Luke 6:35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for He is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

Ephesians 4:32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.

Proverbs 11:27 Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor, but evil comes to the one who searches for it.

Romans 7:18 …for the wishing is present in me, but the doing of the good is not.

James 1:12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

Philippians 3:8-9 …that I may gain Christ, 9 and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own…but that which is through faith in Christ…

As you have been blessed by the abundance of God, so may you bless those the Lord brings to you, that the name of the Lord will be glorified. 1 Chronicles 26

May you be always watchful and alert, whether ministering praise to God or sharing His blessing to others, that you are prepared and ready to stand against the attacks of the enemy, through the exercise of of your gifts and the preparation of your heart, knowing that the victory is the Lord’s. 1 Chronicles 27

May you ever seek the counsel of the Word and the wisdom of the Spirit for your choices and decisions, for His testimonies will be your delight. 1 Chronicles 27

May you be willing to walk before God in faith that you may receive His promises, the promises of life, righteousness, and inheritance. Romans 4

May you know, ever more intimately, the God who gives life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they were. Romans 4

May you not waver in your trust regarding the promise of God, but in hope, even in the face of hopeless circumstances, be strengthened in faith and give glory to God, being fully persuaded that God has power to do what He has promised, and it will be credited to you for righteousness. Romans 4

Though you are spotted with the results of your fleshly nature, My child, you are still Mine. Though the reminders of your old life are still around you, My dear one, you are seated in the heavenlies.
The fact that a pebble picked up from the ground where it has been stepped on and trodden down is covered with dirt and has a surface marred with pits and flaws in no fashion changes the substance of the pebble, whether it is sandstone or diamond.
I have made you a new creation, My precious one. My nature is in you now; My Spirit dwells with you today. My workmanship is not shoddy, nor is it lacking in skill or the power to express that skill.
Trust Me to complete that work which I started in you long ago, My treasured one. Accept the work in your life that is being done through the suffering of circumstances and the work of My Word in your life as the tables of your heart, the epistle of your life, shows My love written large for others to see, and marvel, and come to understand what I can do for them.
I am transforming you into My image, and you will be a precious jewel in My crown.

May you have peace with God through the Lord Jesus Christ, since you have been justified through faith, by whom you have gained access by belief into this grace wherein you now stand, rejoicing in the hope of the glory of God. Romans 5

May you rejoice in the problems and trials that come your way, knowing that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; character, hope; and hope will not disappoint you because God has poured out His love into your heart by the Holy Spirit, Whom He has given you. Romans 5

May you understand the need to seek God, and pursue Him with your whole heart, striving to follow His ways and to do good, ensuring that you are not found in the company of godless fools who claim there is no God, turning aside to corrupt deeds. Psalm 14

May you join the company of the righteous who take refuge in God from evildoers who reject the advice of the oppressed and frustrate the recommendations of the poor, shaming the humble who trust in God. Psalm 14

May you be kind to the poor, for you will be lending to the Lord, and He will reward you for what you have done. Proverbs 19:17

Matthew 18:1 The disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

Psalm 51:17 The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.

Colossians 3:12 As God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Psalm 18:32 It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.

Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

May you stand in the place you are given, accepting the appointment you have received, and minister to each who are brought to you of the grace, the mercy, the love the Father has expressed in your life as you give praise to the King and speak His heart to the people. 1 Chronicles 24

May you be a willing and eager spokesman to the people under the supervision of the King. 1 Chronicles 25

May you joyfully speak the truth of the Word before the congregation in earnest thanks and devout praise to the Lord. 1 Chronicles 25

May you fervently minister before the Lord using all the priceless resources and blessings which the steadfast promises of God have brought you, so that the people may be clearly instructed and receive life-giving understanding to properly exalt and honor Him. 1 Chronicles 25

May you stand strong as a gatekeeper of the Lord’s sanctuary of your heart, valiantly guarding the trophies of your victories which He has empowered you to achieve, and which you will lay at His feet, to His honor and glory. 1 Chronicles 26

May you prove capable in the responsibilities of stewardship over the abundant provision of Christ in your life, that others may be blessed in their walk, strengthened in their battles, and encouraged in their growth as you share the oil, the salt, the flour, and the wine from the storerooms of your heart where the Spirit of God dwells. 1 Chronicles 26

Defend your dependence, My child, and do not let the enemy steal it from you. Increase your dependence upon Me, My dear one, for that is how you grow and mature in My Spirit. The way of man is to be strong; he seeks to win his way to his goal by his strength, and to achieve his vision by his skill.
Not so in My kingdom, My willing one, for Mine is a kingdom of weak and broken people, cast-offs from the world, pushed to the side because they didn’t fit or couldn’t maintain the pace the taskmasters demanded, burned out by obeying the never-ending and ever-increasing demands to drive themselves for perishable purposes.
I willingly receive all who confess their weaknesses and admit their short-comings, for I am more than adequate to meet their needs. Your greatest asset in My kingdom is your lack of what you need, and your shortage of what is necessary to succeed.
Only by turning to Me to receive the faith to believe will you have the essentials to find the salvation you require. This, in turn, opens up all the riches of heaven to become productive and useful in My work, and perform skilled and delicate labor in My harvest fields, rescuing and retrieving the souls of those in need.
You will never be complete and fully sufficient apart from Me for it is in Me that you live and move and have your being. So do not attend to any suggestion that you are strong enough now to go out on your own, or that you have the wisdom now to make the right choices yourself.
Continually reaffirm in your heart and in prayer to the Father that your needs exceed your abilities, that you are broken beyond your skill to repair, and that if you were to go a day without My Spirit bringing you life and My Word giving you strength, you would fall with no hope of rising, for he who thinks he stands should take heed lest he fall.
Know, My precious one, that when I give you a task to perform, I go with you, for I am that supply that you need in order to do the work. Know, My weary one, that when I give you a burden in prayer, that I am preparing the answer even before you pray, and that however long I ask you to persist in that prayer, I am attending to the response that is required.
So do not give up and do not quit, for I am with you each step of the way. Depend fully upon Me.

May you believe what God has said, for the One Who forgives sinners will credit your faith to you as righteousness. Romans 4

May you accept from God the forgiveness of your transgressions, for the Lord will never count them against you. Romans 4

May you walk in the footsteps of the faith of Abraham, who believed God, and was justified by his trust in the Word of God. Romans 4

May you trust in God’s unfailing love, even in the times when you wrestle with your thoughts and on the days when you have sorrow in your heart; for though it seems the Lord hides His face, He will not forget you but He will deal bountifully with you. Psalm 13

May your heart rejoice in God’s salvation, for He will look on you and answer the enemy who seeks to overcome you, and upon the foes who rejoice when you fall, giving light to your eyes and a song of victory to your lips, delivering you and vindicating you before them. Psalm 13

May you obey God’s instructions, for in keeping His ways there is great reward. Proverbs 19:16

Ephesians 2:19 You are no longer strangers and aliens. Rather, you are fellow citizens with God’s people, and you belong to God’s household.

Colossians 2:9-10 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority.

Matthew 13:44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

Psalm 73:28 …for me it is good to be near God; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may tell of all Your works.

Psalm 24:3-4 Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? And who may stand in His holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart…

Ephesians 5:1-2 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

May you find that even in times of great tragedy the foundations will be laid for great victory, even as God established the location for His temple at the time plague devastated Jerusalem because of David’s presumptive sin. 1 Chronicles 22

May you work with all your might, filled with excitement and joy over the privilege of having a part in God’s plan, remaining obedient to the task you are given and devoting your heart and soul to seeking the Lord your God. 1 Chronicles 22

May you be confident in the work of God, though you feel young and inexperienced, ill-prepared for the magnificence of the vision, for One Who went before you has made preparation for you; He has fulfilled each of His promises to you, calling you by name and giving you peace and rest around you with strength and life within you. 1 Chronicles 22

May the Lord give you discretion and understanding when He gives you an assignment in His harvest field, so that you may walk in the ways of the Lord, for then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws of the Lord; be strong and courageous and be not afraid or discouraged. 1 Chronicles 22

May you be given eyes to see the riches and abundance of resources you can call upon from God storehouse when doing God’s work, for He has mobilized the hosts of heaven to aid, support, and strengthen you as you are obedient to the heavenly calling and the divine vision. 1 Chronicles 22

May you work with an eager heart and willing hands at whatever task is given you, delighting greatly in God’s work and being satisfied in the blessing of God’s presence, for even the sons of Moses were simply counted among the Levites. 1 Chronicles 23

Be not circumscribed by your own boundaries, My child, or limited by your own understanding. Rather, let the life-giving flow of the Spirit fill you with the heavenly vision that I grant to each one willing to look up to Me and to look out from themselves.
In springtime the bud swells and grows on the plant when the life rises from the root. The buds open into the leaves that bring healing and produce the flowers whose fruit brings life to others. Even so, abide in Me as the True Vine, receiving the ministry of the Spirit and the life of the Word to share with those I bring you to.
Recall, My child, that I did not receive the in-dwelling of the Spirit and the anointing of the Father to live to Myself in a quiet corner of the land; instead, I addressed the congregations of the faithful and spoke in the market-places of the cities to those who would listen. I did not remain in the obscurity of My “father’s” carpentry shop but stepped out into the work My Father assigned Me.
As you seek Me in prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, My peace, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your heart and mind. With My peace bringing quiet and rest to your thoughts and emotions, you will be able to hear the soft, gentle whisper of My Spirit giving the direction and the leading for the next step. In trust and confidence you can move forward, not looking back, but setting your mind on the things that are above.
Be sober of spirit and alert of mind, for not all to whom you speak will be in agreement with the words that I give. My words, since they are Truth, bring division and polarization because My Spirit, watching over My Word to perform it, convicts the hearers of sin and righteousness and judgment. Those who know the fear of God and who hunger for the righteousness of Christ will answer the call, but those who prefer the darkness will allow the adversary to influence their words and deeds to move against all who bear My name.
Do not be afraid or allow yourself to be distracted, but stay fixed on the heavenly vision and calling you have received. As you persist in the work and endure to the end, you will find that though the way to the crown is through the cross, My grace is sufficient.
Reach out, My dear one, beyond yourself, and meet Me where the paths of others cross yours.

May you know the fear of God and keep it before your eyes so that you may find the way of peace as you seek God and His understanding, lest ruin and misery mark your way as it does for those without hope. Romans 3

May you not boast of what you have done, or rehearse all you have accomplished, relying on your deeds to defend or reward you, but know and accept your own guilt, seeking with hope the righteousness from God, which comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe Him to be the Son of God. Romans 3

May you always hold the Word of God dear to your heart and ever consider the laws of God holy, for He Who has left the sins you committed beforehand unpunished to demonstrate His justice, has expressed His faithful nature and exposed His caring heart in the scriptures He has given. Romans 3

May the Lord help when the godly are not to be seen and the faithful have vanished from among men, for then lies and deception are found everywhere, and men will claim to control their own lips and be their own masters until God cuts them off, for the words of the Lord are flawless like silver purified seven times, refined in a clay furnace. Psalm 12

May the Lord keep you safe and protect you forever from those who malign you because the wicked freely strut about when what is vile is honored among men. Psalm 12

May you give praise to God and extend thanks to the Lord for an insightful, prudent, and understanding spouse. Proverbs 19:14

Mark 7:15 Nothing outside a man can make him ‘unclean’ by going into him. Rather, it is what comes out of a man that makes him ‘unclean.’

James 1:21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

Revelation 22:14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter by the gates into the city.

Luke 21:36 Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.

May you choose to be humble enough to walk in the courage and the strength God gives you, rather than your own ability, to face down and defeat the giants that you deal with in your life, for it is the Lord Who gives the victory. 1 Chronicles 20

May you trust in the mercy of the Lord, which is very great, lest you fall into the hands of men. 1 Chronicles 21

May you offer to the Lord what is yours, and sacrifice to God that which holds value for you. 1 Chronicles 21

May you agree with the Holy Spirit, yielding and cooperating with His work, as He changes you from the inside out. Romans 2

Do not fear the emotions you feel, My child, or seek to deny them, for that will inevitably lead you to greater turmoil. I have created you to be an emotional being, for you are made in My image, and I communicate with you through emotions.
Who has not felt awe when glimpsing My majesty and power as illustrated by My creation, revealing the invisible characteristics of My nature by their visible manifestation?
My love is what has drawn you to Me, even as you were working against My kingdom, for what comes from the heart speaks to the heart, creating faith within you.
My anger, when revealed against those who persistently and, by choice of lifestyle, continually break My laws and reject My commands, produces fear and trembling in the minds of those who see its expression.
My jealousy is hot against those who call themselves by My name but give the worship and praise which is due Me, their Creator, to some part of My creation, rejecting the One Who made them.
My joy is poured forth on all who faithfully seek Me, for when they find Me our fellowship is sweet and hope becomes reality as confidence increases.
Emotions are tied to circumstances but extend beyond them, My dear one. They are part of relationship, not of decision-making. I supply the wisdom and understanding, the direction and guidance needed for making choices in your life.
The flesh knows emotions, and the enemy knows emotions, and all will try to communicate with you through your emotions. By keeping your heart pure before Me and your attention on Me, you can know Me closely and intimately, recognizing when that which is not of Me enters the picture.
Walk in My truth and wisdom, My precious one, but do not be afraid to talk in My love and act in My compassion as My Spirit directs you. There is much more to knowing Me than simply emotion, but if you fear your feelings and turn them off, there is so much less that I can be for you than you need.
Receive My love, and walk in My truth.

May you rejoice as your heart receives the Word of God, understanding the priceless treasure you are being given, and sharing with others the beauty of the One Who has loved you so. Romans 3

May you take refuge in the Lord for the wicked shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. Psalms 11

May you see the face of the Lord, Who is righteous and loves justice, as the upright will be blessed to do. Psalms 11

Galatians 6:7 You reap whatever you sow.

2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Proverbs 15:32 Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.

Matthew 24:37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.

Ephesians 5:17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

May your heart desire the best from the Lord, but may your spirit be willing to obey Him, remembering that His ways are not your ways and His thoughts higher than yours. 1 Chronicles 17

May you no longer be oppressed by the wicked as the Lord leads you to the place He will provide for you to live and no longer be disturbed for He will subdue all your enemies. 1 Chronicles 17

May you confess that there is no one like the Lord, and there is no God but Jehovah, Who has gone forth to redeem you for Himself and to make a name for Himself, performing great and awesome wonders by driving out His enemies from before you, whom He has made His very own forever. 1 Chronicles 17

May you not pass judgment on someone else lest you condemn yourself, for you partake the same sinful nature as the one you judge, and when you do, you are rejecting God’s goodness, restraint, and long-suffering which leads you to repentance. Romans 2

May you accept all who come your way in the compassion and grace of God which He has bestowed on you, who partake in the same sinful nature as they do, for God’s judgment, held in reserve until His chosen time, is based on truth, and if you reject any by judging them unworthy of God’s kindness, tolerance and patience which leads to repentance, how will you escape His judgment? Romans 2

Hide away with Me, My child, in your innermost heart as you go about your day discharging your responsibilities, both in the world and with your family. Be shut in with Me in a secret place shedding the world, its cares, and all of its impositions with which it seeks to weigh you down and distract you from turning your eyes upon Me.
Cultivate the process and practice the habit of coming before Me, washed and cleansed in the Spirit and the Word, keeping the door to My presence unblocked and cleared so that when you hear the whisper of the Spirit drawing and inviting you, the way is known and straight, without obstacles, without disorientation.
Just as King David assigned Asaph to lead his brethren and associates in praise and worship before My ark in Jerusalem regularly according to each day’s requirements so, too, let My tabernacle be established in your heart before which you can come in thanks, praise, worship and exultation, regardless of what is going on around you.
Pray without ceasing, giving thanks always to Me for all things, knowing in faith that My will shall be established and My Word is greater than circumstances. No matter what happens, when you praise Me in the secret place of your heart, My power is released to bring victory, just as I did at the cross. The events did not change but the result was redemptive for all people, making salvation available.
Just as Paul’s trip to Jerusalem caused him to be bound, jailed, taken to Rome, and there killed, through his trust of and praise to Me political and religious leaders heard the Gospel and were touched, and My revelations to him have reached the world for millennia.
That which is done in secret, My child, will not remain hidden; what is whispered in darkness will be proclaimed from the rooftops. Let it be that which will glorify Me, so that your reward may be sure. Worship Me in the stillness and sanctuary of your heart, My child, and you will have My words to speak to others when you need them.

May you seek to dwell with Christ in His glory, abide with Christ in His honor, and live with Christ in His resurrection by patient persistence in continually doing good, not by the strength of your will but by the response of His nature as you allow the Spirit of God to transform you into the image of God’s Son. Romans 2

May you walk in the light of the law of God’s love, showing and sharing, through your service to each person, the high value He places on them so that by obeying the law written on your heart you may be made right in His sight and receive God’s approval. Romans 2

May the Lord, Who is King for ever and causes His enemies to fall, hear the humble desire of the meek and afflicted and, listening to their cry, strengthen their heart in preparation by encouraging them with justice for the fatherless and the oppressed, so that those who are of the earth may terrify them no more. Psalm 10

May the value which God’s love places on you motivate you to seek and acquire wisdom and good sense, and may you prosper as you guard and preserve the treasure of your understanding and prudence. Proverbs 19:8

May you testify to the reality of the Lord’s miraculous power in your heart, for the person who loves to speak God’s truth will have life forever more. Proverbs 19:9

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

John 4:14 Jesus answered, “Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.”

1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Psalm 139:16 You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in Your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.

Proverbs 15:29 The Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.

Galatians 5:16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

May you be willing to receive understanding and make needed changes based on it, coming into alignment with God’s will. 1 Chronicles 15

May you gladly express your dependence on God, and confess the depth of your inability to please the Lord in yourself, giving Him the honor for all good things done right and extending to Him the praise for His mercy extended through Jesus’ sacrifice, covering all mistakes and rectifying each fatal error. 1 Chronicles 15

May you celebrate the victorious entrance of the Lord’s presence with dancing and singing. 1 Chronicles 15

May your joy in the Lord find expression through your generosity to His people. 1 Chronicles 16

May you call upon the name of the Lord, giving thanks and making known among the people what He has done as you sing praise to Him and tell of all His wonderful acts. 1 Chronicles 16

May you look to the Lord and His strength, seeking His face always, letting your heart rejoice with those who seek the Lord and glory in His holy name as you remember the wonders He has done, His miracles, and the judgments He has pronounced for His servants, the chosen ones. 1 Chronicles 16

I, the Lord thy God, am the judge of the living and the dead, My child. I judge according to the heart, and not by the outward appearance, nor by the words, nor by the deeds; My judgement is made according to each heart’s motivation for what is said and done.
I judge fairly, without influence from bribes, for who can offer Me, their Creator, anything I do not have? I judge righteously, without influence from power, for who can threaten Me, the King of kings?
My judgments are true, My questioning one, for My attention does not wander, nor do I grow bored, neither do appetites distract Me.
My judgments are not to be feared, My precious one, for there are two sides to each issue. When you have humbled yourself before Me, realizing your need, and accepting My salvation into your life, you no longer stand against Me, but start aligning with My will and abiding in My blessings.
I resist the proud and arrogant, the disdainful and self-sufficient, for they resist My purpose and oppose My will, receiving for themselves My righteous anger. They cannot harm Me nor diminish Me, but in their blindness and lusts, they seek to consume those who look to Me for protection.
The weak I judge to be worthy of strong defense, My concerned one, so rejoice in your weakness, while those who claim to be strong need to fear.
The poor I judge to deserve the payment of their debts, so be glad, My dear one, to know that the eternal riches of heaven are yours, freeing you from your debt of sin which you could not pay, while those who have extorted the wages of others will suffer loss.
You are not the judge, My learning one, for you do not yet see truly nor do you understand fully. You are, however, My hand outstretched, executing My judgments. This is the work to which I call you, My eager one.
Go forth in My power, My willing one. Lift up the fallen with My love, binding their wounds; demonstrate My compassion to the discouraged, easing their load; share the sorrows of those who mourn, bringing My comfort; encourage those who seek to follow the path I lead them on, sharing My strength.
The time will come when the iniquity of the world is full and all decisions have been made. The anger of My judgment, then, will be poured out. But now is still the time, My tender one, of seeking and drawing, of meekness toward all, that whosoever will, may come.
Share My judgments of love and redemption, grace and mercy, with all while there is still time, seeking that none should perish. All too soon this period of grace will be completed and night will fall, when no man can work.

May you sing to the Lord of all that earth and proclaim His salvation day after day, declaring His glory among the nations and His marvelous deeds among all peoples for the Lord is great and most worthy of praise, and greatly to be feared above all powers and principalities.. 1 Chronicles 16

May you ascribe to the Lord glory and strength, which is due His name, bringing an offering as you come before Him to worship the Lord in the beauty of His holiness, for splendor and majesty are before Him just as strength and joy are in His dwelling place. 1 Chronicles 16

May you give thanks to the Lord, for He is good and His love endures forever, and cry out for God your Savior to gather and deliver you from nations so that you may give thanks to His holy name and glory in the praise of the Lord, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. 1 Chronicles 16

May you realize that what can be known about God is plain to all because God has made it visible to each one, yet there are men who choose to suppress the truth by their wickedness, causing the wrath of God to be revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of these people. Romans 1

May you come to understand that since the creation of the world, God’s invisible qualities, such as His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen and been understood from what has been made, but although they knew God and are without excuse, they neither glorified Him as God or gave thanks to Him, and therefore their thinking became futile and their hearts darkened. Romans 1

May God remember the helpless and arise against the arrogance of the wicked who revile the Lord, for He sees the trouble and takes note of the grief, and is the helper of the fatherless. Psalm 10

Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.

Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

1 Corinthians 6:9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites,

Joel 2:32 And it shall come to pass that whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved. For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be deliverance, as the LORD has said, among the remnant whom the LORD calls.

Malachi 3:3 He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi, and purge them as gold and silver, that they may offer to the LORD an offering in righteousness.

Philippians 4:7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

May you have the revelation from God that as you seek the Lord to know His will and do it, building His kingdom in the wilderness, standing strong against the raiding bands of the spiritual powers of wickedness, that the King you humbly serve and the God you willingly obey will send valiant warriors and powerful hosts to battle on your behalf in the heavenlies. 1 Chronicles 12

May you always celebrate in your heart and rejoice in your soul over the reigning and ruling of Jesus Christ as the Lord, Protector, and Provider of your life. 1 Chronicles 12

May your first desire and primary purpose be to honor God and draw close to Him, that you may always walk in the fear of the Lord and the blessings of your King. 1 Chronicles 13

May you not mistake the discipline of the Lord or the displeasure of God regarding an irreverent action or a presumptive aspect of your life as rejection from the King, but accept the correction in humble contrition and wait on Him, for He will bless all who draw near in love and reverence. 1 Chronicles 13

May you turn to God for wisdom and wait expectantly on the Lord for direction each time the enemy comes against you, not presuming, in your own understanding, that each battle will be the same, but being obedient to the Commander of the heavenly host. 1 Chronicles 14

May you be used as God’s instrument to burst out against His enemies like an overwhelming flood as you inquire of, and submit to, Him 1 Chronicles 14

Rest in My promises, My child, but do not lay down your implements. Cease struggling in your own mind, My dear one, but do not go to sleep. Trust in My plans for you, My precious one, but walk them out a step at a time.
As you live within time and space, you have to deal with issues and uncertainties regarding the future; but as you dwell in eternity with Me, even now, you abide in the reality which I have spoken but is not yet manifested on earth. Therein lies the hope which sustains you even as you receive it in faith.
Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Why then should you be afraid, or tremble in dismay at those who tempt you and bring evil against you? As you yield your times into My hand, My willing one, I will deliver you from the hand of those who persecute you for My sake, for your adequacy is sufficient only when it is from Me.
I, the Lord your God, am the One Who goes ahead of you to lead you, Who is your rear-guard defending you, and Who hovers over you, covering you with My love. Acknowledge Me, for I am the One Who makes your ways straight, setting your feet in a firm place.
It is not within you to direct your own steps correctly; nor is your understanding sufficient to guard your way against the plans of the one who persistently resists My will, or keep you safe from the guile of the enemy of your soul.
As you surrender your needs and desires to Me, you will see My hand work in your circumstances to provide for you. I will also bring your heart into alignment with My will so that you no longer struggle to achieve the treasures of earth.
The goals you once devoted yourself to in your search to know happiness and find satisfaction pale when compared to the vision of My plans for you as you are freed from the love of money and fall in love with Me, the Lover of your soul. Know that I will never desert or forsake you but will always be present to help you. The fear of man you once felt will start fading in the face of My love for you.
You will find that, instead of running from the tasks I give you or hiding from the work I assign you, your spirit leaps within you at the adventure to come. Joy will fill your heart as you see My hand do great and miraculous things in your life and the lives of others. Simply rest in My promises and step forward confidently in the assurance of My presence and provision.

May you be used by God and for His name’s sake to call people from the world of sin-slavery and self-indulgence to the obedience that comes from faith, even as you also are called to belong to Jesus Christ. Romans 1

May you be bold in sharing the gospel, which is the power of God at work in each life, as it saves all who believe, revealing a righteousness from God which is by faith from start to finish, depending on faith and producing faith. Romans 1

May you recount and tell aloud all the wonders for which the Lord should be praised in the midst of His people as He has mercifully snatched you from those who torment you and lifts you from the gates of death so that you can exult in His salvation. Psalm 9

May you be confident of, and have full assurance in, the promise of God that the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the afflicted ever perish, though the powers that forget God return to the grave and the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands, for the Lord is known by His justice. Psalm 9

May you be blessed with the understanding and gifted with the vision to see how receiving the grace of times of financial poverty and learning to walk in spiritual humility will filter the fair-weather friends from the strong, trust-worthy members of Christ’s body that will reliably stand with you when you need them. Proverbs 19:4

Isaiah 41:13 I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.

Ephesians 4:31-32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

1 John 5:3 For the [true] love of God is this: that we do His commands [keep His ordinances and are mindful of His precepts and teaching]. And these orders of His are not irksome (burdensome, oppressive, or grievous).

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things.

Psalm 27:14 Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!

1 John 4:4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

May God bring mighty warriors in the Spirit to aid you in the work He has given you. 1 Chronicles 11-12

May you be faithful over what the Lord has given you today, that He may prove you and train you for what He has promised, just as David ruled Judah from Hebron for seven years before being accepted by Israel. 1 Chronicles 11

May you always give the glory for success and the praise for victory to the Lord, for it is He Who has triumphed over the enemy. 1 Chronicles 11

May your strong and persistent desire be toward Jesus, the Lord, that you may be used by Him and be counted among His faithful ones to be received and employed in His kingdom’s work. 1 Chronicles 12

May the attacks of the enemy serve only to show God’s protection over you, that others will be drawn to know Him through your testimony. Acts 28

May you daily cleave close to God in humility and obedience, with adoration and gratitude for the sake of His love and mercy, so that when the serpent attacks, his lies fall on deaf ears and his influences are rejected without thought, for no place can be found for his hate and anger in your life. Acts 28

May you accept God’s people with honor and respect for their work of obedience and labor of love, though their status in the world may be lowly and others express disdain. Acts 28

May you rejoice if you find your circumstances restricted by men or your liberties constrained by the world, for through your limitations God will work life and freedom for others. Acts 28

Do not disdain others as they do the work I have assigned them, My child. Though you may see the things they do as trivial or off-course, dealing with issues that seem insignificant or using approaches you wouldn’t bother with, remember, My dear one, that My desire is that none should perish. I am reaching out to all who will listen and going to where they are, for they will not come to where you are. I gladly accept all who will volunteer and place them where they will be effective.
I need them to do those things and go those places and act in those ways that you don’t, My loving one, because you won’t. I didn’t create and shape you to do those things, My precious one. You were shaped and molded to do what I have given you to do. Each of My workers are placed in the harvest field that I have designated for them.
When you look up from your work and gaze across the fence at someone working in a different field, with a different type of crop, using a different set of tools, do not disparage them because they are not like you, My love. Encourage them as fellow-workers and comfort them even as you have been comforted, acknowledging and validating the work they are doing.
There are those who, rather than harvesting as you are, appear to be trampling down the crop. They are still in My service, so pray for them as you continue working where I have placed you. Each one is My servant, and I am working out My will in them and through them.
Pray for those I bring your way, and deal with their needs through the abundance I provide you; always know that I am the Lord of the harvest.

May you praise the Lord with your whole heart as you tell of His wonders, and sing glad praise with rejoicing to the name of the Most High, for the Lord, sitting on His throne, has judged righteously by rebuking the principalities and destroying the wicked, causing your enemies to stumble and perish as they turn back, and upholding your right and your cause, bringing endless ruin upon His foes so that even the memory of them perishes. Psalm 9

May you rejoice as the Lord establishes His throne in your heart forever, reigning in justice and governing with fairness. Psalm 9

May you find the Lord to be a refuge when you are oppressed and a stronghold in times of trouble, for all who know His name trust in Him Who has never forsaken those who seek Him or abandoned those who turn to Him. Psalm 9

May you sing praises to the Lord, enthroned in Zion, and proclaim among the people what He has done in your life, for He Who requires equity for injustice and an accounting for wickedness remembers the cry of the afflicted poor and does not forget the prayers of the humble oppressed. Psalm 9

May you have the wisdom to prefer a blameless walk of integrity, though poverty may be a companion, over wealth gained by deceit and perverse speech, which is only chosen by those who are mislead. Proverbs 19:1

May your enthusiasm be guided by knowledge and tempered with understanding, and may you patiently wait on the prompting of the Spirit to open the door and show you the way. Proverbs 19:2

May your heart remain repentant before the Lord, even when you find yourself mistakenly following your own path. Proverbs 19:3

Isaiah 43:1 Now says the Lord,… Don’t fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine.

Mark 10:49 And Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” And they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take heart. Get up; He is calling you.”

Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.

James 1:4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

Psalm 42:5 Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why have you become disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him for the help of His presence.

May you be faithful in the work God assigns you, as you actively participate in the ministry of the Lord. 1 Chronicles 9

May you value the diversity of ministry among the Body of Christ, encouraging and strengthening the hands and hearts of each who minister in the Lord’s sanctuary, by day and by night. 1 Chronicles 9

May you wait upon the Lord, seeking His will and obeying His guidance, that you may be delivered from unbelief, impatience, and despair, obtaining a kingdom that cannot be moved. 1 Chronicles 10

May you be faithful to the Lord and keep His Word, rejecting guidance from any but those who treasure His presence and walk in His ways, meditating on His truth. 1 Chronicles 10

Feed My lambs, My child. Let My little ones, My young ones, My weak ones, draw sustenance from you even as you draw strength from Me. I have blessed you with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies, My precious one, and you have want of nothing dear to life. My Spirit makes My Word life to your heart, filling you with rich wisdom and treasured understanding beyond measure. Your cup is running over with abundance beyond your need.
The Father has given Me a Name above every name and seated Me at His right hand because I was faithful in sharing with those He gave Me, holding nothing back that they needed; with the measure I meted out the Father measured back to Me, and even more. This was done so that you may have an example to follow.
Pay attention to how you hear what the Spirit has to say. If you listen and heed what you hear, sharing and not hoarding, you will gain more understanding. If you do not give that which I have already given you to those I bring to you, even what you have will be taken away.
I distribute My gifts as I will, irrevocably, but My anointing is poured out fresh each day, and My leading and direction is moment by moment. To have My Spirit lift and leave because of selfishness, pride, or fear, is to be without power or direction, of all people most miserable.
I consider those who consider Me, My loving one. As you look after My little children, I look after you. As you water the seeds of My Word that are sown, I will make a watered garden of your soul–flourishing, flowering, fragrant, fruitful. As you draw the water from your well, there will always be a fresh supply even in the driest season or the deepest drought when others only bring up mud in their bucket.
Do not try to meet the needs of others from yourself, My enthusiastic one. Wait in My presence, for that is where you receive not only My supply but also My directions. Seek My face, hear My voice, know My heart.
You will see the one I am drawing today, and My Spirit will guide you to the field that is ripe. Much harm is done when an eager harvester starts cutting in a field where the grain is still green.
Wait on My direction, serving Me in praise and worship. Go forth when I direct you and speak what I have given you, feeding My lambs, encouraging My people, strengthening feeble hands, healing afflicted bodies, binding up broken hearts. Preach the acceptable year, and the soon coming, of the Lord.

When you are in a storm with others, may you encourage them by the expression of your faith and the demonstration of your trust in God’s promises. Acts 27

May you cheerfully rest in faith on the promises of God, letting your hope in the Lord serve as an anchor in the storm, reassured in the confidence of a clean conscience before Him and knowing that no circumstances can prevent the work from being completed which God has called you to do. Acts 27

May you trust God to order the events as you remain faithful in the duty you are given, that the joy of the Lord will work life and peace in the greatest distresses and dangers. Acts 27

May you show forth the praises of your God and King, proclaiming the majesty of His name in all the earth, and His glory above the heavens, for the Lord has ordained strength and built a fortress against the avenger and enemy of His will. Psalm 8

May you be blessed with the knowledge of your spiritual poverty, helplessness and inadequacy, for your need of God’s mercy and compassion will keep you safe from the harsh arrogance of those who feel they are self-sufficient. Proverbs 18:23

Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, 21 to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

1 Corinthians 1:18 The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

Romans 13:11 Do this, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we believed.

‭‭Romans‬ ‭8:2‬ ‭ For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

May the Lord bless you with increase and multiply your effectiveness, bringing those to you who are ready for battle – equipped with the mindset of warriors, not looking for a fight but willing to defend those unable to defend themselves, and prepared for spiritual battle against the enemy of God. 1 Chronicles 7

May you know, when you suffer the loss of those dear to you, that as you mourn you will be comforted, and when you are ready the Lord will bring you joy again. 1 Chronicles 7

May you realize, as you read the genealogies of Israel, that even the least in the kingdom of God is treasured and valued, eternally in remembrance, while the great and mighty people of renown in the world will soon be forgotten. 1 Chronicles 8

May you be reassured that before the events took place which put you in your current circumstances, God had determined your destination and the work you would do both on the journey, and once you arrived. Acts 27

May you trust God’s plan when struggles envelope you and rely on His provision when yours are consumed, for in His promises you will find all you need to continue on in willing obedience to the Spirit’s leading. Acts 27

When the storms blow in suddenly after a gentle start to your voyage, may you continue to rest in the power of the word of God that started the trip, and having done all, to know He remains with you, for when you can sleep in the boat, you can speak to the storm. Acts 27, Mark 4, Matthew 8

My dear one, weep with Me. In your prayer closet, in your private times before Me, when you are closed in in My Spirit, receive My sorrow and cry out in grief to the Father that His mercy may still be extended to each one who needs it.
Join Me in intercession in the spiritual realm that the lies of the adversary will be shown for what they are by the darkness-dispelling light of My testimony that is shed abroad by My people walking in My unity with each other and extending My compassion toward those who misuse them.
Lament with Me for My people, called by My name, to have a heart to humble themselves and pray to the Father, seeking His face and turning from the wickedness that has crept into their ways separating their lands from the healing and forgiving blessings the Father desires to pour out.
Mourn with Me over the multitudes milling around in the valley of decision, having heard so much about Me yet not finding enough evidence to make a choice. Should not My people bear irrefutable proof of the authority in My Word and the power of My Spirit as I watch over My Word that is in their mouth to confirm it with signs following? Instead, the cares of this world and the lies and insinuations of the enemy of your soul carry more weight in the hearts of My people than My promises and My covenant.
Let your heart be broken, as Mine is, for the opportunities which are still abounding in these last short moments of grace, that are being passed by and ignored with no understanding of how near the end has come – opportunities to receive Me as Savior, to know Me as Healer, to obey Me as Master, to shelter in Me as Protector, to be at peace in Me as Provider, to be fruitful in Me as the True Vine, to be cherished by Me as the Bridegroom.
Know, My willing one, that as you have labored in travail and anguished in spirit even so you will exult with Me over one that is found, and you will share in the jubilation as My Body comes together in unity and rejoicing. This is the sorrow which, shared with Me, works to complete and fulfill the suffering and affliction of the Body of Christ until I come to gather you home for the wedding feast of the Lamb. Labor with Me, sowing in tears, so that you may reap the harvest with Me in joy and know My fellowship in your life here, and in eternity, soon to come.

May you take refuge in the Lord your God, Who will save and deliver you from all who pursue you, all those who would seek to tear you like a lion and rip you to pieces, if He did not rescue you. Psalm 7

May your hands be innocent of guilt, and your heart free from blame, as you stand before the Lord your God, having neither done evil to those who are at peace with you, or robbed a foe without cause, lest the Lord remove His protection from you and give you over to your enemies. Psalm 7

May the Lord arise in His anger against the rage of your enemies, and awake for your sake the judgment He has commanded. Psalm 7

May the Lord, Who searches the heart and the mind, judge you by His Son’s righteousness and in His Son’s integrity, that He will bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make His chosen people secure. Psalm 7

May your shield be the Most High God Who saves the upright in heart, for He is a righteous judge, not relenting, but expressing His wrath daily, sharpening His sword and bending His bow, causing the trouble which an evildoer prepares to recoil on himself, and making his own violence come down on his head. Psalm 7

May you give thanks to the Lord because of His righteousness and sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High. Psalm 7

Psalm 103:13 As a father has compassion for his children, so the LORD has compassion for those who fear Him.

Psalm 37:7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.

Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.

Jeremiah 6:19 Hear, O earth: behold, I am bringing disaster on this people, even the fruit of their thoughts…

1 Peter 2:1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.

May you cry out to God when you are engaged in battle against the spiritual forces which defy God and His will for His people, for He will answer your prayers and deliver His enemies into your hand because of your trust in Him. 1 Chronicles 5

May you not trust in fame, strength, or authority to receive God’s blessings, but walk with Him in humility, faith, and love. 1 Chronicles 5

May God give you a revelation of Jesus Christ that brings light and life, understanding and wisdom, grace and mercy flowing from you to others. Acts 26

May the Lord not rebuke you in anger or discipline you in wrath, but deal with you in mercy and heal you in compassion. Psalm 6

My kingdom awaits you, My child. Are you willing to enter in and join in fellowship with Me, in agreement with, and submission to, the living Word of God? The ruler of this world has no part of, and nothing in, Me or My kingdom, having created his own kingdom in the world of man.
The way of this world’s kingdom is easy, and the gate leading to it is wide to accommodate all the various religious approaches. Anything will do; if you don’t like what you see, make up your own. If it feels good, do it, and you’ll find others who will join you. There are no restrictions, and no membership fees, until much later.
The way to My kingdom is hard, requiring your submission and humble obedience, and the gate is narrow for My Father has designated Me, His only-begotten Son, the first-born among many brethren, to be the only Door. Yet I accept all who receive Me in faith, believing that I am sent by the Father, no matter what path you have come from.
To follow My way in your own strength is impossible, no matter what you have accomplished by your own resources and skills in the world; yet even the weak, lame, and blind can walk in My way, for I send My Spirit to watch over each one who follows My Word as I confirm it in your heart, witnessing to your spirit that this is the Way.
As you start along the way that leads to life, you will find that the clean water of My salvation, the fresh wind of My Spirit, the broken bread of My Truth, will cause you to grow stronger through the walking out of your faith and the exercise of your gifts.
But it also means that all your interest and concern for the things of this world will narrow, while the straitened path you follow along the Way of Truth will permit all of your focus on and desire for God to broaden. This will allow you to disentangle yourself from the cares and worries of this world, and bring every power of body, soul and spirit into focus on nothing less than My will and purpose for you.
This is the kingdom path which leads to sanctification and purity, by which you are prepared for eternal life in Christ. The inward work of the Spirit and the Word in your heart and mind, your spirit and soul, your thoughts and intents, your words and deeds, brings you into alignment with the Father’s will and purpose, that you may be one with Me even as I am one with the Father.
Come away with Me, My beloved, away from the noise and rush of the crowd, and hear My still, small voice speaking to you, leading you in the path you are to follow.

May God turn to you in deliverance and save you in His unfailing love that you may praise Him in remembrance of His goodness and lovingkindness. Psalm 6

May you find strength in the Lord when you are exhausted with sorrow, and joy in the Spirit after a night of weeping, for when you are weak, He is made strong and brings the victory over your foes. Psalm 6

May you cry to the Lord for mercy, for He has heard your weeping and accepts your prayer, therefore all your enemies will be ashamed and dismayed, and those who do evil will be turned back in sudden disgrace. Psalm 6

May the fruit of your mouth be sweet and the harvest of your lips be satisfying, for your belly will be filled by your speech, and your heart will be fed by your words. Proverbs 18:20

May your speech be prudent and given to God, for the tongue has the power of life and death, and from the abundance of the heart, its fruit will be known. Proverbs 18:21

Matthew 28:19-20 NIV Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all the nations … 20 teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Matthew 7:7-8 NIV Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

John 15:5 NASB I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.

John 14:16b NIV He will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever.

Psalm 118:5-6 NKJV I called on the Lord in distress; the Lord answered me and set me in a broad place. 6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?

Proverbs 1:33 NASB But he who listens to Me shall live securely, and shall be at ease from the dread of evil.

Psalm 69:5-6 BSB You know my folly, O God, and my guilt is not hidden from You. 6 May those who hope in You not be ashamed through me, O Lord GOD of Hosts; may those who seek You not be dishonored through me, O God of Israel.

May you cry to the Lord to receive His blessing and accept His anointing, so He will increase your responsibility and provide your authority, protecting you from evil and preventing you from harm. 1 Chronicles 4

May you hold on to the promises of God, keeping your hope in Him strengthened through the Word and through the Spirit, though circumstances are difficult and change is slow, for as you wait on the Lord, He will renew your strength. Acts 25

May you cry for help to the Lord, your King and your God, early in the morning, laying your requests before Him with your sacrifice of praise, eagerly and expectantly watching. Psalm 5

Live in My joy, My child, as you do My work. Life in this world is not all sunshine and roses, peaches and cream – far from it. There are multitudes of woe and great depths of sorrow that you will encounter, and to walk through the valley of the shadow of death is to know the presence of evil on all sides. Even I was known as a Man of sorrows and suffering, familiar with pain and well-acquainted with grief, from Whom people hid their faces and to Whom men turned their backs, despised and rejected as insignificant.
I offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the Father, Who heard Me and strengthened Me, and sent His angels to minister to Me. And because He is faithful, when you face the temptation that the enemy brings in each situation, I am there for you as the living Word of God. I provide you the way to escape the enemy’s alluring trap, even as you continue walking out the circumstances through which God is maturing and perfecting you.
See the joy of walking with Me, your gentle Shepherd, through the lion-infested thickets of the Jordan valley, and learn the joy of coming through the battle victorious, covered with dirt and smoke. Through the ringing in your ears from the noise of battle, once it quiets down to silence and you realize the enemy has fled defeated, you laugh out loud in the pure joy of being alive with your heavenly Captain Whose wisdom and guidance has led you safely through the fray.
My joy, not as the world gives, is always yours, independent of circumstances, for it is your strength. It does not replace the sorrows as you sit with the bereaved, nor prevent the grief of rejection or loss. Rather, it sustains you through it, for you know that I am beside you at each turn.

May you come into the house of God by His great mercy and in reverence bow down toward His holy temple in deepest awe, for He is not a God Who takes pleasure in evil, therefore the wicked cannot dwell with Him and the arrogant cannot stand in His presence since He hates all who do wrong and destroys those who tell lies, abhorring bloodthirsty and deceitful men. Psalm 5

May the Lord lead you in His righteousness, making His way straight and His path plain before you. Psalm 5

May you take refuge in the Lord with gladness, singing for joy with all who do, for the Lord will spread His protection over those who trust Him and shelter them who love His name so that they who boast in Him will exult in triumph. Psalm 5

May you be a help to your brother as a city is defended by the walls of its fortress, and may the bonds of God’s love prove stronger than barred gates. Psalm 5

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

2 Corinthians 4:8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair.

1 Peter 1:15-16 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

1 John 5:4-5 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. 5 Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

Revelation 21:7 He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.

Luke 21:36 Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.

May you honor the name of Jesus, Who has made all who come to Him partakers of the promises and inheritance of God, breaking down the barriers of separation and exclusion, including you into the family and lineage of Christ. 1 Chronicles 2

May you be blessed with the blessings of David, as you worship and trust in the Lord, following Him with your whole heart. 1 Chronicles 3

May you neither value the praise of ungodly men nor be troubled by their revilings, who call “good” evil and proclaim “evil” to be good. Acts 24

May you faithfully give testimony to the truth of God, for His words of life will bring conviction and hope in the lives of others. Acts 24

May you strive always to keep your conscience clear before God and man since you have the hope in God of the resurrection and life in Christ. Acts 24

May you converse with others on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, redeeming the time. Acts 24

My child, treasure your weakness, and embrace your brokenness.
In the world’s system of values, you must hide any vulnerabilities lest others take advantage of them and overcome you for their own purposes; you must emphasize your strong points and talk them up, showing your strengths to all comers.
In the value system of My kingdom, My dear one, that is not so. The darkness that is in the world allows you to hide what you do not want to be seen, but My kingdom is one of light and transparency and integrity. That which has been hidden shall be revealed, and that which has been wounded shall be made whole.
Though you had to hide from the world that which hurt lest it be made worse, in My kingdom, you can bring to Me that which has failed, knowing that I accept you fully, and require nothing of you but to believe that I and the Father are one. I have all you need, and you are made whole in Me.
Your righteousness is not cleaned and patched and returned to you, but rather, you put on My righteousness, which has never suffered damage. Your defensive armor, which has been breached so often by others’ words and damaged to the point of uselessness, is not repaired and tidied up, but instead, is replaced by My armor which, when worn in My service, will never fail you.
If you did not have wounds, you would not be able to know My healing love. So do not be ashamed of your weakness, for through it, you have gained precious and greater understanding of My heart. This becomes your testimony when you meet others hiding wounds behind their front of strength.
That which the world, and the enemy of your soul, would shame you for is, in My Kingdom, the very thing that draws you closer to Me. As My Spirit ministers My redemption into your life, you find the cracks and the missing spaces filling with the silver of My love and the gold of My nature, beautifying your life even as you are made whole again.
What some would call disfiguring scars in the world, casting reproach and disapproval, accusing you of needing a crutch, unable to stand on your own, is the very thing that you will understand to be the weakness which allows you to stand strong in Me. Through this, you can know My tender loving touch which removes the pain and brings peace to your mind, allowing you to love those who cannot love themselves.
Draw near, My precious one, and release each of your hurts to Me, allowing Me to strengthen you in ways you have never known.

May you call on God, the Righteous One, when you are in distress, for He will answer you and give you relief, being merciful to hear your prayer. Psalm 4

May you seek for the Lord, Who will hear your heart’s cry and set apart those who hunger for Him, those who do not turn His honor into shame or, by their words and deeds, seek to ruin His reputation by loving what is worthless and pursuing a lie. Psalm 4

May you give your offerings and make your sacrifices in the right spirit and put your confidence in the Lord, searching your heart in silence, not justifying yourself but listening for the still, small voice of the Spirit, that as you approach His throne in awe and tremble in worshipful fear, you will not sin by letting anger control you. Psalm 4

May you lie down and sleep in peace as the Lord, alone, enables you to live securely and settles you in confident hope, for He will fill your heart with more joy and gladness than those in the world who currently have prosperity and feel at peace. Psalm 4

Although a gift opens the way for the giver when approaching a man, as Jacob approached Esau, may you be confident and have faith that the gift of obedient sacrifice which Jesus brought to the Father has opened the way to His throne room for us. Proverbs 18:16

Although each person who presents his case makes it seem right, as when Ziba met David without Mephibosheth, may you know that God sees the heart and understands the truth of the matter: the accuser of the brethren is a liar, and Jesus’ blood cleanses us from sin. Proverbs 18:17

Just as the casting of the lots removes personal bias from a decision since only God can control the result, may you place your trust in Him to be in charge of, and have His will in, the events and circumstances outside of your control, because of His love for you which He has already proven by sending Jesus to pay for your sin. Proverbs 18:18

Psalm 33:18 Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear Him, upon them that hope in His lovingkindness;

Isaiah 40:31 …those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Deuteronomy 11:2 Remember today what you have learned about the Lord through your experiences with Him. It was you, not your children, who had these experiences. You saw the Lord’s greatness, His power, His might,

Philippians 1:6 God began doing a good work in you, and I am sure He will continue it until it is finished when Jesus Christ comes again.

2 Corinthians 5:7 For we live by faith, not by sight.

Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

May you rejoice and be thankful for God’s keeping and sustaining power throughout all history to have brought you to this time and place where you can know Christ in the power of His resurrection and be allowed a part in His work of the harvest. 1 Chronicles 1

May you see clearly that God has created all nations of one blood since we all have one father, giving us all the same inheritance of enmity with God and causing the same need for redemption, which He has made available for us to freely share. 1 Chronicles 2

May the Lord stand beside you, when circumstances are the bleakest, and bring you encouragement, direction, and assurance. Acts 23

May you not be surprised when, under the guise of tradition, people are influenced against you by the powers of darkness and the forces of wickedness as you follow the path the Lord sets before you, but know that He will make a way, providing a solution for you to use. Acts 23

Even though the lives and hearts of all men are already in God’s hand, may you be blessed as you willingly put your trust in Him and purposefully commit your ways to Him. Acts 23

Know Me for yourself, My child, and learn of Me through My Spirit and My Word. Though you hear of Me by the deeds and the speech of others so that faith may come, do not settle for second-hand reports as your primary source.
Let faith arise in your heart and impel you to seek for Me yourself, searching the Scriptures on your own, studying to see if what others have said is correct. My Word testifies of Me, and My Spirit in your heart bears witness of My truth, just as the deeds done in My name bring glory to Me.
Let Me not be merely the God of your fathers, or the Lord of your brothers, or the Savior of your neighbors. Answer the draw on your heart that these make to you; follow the tug in your spirit at each level. Move from each plateau into new territory as I make Myself known to you time and time again in new and different ways, with fresh expressions of Who I am, and Who I want to be in your life, to meet long-standing needs and end long-running battles.
Do not let lukewarmness settle in by accepting the report of others with complacency and permitting distance to cool your zeal and ardor. Press in to know, seek to find, pray to learn how I would show Myself to you in richer and deeper ways, using you in new areas – not for the sake of novelty and change, but to meet needs that have persistently resisted My will.
It does not mean that I have not the power or abundance to meet those needs, My dear one; it means that no one has sought Me with the willingness of heart and the burden of spirit to know Me in the way that will express My love and demonstrate My servanthood to overcome that stronghold. My victories come through death and loss to the flesh in the world and material realm, My precious one. The one who lays down his life for the sake of others is the one who will see My power bring life into the situation that was impossible for man.
Will you seek Me in the spirit to know Me in the truth of Who I desire to be in your life unto others?

May you cry aloud to the Lord, Who will answer you from His holy hill, regardless of how many foes rise up against you claiming God will not deliver you, for He is a shield around you and He bestows His glory on you, lifting up your head. Psalm 3

May you lie down to sleep and rest, not fearing the tens of thousands of worrisome thoughts and endless imaginings that are drawn up against you on every hand, because when you wake again, you will find that the Lord has sustained you with His power and kept you in His Spirit. Psalm 3

May the blessing of the Lord be upon you for deliverance from all spiritual wickedness, for He will arise against those principalities attacking you, striking them and breaking their power by stopping their lies. Psalm 3

May the Spirit of God, which heals your body, bring strength and restoration to your heart and mind, making you whole. Proverbs 18:14

May your ear be attuned to, and open for, the wisdom of the Lord, even as your heart and mind is hungry for, and receptive to, the knowledge and understanding of God. Proverbs 18:15