devotionals
April 2021
“By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” Hebrews 11:5-6
“My Precious One,
As your Father, I long to meet your needs and develop you. As your friend, I wish to share passions, dreams and desires; to have a relationship weaved with give and take, one based on trust, respect and love.
Those who know me, see me as more than a ‘meet-er of needs’; recognizing my unconditional love, they trust me enough to draw closer and go deeper.
I desire an intimacy with you and when you relegate my access to the fringes of your life, it breaks my heart.
Most of the Israelites were fearful and untrusting of my heart towards them. But…Moses was different. And, I rewarded him for stepping up and out. How we enjoyed a greater connection! I love all my children but some…I call my friends.
Moses, Enoch and Abraham became my friends; this was a natural progression from the quality time we spent together.
If only the faces of all my children would shine from my presence! That they would know (from the depths of their being) I am a relational God–focused on connection, redemption and restoration.
I am good and pure; every soul who reaches towards me will never be rejected. I long to take what we have and go higher and deeper; to expand your experience and understanding of my love. Just like Moses, Abraham and Enoch, I call YOU…higher. I call you deeper.
Pursue me with your whole heart and you will never be satisfied with mere glimpses of me; the more your heart pursues, the more I’ll be seen. Time is precious and fleeting; get to know me as not only your Father but the most loving, loyal and patient friend you will ever have.”
March 2021
“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.” Ephesians 3:20
“My Precious One,
Focus on my holy nature, my righteous heart and my promise of justice. As you magnify who I am, your short comings and circumstance will shrink in comparison.
Your humanity combined with my spirit makes your enemy shudder; remember that when you’re feeling fearful or disempowered!
As you acknowledge your specific weaknesses, I respond to your humility, opening possibilities outside your limitations. My Father’s heart loves rewarding your belief by making all things possible.”
February 2021
“So, we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18
“My Precious One,
When you asked me into your heart, I opened your eyes to seeing a whole new dimension. Breathing life into places where death and darkness once ruled, I confirmed my word with your spirit.
After I strengthened you, you attempted to stand on your own. Don’t go into this place of seeing less! This natural bend towards independence clouds perspective, drawing you out of relationship, back into yourself.
Your dependence on me brings revelation and discernment. This will usher peace into this realm and productivity (and purpose) into the eternal.
As we navigate both realms together, I’ll keep reminding you what truly matters—which is staying in relationship with me.”
January 2021
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,
according to His power that is at work in us.” Ephesians 3:20
“My Precious One,
I love exceeding expectations. Think about my death at the cross; those who followed me lost all hope but…three days later, they witnessed the unspeakable miracle of my resurrection.
Oh, what a glorious surprise!
As you pray over your personal struggles, remember the very same power that raised and revived a body filled with death, resides in you!
As my new creation, filled with immense overcoming power, you’re able to experience a whole new way of living. Don’t just read those words. Believe them. Faith is the missing factor for many claiming my name but denying themselves its true power.
My blood purchased your freedom and through me, you’re finally able to conquer the formally impossible.”
December 2020
“Whoever believes in me, as the scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him” By this, He meant the sprit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. Up to that time the spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.” John 7:38-39
“My Precious One,
There’s a river of joy, hope and peace running through you.
This supernatural impartation was given the very moment you invited me in. My river goes against the currents of society and this is what makes it so special; it’s not different for difference’s sake, for it was formed by another spirit!
Don’t allow the spirit of the world to seduce you into believing the power of its ways.
The river within you can mightily shift atmospheres. Tap into my supernatural flow and nothing heaped upon you will have the power to overcome you.”
November 2020
“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire.” Hebrews 12:28-29
“My Precious One,
When the cares of this life weigh you down, remember thankfulness has the power to shift inner atmospheres. It opens the eyes to see what’s so easily forgotten, a reminder of my pursuit and your amazing, unmerited inheritance.
Thankfulness reveals understanding of the riches I’ve bestowed, provoking a life worthy of such treasure; for a heart of gratitude is the spirit of revival.
A life of thankfulness is filled with rare wisdom and choice understanding; for many are blessed but few are thankful.
Oh, how favor’s flow is hampered by hearts missing my expression of love. Look for things to be grateful for and you won’t stop seeing or receiving my blessings.”