the FireCarrier

Sunday 09/22   I was watering the remains of the flower-bed along our back deck. It was a late summer-season dry as I have felt.   I later was looking out the window and saw a pleasant surprise.  Five doves were there. They were bathing on the water as it washed over them.  They would hold out one wing to catch the water.   No matter what season you may be in, we too need the refreshing water offered us. We need to gather together and share what is being poured out upon us.

  A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding, and she could find no cure.  Coming up behind Jesus, she touched the fringe of his robe. Immediately, the bleeding stopped. Luke 8:43-44 (NLT)     There is a new doorway being made available to you. NOW is the time.   Open your eyes in recognition.  This is a new day. There are patterns and methods you have replied upon.  They will fail to produce what you need. They offer little more than a reminder of past failures.   I am here. Renew yourself in my wholeness.   Open yourself to the new and unique opportunities being set before you.  I am there. Be open to reach out and share; to bring healing to those in need. They are the stepping stones to where I am leading you.   Like the woman, you too can be healed.

So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.   ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭31:6‬ ‭(NLT‬‬)

You are not alone. I have not abandoned you in this time. You are upon my heart and in my provision. Allow me to bring you the healing you need.   Ever-continue to seek me. Look for me in the simple ways and simple things of the day. Do not make it complicated. I am not hiding from you.   Spend time with me and discover what I have to share. Feast upon my written word. You are not alone.     “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. John 14:1-2a (NLT)

In the time of darkness and despair: I am the LIGHT. Focus upon the truth and dispel the legion of lies which torment you. Reach for me and see I am already there for you.   Speak the truth and dispel darkness. Wrap yourself in my ways of righteousness.  It is the enemy who releases his lies of terrors. Do not partake of those schemes.  Seek after me and my ways and I will reveal myself to you.   I AM the truth and the light. Come closer to me. Be covered in my ways.

Then the Spirit of the LORD came on Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite and descendant of Asaph, as he stood in the assembly. 15He said: "Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the LORD says to you: 'Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's.  2 Chronicles 2:14-15 (NIV) Have you not already prayed and asked for His help and relief?  Begin by believing what He has already spoken to you.  Walk in the plan He shows you. Trust Him and not the gnawing feeling you have rising up within you. The battle is His.