SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND

By Marsha Burns

Archive 2007

May 1, 2008:  In the process of time, you are ending a cycle that began about seven years ago.  And, you will undergo an accelerated separation from the past that will create a division that cannot be bridged.  Certainly, you will never be able to go back, nor should you look back.  This chasm is ever widening and your spiritual landscape is ever changing, but you can only move into the next phase of your existence as you have freedom to do so.  Disappointments and regrets from the past can keep you bound and unable to progress, so now is the time to completely release everything that brought a sense of failure or reproach.  Let go and be free, says the Lord.  Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.

May 2, 2008:  Take the time and put forth the energy to position your soul under the rule of My Spirit, and set a watch for emotional responses.  If the devil can get you to entertain disappointment or discouragement, he can strap you with a spirit of heaviness.  Heaviness will dull your discernment and make you vulnerable to other attacks of the enemy.  When you become a victim of these attacks then victory will be nearly impossible to attain.  Rise up in the strength of My Spirit, says the Lord, and be free.  Isaiah 61:1-3  "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the LORD has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound, to proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn, to console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified."

May 5, 2008:  “You will do whatever it takes to go for the gold (that which is of the Spirit).  You will not be satisfied with silver (pertaining to the soul) or bronze (associated with flesh.)  You have set your heart on doing your best to reach your greatest potential in Christ.  You have fallen short many times, but you are ready to move beyond mediocrity, compromise, and self-satisfaction to reach the goal and obtain the prize.  And, you are more determined than ever to fulfill your kingdom destiny, for you know the time is now.”

“These times are golden, and you are no longer willing to waste precious time and energy in the spiritual dissipation of disappointment, grief and regret.  This quality decision will result in a maturity that will not only bring honor to Me,” says the Lord, “but will draw others into a greater level of commitment that will inevitable bring the same results.”

“I call to the ends of the earth to a people who will make a covenant of salt with Me.  It is a covenant of strength and loyalty.  It requires commitment, faithfulness and obedience, and it will establish a permanent and satisfying relationship between us for eternity.  Mine is to keep My promises to you, and yours is pure devotion free from corruption,” says the Lord.

Matthew 5: 13-16 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.  You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden, nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

May 6, 2008:  Quiet your mind and emotions and refuse to allow confusion and stress to rule in your life.  The enemy will do all that he can to keep you from attaining to the peace that I have made available to you.  Take time to rest, regroup, and resist the pressure that causes you to be hasty.  I am leading you, but I'm just ahead of you.  You don't have to run to catch up.  Stop long enough to get your bearings so that you are not taken off course at this juncture, says the Lord.  Philippians 4:6-7  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

May 7, 2008:  Beloved, I am stretching out My hand to heal what has become diseased, disabled, wounded, and broken.  I am even now releasing a supernatural impartation that is available for all who can believe and receive.  This impartation will cause you to be completely renewed and restored so that your affliction will lose its hold and become only a distant memory.  No longer be afraid of this infirmity, but rise up in the strength and purpose of My will, says the Lord.  Hebrews 12:12-13 Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.

May 8, 2008:  Refuse to allow your current challenges to overwhelm you.  Stay calm and take life one bite at a time.  Trust Me to lead you one step at a time.  You will need wisdom in order to know how to proceed, so you must ask and wait for My download, says the Lord, for I will indeed show you what to do next.  Stress will swallow you up if you allow uncertainty and fear to rule.  Be strong and stay steady.  Psalm 112:5-8 A good man deals graciously and lends; he will guide his affairs with discretion.  Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.  He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.  His heart is established; he will not be afraid, until he sees his desire upon his enemies.

May 9, 2008:  Beloved, clear your mind and silence your flesh.  Things have not worked out as you planned, but I am bringing you by a way that you have not known, and I am doing things in your life that you have not expected.  These things are for your good.  I want to bring you to a higher spiritual level where you can see clearly that your position in My kingdom is not about your desires or satisfying your flesh or meeting your financial expectations; it is about living in the Spirit where My purposes become your purposes without question, says the Lord.
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me."

May 12, 2008:  You are on the very cusp of breaking over into the next facet of this season.   Your experiences will present a brilliant illustration of My work that will ultimately cause you to increase in a variety of ways.  I will open your spiritual eyes to see with greater definition the aspects that make up your spiritual journey so that you can more completely cooperate with Me, says the Lord.  Yield to the moving of My Spirit.  Matthew 13:17  For assuredly, I say to you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.

May 13, 2008:  Be quiet so you can discern and perceive the hindering forces that create confusion and misunderstandings.  This is a perverse spirit sent to keep you from accomplishing your goals and purposes by undermining your confidence.  Break through these barriers by placing your faith and trust in Me that I will supernaturally guide you through this maze.  I am with you to lead you into a broad place where there is no restraint, says the Lord.  Psalms 118:5 I called on the LORD in distress; the LORD answered me and set me in a broad place.

May 14, 2008:  Many of my people are feeling off-balance and even unstable at this time.  You will make it through this period of instability if you will determine not to allow these feelings to throw you into a tail spin.  This too shall pass, but you must be persistent in your efforts to push through.  You will find your spiritual equilibrium by taking a firm stand in faith that I am the solid Rock on which you stand, says the Lord, and that I will uphold you and not allow you to go down.  Matthew 14:26-31 And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear.  But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Be of good cheer!  It is I; do not be afraid."   And Peter answered Him and said, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water."   So He said, "Come." And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.   But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!"  And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?"

May 15, 2008:  Refuse to allow the enemy to plant a seed of doubt and unbelief in your heart.  As you determine to take a stand and believe My Word, says the Lord, you will gain strength and see the fulfillment of My promises.  Do not allow your circumstances or feelings to undermine your faith on any matter.  And, rejoice with inexpressible joy, for you shall see My manifest presence when you believe.  Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

May 16, 2008:  Beloved, wait for Me to unfold My plans and provision.  Do nothing by the force of your own logic and will.  I alone will guide you and bring you through the obstructions that the enemy has devised against you.  Do not despair and refuse to be discouraged.  I will send forth a decree of victory on your behalf, but you must stand strong in faith, says the Lord.  Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.  Psalm 62:1-4  Truly my soul silently waits for God; from Him comes my salvation.  He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.  How long will you attack a man? You shall be slain, all of you, like a leaning wall and a tottering fence.  They only consult to cast him down from his high position; they delight in lies; they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly.

May 19, 2008:  I speak to those who have ears to hear, understand and discern.  Some of you, My people, were given seeds of  personal promises that were meant to be sown in the fertile ground of the Spirit by faith, but in your efforts to force the issue, the seed was actually planted in the unproductive soil of the flesh and selfish desire.  That seed has since fallen to the ground and died.  However, this is the Day of resurrection power when I will bring new life and vitality to that which was dead.  As deep calls to deep, I call to that seed to rise up and bear fruit, says the Lord.  You cannot bring it forth, but you can believe that what I have spoken I will bring to pass.  Wait patiently for the harvest in the realm of the Spirit.  Luke 21:28  Look up for your redemption draws nigh.

May 20, 2008:  Quiet your soul, watch intently, and listen carefully, for I will confirm what I have spoken to you with signs and wonders.  But, you will have to be alert or you  could miss the confirmation.  I always confirm My word to you as I lead you forth to fulfill My purposes.  Be sensitive and yielded to the unction of My Spirit, and do nothing until you are spiritually moved and have the peace that surpasses your own understanding, says the Lord.  Mark 16:20 And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.

May 21, 2008:  Re-establish your priorities, and keep a tight rein on your thoughts and activities.  For, the enemy will try to draw you away from your kingdom focus through distractions.  Be sensitive to a check in your spirit in any given situation, and allow My Holy Spirit to direct your steps and be your restraining power.  If you will do this, you will enjoy the fullness of the season without confusion or hindrance.  And, remember that I will not ask you to be responsible for more than you can effectively handle, says the Lord.  Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

May 22, 2008:  If you will seek Me for clarity, I will show you areas in your life both naturally and supernaturally where you can be more effective.  Let Me sweep away the cobwebs of confusion and disarray that keep you from operating at maximum efficiency.  Do not be afraid of change, for you must be willing to yield to this work that will result in a rearrangement of your habits and priorities.  Surrender to this function of My Spirit, and you will not regret the outcome, says the Lord.  James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.

May 23, 2008:  You are in the process of time and on the course of change when your circumstances will be unsettling at times, but you must not fear.  Stay calm and remain steady.  I am with you, and I will bring you through in victory.  Seek the truth in every situation, and ask for wisdom because things are not what they seem to be.  Listen for My voice and obey My leading, says the Lord.  Isaiah 30:21 Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, "This is the way, walk in it," whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left.

May 26, 2008: “It is time to leave behind all things that have brought defilement to your soul and spirit.  Offer up your carnal reactions to circumstances on the altar of your heart, and let the purifying fires burn.  I am giving you multiple opportunities to arise to a new level of spiritual experience where you can truly live in that spiritual realm of the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Philippians 3:13  Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.

“You have truly been in a dark night of the soul and have even fought valiantly for your very life and health.  And, you have questioned how the things you have endured have worked together for your good.  Consider that humility is a mantle that My people must wear and it is the sign of submission to My will.  But, it comes with a great price, for true humility is born out of adversity and complete reliance on My help in times of trouble.  Rejoice that you have been tested and found worthy, but you must continue to walk in humility.
James 4:10  Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.

“Take every opportunity to learn to rest in the sufficiency of My grace.  The demands on your time and energy have been extreme, but know that I have strengthened you to do all that has been set before you to accomplish.  Never fear, for I am with you to bring you through every trial in victory.
2 Corinthians 3:5  Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God,

“Every revelation of My word and the work of My kingdom is a stepping stone to complete liberty.  If you were able to see all truth theoretically instead of experientially, it would be worthless to you.  These are the days when every step forward has a monumental impact on your spirit, soul and body.  The door is open for your continued progression and freedom.
James 1:25  But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. 

“I will continue to give ample opportunities to declare truth to those who have not had ears to hear.  I have entrusted you with responsibilities through which you have been able to demonstrate My kingdom.  The affliction that you have endured is working for you a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.  When all is said and done, you will be able to see the value of the transformation as the result of this great work.
2 Corinthians 4:17-18  For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,  while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things, which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal 

“You have been able to see first hand the miracle-working power of My Spirit in your life to bring you through a time of transition and prepare you to advance.  Yours is to completely trust in Me; Mine is to make a way and open the door.  Never doubt that I am your very present help in times of trouble.
Psalms 46:1  God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

“Every stretch requires faith to move forward.  Your faith has been tested and found to be strong because you chose to believe My word.  Remember that faith without works is dead, but you have shown your faith by your works.  Well done!   Because your have shown yourself to be faithful in the things that I have committed to your stewardship and trust, I have opened the windows of heaven and poured out a blessing that is beyond all that you could have imagined.  Now, you will have further opportunities to show yourself faithful in greater ways. 
Matthew 25:21  "His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ 

“I have heard your prayers and have not ignored them, but know that you are still in the process of time.  There are still things that must take place before you can break out.  This is a season of transitions.  Rise above the power of personal desire that would keep you from seeing even the most subtle form of presumption, which the enemy will use to keep you from moving ahead.  Release yourself so that you can see the truth and advance in My plans and purposes for you.  Leave the future where it belongs and live in the blessings of the eternal now, says the Lord.”
Proverbs 16:9  A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.

May 27, 2008:  I heard the Lord say:  The enemy has come at you like a roaring lion eager to devour his prey, but I AM the Lion of Judah, your King.  I have given you the power and authority to stand against this attack, and it is time for you to roar back!  Do not draw back without a fight, but rather go up against this enemy who seeks your destruction, and I will bring about a great deliverance as I work through your faith and courage, says the Lord.  Psalms 22:13 They gape at Me with their mouths, like a raging and roaring lion.

May 28, 2008:  Choose this day who you will serve.  It is your choice.  You can either serve yourself as you see through the filter of your circumstances and grumble and complain throughout the day, OR you can look at life through the filter of My word, have faith, and trust Me to bring you through each moment in complete victory.  I am well able to bring you forth triumphant if you will choose to serve Me, says the Lord.  Romans 6:16 Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness?

May 29, 2008:  Behold, I am opening new doors and providing substantial help and supernatural strength for you to accomplish what you have set yourself to achieve.  Do not tarry, but move through these portals expeditiously.  I will give you the necessary wisdom and direction required at this time to fulfill your intentions.  However, you must establish and maintain valid priorities beginning with godly desires and faith if you are to attain your objective, says the Lord.  Hebrews 11:3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.

May 30, 2008:  The enemy has sent deception against you, My people, to undermine your hope.  Refuse to allow fear or unbelief to weaken your firm foundation of faith.  When in doubt, return to the truth of My word and renew yourself in spiritual reality.  I am your very present help in times of trouble, and I am with you to uphold you and bring you through this time of trouble in great victory, says the Lord.  Stand strong, be courageous, and do not be afraid.  Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms; He will thrust out the enemy from before you, and will say, ‘Destroy!

April 1, 2008:  You have faced and dealt with many challenges, and I know your heart cries out for closure and resolution.  But, I tell you that this transitional time of bringing order out of chaos is not yet finished.  There are still issues that must be settled before you can move on.  Even though your involvement in these situations has caused you to believe that it is all about you, the truth is that everyone involved is being aroused to greater spiritual integrity, which is the order of the day.  This is not only about you!   Be patient as you maneuver your way through this maze of motives, behaviors and actions, and you will soon be released to a new level of spiritual accountability and truth, says the Lord.  1 John 4:6 We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.

April 2, 2008:  Take every opportunity to trust Me for all that you need.  This is no time to allow your circumstances to send you into a tail spin.  Be strong and keep the faith, for I see your need, and the price has been paid on Calvary for answered prayer.  Push through the fear that comes from looking at the problem through natural eyes.  Rise up in the Spirit to receive what I have already supplied, says the Lord.  Matthew 6:6-8 "But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.  And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.  Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him."

April 3, 2008:  Stay on the path that I have chosen for you, and do not deviate from it.  Watch carefully for subtle seductions that have the potential to take you away from your primary responsibilities and purpose, and refuse to be enticed.  Now is a time when you can re-establish and reinforce good boundaries, not only for others, but for yourself as well.  Remind yourself of the elements of your spiritual foundation, for this is what will sustain you in the days ahead, says the Lord.  Psalm 1:1-3  Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.

April 4, 2008:  I have been hearing the word connectivity in my spirit over the past few days.  Connectivity is the ability to make a connection and the state of being connected.  And, the Lord says:  The enemy is challenging and hindering your ability to make and maintain spiritual connections.  This attack is first intended to separate you from Me, says the Lord, and additionally to bring division between My people, for he knows that if you will stay connected and unified his work of destruction is thwarted.  Yours is to defeat the devil's purposes by staying connected.  Ephesians 4:1-6  I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

April 11, 2008:  As spring calls forth new growth, so I am calling you to come forth in new life and strength.  Quiet your soul and hear the sound of My voice and the power of My purpose that will be revealed in you.  You are about to emerge from the darkness of past days into the light of life and increase.  Prepare your heart to truly release yourself from the past and personal history, for this is a necessary prerequisite to your progression, says the Lord.  Matthew 5:14-16"You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.  Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven."

April 21, 2008:  Beloved, I am with you in your labor, for I will empower you to bring forth.  You must, however, learn the cycle of push and rest, push and rest, push and rest.  You are entering into a time that will produce vitality and liberty in abundance.  You are leaving behind the days of the dark night of the soul and bursting forth with a new and radiant hope, says the Lord.  Job 11:16-18 Because you would forget your misery, and remember it as waters that have passed away, and your life would be brighter than noonday. Though you were dark, you would be like the morning.  And you would be secure, because there is hope; Yes, you would dig around you, and take your rest in safety.

April 22, 2008:  Your progress has been significant, but you are not out of the woods yet.  You must continue to press on while maintaining hope and vision.  Be strong and resolute.  You do not want to give up when you are on the very threshold of breakthrough.  Exercise patience and perseverance.  Soon you will see that it has been  worth the effort, says the Lord.  Persist!  Hebrews 10:36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.

April 23, 2008:  There are details that you have overlooked, but I will bring to your remembrance the things that need your attention.  Be careful to not brush aside the gentle nudge that comes as a reminder.  Do not procrastinate, for these promptings will need immediate action in the window of time that is provided.  And, do not be afraid that you will forget or overlook even one important detail because I am truly with you to cause you to remember, says the Lord.  Psalms 138:8 The LORD will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O LORD, endures forever; do not forsake the works of Your hands.

April 24, 2008:  It has been difficult for you to see My plans for you because you can only see where you are at any given moment.  But, if you will set your heart to see and understand, I will unfold the overall design before your eyes so that you can see how the small pieces of your life fit into the big picture.  This long-term view will give you hope and boost your faith to know that I have begun a good work in you and I will bring it to completion according to My perfect will, says the Lord.  Philippians 1:6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

April 25, 2008:  I am opening a great effective door of evangelism for you, but you will not be able to go through using religious techniques that have been established through what you have been taught.  This will be a move of My Spirit like nothing you have ever experienced.  I have equipped you and prepared you, and now you will be able to go forth with a pure heart and attitude that will not bring attention to yourself and your ministry, but it will only bring the revelation and glory of My kingdom.  Only the humble in heart will be able to go through this door of opportunity, says the Lord.  1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

April 28, 2008:  I have deposited a seed of desire in your heart that will begin to acquire definition by taking conscious form.  You will first be aware of a stirring in your spirit like the fluttering of the first movements of an unborn child.  This desire when it has fully matured will set you on a course that will bring forth destiny.  And, you will be moved by the irresistible power of My Spirit to establish you in kingdom purpose.  You must resist the temptation to define this seed of desire according to your mind or emotions.  This is not a desire of the soul or of thoughts and feelings; it is the call of the Spirit, says the Lord.  Be sensitive to these subtle yearnings and yield to this powerful work of My Spirit.  Ephesians 1:17 -19 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power.

April 29, 2008:  Prepare your heart to receive, for I am releasing a wave of power that will sweep over you and will demonstrate the strength of My intensions for this season.  But, you must be open and surrendered if you are to catch this wave.  Come, I say, with an openness to receive of My Spirit.  Release yourself from religious duty and the pressure to perform.  This will be My gift to you and not something you can cause to happen, nor can you earn the right to partake of it.  Yours is only to position yourself by faith to receive, says the Lord.  Romans 5:1-2  Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

April 30, 2008:  Beloved, if you can receive it, I am revealing to your own heart the places where you are motivated by selfish ambition, for this motivation hinders your freedom in the Spirit.  You cannot serve yourself and serve Me at the same time, says the Lord.  This form of idolatry is rampant in Christian circles and must be brought down and removed.  Otherwise, you cannot move forward in My purposes for you, and this double-minded position prevents you from receiving the fullness of My blessings.  Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

March 3, 2008:  Yield to Me and allow Me to take you in the Spirit by way of transition from where you have been to what has been prepared for you from the foundation of the earth.  For, I am doing a mighty and powerful work in you, My people, and it will be nothing that even remotely resembles what you have known in the past.  Your tendency will be to fear the unknown, but I tell you, do not be afraid.  I uphold you with My hand and guide you with My eye, says the Lord.   I am with you and for you.
Psalms 37:24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the LORD upholds him with His hand.
Psalms 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye.

March 4, 2008:  The next stretch of your journey is likely to be messy, slow, and frustrating in many ways.  You will have to endure a quality waiting period before you can make any significant progress.  This is a time when your learning curve will be on the rise, for there are very valuable spiritual lessons to be learned that will serve you well for the rest of your days.  Exercise patient endurance and draw near to Me, says the Lord, because it is imperative that you hear My voice and obey My leading in this season.  Isaiah 30:21 Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, "This is the way, walk in it," Whenever you turn to the right hand Or whenever you turn to the left.

March 5, 2008:  Beloved, refuse to allow your thoughts to stray from the place of abiding in Me --  pure and undefiled by worry.  This abiding only comes when you seek Me first.  I know all that you need, and I will indeed provide if you will keep your priorities straight both inwardly and outwardly.  Know that the enemy of your soul will do all he can to get you to obsess about your circumstances and the problems that you face; his aim is to cause you to lean on the arm of flesh instead of trusting Me to bring you through by the power of My strong, right hand, says the Lord.  Resist temptation!  Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy––meditate on these things.

March 6, 2008:  You have done everything you know to do to get past this time of trouble and transition.  Now it is time to stand in faith, trusting Me to bring forth the fruit of My promise to bring you through this fire purified.  All that will be consumed by the fire will be your bondages, for this fire will produce the greatest liberty that you have ever known.  You must only cooperate and move with the flow of the Spirit that will bring you to spiritual freedom.  Quiet your mind and be done with fantasy and presumption on every level, so that you can be completely led by My Spirit, says the Lord.  Do not be afraid.  Ephesians 6:11-15 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.  For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.  Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.

March 7, 2008:  The enemy has launched an attack of betrayal and conspiracy against My people.  You must rise up in the realm of the Spirit and exercise the gift of discerning of spirits in order to stop and defeat this assault.  Awaken to this possibility so that you do not become prey to the devil's trap.  Be cautious about becoming vulnerable to those who would be kind to your face and speak evil behind your back.  Do not put your trust in men, but trust only Me, says the Lord, and I will certainly reveal every plan designed by the spirit of antichrist to accuse, reject, or bring destruction.
Psalms 55:21 The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
Luke 22:48 But Jesus said to him, "Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?"

March 10, 2008:  The powers of opposition are strong and persistent.  Take this opportunity to re-evaluate your position, and when you know you are in a right place spiritually and morally, then you must allow My presence in you to make you stronger and more persistent than your enemy.  Take a position of righteousness and peace as you stand on the solid foundation of faith in Christ.  I have given you great and precious promises, but they may not be fulfilled as you assumed they would.   Nonetheless, what I have promised will be fulfilled in your life.   Do not misplace your faith by looking to the promises, but rather seek Me, says the Lord. 
2 Peter 1:2-4 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

March 11, 2008:  Come into the rest of My presence and in the assurance that the flow of My Spirit will carry you.  You do not have to strive to fulfill My plans and purposes, for you cannot accomplish My will by the works of the flesh.  What I have purposed will come to pass in due season.  Yours is only to yield to the Spirit's gentle nudges that will keep you on course.  Let Me show you the way and bring you along in perfect process, says the Lord.  Isaiah 55:11 So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.

March 12, 2008:  You may seem to be in a time warp when things that need to be resolved will be strangely resistant.  Don't be surprised when you can see breakthrough just ahead and yet when you begin to move forward you have to wait.  This unexplained anomaly will be short-lived, however, and you will be able to look back at this time and see that in truth this whole process did not take much time at all.  This is simply a time of transition, and this too shall pass, says the Lord.  Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.

March 13, 2008:  The enemy is jamming communication signals.  You will find that misunderstandings are more the rule than the exception because the devil is creating confusion in order to bring destruction and ruin to various areas of your life.  Rise up and take authority over your airwaves and call forth peace and harmony.  And, in the natural realm be as precise and clear in the expression and reception of ideas as you possibly can.  Don't assume anything, says the Lord.  1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.

March 14, 2008:  Though the storms continue to rage around you, I have opened a corridor for your safe passage into the next phase of your existence.  I have not only opened this channel, but have gone before you to remove all hindrances and delays.  You will be able to make this transition quickly and smoothly if you will only put your complete trust in Me and not take your life in your own hands, says the Lord.  For, surely I hold you in the palm of My hand and will lead, guide, direct and protect you.
Psalm 91:1-7  He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust."  Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence.  He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.  You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.  A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near you.

March 17, 2008:  Beloved, listen carefully.  You must let go of the old before you can embrace the new.  You cannot be in two places at once just as you cannot serve two masters.  So, I call you today to leave the past behind and fully embrace new life and liberty.  Hanging on to the days gone by will only produce fear, regret, and confusion.  I am about to release a new wave of glory into My church that will strengthen and re-establish you in righteousness, peace, and purity.  Receive this new outpouring of My Spirit that will enable you to become a true witness of My presence in the earth, says the Lord. 
Luke 16:13 "No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon."

March 18, 2008:  Listen for My voice, and watch for My direction, for I will open to you new understanding and revelation of things that pertain to you.  You will suddenly see with eyes of the Spirit those things that have been hidden from your sight.  And, you will hear with clarity and discernment those things that have been undisclosed and unexplained.  If you yield to the working of My Spirit, I will carry you to realms of glory where you can both see and hear with clarity and precision.  But, you must first come to Me with an open mind and a willing heart, says the Lord.  Psalms 138:8 The LORD will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O LORD, endures forever; do not forsake the works of Your hands.

March 19, 2008:  I speak to you, My people, and tell you that I see you in your dilemma.  I know your heart when you feel as though you have no place and do not fit.  I understand your sense of isolation, for you are not going through anything that I Myself have not endured.  Yet, you will also fulfill your destiny as I fulfilled Mine.  Do not fear that you will be forsaken because I am with you always and will not leave you alone, says the Lord.  Be courageous and stand strong, for you will soon find your niche.  Take heart, and rejoice.  It will be as though you, as a piece of the puzzle, will be put in place.  Luke 9:58 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head."

March 20, 2008:  Prepare to be stretched as you encounter challenging opportunities.  Do not despair when you have no idea how to respond to situations that present themselves to you.  When you need wisdom ask!  I will give it.  I will show you what to do and how to do it.  But, you must ask in faith and wait for My direction.  Keep moving ahead with confidence, and remember that My strength is made perfect in your weakness.  You may not feel up to the task, but I will do through you all that is necessary, says the Lord.  James 1:5-8  If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.  But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.  For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;  he is a double–minded man, unstable in all his ways.

March 21, 2008:  Beloved, you have been in a fierce battle as powers of darkness have sought to consume and destroy you, but greater am I in you than the enemy who is against you.  Trust Me to bring you through to victory in every situation, for the enemy of your soul underestimates your ability to wage war in My name.  However, you will also need to take time to rest in My presence, and to be refreshed, restored and renewed.  The battle is not over yet, but victory is assured, says the Lord.  I will enable you to accomplish My will.  Psalm 36:1-7  An oracle within my heart concerning the transgression of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes.  For he flatters himself in his own eyes, when he finds out his iniquity and when he hates.  The words of his mouth are wickedness and deceit; he has ceased to be wise and to do good .  He devises wickedness on his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he does not abhor evil.  Your mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. Your righteousness is like the great mountains; Your judgments are a great deep; O LORD, You preserve man and beast.  How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.

March 24, 2008:  The extraneous components of your life have encroached on that which actually gives life and vitality.  You have allowed things that have no eternal relevance to distract you from your spiritual focus and purpose in My kingdom.  I have called you for such a time as this, but the enemy's plan is to corrupt the purity of My work in and through you.  Now is the time to be re-established on your firm foundation in Christ and to renew your commitment to fulfill your destiny in Me, says the Lord.  Be strong and courageous.  Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you."

March 25, 2008:  You will continue to experience the aftermath of the recent attacks against you, but the worst is over.  It's time to regroup and take some time to evaluate what was revealed through these difficulties.  You will be able to see more clearly your strengths and weaknesses in all areas -- body, soul, and spirit.  This information will be of great value in the days ahead as you deal with new aspects of your calling and gifting.  You are becoming better equipped to handle all that has been given you to accomplish, and you will look back at this time with a grateful heart for this significant time of testing and growth, says the Lord.  1 Peter 1:6-7  In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

March 26, 2008:  Beloved, bring all of your cares to Me and leave them with Me.  I cannot work on your behalf when you hang on to your trouble.   I can only resolve your issues if you will give them to Me and trust Me completely.  Instead of murmuring and complaining about all the things that throw you into consternation, worry, and confusion, begin to rejoice that I am doing a work in you that is deeper than your temporary circumstances.  I am bringing order out of chaos that will result in greater spiritual growth and maturity, which is eternal, says the Lord.  Trust Me!   2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.

March 27, 2008:  Resist the temptation to respond with a defensive attitude to people that you perceive to be a threat to your well-being.  Defensiveness only comes when you are not believing Me to undertake on your behalf.  Rise up in faith that I will carry you through this dilemma and continue to fulfill My plans and purposes in your life.  Fear is the enemy that you must resist before you can break through this time of opposition.  Go forth in courage, strength, and confidence that I am with you to bring resolution as you put your trust in Me, says the Lord.  Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms; He will thrust out the enemy from before you, and will say, ‘Destroy!’

March 28, 2008:  Be alert so that you do not miss the information and understanding that will bring deeper revelation of the problems you face.  I will make clear to you what your responsibility is as opposed to the responsibility of others involved.  Ultimately, there will be no question in your mind as to the choices that have been made to bring you to this place in time and space.  Yet, you need to be cognizant that I am with you at all times and that I will not leave you without help, says the Lord. 
Psalms 46:1  God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

March 31, 2008:  Watch as the way is opened before you to divine elevation.  Come in the Spirit and walk the path that will bring you to a new place of faith, for it will truly be established on the firm foundation of My word and will lead you to the Rock that is higher.  Do not hesitate to step out on this way of ascension in My kingdom, says the Lord.  It is My will to bring you up by way of new light, fresh revelation, and greater understanding.  Be open and yielded.  Psalms 61:2 From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

February 1, 2008:  Beloved, come deliberately into My presence, for the days have been hectic and have taken much energy to endure.  Come, I say, and be renewed, refreshed, and rejuvenated.  Allow Me to bathe you in My life-giving presence and wash away all defilement.  Come into a supernatural rest and restoration.  You will need the strength that I will impart to face the challenges of the days before you.  Quiet your soul, separate yourself from the noisy demands, and come now, says the Lord.  Acts 3:19 "Repent therefore and be *converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord."

*Note:  converted is defined as turning back to God.

February 4, 2008:  My people, be cautious, and watch for the enemy to send deception, perversion, and seduction into your midst.  Do not be moved by any grand scheme that seems too good to be true, for indeed it is not true.  The devil's purpose at this time is to pull you off course and cause you to get your eyes and hopes on unrealistic plans created by your psychological and emotional needs.  Refuse to be moved by fantasy, but rather rise up in the realm of the Spirit to know the truth.  Take an even strain and wait for further developments before making important decisions that will set the stage for long-term consequences.  This is a season when your decisions carry extraordinary significance.  Proceed with caution, says the Lord.  Ezekiel 13:10  Because, indeed, because they have seduced My people, saying, ‘Peace!’ when there is no peace––and one builds a wall, and they plaster it with untempered mortar –– say to those who plaster it with untempered mortar, that it will fall. There will be flooding rain, and you, O great hailstones, shall fall; and a stormy wind shall tear it down.

February 5, 2008:  I am making a clear distinction between that which is holy and that which is vile.  Move into the days and weeks before you with your eyes wide open, for these are the days when the fires of purification are burning white-hot, testing and revealing each one's work for what it is.  Refuse to try to justify or white-wash any unrighteous motives or behavior.  Let the fire burn and consume all that is ungodly.  I am with you, says the Lord, to bring you through this time of severe testing.  Jeremiah 15:19 Therefore thus says the LORD: "If you return, then I will bring you back; you shall stand before Me; If you take out the precious from the vile, you shall be as My mouth..."

February 6, 2008:  Stop and reflect on the way I have brought you forth from darkness to light in the recent past.  Take a look and marvel at the various ways you have come to the new plateau of revelation and liberty.  If you will take time to consider you will realize that you could not have taken the necessary steps that would elevate you to this level apart from My leading.  Rejoice in having just experienced divine intervention.  You have been touched by My mercy, truth and love, says the Lord.  Psalms 85:10 Mercy and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed.

February 7, 2008:  As you look back you will begin to see with greater clarity the spiritual dynamics that hindered your growth.  You will see the effects of selfish desire, control, and manipulation that interfered with the liberty that comes when you walk in the Spirit.  Position yourself now to walk in freedom, for certainly the Gospel message is all about freedom from the devil, from the world, and from the carnal nature.  Rise up in the realm of the Spirit and allow Me to direct you in ways that will result in your spiritual emancipation, says the Lord.  Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.

February 8, 2008:  I am bringing to light the power of a religious spirit set against My people.  This evil presence has established itself in the midst of My congregations to pervert the truth, defile the people, and establish strongholds of bondage.  I am opening the eyes of your understanding and giving you the discernment you need in order to see clearly this destructive force.  Then, you must rise up and do battle in the spirit realm to dethrone and utterly defeat this powerful enemy.  You will recognize him by his control and hypocrisy.  I have given you the authority to wage war in My name, says the Lord.  Matthew 10:26 "Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known."

February 11, 2008:  Beloved, watch for opportunities to make a course correction that will bring your life and situations into a divine sequence in My kingdom.  These opportunities will come suddenly and provide a chance to advance.  Solutions to things that have been a bother or concern to you will have the potential for resolution.  Your part is to seek Me for wisdom and direction as you exercise discernment and personal integrity.  Trust Me to make clear the way of progression, says the Lord.  Isaiah 42:16 I will bring the blind by a way they did not know; I will lead them in paths they have not known. I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. These things I will do for them, and not forsake them.

February 12, 2008:  You've been on what seemed to be a strange and unsettling roller-coaster ride.  Now, you find yourself somewhat disoriented and trying to figure out what was real and what was just your active imagination.  Take a deep breath, let the proverbial dust settle, and refuse to take your emotions seriously.  Arise out of the activity of your soul into the realm of the Spirit, and seek My face.  I will give you wisdom and point the way to My perfect will in your life.  I will clarify and separate what the enemy has tried to do and what your own desires have tried to obtain from spiritual truth and reality, says the Lord.  Psalms 27:14 Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!

February 13, 2008:  Be alert to fresh wisdom and new revelation that will change the complexion of your plans and intentions.  Truly I am opening doors that no man can shut, and I am shutting doors that no man can open.  If you will follow My leading instead of your own lusts and desires, I will elevate your understanding and give you the ability to go far beyond where you thought you could go.  Be flexible enough to break out of old, established ruts and move into the realm of new possibilities, says the Lord.  Revelation 3:8 "I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.

February 14, 2008:  Stand solidly on your firm foundation of My Word, for the enemy will use those who are given to presumption and fantasy to both flatter and entice you away from what you know in your heart to be right and true.  Exercise your discernment and you will be able to separate truth from fiction.  Refuse to allow your emotions to lead you into error.  Carefully evaluate the source and credibility of every too-good-to-be-true offer, and seek Me for truth and wisdom, says the Lord.  2 Peter 2:18 For when they speak great swelling words of emptiness, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through lewdness, the ones who have actually escaped from those who live in error.

February 15, 2008:  Put your trust in Me.  Cast your cares on Me, says the Lord.  You must unburden yourself of all worry and fear.  Let go of those concerns that weigh you down -- things you have no direct control over at this time.  Have faith that I will perform My word in your life and bring you through to your divine purpose.  Rest in the assurance that I can do what you cannot.  Release yourself into the perfect peace the goes beyond your understanding into the realm of faith and dependence on My promises and goodness.  You will not be disappointed at the results.  Matthew 6:27 "Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?"

February 18, 2008:  These are the days of the *rite of passage as you come higher into new realms of glory.  But, rest assured, My beloved, that I have thoroughly equipped and prepared you for this transition.  I have left nothing undone in making you ready for the days ahead.  You may not feel ready, but your preparedness does not depend upon your emotions; it is based on the work that I have done in you.  And, I have done a good work, says the Lord.  Philippians 1:6 Be confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

*Rite of passage:  An event or act that marks a significant transition in a human life.

February 19, 2008:  I am calling you up here, says the Lord.  But, you must let go of the things that keep you earthbound.  Release yourself from the anchors that prevent your soaring in the Spirit, and come on up!  You can do this by being done with double-mindedness and division, which is disunity of soul and spirit.  Rise up and become one with Me and enjoy the benefits of unity.  Ephesians 4:1b-6  ...walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.  There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

February 20, 2008:  A window has been opened in the heavenlies that will afford significant breakthrough in various areas of your life where you have needed conclusion and closure as well as opportunities for progress.  Be aware of the favorable juncture of circumstances that will give you the ability to leave the past behind and press on.  Rejoice in this short season of release when you can refocus your energies and expectations, for certainly I have been with you even in the difficulties leading up to this time, and will continue to be with you to lead you in the flow of the next phase of your progression, says the Lord.  Isaiah 58:11 The LORD will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.

February 21, 2008:  Doesn't it say that I inhabit the praises of My people?  Arise from the cares of the day and come into the place in Spirit where you can proclaim thanksgiving and praise, for I will immediately come into that environment that you create through your wholehearted devotion and worship.  And, I will bring peace and strength to your weary soul.  You are in need of rejuvenation, says the Lord.  Psalms 100:4 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

February 22, 2008:  I had a dream in which I was shopping for a gift for a young girl.  I noticed that my dress was somewhat translucent, so I borrowed a petticoat from this child to wear under my dress, even though this undergarment was worn and dirty.  I did so without permission because I had access to the mother's car and I found it in the trunk.  I went shopping, but I was unable to find an appropriate gift.  Later in the dream, I had an encounter with the child and her mother and apologized for borrowing the petticoat without their knowledge.  The young girl laughed as she explained that she wore it for an entire year and it was destined for the trash bin.  When I awoke, I asked the Lord to show me the meaning of this dream, and this is what He showed me:  The girl's petticoat represents a childish, petty offense.  Borrowing it means taking on someone else's offense and wearing the dirty thing as a undergarment where it is not visible to others.  It inhibits spiritual transparency and makes it virtually impossible to give to others or manifest spiritual gifting.  And, I believe He showed me that taking on or wearing an offense is dirty business, and that He is dealing with all of us in the Body of Christ to bring these things to light and truth by His Spirit.  Our job is to remove the garments of offense and put on love. 
Romans 13:12-14 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.  Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy.  But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.

February 25, 2008:  Beloved, I am beginning to shine a light and reveal all counterfeit manifestations of the gifts of My Spirit, says the Lord.  The enemy has sent deception into My Church to discredit the true demonstration of My power and purposes.   Now is the time to make a separation of truth from error so that you can clearly see and discern the deception.  Then, you can embrace that which is genuine and reject the fraudulent imitation, says the Lord.  Jeremiah 14:14 And the LORD said to me, "The prophets prophesy lies in My name. I have not sent them, commanded them, nor spoken to them; they prophesy to you a false vision, divination, a worthless thing, and the deceit of their heart."

February 26, 2008:  Prepare for a relatively short season of clean-up when you will have many and varied opportunities to spiritually clean house.  Set yourself to be willing to yield to this process.  There will be nothing left hidden in darkness or obscurity that will not be revealed.  This procedure must take place before you can move up to new levels of spiritual growth and maturity.  Trust Me that everything that is unclean and defiling will be removed to make way for that which is pure, says the Lord.  Psalms 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

February 27, 2008:  Do nothing apart from My leading.  And, I will definitely lead you and direct your steps.  When you don't know what to do next wait for Me to show you.  Stepping out ahead of Me will put you at risk of presumption and error.  Stay calm and remain steady, and I will light the path before you and bring you by a way that you have not known, a course that you cannot perceive or understand carnally.  Trust Me completely, says the Lord.  Psalms 27:14 Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!

February 28, 2008:  Breakthrough is imminent on several fronts, and this is necessary before you can make decisions that have the potential to affect you significantly.  These breakthroughs will be the beginning of a course correction so that your destiny will come to greater clarity.  Many issues will be illuminated so that you can see with more precise discernment.  However, you can only get a glimpse of what is ahead, and you must not try to live in the future.  Stay in the protection of the eternal now, for certainly if your focus is on the time that is yet to come it will result in disappointment, says the Lord.  Isaiah 42:16 I will bring the blind by a way they did not know; I will lead them in paths they have not known. I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. These things I will do for them, and not forsake them.

February 29, 2008:  Beloved, do not hinder the flow of My cleansing tide as I wash away all the debris of your soul and spirit.  Let go and trust Me to do all that is necessary at this time to truly bring you higher spiritually.  Release the baggage of the past so that you can arise in new hope, purity and power to embrace all that I have prepared you for.  And, I have indeed prepared you for this time even when the circumstances and issues have seemed to take you off guard.  In this season you will truly learn to put your trust in Me, says the Lord; it will no longer be a spiritual concept, but it will become an experiential reality.  Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.

January 31, 2008:  Take another discerning look at those things that require your attention at this time.  Be reminded that chaotic conditions will reveal specific places where order must be established.  Take first things first and systematically do what is necessary to eliminate the dysfunction and confusion caused by disorder.  I will lead you in a step by step process that will elevate you to a new level of experience and power as you yield to the leading of My Spirit, says the Lord.  Psalms 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way.

January 30, 2008:  Listen carefully for My still, small voice, says the Lord.  For, I am bringing you into order by the power of My word.  There are areas in your life that must be set right.  Do not resist My correction or despise My chastening, for you are My offspring, and you belong to Me.  These places of darkness are rooted in old habits and patterns of behavior, and your tendency will be to keep these things hidden in darkness.  But, it is to your ultimate spiritual benefit that everything be brought to the light and be exposed for what it is.  Let Me do this important work of purification, and you will rejoice in new-found freedom.  Hebrews 12:5-11 And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: "My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him; For whom the LORD loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives."  If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten? But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons.   Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much more readily be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live?   For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness.   Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

January 29, 2008:  Watch for the enemy to push your emotional buttons through innuendoes, assumptions or false accusations.  You must rise above this attack and refuse to allow its substance to stir up your carnal nature.  You may feel like punching someone in the nose, but your spiritual response must be forgiveness.  Quickly let go of your irritation and aggravation.  Come up in the Spirit and shut the door that the devil has opened against you, for this assault is demonic in nature.  I am with you to cause you to gain the victory, says the Lord.  Revelation 12:10 Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, "Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down."

January 28, 2008:  When things do not work out the way you anticipated, go back to the proverbial drawing board.  Re-evaluate what you know; separate the facts from your own presumptions and draw a line of distinction.  Then, re-think your position and what you are willing to do and wait for My leading.  Truly I am not surprised at your current situation, says the Lord, nor am I without power to move you from where you are into the flow of My Spirit if you will only yield.  Isaiah 59:1 Behold, the LORD’S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear.

January 25, 2008:  Even though it seems like you've been swimming upstream or perhaps walking through Jell-o, keep pushing.  Your extreme efforts to break through will pay off.  The test is whether or not you will give up in the face of adversity.  You have heard the adage, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going."  And, I say to you that you may not feel tough or equal to the task, but you must remember that My strength is made perfect in your weakness.  Let Me come along side you to carry the burden, says the Lord.  Matthew 11:28-30  "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

January 24, 2008:  Yield to the work that I am doing in My Body, says the Lord, to bring unity and peace among My people.  Allow yourself to see through My eyes and to perceive that you are one part of the whole body.  Come up higher to view yourself in a perfect, flowing relationship with Me by embracing the perspective that you are unified with other members of the Kingdom.  You must make a decision to stop causing divisions through personal judgment and criticism.  It is the function of a haughty spirit to look down on one of My own as being inferior.  1 John 4:20 If someone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?

January 23, 2008:  Take inventory of the challenges that you now face and make a thorough examination so that you know exactly what it is that you are facing.  Discern the opposition and take a stand against the hindering forces arrayed against you.   Rise up, be strong, and do battle in the Spirit to break these assignments.  I have given you the authority to overcome every power of darkness and to walk in victory, says the Lord.  Believe it and stand your ground. 
Luke 10:19 "Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their righteousness is from Me," Says the LORD.

January 22, 2008:  Challenges abound, but My grace does much more abound!  Meet every challenge with the assurance that I am with you to bring you through to victory.  Do not be afraid.  Refuse to allow these demands to cause you to stall out, but rather take everything in stride as you trust Me to provide the strength, wisdom and resources that you need to overcome in your struggle, says the Lord.  Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

January 21, 2008:  When I establish you in a new environment, whether spiritual or physical, that does not mean that you stay static.  You will start out in one place and move by the leading of My Spirit in a progressive flow that will bring great benefit to you in your kingdom position.  Refuse to allow the enemy to cause you to get stuck.  My kingdom is a living, breathing, vital organism constructed for individuals to carry on life with separate functions but mutually dependent on every other member of the spiritual structure, which is always on the move.  The greatest deterrent to fulfilling your purpose and destiny is to focus on your individuality instead of your function in relationship to the whole.  Love one another, says the Lord. 
1 Corinthians 12:17-22 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where would be the smelling?  But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased.  And if they were all one member, where would the body be?  But now indeed there are many members, yet one body.  And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; nor again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you."   No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary.

January 18, 2008:  As you begin to move into unknown spiritual territory or what seems to be uncharted waters, proceed slowly and with caution as you examine with acute awareness the unfamiliar elements.  Take nothing at face value.  Look behind the obvious to test for hidden motives and undisclosed information.  What you don't know can become a stumbling block if you are not thorough in your examination.  Even so, I have gone before you to make a way; follow My lead, says the Lord.  Isaiah 52:12 For you shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight; for the LORD will go before you, and the God of Israel will be your rear guard.

January 17, 2008:  Beloved, I will cause you to have the discernment to see and understand the things in your life that separate you from vibrant relationship with Me and produce spiritual death.  Take a position of awareness and evaluate carefully all that you think and do to see what produces greater life, strength and growth.  And, be willing to give up everything that does not generate health and vitality.  Remember that I will show you these things as you seek Me for wisdom and direction, says the Lord.  John 15:4-7 "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.  I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.  If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned.  If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you."
 

January 16, 2008:  If you will rise up and separate yourself from the issues that cause uncertainty, I will shine a light of revelation and wisdom that will bring clarity and precise direction.  But, I say to you that you can stay in the muddle if you do nothing.  You must choose now whether you will be a victim or come out in victory.  It is a matter of attitude, motive, and action.  This is one of those times where it won't do you any good to "cry over spilled milk."  Let the failures of the past be in the past; let go and do what it takes to get in the flow of progression, says the Lord.  Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.

January 15, 2008:  Watch for extraordinary resistance as you begin to tear down the strongholds against you.  The powers of darkness will stubbornly hang on to the last bastion of strength used to control your circumstances and hinder your progress.  Be strong in the Lord and push through to victory.  Refuse to give up when you sense the opposition of these dark forces.  I am with you to cause you to triumph, says the Lord.  2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.

January 14, 2008:  If you will cooperate with the work of My Spirit in your life, I will bring you to a new level of revelation, gifting, and blessing.  Be sensitive to My spiritual nudging.  Yield to the urge to take action, but make sure that it is truly the unction of My Spirit.  You must silence your own flesh so that you are not moved by your carnal desires.  In this season I will teach you how to walk in the Spirit so that you will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.  Let Me lead you, says the Lord.  1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world––the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life––is not of the Father but is of the world.

January 11, 2008:  You've heard the axiom "what goes around comes around."  And, I tell you that it is indeed true because whatever you sow you will also reap.  Now is a good time to change your mind and attitudes by which you have found fault, criticized and judged others.  For, to the same degree that you have done this to others, it will be come back to you.  It is a law that cannot be broken.  But, it is also not too late to turn from this wickedness.  Righteousness is found in loving others as I have loved you, says the Lord.  Extend the same mercy that has been given to you.  Luke 6:37 "Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

January 10, 2008:  Lift up your head to see the good that I am doing  to bring you out of established patterns, for you cannot progress until these corrections are made.  You must see in the realm of the Spirit to begin to understand the value of the tests and trials that you are now enduring.  As long as you can only see with your physical eyes instead of your spiritual eyes you will become a victim of your circumstances and will only grumble and complain as you dump down into self-pity.  I tell you truly that this attitude is not only of the flesh but is also demonic in nature.  But you, beloved, belong to Me.  It would be in your best interest to rise up and rejoice in this important work, says the Lord.  2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

January 9, 2008:  Beloved, do not despair, for I tell you the truth that chaos is the prerequisite to order.  I continue to do a work among My people of divine sequence.  The breaking down must come before the building up.  Therefore, do not become discouraged when things seem to be falling down around your ears.  Certainly, you shall look back at this time and see the value of this progression as it leads you to stability and higher ground, says the Lord.  Trust Me.  Jeremiah 31:28 "And it shall come to pass, that as I have watched over them to pluck up, to break down, to throw down, to destroy, and to afflict, so I will watch over them to build and to plant, says the LORD.

January 8, 2008:  The devil is doing what he can to cause you to get overwhelmed with responsibilities and things that seem to be out of your control.  This attack is for the express purpose of causing you to dismiss and let go of the promise of blessing in this season.  You will have to work at holding on to the truth and keeping spiritual perspective at this time.  Otherwise, the enemy can rob you.  Do not let go of My promises, says the Lord, but rather make them your possession.  John 10:10 "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

January 4, 2008:  Refuse to go down in discouragement if things have been less than stellar.  Don't let go of your expectations of My promises fulfilled just because you hit a speed bump along the way.  If the enemy can get you down and cause you to let go of your great faith, he can keep you from positioning yourself to receive from Me, says the Lord.  Arise, and declare your rights as My child and decree the outcome by calling those things which are not as though they were, for I have given you authority to speak My word with boldness.  Romans 4:17 (as it is written, "I have made you a father of many nations") in the presence of Him whom he believed––God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did.

January 3, 2008:  Watch for the devil to use circumstances that push you to the outer limits of your patience.  Remember that the people around you are not your enemies nor are the things that are a trial to your good nature.  Look past your frustration to see where the door has been opened to cause you to be discouraged.  Forgive those who have seemingly set themselves against you.  Repent for your emotional reactions, and bind the power of this attack against you.  Victory is assured, says the Lord.
Ephesians 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

January 2, 2008:  Beloved, don't look back.  The past is behind and your future awaits.  Take each moment as it comes and rely on Me for strength, courage and wisdom to negotiate the demands and complete the requirements of the time.  You do not stand as a solitary figure, alone to face the world, for I am with you whether you can discern My presence or not.  And, I will supernaturally empower you to arise and go forth in My power and might, says the Lord.  Zechariah 4:6 So he answered and said to me: "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the LORD of hosts.

January 1, 2008:  Rejoice that a new day is dawning in which you can rise up to new levels of understanding My kingdom.  If you will seek Me with your whole heart I will open spiritual doors that will allow you to receive all that you need.  Do not be afraid of what lies before you because I am with you wherever you go to pour out My blessings upon you in abundance as you are careful to obey My word.  Listen for My still, small voice to give you direction in every circumstance, says the Lord.  Isaiah 45:1-3 "Thus says the LORD to His anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have held––to subdue nations before him and loose the armor of kings, to open before him the double doors, so that the gates will not be shut:  ‘I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron. I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that I, the LORD, Who call you by your name, Am the God of Israel.