devotionals
April 2023
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
My Precious One,
I’m always looking to display my love and care for the things that matter to you; there are no insignificant details when it comes to…you.
I see the desires, disappointment, dreams and betrayals, the war over your mind and emotions. Because you don’t have the full perspective, you cannot know the power, wisdom and scope in which I work.
As I align all things for your good, keep your faith in my promises. Even if it looks as if I’ve abandoned my post as a watchman on your wall, I will meet you at your level of faith. It’s important to trust in me.
There’s a myriad of things you cannot do…and that’s okay! The beauty is, I the Lord, cover you, generously sharing from vats of abundance.
Trusting in me plants you under my protection and favor. No matter how things look, you’re blessed.
There’s a battle for your faith. Don’t fall for the illusion of what’s before you. Keep your eyes on me. When the chaos settles, you’ll be standing strong, because my hand has never put you down.”
March 2023
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus
the law of the Spirit of life set me free
from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:1-2
“My Precious One,
The enemy hopes to sideline your mission by distracting you with self-loathing. Don’t get caught in the undertow of self-defeating thoughts; stay aware of your weakness but don’t remain consumed with them.
Remain in me and I’ll convict your heart towards repentance. After penitence is complete, believe without a shadow of doubt, your slate is wiped clean. Only then will the chains of fear, shame and guilt loosen their attachment.
In this new found freedom and clarity, you’ll recognize when a brother or sister is drowning in self-defeat. As they’re being pulled under by the weight of condemnation, I’ll give you the strength to throw them a life-line.
Do you recognize the power of this crucible? Through your personal trials, comes an increase of shared wisdom and greater levels of freedom for others; the priceless glory rewarded to those who go through.”
February, 2023
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time:
casting all your care upon him; for He careth for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7
“My Precious One,
I see many dreams bursting from your heart. You long for significance and strive to make an impact. The idea of waiting on Me feels like the biggest squander of time, but do not give in to fears of missing out. When you reject the urge to control, you make room for My mighty hand to move on your behalf. This powerful restraint lessens your effort and the chance of running in the wrong direction, preventing wasted time.
I see your heart. I know your gifts. Let Me point you to the path of greatest fulfillment. Partner with Me on this incredible journey. Do not race toward the finish line only to discover you have no one to celebrate with.”
January 2023
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.
Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”
1 Peter 5:6-7
“My Precious One,
I see your heart hesitating to believe…my faint whispers in the midst of the storm.
After a lifetime of broken dreams, believing what you can’t see isn’t easy. But remember…I haven’t called you for easy; I promised to empower you for the impossible.
And…this starts with believing you are not alone. You might have felt this way for most of your life, but feelings do not override facts. Trust in my shelter, because when you do that, you exchange anxiety for my peace. The only thing standing between you and what you really want is…faith in me.”
December 2022
“The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6
My Precious One,
When I breathed life into you, I gave a wonderful (and dangerous) gift of free-will, which is the ability to think thoughts and make choices that can suspend my plans.
It’s my grace that sustains you, always making room for my ‘better’. When you follow my Spirit, I lead you into this ‘better’ and every step taken in my direction leads to a progressive…better.
My blood has radical, transformational power but with this covenant comes great responsibility. Those who’ve received me through repentance and forgiveness must keep their hearts filled with humility, repentance and obedience.
For there is great overcoming power in obeying a great, overcoming God.
Following me won’t be easy but tenacity to honor our covenant has exponential rewards; tangible blessings for this life and eternal treasures as well.
Wisdom sees beyond immediate sacrifice. Wisdom invests in compounding returns. Follow my Spirit; I alone know the path to plenty.”
November 2022
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” Ephesians 6:10
“My precious One, buried deep within you is my Spirit. Under the layers of flesh—resides the Holy of Holies. Most of the world and many who claim to be mine, focus on the outer court—this is the reality they can see—Your countenance, the way you carry yourself and many other factors you can or have no control over. The inner court is the area of your mind. People can still experience this level of you but they must move closer, dig deeper. When you share your ideas, passions or even your process of thinking, you give glimpses of your character, personality and passions. The Holy of Holies is your heart and the place where my Holy Spirit resides. Some of my children have made little space (or room) for my Spirit. My Holy Spirit is caged like a basement dog, unable to have full access to the whole temple. The brilliance and wisdom of my presence is contained. This is not my will.
Many of my children cry and plead for me to work on their behalf as I cry and plead for them to trust the Holy Spirit within, giving me space to move, breathe, work and speak. By putting my Spirit into a “box”, I am not free to fully express the power, miracles, breakthrough and destiny I have waiting for them.
I hear their cries, I feel their pain. Many are fighting battles that have gone unnecessarily long. So long, all hope for change and restoration is drained. When my children are in this place, the enemy can rest easy because these precious ones have chained themselves. My desire is not to rule with an iron fist but to co-lead and collaborate a life together. My dream is to create a beautiful mosaic filled with passion and purpose. I want to build an incredible kingdom within you. One that is so sturdy in love and trust in me that nothing can rattle the walls of peace or demolish the bridges of joy or stop the water supply of my spirit. These get built-up over the years of us working together. These amazing structures are eternal foundations that last forever! Happiness cannot compare to the joy we build. Calm cannot compare to the peace we form. How does this work? When turning to my Holy Spirit for comfort and peace, I will build the walls of peace stronger and more reinforced within you. When the enemy attacks, it is much more difficult for him to rattle and disturb those who have developed the discipline to keep turning to my Holy Spirit, allowing me greater access. My desire is to bless you with every tool and strategy so you can lead a powerful, victorious life. So many of my children are warped with the fear that I will destroy their lives. In my presence, the glory and goodness of me destroys the illusion that anything is good or blessed without me. Sit with me and I will show you supernatural possibilities beyond the temporary pleasures of this short life on earth.”