“Why did you allow this to happen to me, Lord?” I asked with a sincere heart. Turning toward the cry of my voice, Jesus answered my real question. “I knew of your situation before it happened, My darling. You didn’t see Me, but I was with you; weeping, groaning for the pain you were experiencing, […]

It’s that time of year again. I watch the shoppers scurry about, using their rewards card to purchase all those gifts so they can commemorate the holiday that bears My name, in whatever fashion their tradition has cultivated. I often feel left out of this celebration called Christmas, but it is true that everyone loves […]

Everybody has faith, but what are you putting your faith in? The enemy sees whether your faith is placed in Me or whether your faith is attached to something or someone else. He then acts accordingly: as do I! We both act according to your faith. Faith is unseen by human eyes, but it is […]

Contrary winds have caused your faith to waver, capsizing your vessel, and shipwrecking your heart. Precious cargo lost to the depths; buried yet intact, impediments to your soul. I did not create you to be a ghost ship, drifting through life, carried away by the wind and waves of this world, so do not perform […]

You say this world is filled with so much violence and pain, but yet you reject what is good. The earth is full of My goodness, and it endures continually, but you must look to find it. My Ways are unsearchable, but I desire to have mercy upon everyone. Only God is Good: when goodness […]

There is a narrow passage connecting two seas; two kingdoms, if you will. I call it the Strait Gate. It is a portal that leads to Life, where you can see the Kingdom of God, but not everyone will gain entrance. The gate holds trouble and difficulty may pursue, but it is a place of […]

I watched for the day of your birth: as you breached this world, I filled your lungs with My breath and engraved My Words on the tablet of your heart. I have always had a plan for your life, My Beloved. But I see your heart is caught in the pain and pleasures of this […]

A note from The Lord Jesus Christ, Sun of Righteousness: The love I hold for you is so intense and consuming; naturally, I hate it when you push away and abandon each other. I have always wanted you to love one another, but instead you are harboring violence deep in your hearts while adorned in […]

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The quiet voice awakened me from a sound sleep. The clock glared 3:00am. “Will you rise to sit and pray with Me?” asked the Lord. My Savior’s voice was familiar as I scurried out of bed, “I will meet You in the garden, Lord.” “Tarry with Me awhile and sing to Me,” the Lord said […]

“Something is missing, Lord.” I confessed. “My heart feels clouded.” I felt the presence of the Lord whispering in my ear and filling my heart. “There is a cunning and crafty spirit that sneaks its way into the good things I have in store for you, obscuring My purposes and plans laid out specifically for […]