One word from God has the power to change everything.

“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.”

“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.”

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

My Precious One,

I see every need-the ones you’re aware of and even those so deeply hidden within yourself there are no words to express them.

Unmet needs have a tendency to snowball into fear, insecurity, instability and a ‘shutting off’ (going into auto-pilot as a means of survival.) This is natural …but, remember, I’ve called you to join me in the supernatural.

My desire is that you move your focus away from the confusion and hopelessness of your compounding problem onto me, your Rock.

The best way to do this is to go down memory lane with me—remember the times I’ve lovingly swept in when you needed a miracle, a touch, a word from me?  Remember how I operate—that I am truly not of this world.  I see from an eternal perspective and I am fully aware of how the most difficult situations can be turned around to benefit you and display my glory.

My peace is always around you. As you put your trust in me, I swaddle you in it.  Your need for me keeps your heart aware of my presence.  It is not a bad thing to be needy and have desires; just lay all of this at my feet.  Keep your heart tethered to mine.

It’s my joy to answer your prayers and provide the very best for you.  I always keep your spiritual health in mind and if it takes a while for those prayers to be answered, stay close to me.  This is when the enemy presses in–whispering words of doubt and betrayal.  Do not entertain his dark enticements as they will lead you away from your destiny.  I can always redeem this… but why waste your time?

Allow your heart to be filled with thankfulness and trust—not bitterness and doubt.  This will take you much farther, much faster. It will swaddle you in my supernatural peace, which is what your heart is truly searching for.”

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers in view of God’s mercy, to offer your body as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.  Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:1-2

“My Precious One,

When you offer your faculties to be fully used by me, this act of sacrifice and submission is your protection from the enemy.

As you resist your natural tendencies, I empower your life for the formally impossible; this shift in mindset (and action) are the witness (and evidence) of my transformational presence.

Many know of me…believing this is enough.

But…this is only the beginning.  Those who walk closely with me are within proximity to receive my resurrection power (freedom and deliverance). The fruit of pursuit is the kind of transformation which naturally results from having a worshipper’s heart.”

“Have no fear of sudden disaster of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.” Proverbs 3:25-26

My Precious One,

There is a way that seems right unto man…but in the end is destruction. It’s never my will to destroy a man, a heart or a life; this is a work of the enemy.  Those who lean in to hear my voice, get directions on navigating through difficulty.    Not only am I your loving father but an all-knowing guide.  With me, you’re never truly lost.  I hold the map that leads to victory.

The battle may be fierce but remember nothing lasts forever.  When fear or hopelessness start to settle in—it’s because you’ve stopped focusing on me. Focus on me and I will open portals of possibility.

Many ignore my gestures of love and grace; they’ve hardened their hearts and closed their ears to my calls.  But, this never stops my pursuit.  The wicked one is pursuing as well. His seduction opens doors of distraction and calamity; enticing traps. Many justify them as harm-less but those small doors always lead to more and greater ones.

I’m always offering myself—ready and willing to save and heal those who are lost.  As the giver of life, I have no desire to destroy.

I’m always listening for my name. It makes no difference what circumstance or place my name is uttered.  I’m not willing that any should perish.

There is great power in my name.

The enemy’s greatest lie is: “You’ve gone too far.  God will never take you back.”

If there is breath in your lungs, my mercy is there, waiting for the moment your heart cries out to me.  I long to lead to you where you belong.  You were created to walk the paths of life with me. Your home and resting place is in me.”

“Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older.  All of you, clothe yourself with humility toward one another, because “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time.” 1 Peter 5:5-6

My Precious One,

When you first came to me, you were very aware of your depravity and brokenness.

As my spirit strengthened yours, I led you out of darkness and into my truth.  But this was just the beginning…

It might be tempting to relax but true wisdom is gritting your teeth and bowing your heart, placing yourself under The One who knows the way through tricky paths of self-reliance.

Depending on me is a practice of intentional discipline. This bristles against your nature but as you focus on my limitless ability, I exchange peace for control. (Keep in mind self-sufficiency started your troubles!)

As you release agendas, your status of humility bends resistance, opening portals of unique blessing and favor; it’s the most supernatural way to get things done!

Give me your plans. Resist the temptation of pride which masks itself as responsibility and perfectionism. My mercy and grace gravitate towards those who position themselves low.”