Whispers from God

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“I am near to you, you are not alone. I will carry you through all that you face in your journey with me. Accept my stretching and teaching so that you will grow in righteousness and live a life filled with my peace.

True joy comes from trusting in me, from abiding with me and allowing me to be your guide as you travel through this life. Your life in this world is merely a detour to your final destination. Although it can be challenging at times, it can be lived in the abundance of my Spirit, of my presence with you. The more you draw near to me, the more you will understand the truth of that statement.

I am God, your Father who loves you with a mighty and everlasting love. As you wrap yourself in me, you will know my protection. You will experience ongoing peace every day, and in everything that lies ahead for you. You need not fear the road ahead, you need solely to depend upon me.  I’ve got you, your life is hidden in me through Christ Jesus my son for eternity.”

• “What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him?” Deuteronomy 4:7
• “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.” Isaiah 55:6
• “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” Psalm 145:18
• “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27
• “For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:3

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“As you abide in me, the power of my Spirit is at work in you to accomplish all that I desire to do in you and through you for the benefit of others. It is important for you to seek me, to pray, and to trust me especially when the way is not exactly clear.

I have called you to something greater than what you feel or what you see. I have put you where you are right now for my reasons and purposes. It will be well with you if you do not allow your own feelings of discontent and frustration to control your mind. When you do that your actions sometimes have consequences that you cannot take back and that will cause delays in my plans.

By abiding in me, you will stay supple and flexible so that my peace can guide you as you navigate through the uncomfortable parts of dealing with others. Your flesh rebels against these things, yet my plans are accomplished through them. So, accept them. Let the challenges further your communication with me so that not only the circumstances can change, but so that you will change as well.

You are not the expert you often think you are. That’s where I come in and as you lean into me, my power works through you to teach you and others the way of life. Submit to me, allow my Spirit its place upon the throne of your heart and you will see my glory. You will see the victories that I have in store for you.

You may trust me in this. In moments when you feel overcome by your flesh, look to me. I will set you free so that you will continue to move with the power of my Spirit working in you.”

• “The Queen of the South will rise at the judgement with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, and now something greater than Solomon is here.” Matthew 12:42
• But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. Psalm 33:11
• Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal. Isaiah 26:4

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“Reconciliation is a difficult thing for my children because human feelings of hurt and pride get in the way of allowing wounds to be healed. Reconciliation comes when you lay those feelings down and you are willing to allow me to work in your life; when you are willing to be humble and to realize that you don’t know everything, you don’t have all the answers. I am the one who does, and I gently lead you to the truth as you are willing to listen to me.

Forgiveness is the first step toward the healing of hearts and mending of relationships. With forgiveness, you may not feel it at first. Your feelings will follow the faith of your actions. It is important to forgive. I call you to it and you see it in my word. You see it through the life of my Son.

Jesus came, lived, and died a horrible death so that you could be reconciled to me and be forgiven for your sins. Forgiveness is a sacrifice of self. It is choosing to show great love in the midst of great pain. It is what Jesus did and it is what I want you to do, all of you who call me Father.

The second step of forgiveness is healing. Healing comes over time as I deal with individual hearts. Just as my love is thorough and all encompassing, so is my forgiveness. It is a process, sometimes it’s quick and easy, sometimes it’s long and challenging. Embrace the process of healing, allow my Spirit to speak to your heart, allow me to transform and renew your mind. As you heal, feelings of love begin to return so you can move forward in your relationships.

Remember that others may not move as quickly through this phase as you did or as you might want them to. Healing for others is the same as it is for you, but it may happen in a different way because they are not you. It is a process and it takes time; every heart is unique. When understanding bears fruit, healing can be completed.

During the healing process, receive my grace so that you can give it when the other person needs it. Grace is a salve that soothes wounds and allows my Spirit to continue its work. Never give up on reconciliation and healing because my great blessings are ahead as you stay humble and allow me to complete the healing of your hearts.”

• “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.” Colossians 1: 21-23
• “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” Matthew 6:14
• “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5
• “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32

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“The faith of the mighty will stand strong as they put their hope in me. Mighty believers trust in my power to act and to move in the hearts of people.

You are my child and you have access to the mighty power of your Father through the Holy Spirit within you. You were not given a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and a sound mind. You have been given the power to be more than a conqueror, and you need to use it for good in the life I’ve given you.

If you see yourself as weak, you will be weak. If you see yourself as less than, you will be less than. However, if you embrace the power of my Holy Spirit, you will have the mighty power of my Spirit alive in you to accomplish all the things you never thought possible with your personal limitations.

You don’t have because you don’t ask. Ask me and I will come to you. I will give you my power if you believe and desire to receive it. My power is strong when you are weak, my power is tempered by love and grace and it will tear down any barriers that come against it.

Without faith, it is impossible to please me. With faith you can tread upon the lions and serpents and I will take you to places that open your eyes to true beauty and truth. You will see my victories in the land of the living and you will not be dismayed in times of disaster or sadness.

Be strong in me and in my mighty power. I am for you. I am for all my children and nothing will come against you in such a way that you will be overtaken. Be consumed by my Spirit and my peace will always be with you. Allow my Holy Spirit to sustain and strengthen you so that you will continue to trust in me.”

• “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7
• “…You do not have because you do not ask God.” James 4:2b
• “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him (Christ) who loved us.” Romans 8:37
• “And without faith it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Hebrews 11:6
• “A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10

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“A day to me is as a thousand years, and a thousand years, is as one day. You want me to move according to your timetable, but that is not the way I navigate time. I am from the place of always and forever because I have always existed. Forever is difficult for you to fathom because your eternity has not yet come.

Your life is but a breath, you are here for a very short time. Yet, your life is precious to me and I want to walk with you through it. I desire fellowship with you, to give your life meaning and purpose while you’re here.

As you choose to hone in on me, the light of my love encompasses you. It enables you to see past your circumstances and into the truths I desire to teach you. Sometimes you make your life harder than it needs to be by trying to handle everything on your own. You rush ahead to get through it quickly rather than allowing everything to happen in my time.

Though challenges will come, I will always provide for you and help you to find your way. Accept where I have you right now, trust me, and believe that all will work out for good because you love me. When you release your cares into my control, even when facing difficult battles, you will know my peace as you abide in me.

Because I am faithful to my word, you can live joyfully. I will not fail you no matter what is happening in your world, no matter what you see with your eyes, and no matter how long it takes. I always show up on time.”

• “But you must not forget this one thing, dear friends: A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a day.” 2 Peter 3:8
• “But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me.”
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• “You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath.” Psalm 39:5
• “For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Romans 14:17

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“As my child, you are blessed to live a victorious life because of Jesus, my Son, and because you have received my Holy Spirit who is powerful and at work in you. There is nothing that you cannot conquer in this life with the ever-present help of my Spirit.

The enemy will try to get to you. He is deceptive, divisive, and will endeavor to trip you up. However, you have power over him and he cannot harm you because he cannot be where I am. He cowers before me because he knows that I am greater in you than he is in the world around you. Be aware of his wiles, but do not fear. Cast him away in the name of Jesus. He must flee at the mention of my name! He will only torment you if you allow it. Be wise, stand firm, and exercise the power of my Spirit over him.

I am your Father and I love you deeply. I created you for relationship and fellowship with me. Come to me, spend time in my presence every day. Listen for the encouragement of my voice as I speak to you. Allow your heart and mind to be open to what I want to say. As you hear, then follow.

When you feel like I am being silent, do not give up. Trust that in silence I am working things out for you. Things that happen in the realm of my Spirit happen on a timetable that is different from your own.

Abide in me, remain strong in me, and trust in my loving care for you. These are the times to stand firm. You must resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Perseverance will have its reward because I will see you through to victory.”

• “It is God who enables us, along with you, to stand firm for Christ. He has commissioned us, and he has identified us as his own by placing the Holy Spirit in our hearts as the first installment that guarantees everything he has promised us.” 2 Corinthians 1:21-22
• “A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all the strategies of the devil.” Ephesians 6:10-11
• “So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7
• “No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.” Romans 8:37

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My Spirit is alive in you. It is good to recognize that nothing in your life has happened apart from me. There has been a purpose in everything I have allowed or called you to. When you embrace me and my purposes for you, I in turn work through you and you may trust that everything is going to be accomplished in my perfect time.

Abiding in me doesn’t mean everything will always be clear or easy. When you abide in me, it is your confidence in me that enables my work to continue in your life. Endeavor to be still and remember that I am God who faithfully loves you, especially when it seems like I am slow to move or to act in bringing these things to fruition.

Accept that I am in control and that everything is going to be okay. Rest in me because you can. Receive my joy and live in it while you are waiting. I desire to give you my peace. Position yourself to be in a mental and emotional place to receive it.

When you are truly abiding in me, your behavior displays trust, faith, and peace. As these characteristics grow in you, you have the ability to be continually joyful, which allows you to live above your circumstances and be content where I have you.

I know the plans that I have for you. You have been called according to my purposes so continue to live in complete trust. Allow my peace to flow like a river over you. Let your faith shine forth like the noonday sun; and may the joy of your salvation light your way so you find yourself abiding in me as my plans are accomplished in you.”

• “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11
• “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” Romans 8:28
• “So the Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion. For the Lord is a faithful God. Blessed are those who wait for his help.” Isaiah 30:18
• “Be still in the presence of the Lord and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes.” Psalms 37:7
• “He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun.” Psalms 37:6

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“When your heart is troubled, come to me and I will be your help. My Spirit provides you with comfort, peace, and truth. Allow me to fill the reservoir of your heart with more grace so you will be empowered to respond appropriately in every situation.

You are experienced at rationalizing your actions and the actions of others, but that does not mean you always come to the right conclusions. The truth you need is only found in me, so come to me and bring your concerns with you. Be willing to turn them over to me. Truly, I am the only one able to show you the way, reveal truth, and see you through.

Though you desire my help, and you intentionally give your concerns to me, it may still be hard for you to know what to do. In these times, simply be still and know that I am God. Time is the key ingredient to receiving your answers and you must be patient in the process. However, when you have truly given these things to me, you should find that your concerns are replaced by my peace. It will be well with your soul until the answers come.”

• “Be still and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalms 46:10
• “You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our savior.” Psalms 65:5
• “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.” John 14:1
• “Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” John 14:6
• “Unfailing love and truth have met together. Righteousness and peace have kissed!” Psalms 85:10

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“Recognizing and accepting my purposes for you in circumstances that are not always ideal, allows my Spirit to continue to work in your life. Even when you may not be content in those circumstances, you may remain content in me and trust me through them.

My power is unleashed in you when you are willing to yield your will to mine. This is one of the hardest things I will ask of you, but I will also be with you every step of the way and my Holy Spirit will provide you with all that you need so you can do what I have called you to do.

There is joy in obedience and being willing to endure some discomfort in your circumstances because I am teaching you and making you stronger through them. Not only that, but you do not fully comprehend how what I am doing in you is ministering to someone else.

You have a singular focus in your approach to your circumstances, but I am multi-dimensional, and my purposes and plans are broader than what you are often able to see. They will cover more ground and work in ways that help others to see me as you do. You must trust me in this; my plans are always for your good and for my glory.

Continue to delight in me for I am working in and through you to make a difference in the lives of others. You have been called by me, the King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. You are mine, you are blessed, and the world around you needs the love I have given to you. Be my light, reflect my love, and you will see my power unleashed in you and in your world.”

• “So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.” 1 Peter 4:19
• “I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power.” Ephesians 3:7
• “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power.” 1 Corinthians 4:20
• “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

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“My mercies never end. They are new every morning and you may receive them as you tap into me, as you wait upon me. I have put my love into your heart to bless you, to warm you from the inside out so that you are able to share it with others who need me. You are my child and I have you in the palm of my hands, therefore you do not have to worry about yourself. I will always take care of you.

Open your eyes to see the world around you and the needs of others. Be ready to respond to the leading of my Spirit in caring for them. As you follow my lead, you will find yourself naturally responding to me and how you act, what you say and do, will come as easily as breathing. You may not even realize that you are ministering to others in those moments.

Allowing me to lead you outside of your comfort zone is much easier than you believe it is. Don’t allow your flesh to keep you from my blessing. As you abide in me the way is easy because as the scripture says, “My yoke is easy, my burden is light.” Consider your Source and where your strength comes from. As you flow with me, I will flow through you.”

• “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22,23
• “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28
• “O Lord, do not stay far away! You are my strength; come quickly to my aid!” Psalms 22:19
• For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” Matthew 11:30