Exalt me with all your mind and heart. Exalt me over your emotions, your fears and your worries. Exalt my name on high. Fill your breath with praises. For I come from on high. There is glory trailing me. In my right hand is your salvation and in my left hand is your provision. Raise your hands in surrender and praise me.
I am you’re jealous God and I will not suffer a divided heart. You belong to me and only me. You desire peace and joy, and it is only found in me.
Walk straight, and then head left. That is the path I have set for you. Do not worry about the terrain. The ocean is to one side and the desert is ahead. I have placed an oasis at every step you take.
Truly, I have blessed your feet. Your feet will confidently take you to the place I have prepared for you. Do not be afraid to go forth. Know that I have ordained this journey, and what awaits you are treasures unknown and beautiful to behold.
Come, come now. I have strengthened your body. There’s only joy in obedience. Trust me, for I love you so.
Did you think I was done with you? No, never. My hand is upon you. I will fill your mind with wonders, your mouth with my words and your hands with treasures.
Come, the sheep are waiting. Feed them, protect them, and guide them.
Put on your pants, put on your shirt and put on your shoes. Shake the dust. Apathy has tried to cling to you, but quick shake it off. I have a new vision for you. I will energize your heart, sharpen your vision and hearing.
This shelter is too small. There’s not enough room for all that I have for you. Get up and leave this place. Take nothing with you. I will provide all you need and so much more. Come, come and let us go.
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.”
Isaiah 61:1-3 NIV
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