One word from God has the power to change everything.

“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him.  The Lord does not look at the things man looks at.  Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7

My Precious One,

My heart is drawn to yours and nothing subjective affects that draw.  In fact, the pull of my heart to yours is the essence of who I am—love, mercy, kindness and compassion.

When you reflect the nature of who I am, as your father, I am proud.  The world is dazzled and impressed by what is fleeting. The conditions are harsh, judgmental and merciless; it truly is survival of the fittest, smartest and strongest.

I love to invest in the eternal.  As you your body readies itself to return to dust, remember to invest as I do.

Truly consider if what you’re relying on is stable.  In the end, it all comes down to the heart.  The condition of it (the thoughts and intents) are what I value. See the heart of others and nurture their growth in me.  This is investing in the eternal.  It’s how Jesus lived, making the choices of a true king.”

“But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in His presence.” 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

“My Precious One,

The highest thoughts of man are foolishness to me.  Get a revelation of this and your vision won’t be obscured by ego or pride, two major barriers to being utilized by me…The Almighty!

To compete with God is pure foolishness and those filled with hubris will only go down.

Humility makes room for wisdom beyond itself. Remain humble and allow my greatness to overshadow your weakness for my glory shines best through broken and contrite vessels.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”