My Way is the Best Way

Ring the bells.

Blow the shofar.

I am coming. I am here.

I am doing a new thing and you will be amazed. I am filling your heart with joy. My mercies are new every morning.

I have heard your prayers. Your cries and the angst of your heart are ever before me.

You may feel that I am delaying, but I am working all things for your good.

My way is the best way. Never settle for anything, but await my provision. My provision will satisfy the very depths of your soul for today and for generations to come.

Do not doubt the depths of my love for you. I created you and planned you before conception. You were a wonderful thought in my heart and I knit you with loving tenderness in your mother’s womb. Rest in that and let the confidence of my love transform and fill you.

Come before me with confidence. When your heart is pure and full of love, you shall ask and you will receive.

Are you ready? Are you ready to walk in what I have for you? It will take a child’s faith and obedience on your part.

You must part with fear and any unholy desire you have that causes you to pause and doubt. Do you not think I don’t see the fear and doubt in your heart? It is an abhorrence to Me. Cast those things aside. Stomp on them and throw them out.

You don’t need to worry or do it on your own. Your work is dirty and filthy rags.

Wait on Me. I have all that you need. Fulfillment is in my hands and I freely give it to you.

My love is a shelter for you and a shield for you. I am ever surrounding you, protecting you and providing for you.

There is nowhere I won’t go for your sake. Nothing I won’t do for you. I am your Abba. An abba like you have never known on this earth. I am perfection.

Rest in me. Take a moment and sing praises to my name. Cry out with a hallelujah.

I am here in your midst and I will never leave you nor forsake you. You are my beloved and I hold you dear to my heart.

My presence over you is thick and fragrant. My love is like honey and I pour it over your head. It drips and covers every inch of you.

Dwell in my presence and never depart. There are untold blessings and treasures. Stay in my presence and you will be laden with mercies untold.

”And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.“ ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭38‬-‭39‬ ‭NLT

Say Yes

I am the LORD your God.

Either get in the middle of my will or stand off to the fringes. But I will cut off the fringes. I am doing a new thing.

My Spirit roams over the earth through buildings and homes. There is no where I won’t go, no door is closed.

If you would say yes to my calling, I would use you to mold and change the hearts of my beloved children.

I am raising up a new generation of soldiers for my army who will do my will in obedience for the good of my kingdom.

I will raise a new generation of farmers who will harvest what they didn’t sow. I will use them to fill my silos with grain for generations to come.

Do not fret while you look around. Observe the lost, they are grasping for hope. You carry the hope they long for in your heart.

Beloved, love. You are my light in this world. Love.

Do not be afraid or display disgust for the lost. But love.

I am searching and searching for those that will journey the byways with me to seek and claim the lost for my kingdom. I have prepared a banqueting table for all my children.

Stay in my embrace. Stay in my Word. My word will transform you. It will be your hope and peace.

“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned. But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.“ ‭‭John‬ ‭15‬:‭5‬-‭8‬

Stand on My Word

I am the Lord, your God who gives breath to your lungs and life to your bones.

My Word is sure. Yes and amen. I declare and it is so. You can stand on My Word. I am faithful and always at work.

During this season, I have stretched and enlarged your tents. You felt the groaning and angst, but you did not see what I was doing. Remember, I am always at work on your behalf.

Look, I also expanded your territory. Beyond what the eye can see. Now move aside, sit snd rest. I am about my business. I am filling your tents with incredible blessings and provision.

There is a niggling after thought that causes you to wonder if I will come through. Set that aside and cast it out. Lock the door to those worries. They are not of Me and only cause despair and worry.

I am faithful. My Word is true. My Word is an anchor. My Word is a strong tower. Run into it and abide there.

Yes, even while you slumber, I am working on your behalf. Fill your mouth with praise and stay in My embrace.

”How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me. He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him. His mighty arm has done tremendous things!” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭47‬, ‭49‬-‭51‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Harvests for Generations

Well done my good and faithful servant.  You have done well, but it’s not over yet.  There is still much to come. 

I will completely change your trajectory.  It will be sudden and decisive.  I will have you hang out with me high above, apart from others.  You will not lament nor regret.  I will feed you by my hand.  It will be a grand banqueting table. 

You say now and yes, the timing is right.  I am in agreement.  These things we have been nurturing in your heart and they are ready to bloom.  The seed had been planted and by my hand, I have fed, nurtured and watered the seed.  With a hoe, I have pulled the weeds.  Now the shoots have broken through the ground.  It is fertile ground that will reap harvests for generations to come. 

My blessings are not as you imagine. They might be way beyond what you have planned.  Listen intently for my word, I will reveal all…the way you should go, where you should live and what you will invest in.  I have it all sorted out.  All you must do is obey.  It will be a blessing to you and your family. 

Fear is not of me and neither is worry or anxiety.  Rest in me.  Embrace my peace.  Do not labor under your own strength and understanding, but wait on me.  The time is now.

“From of old no one has heard or perceived by the ear, no eye has seen a God besides you, who acts for those who wait for him.” (ESV)  Isaiah 64:4

The Shadow of the Almighty

I have given you a special dispensation of gracious power and authority. Move forward in the plans of your heart. Ask for I am listening. Harken unto my voice and align your heart with my word.

Ask and it will be given to you…pressed down, shaken up and overflowing. I have seen your faithfulness and obedience.

Continue to dwell in my presence; in the shadow of your almighty. I’m my midst I will endow you with supernatural understanding and I will equip you with treasures untold. You lack nothing.

Stand toward the back and let me lift you up according to my wishes and purposes. I have set you apart so that my will be done.

I saw a jungle before me. Then I saw the Lord’s hand with a shining silver machete that was sharp. He easily cut a path before us to walk through. He has created the path regardless of the circumstances.

”“When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I’ll listen. “When you come looking for me, you’ll find me. “Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.” God’s Decree. “I’ll turn things around for you. I’ll bring you back from all the countries into which I drove you”—God’s Decree—“bring you home to the place from which I sent you off into exile. You can count on it.“
Jeremiah 29:12-14 MSG

God’s Friend

I have claimed you. My seal is upon you. Your very life belongs to me.

Will you serve me? Will you lay down your own desires for what lies in my heart? Even as Abraham lay down his own son in obedience to me; are you willing to lay down your hopes and dreams?

You live a life determined by your own decisions. But I want a life for you led by me. It requires that you pick up my cross daily. It requires that you die to your flesh daily.

My yoke is easy and my burden is light. In fact, my burden is joy. There is delight and rejoicing in picking up my cross.

Live for me. I promise a journey unlike anything you can imagine. Do not try to figure it out, but take my hand and let me lead you. I will reveal what you need as you need it; step-by-step. It is a life of faith wholly dependent on me.

Do not fret over your circumstance; over what has or hasn’t happened yet. But take joy in me.

I long to call you my friend – a friend of God. Not all desire me above all else; but I have chosen you. I have set you apart.

Come, lay all aside. Come, dwell in my presence. I will whisper in your ear. Above all, desire me. Desire wisdom and understanding. I will lead you. I will guide you.

It is in my presence where you will find all you need. I am Jehovah Jireh, your provider.

Seek and you will find. Ask and it will be given to you. In my presence are riches and treasures untold. I long to give these to you. You must abide in me.

Come. Stretch out your hand. I promise, I will never let go. The Earth may fail and the heavens may fall, but my love for you will never end.

Beloved, you are set apart. Do not compare yourself to others; what they have or how they live their lives. You are lacking nothing. You live for me and me alone.

”Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.“
John 15:4-5 NKJV

A New Dawn

Indeed, I come in glory. You are right to worship me in fear and trembling. I am your God. I am your King.

Come before me and your sin will be exposed and burned up. Nothing unclean can stand before me. I cleanse you and purify you with my own blood.

There’s nothing you can offer me that is worthy. Nothing. I desire a clean heart. I desire surrender.

Leave your intentions at the door. Come into my presence and bow down. In total surrender will you find victory and joy.

The morning has been tough. I have seen it. The day dawns and your hope withers. I know it for I hold your heart in my hands. I see your heartbeat. But let this dawn be the day you surrender completely to me.

It is a delicate walk and I tell you, you cannot do it alone. You cannot do it without me. Leave the cares of the world behind and walk with me. I will surprise you, because the way is not what you had determined in your heart. It is so much better. My way is filled with milk and honey. My way will delight you.

Let go of it. Let go of the cares of the world. Come on, let it go. It is only I. Only I can satisfy you. Only I can wipe away the tears of your very soul. Only I.

Come into my presence with reverence and I will lift you up. Have you had enough? Yes? Then surrender it. Live a life of peace and joy. Deep joy. My joy I freely give to you. Poured in and overflowing. But you must let it go.

Live in abandon. Trust me. I’ve got you. Not a tear is wasted. No ache of your heart goes unnoticed. I have seen it and I have kept record of it. Now let’s turn the page and let me fill it. Let me write on it. Oh, I will have you surrounded with blessings, singing, dancing, and feasting. Rejoice! Your king is with you. Now, and always!

”Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy. They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest.“
Psalms 126:5-6 NLT

Enraptured by His Aroma

I saw a red rose cupped in the middle of two hands.  The rose was in full bloom and fully opened.  The rose began to grow and grow in size and its scent filled the room.  The room looked like a room in a cabin, but as the rose grew, the room transformed into the palatial room with floor to ceiling windows and ornate gold decor on the walls and pillars.  Many came to see the rose from all four corners of the earth.  As they caught a whiff of the rose’s scent, they were enraptured.  They fell to the floor and worshiped.

You are the rose I have grown from the moment I planted my seed in your heart.  There were times when you were not beautiful nor did your scent attract.  But I have used every season of life to prune and transform you.  It had to happen.  I had to prune every bit of sadness and sorrow from your heart. I did not want you burdened and downcast.  But alive to my love-full of joy and rejoicing.  And so it is. 

Open your heart, even your very soul.  I will pour in so much joy that you cannot contain it.  The days of mourning are over.  I have wiped the slate clean.  Now your testimony will be of rejoicing and praise.  That is who you are now; a sweet smelling aroma and a beauty to behold. 

Don’t tell me I can’t do it.  If it is my will, it will be done.  And yes, it is my will. No one can stand against me, nor stop me. Nor delay me.  I have set my mind to it and so it will be done. 

Ask and watch how quickly it will be done.  For years, you have asked for little; afraid you would be denied.  Oh, little one.  Do you not know I long to make you glad? There is nothing I can’t do.  There is no length I will not go to to make you glad.  Trust in me and let peace overtake you.  Sleep well knowing I care for you. 

I am El Shaddai, the God who protects you, feeds you, and cares for you.  I am.  There is no other before me.  Live for me and me alone. 

Deposit the cares of this world at my feet and live free.  Free to love and to rejoice.  Skip and dance in childhood abandon.  Do you feel it?  The joy stirring up inside of you?  Open the lid and set it aside.  Let joy boil over and consume you.  It is my gift to you.  My sweet smelling aroma is your very essence. 

Let’s go.  Walk through the door with me.  It is open for you.  Do not be afraid and do not fear.  That is over and gone. Walk with rejoicing and praise.  Come, let us go to the house of the Lord. For nigh is the day and I have prepared a feast to nourish your soul.  Come and enjoy.

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal”.  2 Corinthians 4: 16-18

Refreshed at Dawn

You will be called blessed, my beloved. Yes, you are my beloved; the apple of my eye.

My thoughts are ever on you. You are not forgotten. No, you are not hidden. I have placed you on a hill, so I may display the work of my hands.

Each season has been a time of molding and refining, and I am well pleased with the work of my hands. I have set you aside for me; for my purposes.

Rest in the knowledge that you are in the perfect spot I have carved out for you. I carved this place for you out of gold and diamonds. I scented it with myrrh and spices to the delight the senses. Come, take joy and rest.

Do not doubt that I am at work. I never stop working on your behalf. Delight yourself in me. Fill your mouth with worship and praises. Let my love saturate you and give you confidence for tomorrow.

Walk diligently and boldly, for I have gone before you and prepared every place you will walk into. It is done, and I have ordained it in your favor.

I have defeated your foes. They open their mouth to defame you, but they have no tongues to wag. There is no sting.

Remember, I have lifted you up and set you apart. Relish in that. Relish in that you are mine and mine alone. So come, come to my presence with rejoicing. There is strength and power in surrender and praise.

Behold, I come in power and glory. You serve a God of power; majestic and glorious. Bow before me and worship.

It is only I that can prop you up and give you strength. Only in me, will you find what you need, yea, what you long for. The evening is short and at dawn you will be refreshed. Look, look out beyond the horizon.

I am coming in glory. I will say to you, “Come and rejoice in your father’s presence.”

There’s no one like me. I want to be your only. I can give you what no other can. I can provide for you and quench your thirsty soul. I will bless you beyond measure, but you keep your eyes on me.

Watch! I have opened the floodgates. It’s not a stream, but a mighty raging river. I’m in it. It is I. Open your arms and receive me. I long to embrace you and I will never let you go. You are mine and I am yours..

”Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.“
Psalm 73:23-26 ESV

Open Hands

On the wings of a dove, I bring good news.  You have slept and awoken many times in anticipation.  Wondering if today would be the day.  Today is the day.  A new day chosen by Me at the break of day.  I created this day for you. 

Yes, my promises are sure.  I am a keeper of my promises.  You do not understand my timing and at times lack patience for it.  I do all things for your good.  I am working it out. 

Rest.  Rest in Me.  There you will find the rest and peace your soul longs for.  Your soul longs for Me. 

Hunger and thirst for Me and you will find my hands open for you.  You will ask and you shall receive.  There is no limit when My hand is open toward you. 

Take My hand and I will show you wondrous things.  Take My hand and let Me lead you.  I will lead you toward a place of peace and refuge.  There you will hide in the shadow of My wings.  I will sustain you with delicacies untold.  I will protect you with My mighty right hand.  You will not lack a thing. 

Come into My presence and abide. 

The dam is weak under the pressure of my blessings.  Behold, I will demolish it and you cannot contain what I will unleash.  Be ready and abide in Me. 

There, in My presence, I will whisper instruction and understanding.  Crave for wisdom and understanding.  Ask and I will willingly give it. 

Walk hand in hand with Me.  It is a marvelous thing to walk with Me. 

I have placed the stirring in your soul-the unrest and anticipation.  It is time for a new season. 

Pack your bags and be ready.  When the door opens, walk through it.  This is what you have been asking for. Do not dismay for when the door opens, things will move quickly. 

Keep your ear to my heartbeat for I will instruct you and tell you which way you should go.  Is that what you want?  To live a life solely led by Me. 

Choose this day whom you will serve.  Me?  Or the desires of your heart?  Your heart is deceitful-full of lies and pride.  Do not be deceived. 

You must abide in Me and listen to My voice.  I am truth and above all I am love.  I have loved you from the moment I knit you in your mother’s womb.  From that instant, I chose you and set you apart for Me. 

I have led and guided you.  I have protected you even when you were unaware of my presence.  Your story has been one of Me working all things out for your good.  It has always been Me at work in all things. 

Surrender it all to Me.  I will lead you to blessings untold.  All will marvel at the work of My hands.  So lay it down and rest in Me. 

Behold, I am your God.  I am your loving Father.  There is no one before me.  None can stand against Me.  And you are mine.

“Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life. Rescue me from my enemies, LORD, for I hide myself in you. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” Psalm 143:8-10