the FireCarrier

Therefore keep the words of this covenant and do them, that you may deal wisely and prosper in all that you do. All of you stand today before the Lord your God—your heads, your tribes, your elders, and your officers, even all the men of Israel, Your little ones, your wives, and the stranger and sojourner in your camp, from the hewer of your wood to the drawer of your water— That you may enter into the covenant of the Lord your God, and into His oath which He makes with you today, That He may establish you this day as a people for Himself, and that He may be to you a God as He said to you and as He swore to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It is not with you only that I make this sworn covenant But with future Israelites who do not stand here with us today before the Lord our God, as well as with those who are here with us this day.  Deuteronomy 29:9-15 (AMP) We have an even greater calling than “doing”; by his great grace we can draw close to him, “b

"Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them. Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand against the whole land--against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and the people of the land. They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the LORD. Jeremiah 1:17-19 (NIV)

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this. Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)

My birth foretold my future, as I was wrapped in swaddling cloths as a preparation of what was to come. Into a time of darkness I came, to spread the light of hope. I left my word within you that it might grow through you and into others in need. My hope is yet available. It comes in many ways for those willing to spend time seeking me.

Moses said to the people, “Do not fear! Stand firm and see the salvation of the LORD that he will provide for you today; for the Egyptians that you see today you will never, ever see again. The LORD will fight for you, and you can be still.”                         Exodus 14:13-14 (NET) Where do you stand today? Has your world come to an end or are you willing to trust in me? It is through the death of one that all may live. It is through the obedient and sacrificial life that the cost of sin has been paid. Rejoice in the life which is yours, now learn to walk in it, sharing with those about you. Today the season have changed. My winds blow a strong warning. Can you hear them? They speak of my gathering in. Do not mistake my tarrying as a sign. I will certainly complete what I said I will do. My mercy and righteousness co-exist.

God is the one who made the star groups Pleiades and Orion; he changes darkness into the morning light, and the day into dark night. He calls for the waters of the sea to pour out on the earth. The LORD is his name. Amos 5:8 (NCV) You are my creation, placed in the point of time and situation. I have provided all which you will need. Are you willing to trust me?  There is nothing I can not do. As the enemy approaches I will be your covering. In a time of pain and darkness I will continue to cover you with my glory. Walk with me and I will be your covering. Rely upon me and I will grant guidance and wisdom. Listen to my voice and I will guide your steps. I will cover you continually as you walk with me.

Acknowledge the LORD, you heavenly beings, acknowledge the LORD’s majesty and power! Acknowledge the majesty of the LORD’s reputation! Worship the LORD in holy attire! The LORD’s shout is heard over the water; the majestic God thunders, the LORD appears over the surging water. Psalm 29:1-3 (NET)

My blessing is on those people who trust in me, who put their confidence in me. They will be like a tree planted near a stream whose roots spread out toward the water. It has nothing to fear when the heat comes. Its leaves are always green. It has no need to be concerned in a year of drought. It does not stop bearing fruit. Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NET)

‘The lamp of the body is the eye. It follows that if your eye is clear, your whole body will be filled with light. But if your eye is diseased, your whole body will be darkness. If then, the light inside you is darkened, what darkness that will be! Matthew 6:22-23 (NJB) What you see determines how you see; be it hazy or cloudy light does not enter nor does it exit. Let my light bring cleansing. My fire can purify you, if you allow it. Do not be like some who embrace their disease like a badge of honour. Be filled with what is holy; gaze upon what I have set before you until your desires become my desires for you. Do not be dull, but Follow the light I set before you. Those with clear eyes will lead others.

I sleep, but my heart is awake. I hear my love knocking. ‘Open to me, my sister, my beloved, my dove, my perfect one, for my head is wet with dew, my hair with the drops of night.' Song of Songs 5:2 (NJB )

Then Eli answered, "Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition which you have made to him." 1 Samuel 1:17 (RSV) Do not be bound by fear: I see you in your daily walk and hear the prayers of my people. What I offer is freedom in walking with me; freedom from self-expectations. Learn my voice. I long to speak more with you each day. My spirit is present to guide you into new ways. I am truth and light. In me you can have the freedom to reach outside yourself and into the lives of others. My peace is meant to flow from you and into the world. My perfected love casts away all fear. It allows others to see the love my son has for them. I wish to release you to touch the lives of nations, that they may turn to me. I will show you things and give you words to speak which will be like the keys to opening whole cities. You will have your prayers answered, as you learn my heart and follow without fear. Walk in my peace. I go before you and follow after you.

Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan-- The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as men rejoice when dividing the plunder. Isaiah 9:1-3 (NIV)

I have heard your heart and see your ways as you seek me. Do not be discouraged by the words of the enemy. You are mine, hidden in my righteous goodness. As you wait for me, I will walk through through the barriers, through the walls where you sit calling for me. I continue to hear you. Allow me to work through you. Allow me to whisper in your ear the words of healing for those about you. Do not grow weary or tire of waiting for me; I will grant you more, as I have heard you and see your heart.

So don't be foolish, but understand what the Lord wants. Don't get drunk on wine, which leads to wild living. Instead, be filled with the Spirit by reciting psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs for your own good. Sing and make music to the Lord with your hearts. Always thank God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:17-20 (GW)

PRAISE THE Lord! (Hallelujah!) Blessed (happy, fortunate, to be envied) is the man who fears (reveres and worships) the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments. His [spiritual] offspring shall be mighty upon earth; the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Prosperity and welfare are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. Light arises in the darkness for the upright, gracious, compassionate, and just [who are in right standing with God]. It is well with the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice. He will not be moved forever; the [uncompromisingly] righteous (the upright, in right standing with God) shall be in everlasting remembrance. He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is firmly fixed, trusting (leaning on and being confident) in the Lord. His heart is established and steady, he will not be afraid while he waits to see his desire established upon his ad

I hear Father encouraging each of us. He is asking a pointed question: Do you want to know me? Now is the time to come closer. Now is the time to hear my voice clearly. I am offering you opportunities to awaken and seek me. I’ve been awaken some of you at different times of the night. Those are opportunities for me to speak into your life. Do not allow them to pass by empty. As you learn to hear me more clearly now, you will be able to hear me in the time of coming noise. You will be able to move in my kingdom ways. "You have heard; now see all this; and will you not declare it?  From this time forth I make you hear new things, hidden things which you have not known. Isaiah 48:6 (RSV)

I declare unto you my peace; the washing away of past events and memories which inhibit you from accomplishing what I have set before you. In my peace you will find direction. Find stability within me by giving away what you have freely received. My peace comes from knowing me; linger in my presence so I may speak with you.  My Spirit will wash over you as I declare my peace into your life.

But now Christ has come as the high priest of the good things to come. He passed through the greater and more perfect tent not made with hands, that is, not of this creation, and he entered once for all into the most holy place not by the blood of goats and calves but by his own blood, and so he himself secured eternal redemption. For if the blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a young cow sprinkled on those who are defiled consecrated them and provided ritual purity, how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our consciences from dead works to worship the living God. Hebrews 9:11-14 (NET )

“‘This is what the sovereign LORD says: “‘I will take a sprig from the lofty top of the cedar and plant it. I will pluck from the top one of its tender twigs; I myself will plant it on a high and lofty mountain. I will plant it on a high mountain of Israel, and it will raise branches and produce fruit and become a beautiful cedar. Every bird will live under it; Every winged creature will live in the shade of its branches. All the trees of the field will know that I am the LORD. I make the high tree low; I raise up the low tree. I make the green tree wither, and I make the dry tree sprout. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will do it!’” Ezekiel 17:22-24 (NET)

So pray this way: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored, may your kingdom come, may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we ourselves have forgiven our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. Matthew 6:9-13 (NET)

I was given a vision:  It was night and I saw a small bonfire burning. Suddenly there was a strong breeze. I could hear the crackling of the embers, and could see them lifting into the night sky, disappearing. I asked what the vision meant.  I was told you are those embers, ignited and directed by Holy Spirit. Wind blown you are carried and deposited into ripe soil where new fires are ignited. My holy Spirit is moving; allow yourself to be consumed. I am yet with you. Allow me to carry you into where I have need of you. You are the light of the world. I am using you to ignite those who need to come closer to me.

Love never ends. But if there are prophecies, they will be set aside; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be set aside. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part, but when what is perfect comes, the partial will be set aside.   1 Corinthians 13:8-10 (NET)

Do not grow discouraged by what you do not see; Follow me. I will draw you where you should be walking. I will supply my illumination upon what should be seen. I will shut out the false light; the things which are trying to enter into you.  Follow my light in these times of of darkness. So walk without fear. The greater the darkness you will walk through the grater your heart draws others to me. Follow the light: be the light.

During worship this morning I was given a picture/work. to the right side of my vision it became very dark. I could see and the flashes of lightening as a storm was approaching. I was given instructions in regarding the impending storm (Sandy: the Frankenstorm). I was told it is much like the storm which is actively brewing over our country. The storms are attacking what is right, both spiritually and in the natural. The winds of lies are whipping the waters, cascading over the shorelines and into the homes of our citizens. Here are the points I heard: 1) it has come to try to put out the light; to bring fear. 2) it moves to take down the power lines and communication; to bring isolation and discouragement. 3) to flood lives with an unclean water but the larger point I was give is simple: 4) There is yet time for my people to stand up. Take the time to stand firm in prayer. Use my authority. Speak against the plans to bring destruction; Speak against the winds and waves o

I am yet speaking. I decree direction to those who ask; to those who seek me. My word is healing: Be my voice spoken into the lives I bring before you. You are to be my voice in this time of darkness. My word is not silent nor dormant. It grows within those who love me; those who seek my ways and my heart. I have called others, and yet I am calling you. My word is creative. It drives out all darkness. It releases the captives. It binds the wounds which would consume you. I am speaking direction in the night season. I am pouring myself into you in ways yet revealed. My word was here in what you consider to be the beginning. Those Words continue. My word continues to lie within you. Allow it to grow. Give it ground to go forth. Speak the things I will show you to speak. Do not be silent in fear, for that is not my way. Release those caught in the traps. Do not allow the enemy to keep them in bondage. Open your hands and release what they need. Touch their hearts w

“I, the LORD, officially commission you; I take hold of your hand. I protect you and make you a covenant mediator for people, and a light to the nations, to open blind eyes, to release prisoners from dungeons, those who live in darkness from prisons. Isaiah 42:6-7 (NET)

Then by a prophet the LORD brought Jacob’s descendants out of Egypt; and by that prophet they were protected. Hosea 12:13 (NLT)

O my people, listen to my instructions. Open your ears to what I am saying, for I will speak to you in a parable. I will teach you hidden lessons from our past— stories we have heard and known, stories our ancestors handed down to us. We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the LORD, about his power and his mighty wonders. Psalm 78:1-4 (NLT)

Then God honored the seventh day and made it holy, because in it He rested from all His work which He had done.  Genesis 2:3 (NLV)

For this is what the LORD says-- he who created the heavens, he is God; he who fashioned and made the earth, he founded it; he did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited-- he says: "I am the LORD, and there is no other. Isaiah 45:18 (NIV) Yes, I am the LORD. I created all things. There is nothing which escapes or surprises me. You were created by me in my image. My eye remains upon you and in your everyday life. I smile when you speak with me. It gives me joy when you call upon my name. Do not become distracted from what I've called you to do. Do not allow circumstances to bring fear or inactivity. Stand firm in me. My love is never-ending. Do not allow your heart to be troubled or mired in doubt. I am all you need. I am what you seek. Only I can fill the void you allow to sneak into your life. Arise again. Align your ways with my plans. I am the LORD of the harvest. I am preparing my harvesters and those who will labor among them. Call upon my name and

But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will never be put to shame or disgraced, to ages everlasting. For this is what the LORD says-- he who created the heavens, he is God; he who fashioned and made the earth, he founded it; he did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited-- he says: "I am the LORD, and there is no other. I have not spoken in secret, from somewhere in a land of darkness; I have not said to Jacob's descendants, 'Seek me in vain.' I, the LORD, speak the truth; I declare what is right.    Isaiah 45:17-19 (NIV)

Sometimes we need step back and look at what is happening in our lives. When have we gone to war with our enemy as our ally (2 Kings 3:4)? We make our our plans and find ourselves in the wilderness(2 King 3:8). We may prophesy our own ill-being (2 King 3:10)and find ourselves listening to the charlatan. If we inquire of God, He will answer. Yet it does not always seem to make sense. We may find our we are to be digging ditches to accomplish His will (2 Kings 3:15). Yet God does provide, and often in ways we’d not expect (2 Kings 3:21-24). God gives direction for our own good (2 Kings 3:25). He expects us to follow what he’s spoken. Don’t take my word, but examine this story yourself. Ask God to speak to you through His word; and expect Him to answer. Joram son of Ahab became king of Israel in Samaria in the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, and he reigned twelve years. He did evil in the eyes of the LORD, but not as his father and mother had done. He got rid of th

The LORD replies, “I have seen violence done to the helpless, and I have heard the groans of the poor. Now I will rise up to rescue them, as they have longed for me to do.” Psalm 12:5 (NLT) I am ready to vindicate, I am ready to deliver, I will establish justice among the nations. The coastlands wait patiently for me; they wait in anticipation for the revelation of my power. Isaiah 51:5 (NET) He is astonished to see that there is no one to help the oppressed. So he will use his own power to rescue them and to win the victory. He will wear justice like a coat of armor and saving power like a helmet. He will clothe himself with the strong desire to set things right and to punish and avenge the wrongs that people suffer. Isaiah 59:16-17 (TEV)

When Elisha arrived at the house, there was the child lying dead on his bed. He went in by himself and closed the door. Then he prayed to the LORD. He got up on the bed and spread his body out over the boy; he put his mouth on the boy’s mouth, his eyes over the boy’s eyes, and the palms of his hands against the boy’s palms. He bent down over him, and the boy’s skin grew warm. Elisha went back and walked around in the house. Then he got up on the bed again and bent down over him. The child sneezed seven times and opened his eyes.  2 Kings 4:32-35 (NET)

Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, Hebrews 1:1-2a (NRSV)

Whoever receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward. Whoever receives a righteous person in the name of a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. Matthew 10:41 (NET)

The seventh time the servant reported, "A cloud as small as a man's hand is rising from the sea." So Elijah said, "Go and tell Ahab, 'Hitch up your chariot and go down before the rain stops you.'" Meanwhile, the sky grew black with clouds, the wind rose, a heavy rain came on and Ahab rode off to Jezreel. The power of the LORD came upon Elijah and, tucking his cloak into his belt, he ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel. 1 Kings 18:44-46 (NIV)

“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Matthew 5:3 (NLT)

We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.  Romans 12:6a (NIV)

Then Elisha said, “The LORD says to dig holes in the valley. The LORD says you won’t see wind or rain, but the valley will be filled with water. Then you, your cattle, and your other animals can drink. 2 Kings 3:16-17 (NCV)

It is good when Father brings into remembrance things He has spoken into your heart. This was mine, received 5-10-2002, re-spoken into my heart 08-11-2012   I have set you as a seer among my great people, that you may know and understand their ways. Jeremiah 6:27 - Lamsa: Peshitta Tanakh   So what does this mean to you? It means you too should review words received from Father; Words which seem to have never developed; words which seem dried and long dead.   Remember: God seems things in a different perspective. He sees longitudinally. The now is seen as the end-point. He can see the things awaiting to burst forth from you. Those are seeds He has planted and watered.   He says, I have set in you a great purpose to affect my creation. Continue to water the seed dream planted. You should battle for it's maturation.   I continue to love you. My grace covers the things you see and flaws and short-comings. Allow me to fulfill what is yet to come. Trust in me, for

You are right to want to have more of me; to ask for all I have for you. I know your heart and your inner desires. You yet need to learn to receive what is now available. Be faithful. My love is never-ending. I cover you with grace and not justice. This is because my son has paid the price by the willfully shedding His blood. To have more you must give away what you now hold. You must learn reliance upon me, that what I speak is to help you grow, to spread my kingdom about you. Use wisely what you have received. Exercise your gifts that they may grow to the proportion I have for you. Don’t let what you have waste away. They will grow as you move about my ways. But his lord answered and said to him, 'You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed. So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received back my own with interest. Therefore take the talen

Don't forget to show hospitality to believers you don't know. By doing this some believers have shown hospitality to angels without being aware of it. Hebrews 13:2 (GW)

I’ve been in what seems an extended period of dryness. Before going to sleep last night, I asked God to make himself real to me, however He would care to have it occur. I quickly was asleep, and was later awaken. I sleepily looked at the time, for in the past He had spoken to me through specific verses of scripture. The time; it was 12:34 When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, "You are not far from the kingdom of God." And from then on no one dared ask him any more questions. Mark 12:34 (NIV) I wonder how many times and how many ways He draws or drives us to seek after and find Him. Don’t be tempted to give up for you are not far from the kingdom of God.

Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place? Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their souls to what is false, and do not swear deceitfully. They will receive blessing from the LORD, and vindication from the God of their salvation. Psalm 24:3-5 (NRSV )

Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands. Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high, and had set it in the court; and he stood on it. Then he knelt on his knees in the presence of the whole assembly of Israel, and spread out his hands toward heaven. He said, "O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven or on earth, keeping covenant in steadfast love with your servants who walk before you with all their heart— 2 Chronicles 6:12-14 (NRSV)

…and a people without understanding shall come to ruin. Hosea 4:14b (RSV)

In the day that your walls are to be built [a day for building], in that day shall the boundary [of Israel] be far extended and the decree [against her] be far removed. Micah 7:11 (AMP)

  "Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love.We love each other because he loved us first." 1 John 4:18-19 NLT

Listen and hear my voice; pay attention and hear what I say. Isaiah 28:23 (NIV)

Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.  Galatians 6:2 NLT

  "The LORD your God will delight in you if you obey his voice and keep the commands and decrees written in this Book of Instruction, and if you turn to the LORD your God with all your heart and soul."  Deuteronomy 30:10 NLT

"The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; his word was on my tongue. The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: 'When one rules over men in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God, he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings the grass from the earth.'   2 Samuel 23:2-4 (NIV)

Then the Philistine said, “I defy Israel’s troops this day! Give me a man so we can fight each other!”  When Saul and all the Israelites heard these words of the Philistine, they were upset and very afraid. 1 Samuel 17:10-11 (NET) Attune your ears to my words. Now is not the time to listen to the taunt of the enemy.  His boasting will certainly come to a sure end. Look beyond what seem to be giants on the horizon and see with new eyes. Look to him who died for you. His stripes continue to bring healing. His eyes continue to give guidance to those who look to him. Learn his ways. Do not draw attention to yourself, forsake idol words, but be found moving in what I show you, else you will fall. I will open your eyes and show you what you need to see. As you face the giants I will guide you, if you learn to listen in confidence. I will provide opportunities for you to grow in my ways. Be not afraid, but walk with me. I will direct you in slaying the giants. David went on to

I tell you that on the day of judgment, people will give an account for every worthless word they speak. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:36-37 (NET)

And we have different gifts according to the grace given to us. If the gift is prophecy, that individual must use it in proportion to his faith. Romans 12:6 (NET) You have been given all that you need.Step into what is yours. Walk in the light as I have set the pathway for you. Exercise your measure of faith.  Use it, that it may become more. Speak what I show you. Listen for my direction and you shall receive. Do not neglect the gifts within you. Pursue my love that you may prophesy. Reach the lost in their time of consolation. Encourage all those around you. Let your faith be strengthened and ever-growing. Be filled with my spirit and walk the way before you. Allow your portion to be ever-expanding. Prophesy in proportion to your faith.

Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.  1 Corinthians 13:8 (NIV)

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24 (NIV)

I have revealed my plans to the prophets. They speak the revelation I have given them. Pray over what they will say, for they have not come to release fear, but to show my ways of redemption and life.   Continue to seek me and the direction I have for you. Walk in love as there are many who yet need to come to my salvation. Allow them to see the face of Jesus in a time of their crises.   It is a period of extremes and changes, yet I prevail. I am in control, directing my plan. There is no need for you to embrace fear or panic. Cling to what you know is true. My love is everlasting. I am yet the healer and deliverer.   Don’t be too busy for me.  I will provide for those I know. There is a table set for those will to come. Sit with me. Allow me to permeate you each day. My Spirit will release healing peace. Spend time daily to hear what I might whisper in your ear.   Learn the love I have for you.

Having gifts (faculties, talents, qualities) that differ according to the grace given us, let us use them: [He whose gift is] prophecy, [let him prophesy] according to the proportion of his faith; Romans 12:6 (AMP)

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my [brimming] cup runs over.  Psalm 23:5 (AMP) We may “say” that God is our provider, but I know that the real answer comes in the time of testing. It is then, we can realize what we profess.  God wishes to provide for us, but not in an inner private room. He wishes to provide publically. It maybe that the food is set in view of our enemy. We must learn to partake of God and what He offers us.

Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region. And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read.   Luke 4:14-16 (NKJV)

The LORD shows his faithful followers the way they should live. They experience his favor; their descendants inherit the land. The LORD’s loyal followers receive his guidance, and he reveals his covenantal demands to them. Psalm 25:12-14 (NET)

Fear not for you are mine. Spend time with me. There is more than your natural eyes are seeing. Focus your eyes upon me you will learn to recognize all that I am doing. I am the firm foundation for which you are searching. Build upon me. I will lead in into the pathways of righteousness. Listen for my voice and I will guide you. You will be lead into the ways I've set for you. Loosen your grip on what you are holding. I will replace it with what is eternal. Fear not what the enemy wishes to show you. You are mine. He is attempting to destroy your peace, and erode your joy. He is a liar; he loses. I am raising opportunities for my people to excel, for natural and spiritual promotion to abound. It is temporal, but I am eternal, and you are mine. My spirit is within you.

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4, NIV

Richard, Reconsider the plans you have been ruminating for the past few weeks. They are not in alignment with what God wishes for you or those around you. Stick it out. Rely upon God.   Cindy, Father has not forgotten you. He does not punish those who come to him. The plans He has for you remain. He will take you through the needed training.

So Moses went out of the city from Pharaoh and stretched out his hands to the LORD, and the thunder and the hail ceased, and the rain no longer poured upon the earth. But when Pharaoh saw that the rain and the hail and the thunder had ceased, he sinned yet again and hardened his heart, he and his servants. Exodus 9:33-34 (ESV)

I tell you that on the day of judgment, people will give an account for every worthless word they speak. For by your words you will be justified and by your words you will be condemned." Matthew 12:36-37 (NET)

Then Deborah said to Barak, "Go! This is the day the LORD has given Sisera into your hands. Has not the LORD gone ahead of you?" So Barak went down Mount Tabor, followed by ten thousand men. Judges 4:14 (NIV) Do not be still when I am moving; Be ready. I will give you the victory.  I have gone ahead of you. Follow me and I will show you things you have yet to see. My power and authority will flow through you. Reach forth with your heart, that my love can be shown to the world.  You will bring healing, most often when not expected. I am all you need, so rely upon me and my ways. I am on the move and will provide the victory.

But if you rebel against the LORD’s commands and refuse to listen to him, then his hand will be as heavy upon you as it was upon your ancestors. “Now stand here and see the great thing the LORD is about to do. You know that it does not rain at this time of the year during the wheat harvest. I will ask the LORD to send thunder and rain today. Then you will realize how wicked you have been in asking the LORD for a king!” So Samuel called to the LORD, and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day. And all the people were terrified of the LORD and of Samuel.  1 Samuel 12:15-18 (NLT)

So I tell you: Live by following the Spirit. Then you will not do what your sinful selves want. Our sinful selves want what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit wants what is against our sinful selves. The two are against each other, so you cannot do just what you please. But if the Spirit is leading you, you are not under the law. Galatians 5:16-18 (NCV)

In my twilight sleep of 04/10 I saw someone reach to the base of the tree in my front yard. They were trying to take the keys. The hand held a small wire-type device which was to sneak away the keys. I was able to reach out and stop them and took the keys myself. Sometimes we have what we need and don't recognize it until it is pointed out to us. At the base of the tree are the keys of life. They can be within our reach, but if we are not diligent, we may let someone or something steal them from right before us. Confront the enemy. Take care of what He's given you into your hands. Hold tight to the keys of life.

Joshua was near Jericho when he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a sword in his hand. Joshua went to him and asked, “Are you a friend or an enemy?“  The man answered, “I am neither. I have come as the commander of the LORD’S army.“ Then Joshua bowed facedown on the ground and asked, “Does my master have a command for me, his servant?“ Joshua 5:13-14a (NCV)

There are many other things that Jesus did. If every one of them were written down, I suppose the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written. John 21:25 (NET) I have shown myself to you so you would know me. For in me you will find life; without me there is darkness and death. You no longer need to feel insecure; stand firm in me. Let the world see what I can do for them. You are my light in this hour. Feed upon my word, therein is life and direction.

Who would have believed what we just heard? When was the LORD’s power revealed through him? He sprouted up like a twig before God, like a root out of parched soil; he had no stately form or majesty that might catch our attention, no special appearance that we should want to follow him. He was despised and rejected by people, one who experienced pain and was acquainted with illness; people hid their faces from him; he was despised, and we considered him insignificant. But he lifted up our illnesses, he carried our pain; even though we thought he was being punished, attacked by God, and afflicted for something he had done. He was wounded because of our rebellious deeds, crushed because of our sins; he endured punishment that made us well; because of his wounds we have been healed. Isaiah 53:1-5 (NET)

Jesus replied, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. John 12:23-24 (NIV)

On the last and most important day of the festival, Jesus was standing {in the temple courtyard}. He said loudly, “Whoever is thirsty must come to me to drink. As Scripture says, ‘Streams of living water will flow from deep within the person who believes in me.'” Jesus said this about the Spirit, whom his believers would receive. The Spirit was not yet evident, as it would be after Jesus had been glorified. John 7:37-39 (GW)

I can guarantee this truth: Those who listen to what I say and believe in the one who sent me will have eternal life. They won't be judged because they have already passed from death to life. John 5:24 (GW)

There are those of you who are allowing feelings dictate your relationship with Father. You feel second class because your healing has not yet arrived. For some of you it is a physical ailment. You’ve asked many times for a healing and yet it has not yet been made manifest. For others it is an emotional attachment to someone or something from your past. You want to cut the tie, but feel that it seems to resurface just when you thought it was over. You then tumble back into an almost depressive state. It is time to stop empowering the enemy.  Do not listen to the lies of the one who comes to kill and destroy.  What have I told you?  I have declared my love for you. My thoughts have not changed. Brush off the lying spirit. Sweep his evil/deadly words to the floor and stomp on them. Look to me for your strength. Speak my words aloud so your ears may hear them.  I will bring wholeness into your life. You will manifest my presence for those yet trapped in darkness.  Reach out to th

I heard the voice of Father today. As the host of a radio financial advisory program was signing off this week show he said, "If you made mistakes in the past, now is the time to upgrade." It is time to move ahead. The opportunity is yours. What are you going to make of it? Step into the horizon, beyond what you now think you know. Move into the places I am moving. I will show you the way. Now is the time to upgrade into the ways I have for you. Don't let your views of the past or the future keep you mired in today. I will bring needed direction or correction. I will open my ways to you. I will enlarge the places of your household. I lie beyond what you now know as reality. All things are mine.

Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked. They told him, “Lord, we want you to give us our eyesight back.” Jesus felt sorry for them, so he touched their eyes. Their sight was restored at once, and they followed him. Matthew 20:32-34 (GW)

Jesus replied, “I tell you the solemn truth, unless a person is born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3 (NET)

You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures. James 4:3 (NASB)

The LORD emerges like a hero, like a warrior he inspires himself for battle; he shouts, yes, he yells, he shows his enemies his power.   Isaiah 42:13 (NET)

Surely then you will delight yourself in the Almighty, and will lift up your face toward God. You will pray to him and he will hear you, and you will fulfill your vows to him. Whatever you decide on a matter, it will be established for you, and light will shine on your ways.  Job 22:26-28 (NET)

And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.  1 Corinthians 13:2 (ESV)

Then a cloud overshadowed them, and a voice came from the cloud, “This is my one dear Son. Listen to him!” Mark 9:7 (NET)

I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know what his master is doing. But I call you friends, because I have made known to you everything I heard from my Father.  John 15:15 (NCV) Do not be fearful nor dismayed; All that I have is yours.  You have access to Father and and the mighty armament of warfare. Stand firm in battle. Use the weapons provided for this time and success will follow where you war. Ask and receive the answer; nothing is withheld from those he knows as friends. Continue to seek more. Linger in His presence each day. Peace will overflow you. Secrets of the kingdom will be made known to you. All that He has is mine; All that is mine is yours.

The same thing is true of the words I speak. They will not return to me empty. They make the things happen that I want to happen, and they succeed in doing what I send them to do. Isaiah 55:11 (NCV)

“But I tell everyone who is listening: Love your enemies. Be kind to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who insult you. Luke 6:27-28 (GW)

Jesus saw two boats on the shore. The fishermen had stepped out of them and were washing their nets. So Jesus got into the boat that belonged to Simon and asked him to push off a little from the shore. Then Jesus sat down and taught the crowd from the boat.  Luke 5:2-3 (GW) You may think I do not see you or that I’ve passed you by in your daily chores of life. Think back, have I not chosen you? Do you not remember the joy you once felt? Nothing has changed. It is now time for me to use your boat to reach the lost.  Are you willing to move beyond your point of comfort or knowledge? Are you ready to move into the waters where I can minister to the hungry and hurting. My love for you can not change. Holy Spirit is wooing you closer. Do not resist his invitation nor direction. Move into your boat. It is time to move forward. I will lead you where we should go.

I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full. Proverbs 8:20-21 (NIV)

If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. John 15:10 (NIV)

I have called you from darkness into the light. I reached out, extended my life, calling you into this new plane of life. Long ago I called you from the walk of death. I spoke peace and my promises of life if you followed my ways. Don’t hesitate. Restrike the fire which burns within. I am yet the light which the world does not understand. I am the life which does not end. I am the resurrection and the life. Walk in my light. I am the peace which you are lacking. The trials and temptations have not disqualified you. What you have come thru qualifies you to server as my leader. My love can now flow thru you to those who as desperately in need. From darkness into the light of life you now walk. My peace surrounds you.

For the kingdom of God is demonstrated not in idle talk but with power.  1 Corinthians 4:20 (NET)

I have not changed my mind. I am not angry nor nor have you disqualified yourself. Walk in the way set before you. Love one another; desire earnestly to prophesy. For God's gifts and His call are irrevocable. [He never withdraws them when once they are given, and He does not change His mind about those to whom He gives His grace or to whom He sends His call.]   Romans 11:29 (AMP

Whoever will humble himself therefore and become like this little child [trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving] is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.  Matthew 18:4 (AMP)

Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue but in deed and truth. 1 John 3:18 (NET) In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of his creatures. James 1:18 (NRSV)

All the ways of the LORD are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of his covenant. Psalm 25:10 (NIV)

Greater love has no man than this, that a man gives up his life for his friends. You are my friends, if you do what I give you orders to do. John 15:13-14 (BBE) For the Father has love for the Son and lets him see everything which he does: and he will let him see greater works than these so that you may be full of wonder. John 5:20 (BBE)

But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV)

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.   Matthew 18:1-4 (NIV)

"See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. Pay attention to him and listen to what he says. Do not rebel against him; he will not forgive your rebellion, since my Name is in him. Exodus 23:20-21 (NIV) I am the unchangeable one who watches over you. You are my creation. There is a place prepared for you alone.  I saw you and your future before your parents were born. My plans have not changed. Your purpose remains rooted in me. Apart from me you will wither and die. Be nourished in the vine of my compassion. Be guided by my eyes and what I show you to do. Fear is a device of the enemy. He wishes to see you fail and die. In me there is life. In my love there is no room for fear. I have set a pathway before you. I will show you the way. As you partake of my written Word life and direction become clearer. Pay attention to my leading and not the natural way you would go. Your purpose is

But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right), and then all these things taken together will be given you besides. So do not worry or be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have worries and anxieties of its own. Sufficient for each day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:33-34 (AMP)

But love your enemies and be kind and do good [doing favors so that someone derives benefit from them] and lend, expecting and hoping for nothing in return but considering nothing as lost and despairing of no one; and then your recompense (your reward) will be great (rich, strong, intense, and abundant), and you will be sons of the Most High, for He is kind and charitable and good to the ungrateful and the selfish and wicked. So be merciful (sympathetic, tender, responsive, and compassionate) even as your Father is [all these]. Luke 6:35-36 (AMP)

May grace (God's unmerited favor) and spiritual peace [which means peace with God and harmony, unity, and undisturbedness] be yours from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. May blessing (praise, laudation, and eulogy) be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) Who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual (given by the Holy Spirit) blessing in the heavenly realm! Even as [in His love] He chose us [actually picked us out for Himself as His own] in Christ before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy (consecrated and set apart for Him) and blameless in His sight, even above reproach, before Him in love. For He foreordained us (destined us, planned in love for us) to be adopted (revealed) as His own children through Jesus Christ, in accordance with the purpose of His will [because it pleased Him and was His kind intent]— Ephesians 1:2-5 (AMP)

How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth!  Through Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way.  Psalm 119:103-104 (NKJV)

He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 (NIV)

He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into the light. Job 12:22 (NIV)

Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." Genesis 28:15 (NRSV) Despite what your enemies may tell you or even that your friends think, I am yet with you. Do not be discouraged, but continue after me. I will lead you in my pathways. Have I not shown you my protection? I am not fickle; My ways do not change. I will keep you safe wherever you shall travel. You are of my family. You carry my name upon your heart. You are not alone, I will not leave you. My promises will yet be revealed in your life. My creative words are alive. Stand firm, I am with you.

You should seek after love, and you should truly want to have the spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. I will explain why. Those who have the gift of speaking in different languages are not speaking to people; they are speaking to God. No one understands them; they are speaking secret things through the Spirit. But those who prophesy are speaking to people to give them strength, encouragement, and comfort. 1 Corinthians 14:1-3 (NCV)