the FireCarrier

   Praise the LORD. I will extol the LORD with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.     Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.     Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever.     He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate.     He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.     He has shown his people the power of his works, giving them the lands of other nations.     The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.     They are established for ever and ever, enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.     He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever— holy and awesome is his name.     The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good ...

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth Has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭28‬:‭18‬-‭20‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Are you following the instructions? They have not changed. Make disciples. While you may not see me, I am there with you. You are covered by my love. Go forward in the power you've been given.

You have searched me, LORD, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, LORD, know it completely. You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭1‬-‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Turn off the noise and distractions. Listen in the quiet for me. Come back and allow me to bring healing. I am here. Yes, I am watching over you. Listen for my guiding voice. Follow my heart.

Don’t be troubled. Believe in God, and believe in me. My Father’s house has many rooms. If that were not true, would I have told you that I’m going to prepare a place for you? If I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again. Then I will bring you into my presence so that you will be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going. ‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭GW‬‬ Look around you. I am there. My creation reflects my heart. Put aside your self-expectations and allow me to lead you. Take the time to learn of my ways with you. Respond as you hear my voice. I will lead you in the way you should go.

The people gave him a wonderful welcome, some throwing their coats on the street, others spreading out rushes they had cut in the fields. Running ahead and following after, they were calling out, Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in God’s name! Blessed the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in highest heaven! He entered Jerusalem, then entered the Temple. He looked around, taking it all in. But by now it was late, so he went back to Bethany with the Twelve. ‭‭Mark‬ ‭11‬:‭8‬-‭11‬ ‭MSG‬‬ It is time. Continue reaching upward for me. I am awaiting you. I will take you to the places I have for you to share me. My power will again flow through you and into others. Walk forward. I am there awaiting you. Come through the door.

We need to hold on to our declaration of faith: We have a superior chief priest who has gone through the heavens. That person is Jesus, the Son of God. We have a chief priest who is able to sympathize with our weaknesses. He was tempted in every way that we are, but he didn’t sin. So we can go confidently to the throne of God’s kindness to receive mercy and find kindness, which will help us at the right time. ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭14‬-‭16‬ ‭GW Things may change, yet I remain unchanged. My ways remain. I am the truth and life. Continue to seek me. Rest in my shadow. I will protect you.

You have commanded that your guiding principles be carefully followed. I pray that my ways may become firmly established so that I can obey your laws. Then I will never feel ashamed when I study all your commandments. I will give thanks to you as I learn your regulations, which are based on your righteousness. I will obey your laws. Never abandon me. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭4‬-‭8‬ ‭GW You have a new day, a new time to start over. Don't be fearful of failure. ‬‬Keep going the way I have shown you. Keep reaching out to me, expecting me to answer. Don't be caught looking back. I am there to lead you. I will continue to place my reminders in front of you.