Whispers from God

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“When you open your spiritual eyes, you will see things that others cannot see, but you could also see things that others may not understand. Some treasures are just for you, they aren’t easily explained.

As you walk your faith journey with me, trust me to reveal to you everything that has been specifically designed for you. Continue to draw near to me and let my word penetrate your heart. Express your thoughts to me and I will lead you; my truth will be your guide.

Stay humble and don’t veer from the path that I have you on. Remember that this is our journey together. My journey with another may look very different if you were to see it, so be wary of making comparisons.

Keep your eyes firmly fixed upon me and you will experience all the blessings, joys, and treasures I have yet for you to discover.”

• “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever–the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.” John 14: 16-17
• “He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him.” Proverbs 2:8
• “You have shown me the way of life, and you will fill me with the joy of your presence.” Acts 2:28

 

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“I delight when you come before me in prayer, when you come to me hungry for what I want to show you.  What I have for you will always bring health to your bones, and healing to your heart.

My love for you is intentional. It has the power to transform your spirit and to lead you in the path of righteousness so that you will live the life I have called you to live. True intimacy with me leads you to wisdom and truth. It empowers you to deal with all that this life throws at you.  It protects and makes you strong. It teaches, and it delivers you from sin.

Intimacy with me removes walls and barriers in your heart, making a way for my presence to produce fruit in your life. My Spirit is your peace and I will satisfy your deepest longings for love and relationship.

As you open yourself up to more of me, I will come and fellowship with you. You will hear my voice and follow me. I do not force myself upon anyone. I come to each as you open yourself up and are willing to receive me. I do promise my eternal blessings will be yours when you choose Jesus, my Son, and when you invite Him into your life.

I promise you freedom, freedom from all that has bound you up; all that has kept you apart from me. Let me deliver you into the light of my love so that my blessings and promises will be yours to hold forever.”

• “And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord.” Isaiah 11:2
• “Lord, your discipline is good, for it leads to life and health. You restore my health and allow me to live!” Isaiah 38:16
• “Jesus told them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, because I have come to you from God. I am not here on my own, but he sent me.” John 8:42
• “For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”  2 Corinthians 3:17

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“Perspective is what is needed when you struggle in relationships that are important to you. I am the one who can help you with that.

Your perspective is skewed because you don’t always know what the other person’s thoughts or struggles may be. You tend to assume much and many of your assumptions are wrong because they are based upon feelings rather than facts.

When your feelings get hurt by others, you often jump quickly to the wrong assumptions and this is what skews your perspective. You see through a dark glass and that is not enough to be truly discerning. Instead of jumping to conclusions of your own making, make the effort to bring your thoughts to me and ask me to help you to have discerning eyes. Ask me to provide you wisdom so that you will see more clearly. You may not be completely off the mark, but I am the only one who knows for sure.

You would be wise to trust in me and to allow me to work in your heart; and to speak to you about these things before you go off and create a situation that does not exist.  Haste can be a waste of time and effort. It can also be a setback to hinder the answers to your prayers.

Come to me, come to this safe place where we meet in prayer and in my Word. I will speak to your heart and show you the way to go and how to gain the right perspective in your relationships.”

• “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” James 1:5
• “The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who knows a person’s thoughts except their own spirit within them? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.” 1 Corinthians 2: 10b – 11
• “My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them, for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace. They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble.” Proverbs 3: 21-23

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“I know that sometimes it can be very hard to come to me, to humble yourself before me and to lay your cares at my feet. It can be particularly hard when you are struggling with others. But I will honor you as you do so, and I will lift you up in due course.

As you persevere through the relational trials you face, I will be near you and I will help you to have the measure of grace you need for each moment.  Look to me to provide and I will.

Your smile and the attitude of your heart communicate messages even when you don’t have words to say. People around you need the message of grace, peace, and hope because they may not know me as you do. Since my peace rests upon you, you can share that peace with them even without saying a word, but simply by being my child and allowing my Spirit to operate through you.

Embrace opportunities for my light to shine through you. It is by kindness and love that you will experience the joy of giving hope and encouragement to others. I will be glorified in your life and others will know me because they see me in you.

Go in my love, walk in my blessing, and see my glory come by your faithfulness.”

• “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.” James 4:10
• “Christ is not weak when he deals with you; he is powerful among you. Although he was crucified in weakness, he now lives by the power of God. We, too, are weak, just as Christ was, but when we deal with you we will be alive with him and will have God’s Power.” 2 Corinthians 13: 3b,4
• “If you are filled with light, with no dark corners, then your whole life will be radiant, as though a floodlight were filling you with light.” Luke 11:36

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“When clouds of frustration loom over your head, you must look for the one bright light peeking through, that break in the clouds. That is where you will find me.

There is always a break in the clouds, however sometimes it is not easy to see. There is a time to be patient, to wait, to breathe, and slow your thoughts down. You cannot see clearly when your mind is wrapped up in anxious thoughts because your focus is on your issues, and not on me. It always comes back to choices and what you choose to do.  How you choose to respond will affect the outcome of every situation.

When storm clouds appear and suddenly your emotions become a whirlwind of anxious reactions, choose to be still and remember me. Remember that I am God, that I am with you and my power is sufficient for you. Give your anxious thoughts to me, invite me into the situation and I will be your help. This is my promise to you and I am faithful to my word.  I am faithful to my children – always.”

• “Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God!” Psalms 42:11
• “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” Psalms 139:23
• “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” Psalms 94:19
• “So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.” Romans 8:6
• “So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.” John 1:14

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“I am the one who loves you most. As you bring everything to me your trust grows and our relationship deepens. I will always make a way for you and you will see me clearly. My Spirit does not hide from you. I will speak to your heart and I will heal.  You will be encouraged and strengthened. I will do what no other can do for you.

You have been given a brain and the ability to figure things out on your own, yet you can still bring everything to me. Do this and experience my companionship as I provide for you along the way. It is never the end of the day with me. Our journey together is fluid and stirred by the ongoing love and longing that I have for fellowship with you.

I am Spirit and I am Truth.  I am Holy, and I am your God. Fellowship with you delights my Spirit. Receive me, invite me into your daily life so I can be your source in all things.”

• “You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope.” Psalms 119:114
• “But God is my helper. The Lord keeps me alive!” Psalms 54:4
• “And we know that the Son of God has come, and he has given us understanding so that we can know the true God. And now we live in fellowship with the true God because we live in fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ. He is the only true God, and he is eternal life.” 1 John 5:20

…and a Prayer…

Father, you are genuine and pure love.  I invite you into my day. I desire for my journey with you to be constant and real, not just when there is great need or even great happiness, but in the ordinary moments of every day so that I can have an extraordinary life with you.

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“Come near to me and I will come near to you.  It is I who gives you strength and understanding. It is I who imparts truth. It is my truth that will prevail in all the relationships that concern you.

You must learn to rest in me, to give your cares to me and to trust that I have you, and that I intervene and care for others as you pray for them.  Do not keep your concerns, give them to me. I am faithful, and I hear your heart as you pray and talk to me. Keep judgement away for you do not see all that I am doing in the lives of others.

When you have words to speak, be sensitive for words have the power to bring love and healing or to bring discouragement and pain. Let your words encourage and lift others up, let your words be my words. Seek me before you speak, and I will provide what needs to be said.  It does not have to be a strain; my words flow like a river in and through my children. Allow this river to calm and soothe your soul that it also might be a blessing to others and bring me glory.

Don’t forget that I am God and you are not. Stay humble in my presence and my blessing will be unmistakable as you interact with others. It is I who gives abundant life. It is I who gives truth and justice. It is I who lead people to repentance, and I know those who need to repent. I have not forgotten one of them.

Never stop believing in the power of your prayers for I hear each word you say. You have seen my faithfulness many times and I am not finished yet. Abide in me, remain steadfast and faithful. Stay close to me for my blessings will come. I love you; I am with you now and into eternity.”

• “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7
• “For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged.” Matthew 7:2
• “Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.” Proverbs 12:18
• “Smooth words may hide a wicked heart, just as a pretty glaze covers a clay pot.” Proverbs 26:23
• “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” James 5:16

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“I reveal myself to you in so many ways and sometimes you choose to see me, other times you don’t. My beauty is all around you, but you must choose to see with the eyes of your spirit, of my Spirit in you.

I give you times of rest, but you must recognize and choose to receive them. This means that you lay your cares and your burdens down, you give them to me, you let them go. When you have surrendered them, I am free to move and work in your life and show you my blessing.  Then you can experience my joy and my peace, and you will not fail to see the beauty in my creation wherever you are or wherever you go.”

• “Your eyes will see the king in all his splendor, and you will see a land that stretches into the distance.” Isaiah 33:17
• “The Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up those who are weighed down. The Lord loves the godly.” Psalms 146:8
• Jesus said, “But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.” Matthew 13: 16

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“I am with you and I love you. It blesses me that you are opening your heart more to me each day. I have put my Spirit in you that you will learn from me and allow yourself to be comforted by me. I know you better than you know yourself and my plans will be perfected in your life.

You are concerned about many things and we will focus on them one at a time because you cannot handle them all at once. Where we begin and where we end is not in your control, which is why you must abide in me and accept my peace as your manna each day.

Remember that my grace is sufficient for you. I love and accept you as you are right now. I will not overwhelm you and my blessings will faithfully come. Accept that my purposes for you are good and that I will never ever leave you. Relax and enjoy where you are in your journey today for I am near to you and we are moving forward together.”

• “He rained down manna for them to eat; he gave them bread from heaven.” Psalms 78:24
• “You sent your good Spirit to instruct them, and you did not stop giving them manna from heaven or water for their thirst.” Nehemiah 9:20
• “Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future awaits those who love peace.” Psalms 37:37
• “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27

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“It is through a heart of love that everything can be accomplished for my glory.  It is through a heart of tenderness that you can be effective for me. It is through your smile that you can bring refreshment to weary souls. It is by kindness and grace that I can move in and through you. You are not empty for I have put my Spirit in you.  You have wisdom because you have me; you have grace because you have been given grace; you have love because of my great love for you.

My presence goes with you wherever you go, my peace is yours in every situation.  Yet, sometimes you must choose to receive it because your spirit is not always in tune with mine — you must overcome your flesh.  Responding in your flesh delays my response time.  My Spirit waits for you to recognize that I am with you, desiring for you to allow me to be part of what you are doing.  I am working in you to cultivate your senses. As you become more aware of my presence, your ability to sense me and respond to my Spirit at work in you will increase.

I am always only a breath away, that breath can be a whisper, a quick prayer, a gentle thought. Even in quietness, my considerable power is effective to break barriers and open doors to provide for the needs of the moment.  Everything is possible with me. Abide in me always and you will see my extraordinary work in your life.  Even simple things can become miracles that bring great joy, comfort, and peace to those who need it.

You are loved by the Great I AM, the King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords. I reign in power and in truth, but I look for those whose hearts are contrite and open to my Spirit, those who abide in me, those who acknowledge my greatness and follow where I lead. I always make a way for my children, you will always receive my provision for your life. I will bless you and pour my Spirit out upon you so that you are able to do all that I have planned for you to do. Look to me and you will see what can be accomplished because of my great love for you through Christ Jesus, my Son.”

• “But Jacob insisted, “No, if I have found favor with you, please accept this gift from me. And what a relief to see your friendly smile.  It is like seeing the face of God!” Genesis 33:10
• “But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” Romans 5:8
• “Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them.” Psalms 107:8
• “You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.” Psalms 16:11