Apr
Apr
Significant Other
We hear this description used often when someone introduces their spouse or lover. We’ve also heard them referred to as their “better half”…the one who completes them. They are knit together as one…dependant on each other to fulfill their walk in life. In fact, we can’t imagine life without our “significant other”.
Similarly, God describes His precious Blood-bought Bride with the same loving words of endearment. For we are His Significant Other…and He is ours!
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Mar
Mar
Daddy will Defend
My dream last night reinforced the FACT that our Father God absolutely will come to our defense, in His time.
In my dream I knew that someone was keeping me from the inheritance that my Daddy had set aside for me. I did not complain nor attack the adversary. Instead I loved and trusted my Daddy completely, with or without my inheritance in hand. Then I witnessed a dramatic move by my Daddy. He swept in and dealt violently with the evil one who had kept me from my reward.
This IS the time of favor with God and man. God is our defender. Talk this over with God and pray His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Loose your inheritance.
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Feb
Feb
Return to First Love
The excitement one feels when love is new and fresh is what God is reviving in the hearts of those who are willing to be refreshed. His arm of love is stretched out to us without restraint. Like a daddy drawing his precious child into his arms, that is what our Lord God is doing in this season. His love and acceptance is all encompassing…He takes us with our lumps and bumps and pours into our human hearts His immeasurable joy. He is more than enough.
Happy Valentines Day!
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Jan
Jan
River of God
My dream…
A surprise package came to us in the mail. It contained two DVD movies, each bearing the same title: “River of God”. I commented that we had not ordered these, but I remembered that I’d wished for them a few years back. But why now? And they came at no cost to us.
God’s timing is not the same as ours. The outpouring of blessing and refreshment is now upon us in double portion! What we labored in prayer for in the past is suddenly here…and in abundance. The time of favor has come…we can dive in! The flow is like a rushing, thriving river of life. The world will take notice and many will be swept up in the joy of the Lord. Our prayers are answered and all because He has chosen to demonstrate His amazing love towards His people for such a time as this.
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Jan
Jan
Pick Up God’s Weapon
The dream was intense.
Several of us were sitting around a table that resembled a saloon scene from a western movie. An angry gunslinger entered and began shooting and killing everyone in sight. His hate was palatable. I knew I was next in line when an impressive handgun suddenly appeared in front of me. Even though I had little or no experience with a gun, I picked it up and brandished it about. To my surprise, the evil gunslinger backed away in fear and awe just at the idea of what I could do with THAT weapon. He ran out like a whipped puppy. My success attracted others as they gathered around and begged to ride with me. I began to laugh with joy.
I sense that we are in a season of favor. God has already provided the weapon needed to defeat our foe, and He will magnify any effort on our part. However, we must pick up the weapon!!! This will be a joyous, successful time as we cooperate with His divine plan and let the enemy know we ride in the army of the Most High!
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Jan
Jan
Nothing But Blue Skies
The last few mornings I’ve been humming this tune…”Nothing but blue skies from now on.” I stopped to ask myself if I’d heard this song recently, but I’ve determined that “no” I have not. So, I have to assume that God put it on my heart. That’s when I realized that a couple of situations in my life have suddenly turned around and are now a great source of joy…unexpected blessings! In the natural, God is revealing what is taking place in the spiritual. His favor is upon me…us…if we are seeking His Kingdom plans first. We carry His favor! So rejoice, for the glory of the Lord is upon us.
Isaiah 60:1-2 says…”Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you.”
God has chosen us to be carriers of His Light to a broken generation…for such a time as this.
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Jan
Jan
I Was Thinking About Snow
Why do I like snow so much? Indeed, I look forward to winter!
There could be a lot of reasons. Perhaps it’s the fond memories of long winters in Montana with the occassional blizzards that meant we were forced to skip school:)? Maybe it is because Christmas festivities and snow usually coincide? It could be the crisp fresh air grabbing my lungs as I plow through the fluffy snow in tall boots. And, I confess, the lack of bugs and snakes is a big winter bonus too! But, truth is, snow means so much more.
Picture this…your home is quiet and warm and you’re snuggled in a cozy robe with fuzzy slippers standing in front of your biggest picture window. Heavy snow fell all night and now you get your first look at the snow-covered earth as the morning sun rays cast glitter on every surface. It’s clean, pure. All the dirt and man-made pavement is buried below a pillow of un-scarred snow. Peace radiates into every cell of your body and every unsettled thought and worry disappears. The naked trees are not embarrassed…they are resting in the glory. The clean, white backdrop showcases squirrels as they venture out…the deer join in to play silly games with no rules. The red-headed woodpecker knock, knock, knocks until he gets my attention…after all, he parades the only color in this Holy scene. I smile big and acknowledge that all this is a gift from God.
This is why I love snow.
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Jan
Jan
Holy Cheerleaders
I dreamed I was drifting away from solid ground. I realized what was happening and did what was necessary to pull myself back to shore by focusing on the light on shore; this time I rested my home on higher ground so that the tide could not wash me away. That’s when I noticed that those who had finished their earthly race before us were wearing cheer-leading uniforms and cheering us on. The head cheerleader had bled and died because of wounds from those He loved…yet He did not condemn. Then I felt the Lord’s arms around me as He assured me that He was about to restore what had been lost…He was making a way for complete and lasting unity and understanding! His justice would be accomplished.
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Jan
Jan
God’s Smorgasbord
I dreamed I was occupying the basement of the church I attended with my family when I was a child. The Lord came in and handed me a gift catalogue full of exquisite items…He wanted to give me anything that I desired. I paged through His smorgasbord of gifts, but chose only a beautiful Christmas sugar/creamer set. I was timid and did not believe I deserved much more. Instantly I had the gift in my possession, but I could see that the Lord was eager to give me more. In fact, I understood that He hoped I would choose every gift He had to offer…He wanted me to have them all!
Jesus said, “Ask and you shall receive, and your joy will be complete.” John 16: 24b
God is constantly creating and giving and expanding His Kingdom. This is our inheritance. He does not want us stuck in the basement of life. No, He is hoping we will choose all that He has to offer. Move up…climb right unto His lap and enjoy Him. Laugh and live life to the fullest. The darkness will flee as we focus in on His face. His point of view is the only one that matters. He loves His creation so much that He gave us the greatest gift ever: when we were lost, He rescued us through the death and resurrection of His Son. He removed the barrier to the Father so that His Kingdom could be fully accessed.
“Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.” Matt. 6:10
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Dec
Dec
Married to the Familiar?
While Jesus waits for us to recognize Him as our “One True Love”, many of us are content to stay married to the comforts of familiar traditions. We are lured into the zone of the old ways…what we know…and we are unwilling to see more of God and His awesome plans for our future. Jesus waits patiently for His family to pray through the locked doors of the long-standing church walls of a closed mind. He urges us to check our hearts for what is true, what is pure, and of good report. Look to Him for the TRUTH. Who are we married to? Jesus or church traditions? Meaningful friendship-relationship or ritualistic religion?
Sometimes our religions block us from the freedom to love Jesus wholeheartedly and to mature in Him as He teaches us. He never pushes or demands, He teaches us by His example and His never-ending love.
Talk to Him…ask Him to give you a heart check-up. Expect Him to reveal Himself more fully. Watch and believe. He WILL show up!!
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