. Do I eat the meat of bulls or drink the blood of goats? Bring your thanks to God as a sacrifice, and keep your vows to the Most High. Call on me in times of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honor Me.” (Psalm 50:7-15)

Do I delight in burnt offering and sacrifices as much in obeying Me? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. (1 Samuel 15:22)

But I say to you when you act wickedly, “How dare you quote my decrees and mouth my promises! You hate discipline. You toss my words behind you. When you see a thief, you want to make friends with him. You keep company with people who commit adultery. You let your mouth say anything evil. Your tongue plans deceit. You sit and talk against your own brother. You slander your own mother’s son. When you did these things, I remained silent. That made you think I was like you. I will argue my point with you and lay it all out for you to see. Consider this, you people who forget God. Otherwise, I will tear you to pieces, and there will be no one left to rescue you. Whoever offers thanks as a sacrifice honors me. I will let everyone who continues in my way see the salvation that comes from God.” (Psalm 50:16-23)

I promise that I will honor those who honor me, and those who despise me will be considered insignificant. (1Samuel 2:30)

Love God

Be Honest With Me

Dear Child:

Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value the one who speaks what is right. (Proverbs 16:13) How much more do I value honesty and integrity? If I am for you, who can be against you? (Romans 8:31) The answer is no one; no one but you! How can I reach the innermost parts of you and build a thriving relationship between you and I, if you refuse to be honest? How painful are honest words! But what do your arguments prove? (Job 6:25) Have I not written sayings of counsel and knowledge teaching you to honest and speak the truth, so that you bring back truthful reports to those you serve? (Proverbs 22:20-22) Serve Me with honesty! An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips. (Proverbs 24:26) I am not angry with you, nor will I reject you, so come open and honest before Me. I will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. (1 Corinthians 4:5)

When I came down to judge Sodom and Gomorrah, I said "Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?" My relationship with him required honesty. I do not hide My intentions, please don't try to hide from me what is in your heart and on your mind. Adam and Eve hid from Me among the trees of the garden. He was afraid because he was naked, so he hid. (Genesis 3:1-10) You are all naked before Me, I know every sin, every thought, every deed and motive! Nothing in all creation is hidden from My sight. Everything is uncovered and is bare before My eyes to whom you must give account. (Hebrews 4:13) I test the heart am pleased with integrity. (1 Chronicles 29:17) Honesty with Me is healing and growth for you.

Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. (Proverbs 10:9) Because of your integrity, I uphold you and set you in My presence forever. (Psalm 41:12) May integrity and uprightness protect you because you have put your hope in Me. (Psalm 25:21) Love does not rejoice in evil but rejoices in truth. (1 Corinthians 13:6) An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness pours out lies. (Proverbs 12:17) If you do the right thing, honesty will be your guide. But if you are crooked, you will be trapped by your own disonesty. (Proverbs 11:3)

I know your foolishness; and your sins are not hidden from Me. (Psalm 69:5) Concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of Me before their eyes. In their own eyes they flatter themselves too much to detect or hate their sin. The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful; they fail to act wisely or do good. Even on their beds they plot evil; they commit themselves to a sinful course and do not reject what is wrong. (Psalm 36:1-4) Do not be like them, be honest with Me. For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or bought into the open. (Luke 8:17) No one who practices will dwell in My house, no one who speaks falsely will stand in My presence. (Psalm 101:7)

Whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in My sight. (John 3:21) The time has come when the true worshipers worship Me in Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers I seek. (John 4:23) Dwell in My sacred tent; walk blameless, do what is righteous and speak the truth from your heart. (Psalm 15:1-3) I am near to all who call on Me, to all who call on Me in truth. (Psalm 145:18) I will hear you if your plea is just: I will listen to your cry and hear your prayer if it does not rise from deceitful lips. (Psalm 17:1)

For there are three that testify in heaven; Father, the Word and the Holy Spirit and we three are One. I am not a human that I should lie, not a human that I should change My mind. (Numbers 23:19) Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. (John 14:6) The world cannot accept the Spirit of truth because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you know Him, for He lives with you and in you. (John 14:17) Speak the truth in Christ - do not lie - let your conscience confirm it through the Holy Spirit. (Romans 9:1)

What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For you are the temple of the Living God. I live with you and walk with you, and I will be your God and you are My child. (2 Corinthians 6:15-17) Be in agreement and harmony with Me, My child. I love you; love Me enough to come to Me with an honest and open heart. There is nothing that you can tell Me that will cause Me to reject you. (John 6:37) So come, draw near to Me and I will draw near to you! (James 4:8)

Love God

Catch My Vision

Dear Child:

I know you have had many dreams, hopes and goals. Many of these have not come to pass. Those that have, have not always turned out how you thought they would. Where there is no vision, the people perish. (Proverbs 29:18) Dreams come from many things, but a vision from Me will come to pass and succeed in it's purpose. Joseph has a dream and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. (Genesis 37:5) The dream prevailed and all Egypt and Israel were saved. I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. (Joel 2:8) I invite you also to catch My vision.

A sluggard's appetite in never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. (Proverbs 13:4) Take delight in Me, and I will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4) Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not able to whatever you want. (Galatians 5:16-17) Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since you live by the Spirit, keep in step with the Spirit. (Galatians 5:24-25)

Let Me fill you with My desires and give you My vision. Since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourself with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for My will. For you have spent enough time in the past doing what unbelievers do - living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry. They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living and they heap abuse on you. But they will give account to Me who is ready to judge the living and the dead. (1 Peter 4:1-5) Align your desires to My will so I may impart My vision to you.

When there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, reveal Myself to them in visions, I speak to them in dreams. (Numbers 12:6) There are many so-called prophets and teachers and those who claim to have a word from Me; be careful! If a prophet; or one who foretells by dreams, appears among you and announces to you a sign or wonder, and if the sign or wonder spoken takes place, and the prophet says, "Let us follow other gods" (gods you have not known - idols, money, fame, etc) "and let us worship them", you must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. I, the LORD your God, am testing you to find out whether you love Me with all your heart and with all your soul. (Deuteronomy 13:1-3)

Do not let the prophets and diviners among you deceive you. Do not listen to the dreams (revelations) you encourage them to have. They are prophesying lies in My name. I have not sent them. (Jeremiah 29:8-9) I have heard what the prophets say who prophesy lies in My name. They say, "I had a dream! I had a dream!" How long will this continue in the hearts of these lying prophets who prophesy the delusions of their own minds? (Jeremiah 23:25) Indeed, I am against those who prophesy false dreams. They tell them and lead My people astray with their reckless lies, yet i did not send them or appoint them. They do not benefit the people in the least. (Jeremiah 23:32)

Their visions are false and their divinations a lie. Even though I have not sent them, they say, "The LORD declares", and expect Me to fulfill their words! (Ezekiel 13:6) Do not listen to what the prophets are prophesying to you; they fill you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from My mouth. (Jeremiah 23:16) Prepare your own heart before Me, so I may impart My vison in you. Do not look to false prophets for hope and visions; come to Me and seek My plans.

Surely as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will happen. (Isaiah 14:24) My word that goes out from My mouth; it will not return to Me empty, but will accomplish what I desire. (Isaiah 55:11) Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is My purpose that prevails. (Proverbs 19:21) I know all human plans; I know that they are futile. (Psalm 94:11) But they reply, "It's no use, We will continue with "our" plans; we will follow the stubbornness of our evil hearts". (Jeremiah 18:12) In their hearts humans plan their course, but I establish their steps. (Proverbs 16:9) Seek Me diligently for My vision. The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. (Proverbs 21:5) For it is I who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill My purpose. (Philippians 2:3)

Do your best to present yourself to Me as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word or truth. (2 Timothy 2:15) In a large house there are articles of not only gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some are for common use. Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to Me, your Maker and prepared to do any good work. (2 Timothy 2:20-21)

In Christ you were chosen, having been predestined according to My plan which works out everything in conformity with the purpose of My will. (Ephesians 1:11) For I know the plans I have for you; plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11) But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you My power and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth. (Exodus 9:16) My desire is to give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed. (Psalm 20:4) Remember, plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisors they succeed. (Proverbs 15:22) Let I and My word guide you. Commit to Me whatever you do, and "I" will establish your plans. (Proverbs 16:3)

My child, if you are ready to begin with Me in My plans, seek a vision from Me. Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before Me. i am in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few. A dream comes when there are many cares, and many words mark the speech of a fool. When you make a vow to Me, do not delay to fulfill it. I have no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vows. Do not let your mouth lead you into sin. And do not protest to the temple messenger, "My vow was a mistake". Why should I be angry at what you say and destroy the work of your hands? Much dreaming and many words are meaningless, therefore fear Me.

If you are ready for the journey and your heart is prepared; seek Me and I will be found by you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 12:14) Desire My desires, pray that not yours, but My will be done. (Matthew 6:10) What I have planned for the people who love Me, is more than eyes have seen or ears have heard. It has never even entered into your mind! My Spirit will show you everything. My Spirit finds out everything, even what is in the depths of My mind. (1 Corinthians 2:8-10)

Let's Go!

Love God

My View Is Eternal

Dear Child:

Perspective is how you view things from your own vantage point. Have you even known two or more people witness the same event, but have different accounts on what happened? You see situations different because in part, your view is based on your own personal experiences. My perspective is eternal. I am Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. (Revelation 22:13) I am the God who sees; El Roi. (Genesis 16:13) I view the ends of the earth and see everything under heaven (Job 28:24) and call into being things that were not. (Romans 4:17) I look down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who seek me. Psalm 14:2) For troubles without number surround you; your sins have overtaken you, and cannot see. They are more than the hairs of your head, and your heart fails within you. Psalm 40:12)

When Elisha prayed for his servant, "Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see." When I opened his servant's eyes, he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. (2 Kings 6:17) All he could see was being surrounded by the enemy, but could not see how the enemy was surrounded by Me. Many things in your life are like this situation. You wonder if I really see you in your troubles; and in your sins. You wonder I am in control or if I am controlled by your situations.

I know where you are and when you come and go. (Isaiah 37:28) I see the trouble of the afflicted; I consider their grief and take it in hand. The victims commit themselves to M; I am the helper of the fatherless. (Psalm 10:14) From heaven I look down and see all mankind. (Psalm 33:13) For your ways are in My full view and I examine all your paths. (Proverbs 5:21) I view the ends of the earth and see everything under heaven. (Job 28:24) I know all things! (1 John 3:2)

Beloved, I keep perfect records and rest assured, every situation will be accounted for. You may sometimes think things are unfair, but the wicked do not escape My view. They encourage each other in evil places, they talk about hiding their snares; they say "Who will see it?" (Psalm 64:5) They say, "The LORD does not see; the God of Jacob takes no notice." (Psalm 94:7) He says to himself, :God will never notice; he covers his face and never sees." (Psalm 10:11)

Woe to those who draw sin along with cords of deceit, and wickedness as with cart ropes, to those who say, "Let God hurry; Let Him hasten His work so we may see it. The plan of the Holy One of Israel - let it approach, let it come into view, so we may know it! Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. (Isaiah (5:18-20) They only deceive themselves; I see what is done in secret. (Matthew 6:18)

Don't worry about the wicked and evil of the world, My justice will prevail! Trust Me and My Word. It was written for future generations, that a people not yet created may praise Me; the LORD. I looked down from My sanctuary on high, from heaven and viewed the earth, to hear the groans of the prisoners and release those condemned to death. (Psalm 102:18-20) Since ancients times no one has heard, nor ear has perceived, no eye has seen and God besides Me, who acts on behalf of those who wait on Me. (Isaiah 64:4) See the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you. (Isaiah 42:9) I determine the number of stars and call them each by name. I am great and mighty in power; My understanding has no limit! (Psalm 147:4-5) I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, "My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please. (Isaiah 46:10)

Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder; the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish. "Woe to those who go to great depths to hide their plans from Me, who do their work in darkness and think, "Who sees us? Who will know?" They turn things upside down, as if the potter were thought to be like clay! Shall what is formed say to the one who formed it, "You did not make me"? Can the pot say to the potter, "You know nothing"? (Isaiah 29:14-16

I do know. I want you to know that I hold all things in My power. Stop worrying about the future, as if it will somehow escape my notice. Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritist, for you will be defiled by them. I AM the LORD your God. (Leviticus 19:31) Do not practice divination or seek omens. (Leviticus 19:26) A wicked and adulterous generation ask for a sign, but none will be given it. (Matthew 12:39) Stop letting others shape your opinions and perspectives!

Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from Me, because many false prophets have gone into the world. This is how you can recognize them the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from Me, but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from Me, This is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world. (1 John 4:13) If their thoughts and opinions and teachings do line up with My Word, flee from it!

Dear child; My view is eternal and I see the beginning to the end in one glance. I know the outcome before they begin, for I have ordained it. Don't fret about the wicked or the bad things that come your way. I am with you and have all things under My control. Every wrong will be righted one day and every question answered. Trust Me! Do not turn to astrology, mediums, false teachers and prophets, media and governments to shape your opinions. Come to My Word and view things from MY Perspective; It is Eternal.

Love God

You're Not Strong Enough

Dear Child:

You are strong; but not strong enough.

You are not strong enough to handle every problem that comes your way. And, in this world, you 'will' have trouble. (John 16:33) Earthquakes, Tornadoes. Floods, Economic Woes, Personal Tragedies and Death, and much more plauge your world. You will be tempted by fear and worry to grow weak. I want you to be strong, but you need 'MY' strength to be strong enough for all life's troubles. Seek Me while I may be found; call on Me while I am near. (Isaiah 55:6)

When I came, why was there no one? When I called, why was there no one to answer? Was My arm too short to deliver you? Do I lack the strength to rescue you? By a mere rebuke, I dry up the sea. I turn rivers into desert; their fish rot for lack of water and die of thirst. (Isaiah 50:2) Be brave and strong! Don't be afraid...The LORD your God will always be at your side, and I will never abandon you. (Deuteronomy 31:6) I have commanded you to be strong and brave. Don't ever be afraid or discouraged! I am the LORD your God, and I will be there to help you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9)

When My people came to the Promised Land, My servant Caleb said "Let's go take the land." But the other men replied, "Those people are much too strong for us." (Numbers 13:32) They looked to their own strength, not Mine, and became afraid. David became a great and strong ruler, because the LORD All-Powerful was on his side. (2 Samuel 5:10) All who trust Me will be cheerful and strong. (Psalm 31:24) I am the LORD, a strong and mighty warrior. (Psalm 24:8) I defend the weak and the fatherless, uphold the cause of the poor and oppressed. I rescue the weak and needy, deliver them from the wicked. (Psalm 82:3-4) I am a strong tower, where you are safe from your enemies. (Psalm 61:3) Trust the LORD! Be brave and strong and trust Me! (Psalm 27:14)

Why do people persist in trusting themselves and not the God who made all things? Cursed is the one trust in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the LORD. (Jeremiah 17:5) My foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and My weakness is stronger than human strength. (I Corinthians 1:25) I drag rulers from their thrones and put humble people in places of power. (Luke 1:52) Wealth and honor come from Me; I am the ruler of all things. In My hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. (1 Chronicles 29:12) Let not the wise boast of their wisdom or the strong boast of their strength or the rich boast of their riches, but let the one who boast, boast about this: that they have the understanding to know Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight. (Jeremiah 9:23-24)

The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. (Matthew 26:41) If you falter in a time of trouble, how small is your strength! (Proverbs 24:10) I give strength to the weary and increase the power of the weak. Even young people get tired, then stumble and fall. but those who trust in Me will find new strength. They will be strong like eagles soaring upward on wings; they will walk and run without getting tired. (Isaiah 40:29-31) I work out everything to its proper end - even the wicked for a day of disaster. (Proverbs 16:4) But I will not be a terror to you, I am your refuge in the day of disaster. (Jeremiah 17:18) For in the day of trouble I will keep you safe in My dwelling; I will hide you in the shelter of My sacred tent and set you high upon a rock. (Psalm 27:5) Others will stumble and fall, but you will be strong and stand firm. (Psalm 20:8) You will not leave in haste or go in flight; for I, the LORD will go before you, the God of Israel will be your rear guard. (Isaiah 52:12) My power will make you like a fortress or a column of iron or a wall of bronze. (Jeremiah 1:18)

I chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. (1 Corinthians 1:27) Let the weakling say, "I am strong!" (Joel 3:10) Be happy and shout to Me who makes you strong! Shout praises to the God of Jacob! (Psalm 81:1) When a strong man arms himself and guards his home, everything he owns is safe. (Luke 11:21) I have given you a strong man, armed to guard your house.

I show undeserved kindness to everyone. That's why I appointed Jesus Christ to choose you to share in His eternal glory. You will suffer for a while, but I will make you complete, steady, strong and firm. (1 Peter 5:10) My grace is sufficient for you. My power is strongest when you are weak. Therefore boast gladly about your weaknesses, so that Christ power may rest on you. (2 Corinthians 12:9) That's why; for Christ's sake, delight in weakness, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties, for when are weak, then you are strong. (2 Corinthians 12:10)

You have a high priest who has ascended into heaven. Jesus the Son of God, who you hold firmly to in faith, is not a high priest who is unable to empathize with your weaknesses, but you have one who has been tempted in every way, just as you are - yet he did not sin. Therefore, approach My throne of grace with confidence, so that you may receive mercy and find grace to help you in your time of need. (Hebrews 4:15) You can do all things through Christ who gives you strength. (Philippians 4:13)

The Spirit helps you in your weakness when you do not know what you ought to pray for; the Spirit Himself intercedes for you through wordless groans. (Romans 8:26) May you be strengthened with the power of My Spirit in your inner being. (Ephesians 3:16) His glorious power will make you patient and strong enough to endure anything, and you will be truly happy. (Colossians 1:11)

Never give up. Your bodies are gradually dying, but you are being made stronger each day. (2 Corinthians 4:16) My glorious power makes you strong, and because of My kindness, your strength increases. I, the LORD your King, the Holy One of Israel, am your shield. (Psalm 89:17-18) Sacrifice thank offerings to Me, fulfill your vows to the Most High and call on Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me. (Psalm 50:14-15) If you respect Me, I will be a secure fortress and a refuge to your children. The fear of Me is a life giving fountain that keeps you safe from deadly traps. (Proverbs 14:26-27) 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)

If you obey the laws and teachings I am giving you, you will be strong enough to conquer. (Deuteronomy 11:8) My wisdom will make you stronger than the ten most powerful leaders in your city. (Ecclesiastes 7:19) Guard the good deposit of teaching that was entrusted to you - guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in you. (2 Timothy 1:14) Humble yourself, therefore, under My mighty hand, that I may lift you up in due time. (1 Peter 5:6)

Love God

Let "You" Be Light!

Dear Child:

In the beginning, I said "Let there be light", and there was light. (Genesis 1:3) I saw that it was good and separated the light  from the darkness. (Genesis 1:4) I appointed the sun to shine by day; and decreed the moon and stars to shine by night. (Jeremiah 31:35) But did you know that the moon does not really shine? The moon reflects the radiance of the light from the sun. Everything exposed by the light becomes visible-and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. (Ephesians 5:13) I love the light because I am Light. I wrap Myself in light as with a garment. (Psalm 104:2) With My light, I led My people Israel out of Egypt. (Psalm 78:14)

I am a lamp to you and turn your darkness into light. (2 Samuel 22:29) With Me is the fountain of life; in My light you see light. (Psalm 36:9) I reveal the deep things of darkness and bring utter darkness into light. (Job 12:22) My word is a lamp to your feet, a light to your path (Psalm 119:105) and My command is also a lamp, this teaching a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life. (Proverbs 6:23) The unfolding of My words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. (Psalm 119:130) My precepts are radiant, giving light to the eyes (Psalm 19:8), shining light on the righteous and joy on the upright.

My Son Jesus is the radiance of My glory and the exact representation of My being, sustaining all things by My powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of My Majesty in heaven. (Hebrews 1:3) He is the light of the world. (John 9:5) He is light, in Him there is no darkness at all. (John 1:15) He came into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in Him should stay in darkness. (John 12:46) This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light; and will not come into the light for fear their deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in My sight. (John 3:19-21)

You were once in darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of the light. (Ephesians 5:8) Therefore, if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it is dark, it will be just as full of light as when a lamp shines on you. (Luke 11:36) Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim Me; who walk in the light of My presence. (Psalm 89:15) The path of righteousness is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter until the full light of day. (Proverbs 4:18)

I have revealed and saved and proclaimed-I, and not some foreign 'god' among you. You are My witnesses; I AM God. (Isaiah 43:12) You have received the power of My Holy Spirit and you are My witnesses. (Acts 1:8) Light in a messengers eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. (Proverbs 15:30) You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead the put it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:14-16) As water reflects the face, so one's life reflects the heart - you reflect Christ. (Proverbs 27:19) Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure; children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. (Philippians 2:14-16)

You are a Light. Learn what that means:

1. Light produces energy. Faith without works is dead. (James 2:26) Be doers of the word and not hearers only. (James 1:22)
2. Light travels. Go! Who will I send? And who will go for Us? (Isaiah 6:8)
3. Light produces heart. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold or hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So because you are 'lukewarm' - neither hot nor cold - I am about to spit you out of My mouth. (Revelation 3:15-16)
4. Light signals. I have made 'you' a watchman for the people; therefore hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me. When I say to the wicked, "You will surely die", and you give them no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life, that same wicked man will die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at 'your' hand. (Ezekiel 3:16-180
5. Light attracts. Become all things to all men, that you might by all means save some. (1 Corinthians 9:22)
6. Light reveals. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. (Ephesians 5:11)
7. Light cast shadows. Shine so other's can see themselves. Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover a multitude of sins. (James 5:20)

I will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. (1 Corinthians 4:5) The 'god' of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. (2 Corinthians 4:4) The people are buried in idolatry. They have made gods of money and possessions and people and vain imaginations. The god's know nothing, they understand nothing. They walk about in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken. (Psalm 82:5)

It is when a person walks at night that they stumble, for they have no light. (John 11:10) There are those who rebel against the light, who do not know its way or stay in its paths. (Job 24:13) Some sit in darkness, in utter darkness, prisoners suffering in iron chains, because they rebelled against My commands and despised My plans. (Psalm 107:11) They grope in darkness with no lights. (Job 12:25) In the dark, thieves break into houses, but by day they shut themselves in; they want nothing to do with the light. (Job 24:16)

Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in My Name and rely on Me, their God. (Isaiah 50:10) I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them. (Isaiah 42:16) Instruction will go out from Me; My justice will become a light to the nations. (Isaiah 51:4)

   I will tell you what it really means to worship Me. Remove the chains of the prisoners who are chained unjustly. Free those who are abused! Share your food with everyone who is hungry; share your home with the poor and homeless. Give clothes to those in need; don't turn away your relatives. Then your light will shine like the dawning sun, and you will quickly be healed. Your honesty will protect you as you advance, and the glory of the LORD will defend you from behind.
   When you beg the LORD for help, I will answer, "Here I am!" Don't mistreat others or falsely accuse them or say something cruel. Give your food to the hungry and care for the homeless. Then your light will shine in the dark; your darkest hour will be like the noonday sun. I will always guide you and provide good things to eat when you are in the desert. I will make you healthy. You will be like a garden who has plenty of water or like a stream that never runs dry. (Isaiah 58:6-11)

 I will send YOU to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in Jesus. (Acts 26:17-18)

Now, Go! Be My Light!

Love, God

Be Content And Diligent

Dear Child:

The people of this world are so discontented. They greatly love to wander; they do not restrain their feet, so I do not accept them and will remember their wickedness and punish them for their sins. (Jeremiah 15:10) Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:2) Do not live by the standards of the world; for though you live in the world, do not wage war as the world does. The weapons you fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. (2 Corinthians 10:2-4)

One of theses strongholds is discontentment, which leads to envy and anger, and gives rise to all kinds of sinful actions. You want what you don't have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can't get it, so you fight and wage war to take it from them. Yet you don't have what you want because you don't ask Me for it. (James 4:2)

Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart, since as members of one body you were called to peace. (Colossians 3:15) Learn to be content whatever the circumstances. You know what it is to be in need and what it is to have plenty. Now learn the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. You can do all things through Christ who gives you strength. (Philippians 4:11-13)

Be content in good things and discontent with laziness and disobedience like My people wanted to be content on the side of the Jordon and not claim the promised land. (Joshua 7:7) Nor should you complain and grumble against Me, as they did in the wilderness when they complained about their hardships and My anger was aroused and they were consumed by fire. (Numbers 11:1-3) They spoke against Me; they said "Can God really spread a table in the wilderness?" Do not grumble as some of them did - and were killed by the destroying angel. (1 Corinthians 10:10)

From the fruit of their mouth a persons stomach is filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied. (Proverbs 18:20) The fear of Me leads to life; then you can rest content, untouched by trouble. (Proverbs 19:23) Calm and quiet yourself like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child, be content. (Psalm 131:2) Faithfully obey My commands I am giving you today - love the LORD your God and serve Me with all your heart and with all your soul - then I will send rain on your land in its season (blessings into your life), both autumn and spring rains, so that you may gather in your grain, new wine and oil (abundance). I will provide grass in the fields for your cattle, and you will eat and be satisfied (provision). (Deuteronomy 11:14-16)

Enter My gates with with thanksgiving and My courts with praise; give thanks to Me and praise My Name. (Psalm 100:4) Obey and serve Me and you will spend the rest of your days in prosperity and your years in contentment. (Job 36:11) I supply the seed to the sower and bread for food. I will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion and through others, your generosity will result in thanksgiving to Me. (2 Corinthians 9:10-11)

Do not think that godliness is a means to financial gain. Godliness with contentment is great gain. For you brought nothing into the world and you cannot take anything out of it. (1 Timothy 6:5-7) Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless. (Ecclesiastes 5:10) These one's toil is for their mouth, yet their appetite is never satisfied. (Ecclesiastes 6:7) Turn your heart toward My statutes and not toward selfish gain. (Psalm 119:36)

Others, because of their sins, they will eat but not be satisfied; their stomach will still be empty. They will store up but save nothing, because what they save, I will give to the sword. They will plant but not harvest; they will press olives but not use the oil, crush grapes but not drink the wine.

Will a mere mortal rob God? Yet I am robbed. But they ask, 'How are we robbing You?' In tithes and offerings. They are under a curse-your whole nation-because they are robbing Me. Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this, says the LORD Almighty, and see if I do not throw ope the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be enough room to store it. (Malachi 3:8-10)

Lastly My child, be diligent and not lazy. A sluggard's appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. (Proverbs 13:4) Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth. (Proverbs 10:4) The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty, (Proverbs 21:5)

Work diligently, give generously and be content in all you do. This will serve you well. Make sure you examine yourself and check your motives. If you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such 'wisdom' does not come from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. (James 3:14)

Cry aloud to Me. Lift up your voice to Me for mercy. Pour out your complaint before Me (not against Me) and tell Me of your trouble. When your spirit grows faint within you, I will watch over your way. (Psalm 142:103) Lay your request before Me and wait expectantly. (Psalm 5:3) Be still before Me and wait patiently. (Psalm 37:7)

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Listen When I Speak

Dear Child:

I spoke to you today; yesterday as well and the day before that. Did you hear Me? Have you been listening? I speak to you constantly, trying to get your attention. Sometimes you are too busy to settle down and hear Me. Other times, you simply ignore what I say. Practice listening; be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to answer. (James 1:19) Whoever listens to Me will live in safety and be at ease without fear of harm. (Proverbs 1:33) I do not listen to sinners, but to the godly who do my will. (John 9:31) You are My child and I desire to speak to you.

I have declared; "Listen, you heavens and I will speak; hear you earth, the word of My mouth." (Deuteronomy 32:1) I speak through My Word, thoughts, conversations with others and various circumstances. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by My word. (Romans 10:17) My word is alive and active. Sharper than any double edged sword. It penetrates, even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)

I have sent My Word into the world and He became flesh and dwelt among you. (John 1:14) The Word was with Me and the Word was God. (John 1:1) He did not speak on His own, but spoke all I commanded Him to say. (John 12:49) I have also given you the Spirit of truth; the Advocate. He will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. (John 14:16-17, 26) So listen to Me. I wants to speak to like I spoke to Moses; face to face, as one speaks to a friend. (Exodus 33:11)

Heed My instructions and commands. Bind them always on your heart. Fasten them around your neck. When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. My correction and instruction are the way to life. (Proverbs 6:21-23) I speak the truth; i declare what is right. (Isaiah 45:19) I do speak; now one way, now another; though many do not perceive it. (Job 33:14) They are ever hearing, but never understanding; ever seeing, but never perceiving. (Isaiah 6:9)

I speak and give warnings. Who is listening to Me? Their ears are closed so they cannot hear. My word is offensive to them; they find no pleasure in it. (Jeremiah 6:10) Their tongues shoot lies. They go from one sin to another; they do not acknowledge Me. Beware of so-called friends, do not be so trusting. They are deceivers and slanderers. Friend deceives friend and no one speaks the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they weary themselves with sinning. You live in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to acknowledge Me. (Jeremiah 9:3-6)

Do not listen to what every so-called prophet or teacher is prophesying to you; they fill you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from My mouth. They say to those who despise Me, "The LORD says; You will live in peace". And to those who follow the stubbornness of their hearts they say, "No harm will come to you". I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with message. I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and would have turned them from their evil ways and from their evil deeds. (Jeremiah 23:16-22)

I am against the false teachers and prophets who steal from one another words supposedly from Me. I am against the prophets who wag their own tongues and yet declare, "The LORD declares". Indeed, I am against those who prophesy false dreams. They tell them and lead My people astray with their reckless lies, yet I did not send them or appoint them. They do not benefit these people in the least. (Jeremiah 23:30-32) They are from the world and therefore they speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. ((1 John 4:5)

A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. (Luke 6:45) The time has come when people do not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. (2 Timothy 4:3) I speak what I will and it will be fulfilled without delay. I will fulfill whatever I say. (Ezekiel 12:25)

All scripture in God breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16) Blessed are those who hear My word and obey it. (Luke 11:28) Whoever belongs to Me, hears what I say. (John 8:47) Today, if you hear My voice, do not harden your heart as they did in the rebellion. (Hebrews 3:15)

So listen to Me, My child and before you call I will answer; while you are still speaking, I will hear. (Isaiah 65:24)

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You Are Beautiful

Dear Child:

Beauty is greatly prized in the eyes of mankind, but your vision is corrupted. Some of the most beautiful plans and animals are also the most deadly. I desire you to live by faith and not by sight. (2 Corinthians 5:7) Have faith in Me and My word. I am not human, that I should lie. (Numbers 23:19) My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways. Strive to view the world and yourself through My eyes and My way of thinking.

Many people have what is considered physical beauty. Women and men like Sarai, Rachel, Abigal, Bathsheba, Absalom and Esther were recognized for their beauty in the eyes of men.

You are beautiful also. You are the apple of My eye. (Psalm 17:8) You are special and precious because you are made in My image. (Genesis 1:27) Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly. (John 7:24) Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears Me is to be praised. (Proverbs 31:30)

When I looked for beauty and greatness in a king, I told My prophet Samuel not to consider his appearance or his height, for I reject that standard. I do not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but I look at the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7)

Beauty can be deceptive and lead to pride and arrogance. My beloved Israel trusted in her beauty and used her fame and prostituted herself with many nations. (Ezekiel 16:15) Likewise, the teachers of the law and the Pharisees became hypocrites; whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside, but on the inside were rotting bones and everything unclean. (Matthew 23:27)

Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman or man who shows no discretion. (Proverbs 11:22) Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes; Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quite spirit, which is of great worth in My sight. (1 Peter 3:3-4)

Looking beautiful is fine and jewelry and adornments are not the issue, but when these things define who you are, that is a problem. You don't need looks and things and people to validate you, for I say you are beautiful! Trust in My words. False apostles and deceitful workers, masquerade as apostles of Christ and fool many because mankind is caught up in appearances. Satan also masquerades as an angel of light to deceive many. (2 Corinthians 11:13-15)

Look to the Beautiful One who outshines the sun in His Glory; My Son, Jesus! He is the image of Me! However, He had no beauty or majesty to attract people to Him and nothing in His appearance that one would desire Him. (Isaiah 53:2) Even His mediocre appearance was disfigured beyond that of any human being and His form marred beyond human likeness. (Isaiah 52:14) He is not as the beautiful pictures and movies portray, but His inner beauty still shines brightly after more than 2000yrs!

Take note of the beauty of Jesus. Let your beauty reflect His beauty which is inside you. You are beautiful! Each person has different outward qualities, but it is the inside that shows true beauty. Jesus proved this and is hailed as Beautiful, Glorious, Lovely and Magnificent.; and you are being transformed into His image! (Colossians 1:15)

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Do Not Worry

Dear Child:

You have many worries. I have known you from before you were born and have watched you grow. I know your personality and innermost fears. I know your dreams and hopes and all your deeds. (Revelation 2 & 3) You are My child. With life's troubles, you are easily shaken. Do not worry or be afraid, for I am JEHOVAH-ROHI; The Lord Your Shepherd (Psalm 23:1, John 10:11), and you are My sheep.

Do not be offended that I call you My sheep. You have much in common with sheep that you may recognize. Sheep are timed, fearful and easily panicked. They are not intelligent (as much as they think they are) and gullible; very vulnerable to fear, frustration, pest and hunger. Sheep are easily influenced by any shepherd, stampede easily and vulnerable to mob psychology. They have little or no means of self defense and can only run; they are easily killed by enemies. The shepherd is the most calming influence in their life; they are jealous and compete for dominance. Sheep constantly need fresh water, fresh pasture and have little discernment in choosing such food or water, not knowing the best source of water is early morning dew.

Sheep are perverse, stubborn and will insist on their own way; even eating poisonous plants or drinking dirty water. They are easily flipped on their back, unable to right themselves and will die of starvation if not turned over by the shepherd; they are helpless. They frequently look for easy places to rest and don't like to be sheared or cleaned. Sheep are creatures of habit and get into ruts and need constant care. They need to be "on the move" and need a pre-determined plan and pattern of grazing. Totally dependant on the shepherd for their every need, he uses a rod and staff to guide them. 1.

My child, like a shepherd tends to his sheep, I tend to My flock like a shepherd. I gather the lambs in My arms and carry them close to My heart and gently lead those that have young. I watch over the flock and remove the pest from their bodies. (Jeremiah 31:10)

I look after My scattered flock and rescue them from cloudy and dark places. I tend to them in rich pastures and grazing land, as I lie them down and make them still. I search for the lost and bring back the strays. I bind up the injured and strengthen the weak. I shepherd My flock with justice. (Ezekiel 34:12)

I am willing and able to all this and more for you. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving; present your request to Me. And My peace which transcends all understanding, will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)

Worry causes panic and fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end. (Proverbs 29:11) I remember when My people rebelled against My Spirit and rash words came from Moses' lips. (Psalm 106:33) It caused him to sin and cost him entry into the Promised Land. Do not let your worry lead to panic and rash behavior.

You ask, but you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives; that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. (James 4:3) Life is more than things! Possessions are fine, as long as they do not possess you. My word should guide your life, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful. (Matthew 13:22) My precious word is instruction for all aspects of life, but it is choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures and they do not mature. (Luke 8:14)

I know you have need of clothes, food and money, but let Me provide for you on a daily basis. (Matthew 6:25-34) Jesus told you to pray each day to receive daily bread (Luke 11:3), Why? This is to humble you, causing you to hunger and feeding you with manna; to teach you that man does not live by bread alone but on every word that comes from My mouth. (Deuteronomy 8:3) The manna in the desert spoiled before morning to make the people look to Me for provision on a day by day basis. Learn this principle.

So ask, but ask according to My will. (Matthew 6:10) Ask and do not doubt. Doubt leads to worry. If you have faith and do not doubt, you can say to a mountain (problem or obstacle) "Go throw yourself into the sea," and it will be done. (Mark 11:23) Unlike Thomas, stop doubting and believe. (John 20:27)

So, consider it joy when you face trials of many kinds, because the testing of your faith produces perseverance to make you mature and complete, not lacking anything. If you lack wisdom, ask Me and I will give it to you generously. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from Me. Such as person is double-minded and unstable in all they do. (James 1:2-8)

When you fall into such storms of doubt, seek calm. My calm. The Spirit that was in Jesus is in you. He got up and rebuked the winds and waves and said "Quiet! Be Still." Then the wind died and it was completely calm. (Mark 4:39) Go do likewise. Be still and know that I am God. (Psalm 46:10)

1. http://www.ccfred.org/women/doc/2004_study13.PDF
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I Know Your Pain

Dear Child:

I know your pain. When you hurt, I hurt. I am not distant or uninvolved. It is at these times when I am closest to you. (Psalm 34:18) You may not always feel My presence, but I am near. Sin brings much suffering into the world. It is not My choice, but a result of the free will I have given mankind. If I were to take away man's free will, you would be an empty shell. If I were stop all wickedness and sin today, all life would perish; even you. All have gone astray; each has gone their own way. (Isaiah 53:6)

Sin and it's consequences hurt Me. People think sin in merely a breaking of My law, but sin is also a direct violation of Me. I am hurt when I see sin and evil; death and destruction. I cry for each soul that rejects Me and take no pleasure in the death of the wicked. (Ezekiel 33:11) I can relate to your pain more than you understand. When I allowed My Beloved Son to be tortured, humiliated and brutally murdered, I felt pain that you cannot fathom. As He cried out in anguish upon His last breaths, the pain was almost unbearable; But we bore it for your sake. (Matthew 27:14)

Yes, My child, I feel your pain. As you walk through the valleys in life, I am with you.(Psalm 23:4) You are not alone. I am with you. I will never leave you or forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5) When you are hurting, come to Me and be still before Me. Meditate on the truth of My word and how much I truly love you. Realize that you are not alone and this too shall pass. (Psalm 30:5)

Tribulations and trials also give rise to patience and endurance. (James 1:2-4) You see, I will often allow trials to occur to test your faith and make you stronger. I want you to grow strong in your faith and not faint at every trouble that comes your way. You can do it! I believe in you! (Mark 9:49) Not only will you be tested, your deeds also will be tested. It will be revealed what it was and what motive it was done in. (1 Corinthians 3:13) Suffering is true fellowship with My Son Jesus. If you wish to be worthy of His Name, you must suffer also with Him as He suffered with you. (Philippians 1:29)

Jesus told you Himself, in this world you will have trouble, but not to fear, because He had overcome the world. (John 16:33) He spoke the truth to you. You are not exempt from trouble and it will come. I am a God of compassion, gracious, long suffering, abundant in mercy and truth. (Psalm 86:15) You must trust in Me through these difficult times and know that all things work together for the good of those who love Me. (Romans 8:28)

Fear not; I am with you. Rest assured in your spirit that the day is coming when I will wipe away your every tear. (Revelation 21:4)

I love you.

I Love You

Dear Child:

You certainly are very dear to me and how I desire to be your Father. You may or may not know me intimately, but I know you! (Psalm 139:1) I created you in My image and made you for my purposes. (Genesis 1:26-27) I know you may have doubts or think my plans always involve boring or dreadful things. In reality, I know the plans I have for you; they are for good and not for bad; plans to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11)

I loved you from even before you were born, before you were even conceived. (Jeremiah 1:5) When sin entered the world, all people went astray; you included. You have made many wrong choices and have chosen to do things "your" way instead of mine. (James 1:14) Sin grieves me greatly and as Just and Righteous God, sadly, I Must judge sin. I cannot punsih "some" sin and allow other sin to go unpunished. That would be hypocrytical and not according to my nature. Would you expect me to allow all wrong to go unpunished? Should I overlook murder, rape or theft? I would not and will not. By the same token, I cannot overlook your own sin. (Revelation 8:11)

Judging sin does not mean I do not love you. I loved you enough to make provision for your sin; so you may be forgiven. I loved you so much that I sent My Son Jesus to suffer the penalty of death for your sins. (John 3:16) Before I created anything, Jesus was prepared to give His life for those who would fall into sin. (1 Peter 1:20) Now, if you would only believe in Him and confess your sins and turn from your ways, you will be forgiven. (Romans 10:9) Jesus is the sacrafice for sin that leads to eternal life. He is the way to becoming My child. He is the way to Me. (John 14:6)

My child, you are constantly on My mind. (Psalm 139:17-18) I am daily trying to reach your heart. Even through various troubles in your life, I Am there, trying to get your attention. (Deuteronomy 8:3) This eart; this life; it is only temporary. One day you will die and that is a certainty, but life goes on. This life after death is the begining, not the end. My desire is when you face Me, I will be there as your Father and not your Judge. (Hebrews 9:27) My love for you cannot override My Perfect Justice.

My Justice is perfect, but My Love is Perfect. Please do not reject my Perfect Love.

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