Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Colossians 3:17 Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Mark 9:7 Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!”
1 Corinthians 15:49 And as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly Man.
Romans 2:29 but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise is not from men but from God.
Luke 10:19-20 Behold, I have given you authority…over all the power of the enemy… 20 Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.
May you be quick to answer Him when He calls, and do not hesitate to respond when you hear Him, for He is so very worthy of all that we must do to allow Him entrance to our lives! Song of Songs 5
May you not be stopped in your search for the Lord by the guardians of traditions, or discouraged from following after Him by the custodians of custom, but let those whom you know to be close to Him pray, for your soul must know His touch again! Song of Songs 5
May you take the time to be alone and separate from the elements of the world to think and meditate on the nature and goodness of the One Who has done so much for you, for as you dwell on Him, He will dwell in you. Song of Songs 6
May your communion with Christ not be one-sided, for as dearly as we love to hear the Lord give us comfort, counsel, and instruction, so also do our hearts need to express the love, gratitude, desire, and need that fills us toward Him. It is in those times of intimate relationship in the spirit that our souls will flower and flourish, bearing fruit that honors Him and brings Him pleasure as it reveals His glory to all. Song of Songs 7
May you grasp the idea that you have been placed like a seal over Jesus’ heart and like a signet on His hand, for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave, burning like blazing fire and a mighty flame, which many waters cannot quench and rivers cannot wash away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for love, it would be utterly scorned. Song of Songs 8
May you sow generously, giving what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, but cheerfully, as pleases the Lord, for then you will reap generously as God makes all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9
May you be generous on every occasion as God makes you rich in every way, increasing your store of seed and enlarging the harvest of your righteousness, resulting in thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9
Have you any goal, My child, or purpose of life to strive toward, or invest yourself in, that is greater than My purpose for you?
Is there any source of hope stronger or more enduring than the hope I have placed in your heart by My Spirit through the reading and understanding of My Word?
Have you found any source of inspiration or fount of creativity more profound, enduring, or reliable than that which faith in Me has opened up within your soul?
Turn your thoughts to, and set your heart upon, Me when you wake, My dear one, and meet with Me as you would a dear friend, accepted and accepting, whose relationship has endured through the years, unshaken by the crises and events of life, knowing there is nothing that needs to be hidden, for there is no criticism or judgment expressed, only wisdom and wise counsel offered if you request it, with understanding and comfort provided until you do.
Let conversation continue through the day with your constant companion, My Holy Spirit, the Comforter, abiding in you, always present and prepared to offer you insight into the Father’s heart at every turn, showing you His desires for those around you and giving you discernment for His ministry of encouragement and direction, if you are willing to look outward in love rather than be turned inward to self.
Find your joy in Me when the day is finished, as you release the concerns from My heart you have carried faithfully and accomplished obediently. Enter into My rest, for I give My beloved sleep, and to stay up late eating the bread of sorrow is not My desire for you. As you have learned of the hope you have in Me, let it build trust and bring joy as you rest securely in the confidence that I never slumber and I keep all things safely in My hand to work their deliverance, even as you lie down, unafraid, and receive My gift of sweet, restful sleep.
May you know that the service you perform not only supplies the needs of God’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God, for men will praise God for your obedient service which accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ in which you generously share with them and everyone else, causing their hearts to go out to you in their prayers, because of the surpassing grace which God has given you, that indescribable gift. 2 Corinthians 9
May you acknowledge your transgressions and and repent of your sin which is always before you, that He might have mercy on you according to His unfailing love and blot out your transgressions according to His great compassion, washing away all your iniquity and cleansing you from your sin, in order for you to understand that it is against God, only, that you have sinned and done evil in His sight, proving Him right when He speaks and justifying Him when He judges. Psalm 51
Though you were sinful from the time your mother conceived you, may you receive the sincere truth which God desires to place in your thoughts and the wisdom He wishes to impart to your heart that you may walk in the reverential awe and holy respect of the Lord. Psalm 51
May you hear the sweetness and joy of forgiveness as you humbly rejoice, broken before God Who cleanses you by His blood, washing you whiter than snow and blotting out all iniquity. Psalm 51
May you teach transgressors the ways of God, turning sinners back to Him, once the Lord creates in you a pure heart and renews a steadfast spirit within you, drawing you into His presence and filling you with His Holy Spirit, restoring to you the joy of salvation and sustaining you with a willing spirit. Psalm 51
May your mouth declare God’s praise and your tongue sing of His righteousness, for the Lord takes pleasure in the sacrifices of a broken spirit and He will not despise a broken and contrite heart. Psalm 51
May you not learn the ways of a hot-tempered man or be ensnared by his influence through association, but seek the company of God’s people, in whom dwells the Spirit of God. Proverbs 22:24-25
