August 11, 2021

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” —John 3:16

I love you, My child! I love how you do good works for Me! You’re not working to earn My love. You’re working because you know you’re loved. This is the result of receiving My gifts of grace. I love your growing humility in that you know you don’t deserve anything good from Me. No one does, because all sin and fall short of My glory. But that doesn’t change My love for you or anyone else. It’s My love that prompted Me to send My Son, Jesus, to die for your sins so you can have eternal life with Me. He is My Ultimate Gift of Grace to you. Because of your sin you don’t deserve Him. But because of your sin is why I sent Him. And because you truly received Him, you are a child of Mine—you get to spend eternity with Me in heaven. But before heaven, I’m continuing to prune your response to Me as a loving response of good works—not out of obligation, but out of your love for Me. You certainly don’t do it perfectly. You still have that obligatory knee-jerk response in you. But we’re working on that. What I’m most interested in is where the intent of your heart is more so than the works itself. Your work intent should be for Me, and not for anyone else. Continue to do this, My child, and you’ll never fail at anything you do, regardless of the results. My approval is all that matters! I love you!

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men” —Colossians 3:23 (ESV)

“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” —Galatians 1:10

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” —Ephesians 2:8-10

August 8, 2021

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” —Matthew 5:6

I love you, My child! Stay hungry for Me, okay? It’s common for you to be so hungry for Me while in the midst of the difficult symptoms of your trials—and when I relieve you of many of those symptoms, you sometimes tend to be “full”; you’re not as hungry for Me. I’ve seen this in you the last couple days. And this is why I sometimes will allow some symptoms back in your life, as you’ve seen. To keep you hungry. To keep you seeking My righteousness. Ultimately, to keep you in My Presence. My child, what I like about you is that when I do allow these symptoms back in your life, you know almost instantly why. And immediately you come to Me in desperate and hungry prayer. You’re hungrily in My Word. This is what I desire from you all the time. Not just in times of need during a challenging trial. I want you to remember that without Me, you are broken. And you know that feeling of brokenness all too well—that only I could fix. But I get it. In your fallen world, when your “tummy is full” from My blessings—when you don’t feel as broken, even My children have a tendency to lose their desperate nature for Me, the Blesser. Hence, why trials. The desperate panting for more than My blessings—the desperate panting for Me! Stay hungry…and thirsty, My child! I love you!

“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?” —Psalm 42:1-2

“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” —John 6:35

“Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” —John 4:13-14

August 7, 2021

“pray without ceasing” —1 Thessalonians 5:17

I love you, My child! You are filled with joy today! Know My heart too is filled with joy! It brings Me great pleasure to see you rejoice in My blessings. Things have been rough recently, My child. You were sad and heart-broken. You struggled. But in all that, something happened—you grew close to Me! All of a sudden, your prayers weren’t rushed or recited. You didn’t pray out of obligation. We talked. We had real open conversation. I love it when we do that. I love when you’re in My Presence. I want us to continue to talk throughout the day, every moment actually. That is how to pray without ceasing. You don’t have to be on your knees, eyes closed, hands folded when you pray. I see your heart more than the position of your body. And you don’t need to say fancy words & phrases in your prayer. No need to try and impress Me. Just say what’s on your heart & mind. I already know—I just want to hear you tell Me. While I Am your Heavenly Father, I Am also your friend. So you don’t need to be overly formal with Me. Today, you are joyous! I love that you thanked Me without feeling a need to pay Me back; only a loving response to thank Me. So keep praying…never cease! I love hearing from you in thanks, lament, and supplication. I love you, My child!

“but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” —Philippians 4:6 (ESV)

“‘Martha, Martha,’ the Lord answered, ‘you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.’” —Luke 10:41-42

“Instead, I have called you friends” —John 15:15

August 1, 2021

“Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.’” —Matthew 17:20

I love you, My child! It’s been a few days since you’ve written. But I understand. My heart breaks for you. That other trial is now full-blown. My child, please remember that I don’t orchestrate your trials, but I will allow them. You know by now, that each trial that I allow has a purpose—for My good, for yours and the good of those in your life. But often such good requires things to be tore down and rebuilt. Being torn down is the hardest part. And that’s what’s happening between your original trial and this new one. It’s painful and you’re hurting. Keep praying and stay in My Word, okay? My child, don’t forget that you constantly prayed for a miracle when you were entrenched in your original trial. You struggled to keep the faith, but you did—like a small mustard seed. Deep down you knew that the miracle would somehow manifest itself, but you just didn’t know how. Well, the miracle revelation has arrived. Time to nurture the mustard seed. The biggest mistake My children make when I deliver a “miracle” is that they sit back and do nothing. I always require participation with Me. When I parted the Red Sea, the Israelites still had to cross. David knew he’d defeat Goliath, but he still had to fight the battle. Joshua knew he’d take down the walls of Jericho but they still had to march around it. When I fed 5,000 people, I didn’t need five loaves of bread & two fish—but I wanted my disciples to participate. When I forgave your sins through the Gift of Grace in My Son, Jesus, you still had to receive the gift.

So as you can see, your miracle will require your participation throughout, and it starts off with a tear down so we can rebuild. Know I’ve been performing your miracle and continuing to perform it a lot longer than you know. That’s why it’s been and continues to be so painful. I’m just letting you now know so you can begin participating beyond prayer. And your participation must always be based on love, humility, and servanthood. Keep these three things central, and you’ll continue to see your miracle unfold. Keep the faith, My child! Things are unfolding according to plan for My purpose—for your good! I love you!

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” —Romans 8:28

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” —James 1:2-4

July 27, 2021

“We love because he first loved us.” —1 John 4:19

I love you! As one trial has consumed your mind for a while, another one is born involving the same people. While the original trial seems to have taken a turn for the better, the new trial declines south into uncharted territory—the health of a loved one. Your heart breaks as this new trial has bred a new set of concerns and worries. Know My heart breaks alongside of yours. But just as you have endured your original trial, I need you to do the same and continue to be in My Presence—desperately praying on your knees, reading My Word—drawing close to Me like never before all over again. My child, My heart breaks that yours is breaking again for a different reason. But it’s also full of joy that you genuinely love & care the way you do—despite the past several months of pain. And you’re only able to love this way because you know I love you, despite your sinful nature. You love, because you know you are loved first by Me! Your heart breaks for what breaks mine. And right now, My heart breaks for the health of your loved one—hence, your heart breaks. Don’t look now, My child. But we’re in sync. It’s been a while. Stay close to Me as this new trial unfolds. Like the original trial, your faith is being tested again. To keep strengthening it so as to be complete and lacking nothing. I love you, My child!

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, a whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” —James 1:2-4

“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 11:6

July 26, 2021

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” —Romans 12:12

I love you, My child! How things have suddenly changed. Your trial continues, but hope has finally & realistically entered the picture. Hope that was once seemed impossible just a few weeks ago, now seems possible—only because of Me. Not as a reward, but as a benefit of you being in My Presence. My child, I know what you faithfully pray for everyday. And now, it all seems possible. Why? Because you are doing exactly what I told you to do—respond in grace & love, relying solely on My strength to do so. Not that this guarantees you’ll get what you want; but it brings Me joy either way! My child, you have certainly contributed to your trial; and you felt you were equally mistreated. Anyone can understand why you wouldn’t respond with grace & love. Anyone except Me. You are My child, and a growing characteristic of My children is that they learn to humbly turn the other cheek and respond with grace because of love, as sourced from My love. True love doesn’t get offended when mistreated. That’s because those who love Me know that vengeance is Mine. And My vengeance is full of justice because I love the offender; but it’s also just as full of grace for the same reason. So your only response to those who offend you is grace & love—but you can’t do it alone. Literally, you can’t. Continue to stay in My Presence, My child, and you’ll see we can. And no matter what happens in your trial, hope will still prevail! I love you!

“But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” —Matthew 5:39

“You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” —2 Timothy 2:1

“It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.” —Romans 12:19

July 25, 2021

“in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time” —Titus 1:2

I love you! In the midst of your trial, I often hear you cry out to Me on your knees, “I’ll do anything.” I heard you loud and & clear, My child. But I don’t see trials unfold as you do. I see them in its entirety. You see things in segments of time. That’s all you can handle. That’s all I’ve designed you to handle. You see, I Am timeless. And in My love & compassion, I’ve given you the gift of time to accept and get to know Me as your Lord & Savior—so when your time on earth expires, it’s My hope that all will spend eternity with Me. I know you will, My child. And I Am allowing more time before you meet Me in heaven. Why? So you grow in sanctification, which means growing in holiness apart from the world and closer to Me. A common thread of sanctification is trial. My child, know that’s what is exactly happening to you right now. Your trial, as painful as it is, is part of your sanctification process—to grow closer to Me so as to witness to others about Me, and how I helped you through your trial. My Word is filled with this narrative. So, let your trial unfold. But stay close to Me as some events will be unpleasant. But it’s those times that you will have seen Me more clearly when your trial is over. It’s those times you will talk about the most when sharing Who I Am with others as you recollect those times on your knees crying to Me, “I’ll do anything.” Tell them about Me! That’s what I want you to keep doing! And you know you will when this trial of yours is over. I love you, My child!

“for he views the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.” —Job 28:24

“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.” —2 Corinthians 4:8-10

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” —Matthew 28:19

July 24, 2021

“everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom I formed and made” —Isaiah 43:7

I love you, My child! Stay close to Me, okay? You’ve had a few good days, which brought Me joy—but please remember that your trial isn’t over. I want you to continue to have faith. Part of having faith means being prudent to ensure you don’t ruminate on what you desire ahead of Me. Having faith in My plan for you always centers around My glory. When you desire something, always ask Me and yourself, “Does it give glory to you, God, first?” Be completely honest with yourself. My child, I know what you desire as this trial continues. I already know what will happen, and in My time you will know as well. But before then, I desire you to grow in faith in Me by continuing to learn to align your desires to My glory. Sometimes that means letting go of what you want for Me; only to discover what you wanted isn’t what you really desired. As a child of Mine, your true heart-desire is to delight in Me by being in My Presence all the time, as this brings immeasurable joy to both you & I. Most never get to this point in their lifetime. Which is why I don’t reveal things right away—because I want you to grow your faith in Me during the waiting period. To learn to trust Me, to trust My plan for you, to give Me glory in your desires—ultimately, for you to be in My Presence. So when I start to reveal the outcome of your trial, your faith in Me will help you endure to keep giving Me glory no matter what happens. I love you, My child!

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” —Hebrews 11:1

“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” —Psalm 37:4

“The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.” —Proverbs 14:15

July 23, 2021

“God is love.” —1 John 4:8

I love you, My child! I truly enjoyed watching you the last few days as I catered to your broken heart by filling it with joy through My blessings of precious time with your favorite little man, and those you still love, at your favorite place! Despite the pain from your ongoing trial, truth is, I wish everyday could be like the last few for you. But you temporarily live in a fallen world where relationships are the main victim of the sinful nature of humanity. And for those who know Me as Savior, while the penalty of sin has been paid for, the power & earthly consequences of sin still remain. And broken relationships with others are often the consequence and are the most painful. This has been the source of your pain. You desire love and restoration; mirroring that of how our relationship was restored through Jesus. Grace & love, My child, Grace & love. My Grace in My Son, Jesus, is an expression of My love. I never stop offering these things to all people because I love all people. But only a few will truly receive Him. Those I call My children. But I still keep offering it as long as they have breath. My child, in similar fashion, keep offering your grace & love to those whom you desire restoration; knowing fully well that you may not receive what you hope for. See, I know you really well, My child. I made you! You offer your grace & love, while imperfectly, because you truly love—just as I do…of course, I love perfectly.  This is what fills my heart with joy about you. This is the source of your healing; to love others as I have loved you. Keep loving no matter what happens, okay? Life is short & temporary. And for you, My child, one day joy & love will fill your no-longer-broken-heart for all eternity in the best place ever! I love you!

“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” —1 Peter 5:10 (ESV)

“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” —John 1:12

“What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” —James 4:14

July 22, 2021

“…God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” —1 Timothy 2:3-4 (ESV)

I love you! I really do! You know how I love you? Because I desire to spend every moment with you now & for all eternity. I Am always in your Presence, and I desire the same from you. But in your fallen world, I know that you won’t always be in My Presence. Sin does that. But I will always remain where I Am waiting for you—constantly prompting you with My Grace to be in My Presence. And to ensure that you’ll be in My Presence for all eternity, I sent My Son Jesus, to pay the penalty of your sin—which is spiritual death or eternity apart from Me. I love you so much, Jesus came not to condemn you, but to save you from that brutal penalty, thus ensuring you & I will never be separated. I did this for you and the entire world. It is My Gift of Grace prompted by My love for all, as I desire for all to be saved. It breaks My heart, but I also know that only some will truly receive My Gift of Grace in Jesus—and only those who do will be with Me for all eternity. But My desire is still for all, My love is still for all. I never hold back My love, knowing fully well most will accept Me under false pretenses or flat out reject Me. But that’s what love is. Giving your all and hoping for a relationship, but not expecting one. Otherwise, love wouldn’t be love. It would be a transaction. You, My child, received Me through Jesus because you were moved by My Grace and love, and not out of obligation. It’s when you truly experienced My Grace through Jesus is when your true love for Me was forged and started to grow—you want to be in My Presence more & more. And that’s how you know you love Me. Thank you for doing so! So go!…Even in the midst of your trial, love Me by sharing My love with others and do as I do. Give all of yourself, hope, but don’t expect. Let My Grace do it’s thing. I love you, My child!

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” —John 3:16-17

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” —Romans 6:23

“love your enemies, do good to them…without expecting to get anything back.” —Luke 6:35