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I am the Lord; that is My name! I will not yield My glory to another or My praise to idols. Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things. Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you. ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭42‬:‭8‬-‭9‬ ‭(BSB) I am GOD. I remain ever-present, never changing. Within me is life. Come closer, learn from me. I will show you the way of life. Don't listen to the lies, nor fear the way of the enemy. Learn from me. I am the wholeness you need.

Jesus answered, “I told you, but you don’t believe. Everything I have done has been authorized by my Father, actions that speak louder than words. You don’t believe because you’re not my sheep. My sheep recognize my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them real and eternal life. They are protected from the Destroyer for good. No one can steal them from out of my hand. The Father who put them under my care is so much greater than the Destroyer and Thief. No one could ever get them away from him. I and the Father are one heart and mind.” ‭‭John‬ ‭10‬:‭25‬-‭30‬ ‭(MSG)‬‬ Allow me to wash away the dirt and stains from your past. Turn off the noises and listen for me. I am there with you. My plans have not changed for you. Now take a step forward. Yes, take a step. Continue to listen. My voice becomes clearer as you obey. Learn who you are with me.

Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing. Know that the Lord Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him, bless His name. For the Lord is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting and His faithfulness to all generations. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭100‬:‭1‬-‭5‬ (‭NASB1995‬‬) Fill yourself with my written word. Feed upon it. Speak forth the healing it contains. It is whole. Within it is the joy missing in your life. I am the light of the world. Within me there is no darkness, Follow after me. Allow me to lead you in the way you should be going.

The news about Him spread throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all who were ill, those suffering with various diseases and pains, demoniacs, epileptics, paralytics; and He healed them. Large crowds followed Him from Galilee and the Decapolis and Jerusalem and Judea and from beyond the Jordan. ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭4‬:‭24‬-‭25‬ (‭NASB1995)‬‬ If you listen, you can hear the sounds of life all about you. You can learn to recognize my presence. I am there with you. Call upon me for guidance. I will show you the way to be going. I will protect you from the enemy. Speak my Word aloud. Allow me to move you along my pathway. Yes, I am there with you as you read this.

The Lord made the earth by his power. He set up the world by his wisdom. He stretched out heaven by his understanding. When he thunders, the water in the sky roars. He makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth. He sends lightning with the rain. He brings wind out of his storehouses. Everyone is stupid and ignorant. Metalsmiths are put to shame by their idols. Their statues are false gods. They can’t breathe. They are worthless jokes. When they are punished, they will disappear. Jacob’s God isn’t like them. He made everything, and Israel is the tribe that belongs to him. His name is the Lord of Armies. ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭51‬:‭15‬-‭19‬ ‭(GW‬‬) Don't allow the words and expressions lead to misinterpretation. Learn who I am. Speak my truth in love. It is not meant to be a weapon, but allow my way to find it's true course. I am the way. Come and sit with me. Allow me to bring the change you need.

Jesus told them, “Now is not the right time for me to go. Any time is right for you. The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I say that what everyone does is evil. Go to the festival. I’m not going to this festival right now. Now is not the right time for me to go.” After saying this, Jesus stayed in Galilee. But after his brothers had gone to the festival, Jesus went. He didn’t go publicly but secretly. ‭‭John‬ ‭7‬:‭6‬-‭10‬ ‭(GW‬‬) Yes, I see you. Rest within the safety of my arms. I am ever protecting you. I watch as you go about, looking for the place you think you fit in. Slow you pace and await me. I am there, I've not left you alone. Listen for me. I will continue to give you my direction.

But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭3‬:‭14‬-‭17‬ ‭(NIV)

Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy. Let all creation rejoice before the Lord, for he comes, he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in his faithfulness. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭96‬:‭11‬-‭13‬ ‭(NIV‬‬) Don't ignore the opportunities to sit with me. Remove the internal noise and disruptions. Calm yourself. Empty the racket from your week. Expect my calm and inner healing Wash yourself in forgiveness. Leave yesterday at my altar. Now walk forward in the way I have for you.

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it— not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it —they will be blessed in what they do. ‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭22‬-‭25‬ ‭(NIV‬) Do not hold onto your shame. It is not you. Your past does not define your future, nor even you now. Come to me. Allow my forgiveness to blanket you. Be wrapped in my love. Open the door in front of you and walk forward with me. I will direct your steps. ‬I will provide for you what will be needed. You are mine.

Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭1‬:‭21‬-‭23‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Do not allow fear to become your guide. Trust in my. Listen and react to what I will tell you. Seek me and I will show myself. I am there with you, each of your days. Grow strong and walk with me. Reach out and touch the world around you.

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God. He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬-‭9‬ ‭(NIV‬‬) Allow my spirit to guide you in truth. Do not be influenced by what you may see, as the enemy would paint its' deceptive picture. It is a lie. Only in me is there life. Only in me is there life. Do not allow fear to guide you. That is not from me. Speak truth and life. Walk in the power I have given you. Feed yourself upon my word.

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” ‭‭John‬ ‭8‬:‭12‬ (‭NIV‬‬) I am there, ever-with you. Listen for me as I whisper your name. I will show you what you need. I am your protection. Learn to walk in my boldness. My light will shine through. My way will bring clarity and direction. Seek the pathway I have created for you. I am there. My light is the way.

As he was walking along the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (called Peter) and Andrew. They were throwing a net into the sea because they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, “Come, follow me! I will teach you how to catch people instead of fish.” They immediately left their nets and followed him.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭4‬:‭18‬-‭20‬ ‭(GW‬‬) Take the time to sit with me. Share with me those parts of the day which excites you. Unload your anxieties and anger. Leave them here upon my altar. Allow me. I will wash over you. I will cleanse you. I am preparing you for a new adventure. Follow the pathway I am unfolding for you.

The people of Israel fought the Babylonians. Now their houses are filled with the bodies of their own people I killed in my anger and my fury. I will hide my face from this city because of its wickedness. “But I will heal this city and restore it to health. I will heal its people, and I will give them peace and security. I will restore Judah and Israel and rebuild them as they were before. I will cleanse them from all the sins that they have committed against me. I will forgive them for all the sins that they have committed against me and for rebelling against me. Then Jerusalem will be my source of joy, praise, and honor. All the nations on earth will hear about all the blessings that I will give to Jerusalem. They will be afraid and tremble because of all the prosperity that I will provide for it.” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭33‬:‭5‬-‭9‬ ‭(GW) Place yourself with me. Allow my ways to shine from you as you go about your daily routine. Do not become complacent. Know the price which was paid for you. ...

Listen O Lord! Answer me! For I am oppressed and needy. Protect me, for I am loyal! O my God, deliver your servant, who trusts in you! Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry out to you all day long! Make your servant glad, for to you, O Lord, I pray! Certainly O Lord, you are kind and forgiving, and show great faithfulness to all who cry out to you. O Lord, hear my prayer! Pay attention to my plea for mercy! In my time of trouble I cry out to you, for you will answer me. None can compare to you among the gods, O Lord! Your exploits are incomparable! All the nations, whom you created, will come and worship you, O Lord. They will honor your name. For you are great and do amazing things. You alone are God. O Lord, teach me how you want me to live! Then I will obey your commands. Make me wholeheartedly committed to you! O Lord, my God, I will give you thanks with my whole heart! I will honor your name continually! For you will extend your great loyal love to me, and will deliver my life from ...

You are saying about this city, ‘By the sword, famine and plague it will be given into the hands of the king of Babylon’; but this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I will surely gather them from all the lands where I banish them in my furious anger and great wrath; I will bring them back to this place and let them live in safety. They will be my people, and I will be their God. I will give them singleness of heart and action, so that they will always fear me and that all will then go well for them and for their children after them. I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never stop doing good to them, and I will inspire them to fear me, so that they will never turn away from me. I will rejoice in doing them good and will assuredly plant them in this land with all my heart and soul. ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭32‬:‭36‬-‭41‬ ‭(NIV) Walk with me. Remember me this day. Listen for my leading you where you should go. Leave behind your anger and anxiety. They will blind you in knowin...

Jesus replied, Rather, how blessed are those who hear and obey God’s word. ‭‭Luke‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬ (‭GW‬‬) Look forward, now all about you. It is all part of my creation. Some, which you see with your eyes. The other is yet invisible to you. Yet it is all part of my creation. As you look about, ask me. What do you suppose is your part? Have you learned what I would have you to be doing?

He also said to them, “A lamp isn’t brought to be put under a basket or under a bed, is it? Isn’t it to be placed on a lampstand? For nothing is hidden except to be revealed, and nothing concealed except to be brought to light. If anyone has ears to hear, he had better listen!” And he said to them, Take care about what you hear. The measure you use will be the measure you receive, and more will be added to you. For whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him.” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭4‬:‭21‬-‭25‬ (‭NET) Turn aside from your distractions and wait for me. Allow me to show you what it is you need each day. Be sure to feed upon my word. Allow it to reach within you.

My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be perfect and complete, not deficient in anything. But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him. ‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭2‬-58‬ (‭NET) Do not fear, but walk secure with me. Allow me to guide you in all aspects of your life.

He called you to this salvation through our gospel, so that you may possess the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether by speech or by letter. Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by grace gave us eternal comfort and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good thing you do or say. ‭‭2 Thessalonians‬ ‭2‬:‭14‬-‭17‬ (‭NET) ‬‬ Turn off the internal noise and turn to me. Listen for the sounds all about you. They represent what they were created to be doing. So can you. Throw away the false and recognize me. Don't be timid. I have spoken to and called you.