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For those who feel as jack-o-lanterns

Your season has not passed. Though you feel you are discarded and left unwanted at the curb. It is not so. Though you feel carved up and empty, it is not true. You are not contaminated with the mold of the world. That is a false picture. They are but images from the thoughtless and the enemy. They are far from what I see. My light glows out from you. I have chosen you. From the beginning I have known your name. I have cared and will continue to care for you. You are uniquely created. I have crafted my stamp upon you. My kingdom purposes are written within you. I have not set you aside. I see the purity of my son from within you.

speak

Speak. I have not called you to be silent. You are the light of the world. As salt and light you can release what is needed to those who come to you. Do not be timid or self-conscious. I have called you to speak in truth and love. Break the word-curses spoken against people. Speak truth. You can break the bonds of those caught in lies. Bind up the wounds of the broken- hearted, those who feel unloved. Feed the oppressed with the bread of life. I am the freedom that creates hope. Speak hope. Pray my words into the wind that I may carry it forth. Do not be silent in the face of accusation. Do not return accusation. Resist the temptation to respond in anger, that false humility. I have called you to prayer. Pray for those you come against my name. Resist the temptation to respond in anger, that false humility. Speak truth in hope to the world around you. Show them the love of Jesus. Feed the hungry. I am the bread of life. I am the water that satisfies the thirst of the lonely. My oil rel...

Join me

Join me. Relearn the truth of my words. Look to me and receive hope. Allow me to encourage you. Grasp what I see when I look at you and be empowered. Leave doubt and despair. They are the tools of the enemy. Steady your ways in me. Allow me to accomplish my goals through you. Be empowered in me. I am releasing hope. Count on me. There is strength for those who come to me to stand. I am protection for those who abide in my ways.

lessons of a dog owner

We have two cocker spaniels. Last month they turned one year of age. In the almost year they have lived with us there have been many changes required. I have had many learning opportunities. While Sadie and Sophie are sisters from the same litter, they are quite unique in their mannerisms. These dogs are like most people. They like to do the things they like to do. Sadie is the sister smaller in stature, but is by far the more vocal. She is also one who tries to please. She is very responsive and comes when first called. She does not to be disobedient. While Sophie, enjoys doing her own thing. Yet when she has been scolded she does not avoid me. Instead she draws closer as if to re-establish the relationship. That can be such a good example for spiritual guidance. When I screw-up or receive correction, I should not avoid God, but come eagerly back to Him. As individuals, the dogs express themselves differently. There are different modes of play they each prefer. While they both may b...

you are the light

My children, I want to remind you who sits on the throne of the highest heavens. I am yet creator, king and commander of the Hosts of heaven. Do not become distracted by the enemy. He roars to see who is scared and who he can flush out, that they might react on their own. Fear not. Stay near me. Nothing has changed but circumstances. My word brought forth light. My voice continues to dispel darkness. Walk secure in my truth. Darkness is yet an absence of my light. Darkness is the place where I send those I trust, so that I might breakthrough and destroy the works of evil. You are the light of the world. My glory illuminates the truth. It breaks the lies of bondage. It utterly destroys all that resists me. Walk in the love you have been shown. I am the Lord of Hosts. I will accomplish what I have planned. I am the great restorer.

water level rising

The water level is rising. I am powering forth my spirit. My water of truth is rising. I am increasing the signs of my ways. Be sure-footed and secure in me. As the water level rises, so do other things likewise rise. The enemy swarms in the flow feeding on the weak and ungrounded. The water moves more swiftly. Be certain what you do. Examine your motives. Fact that does not align with me; Fact that has no love is not truth. I am the truth. Much can get caught up and moved along in the water. Much can be hidden beneath the surface. In me is purity. I am on the move. I am extending boundaries for those who follow me. I am clearing away rubble and rubbish. That which stands in my way will not remain. Hold onto nothing that is not Me. The power of the Spirit will be demonstrated. I am raising up and supporting those who know me. They will rise on the crest of my waters. They will be taken in the flow of my ways.

remember the dream

Have you ever had a dream or promise from God? It was one that really encouraged you, but that was then …and now when you rethink it the excitement has ebbed. You now just laugh knowing the time has long passed. Well I have a story you should review for yourself. It’s in Genesis chapter 18, the story of promise that seemed to never occur. But one day… Then the LORD appeared to him by the terebinth trees of Mamre, as he was sitting in the tent door in the heat of the day. So he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing by him; and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed himself to the ground, and said, "My Lord, if I have now found favor in Your sight, do not pass on by Your servant. "Please let a little water be brought, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree. "And I will bring a morsel of bread, that you may refresh your hearts. After that you may pass by, inasmuch as you have come to your servant."...

quiet yourself

Stop! Do not allow the residual noise of life to affect you. The enemy would bombard you with constant noise and lies. Stay next to me. Be within the shadow of my fortress. You don’t need respond to every criticism that flies your way. Learn to quiet yourself in me. Learn to be content where I have placed you. I will quench the darts of those who find their peace in me. Enjoy reading my Word. Savor the time. Ingest my thoughts.

arranging

I call you into new life. I am rearranging and aligning things. You have been saved by the blood of my son. You have been sanctified, set apart for my ways. Do not be surprised, but expect changes. I am calling forth a new order for this day. You have been saved by the blood of my son. You have been sanctified, set apart for my ways. Arise. Stand in Me .

I AM Love

I AM love. I do not demand perfection. Those who are my children walk in love. I do not bring judgment upon those who seek me. I reward those who seek after me. Their hearts learn of me. They are refined to carry more of what I have prepared for them. I am love. Walk with me without fear. I am love. Do not be stalled by intimidation. I am love. I do not bring condemnation. Step closer to me. Receive the joy I have for you. Ask for more of me in your life. Ask to learn my secrets, so I can share more with you. I am God. You are my child. I am preparing you to walk in maturity. As you learn to walk with me you will learn to allow my ways to penetrate your life. You will seek more of me, not for yourself, but more of me for others. You learn not to fear what I have shown you, for you know I am love. I am the God of all truth. Walk in me and I will be glorified. I am the way to life and abundance. I AM the light. Learn to walk in my pure light. You will see me. You will learn to recognize ...

no disgrace

But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift. Ephesians 4:7 (ESV) My Holy Spirit is preparing you. There is no disgrace to those who are mine. You are mine. My grace is free; it is for you. It is through my blood that abundant life is yours. I am drawing you closer. I am sustaining you. Learn to fall into the arms of my protection. I have fully clothed you. My blood covers the past and present. In me alone you have a future. Release the bonds that seek to hold you. Drink from my pure water. Be refreshed. Allow me to show you my love. Allow my grace to be active in your lie. The world can not understand. It does not know me; it had not yet seen me. I am ever-filling you. Draw nearer to me. Find the freedom you seek. I will clothe you in my majestic colours. Do not miss out. Come to me without fear or shame. I have called you by the name I have given you. Come forth. Come now from wherever you are. My armament is more than sufficient. I am the shie...

the corn is falling

It is the season for harvesting. I’ve sent my workers into the fields. I want you to join them. Do not delay. I’ve supplied you with what is needed. Move into the harvest mode. Reap the benefit of moving in sync with me. Be busy in doing what I’ve called for you to do. The fruit need be in before the rain.

Look t the horizon

Look to the horizon and see the small cloud quickly arriving. You can see the dark clouds, but Look closely. I am there upon my throne. Let the eyes of my Spirit direct you to where I sit. I ride amidst the grey clouds. The wind of my Spirit blows across the face of the deep. I am about to release a fresh rain. Be ready, and not afraid of the coming storms. Look for me; You will surely find me. Those who love my Son walk where I direct them. They bring hope. They encourage others to grow. Let the scepter of my love rule within your life. Don’t hold onto the dead ways of the world. I see those that are mine. I see their hearts. They are safe within me. Look for me for I am coming. Expect my presence for I am active and alive. My wind is again moving. Breathe in a fresh breath of my life.

At War

Then he went into the Temple and began driving out those who were busy trading, Luke 19:45 (NJB) Be prepared. You are at war. Be alert at all times, your enemy never rests. Listen for me now, so you might hear me later when the enemy turns up the intensity of noise and distractions. Learn to advance into me. Exercise, so you will grow strong in my ways. There is a constant warring, but be alert. Be discerning as to who is the enemy. Do not battle against one another. Put away you, ‘I want’ and you hurt feelings. Together be drawn to me and my plan. My kingdom is expanding. I need mature soldiers to hold ground and open new territory; those who think of what I am doing and not what is seen in the physical realm. Be prepared. Be clothed in my protective righteousness. I have provided and will continue to provide all that is needed. Be ready for I am calling forth new warriors. Those relying upon me will be safe and prosper. They will move forth in ways yet revealed. While the skies are i...

My People

Be not discouraged. Look to me. In me there is life. Allow me to teach you my ways. Learn from what I am doing. In you is my life. Be alert. I am working. I am teaching you my ways and showing you my heart. Consider your night seasons; See me actively moving on your behalf. I am filling my people. My goodness overflows you. My grace is abundant for those who move on my behalf. My heavenly agents are moving. They travel back and forth across the earth. They are on assignment. Expect that I will be with you. Seek me at every turn. Test each opportunity. Be prepared in me. Eat the truth of my Word and be satisfied.

I am revealing myself

So then whether we are alive or away, we make it our ambition to please him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be paid back according to what he has done while in the body, whether good or evil. 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 (NET) You are mine. I have called you and equipped you. Seek after me. Be one who is continually calling out and seeking me. Lift your voice that I might answer. I am revealing myself to you. I have called you to righteousness, receive my impartation. Fear not, for you carry my name. All that I have is available to you. As you walk in humility you will see my power extended. Those that dwell in my shadow shall prosper; No evil will prosper against you. Do not respond in anger, but bless those who curse you. It is my heart to remove them from darkness. I have called you to walk in places that others have failed. In me, you will succeed. In me you will rise up to rescue the oppressed. I am all you need. Know who you are in me; Tru...

claim the land

My people hate what is evil. Your walk is to be one that destroys the way of the enemy. Claim the land. I have given you the earth and its fullness. In my authority you can rule, tearing down the demonic strongholds. I send you forth, empowered in love. Walk in integrity. Live in humility. Walk in the way I have set forth for you. Do not compare yourself with others, but be united in me. I have commissioned you and trained you. Go forth. Rely upon me and you shall be successful. Use the weapons I have supplied, not what seems handy. Be fed by my Word and you will hear me clearly. Do what you know is right, without hesitation. Increase your awareness. Learn to identify enemy with spiritual discernment. Follow me and watch the great things I will do. Wash yourself in the truth of me. Speak no lies. Avoid your tendency of conceit. There are others I have brought along side of you. Work together and scatter the enemy. I am tearing free the bonds. I am releasing freedom from the enemy. Fe...

into the storm

For they all saw Him and were agitated (troubled and filled with fear and dread). But immediately He talked with them and said, Take heart! I AM! Stop being alarmed and afraid. And He went up into the boat with them, and the wind ceased (sank to rest as if exhausted by its own beating). And they were astonished exceedingly [beyond measure], For they failed to consider or understand [the teaching and meaning of the miracle of] the loaves; [in fact] their hearts had grown callous [had become dull and had lost the power of understanding]. And when they had crossed over, they reached the land of Gennesaret and came to [anchor at] the shore. As soon as they got out of the boat, [the people] recognized Him, And they ran about the whole countryside, and began to carry around sick people on their sleeping pads or mats to any place where they heard that He was. Mark 6:50-55 (AMP) Come my people. Draw near me. Each day draw nearer. Repel the fear that would seek to cover you. Release your life ...

the white bird shell

Then I [Wisdom] was beside Him as a master and director of the work; and I was daily His delight, rejoicing before Him always, Rejoicing in His inhabited earth and delighting in the sons of men. Proverbs 8:30-31 (AMP) Thursday evening (08/31) I was talking with God as I walked the dogs. I explained that I really wanted to see him when I heard Him answer. “Look around” he said. So as I looked around me I could see a white bird egg cradled in the grass beside me. The egg was mostly intact, but without the top, where a new bird must have recently emerged. I recognized the shell as a message, and did think it pretty late in the season for a new bird to be hatching. The next day, He gave me more revelation. Why would it seem strange that I give new life? I bring forth life in the proper season. In many ways I could now more clearly relate. While it may seem late in life for you to emerge from the shell provided, He was made the way. He has created us for this particular season. He will pro...

Hunger for me

Hunger for me. Develop an appetite for my wordand I will feed you. In me are the words of life.Thirst for what I can offer. My way will quench that void deep within.Do not grow weary, but draw strength from me.Do not become bloated and satisfied with what the world will offer you.Reach for me. Let me answer your problems. Do not be afraid or ashamed.I have placed a hunger within you. Be drawn to me and my people. Learn to look for me in your daily walk.