These links share just a glimpse of the story God is telling us. When you have time, read a chapter or two around the verses to get the context and see the whole picture. My preferred Bible translation is the New Living Translation, so all links will be in that version.
These links share just a glimpse of the story God is telling us. When you have time, read a chapter or two around the verses to get the context and see the whole picture. My preferred Bible translation is the New Living Translation, so all links will be in that version.
I know you hate doing what you don’t see as relevant, but aren’t my plans relevant? Aren’t my plans the best for you?
I know you don’t feel it, but you have to remember the difference between feeling and believing.
You won’t always feel the good things you believe.
You won’t always see them with your human eyes. But your eyes are limited.
Mine are not.
Remember who holds you and sees ahead of you, behind you, beside you, all around you.
Daughter, I see all, and I know what is best for you.
I know there is so much you don’t agree with, and there is so much you don’t get excited about like the others. And I know there is so much you don’t understand.
But remember that I am not training you to think and see like everyone else.
Daughter, you will always feel like an outcast in this world.
But that’s okay. You’re not supposed to be a part of this world. You abide in it, but only through me.
Remember Jeremiah? I put my words in his mouth. Do you think he thought like everyone else? No.
Daughter, my daughter, my chosen, my love, you have so much more than any of them.
You have me with you.
You have a real promise, not a castle in the sand. That castle gets washed away as soon as a wave comes. What you have will never be washed away.
You’re building a better foundation. It will survive floods and winds and rain and snow and anything that comes its way.
It is firm, and it is real, not made of sand that deteriorates before your very eyes.
These links share just a glimpse of the story God is telling us. When you have time, read a chapter or two around the verses to get the context and see the whole picture. My preferred Bible translation is the New Living Translation, so all links will be in that version.
These links share just a glimpse of the story God is telling us. When you have time, read a chapter or two around the verses to get the context and see the whole picture. My preferred Bible translation is the New Living Translation, so all links will be in that version.
These links share just a glimpse of the story God is telling us. When you have time, read a chapter or two around the verses to get the context and see the whole picture. My preferred Bible translation is the New Living Translation, so all links will be in that version.
You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, my very own possession. You can read those words and know they are true.
I chose you for specific and special work. Look how we are working together now. I love when you listen.
I want you to be used to hearing my voice.
You used to think it wasn’t something you could do, but now look what I have done for you. You wanted communion and closeness with me, and look what I have done.
Keep looking at what I have done, child.
I’ll keep doing it. I’ll keep speaking and keep working through you.
I want you to be used to hearing my voice.
Remember that I am a good father who gives good gifts. Let others know. I want all my children to hear my voice.
You can help me. This is why I gave you your talents.
They are not selfish gifts. They are gifts you can enjoy, but they are helpful, too. They will help and do more than you can imagine, child.
These links share just a glimpse of the story God is telling us. When you have time, read a chapter or two around the verses to get the context and see the whole picture. My preferred Bible translation is the New Living Translation, so all links will be in that version.
I will never stop loving you and drawing you nearer. Yes, there is still more to do for me and you. Remember that I give you joy. And I will be with you, no matter what.
You won’t mess things up. You are my daughter.
I’ve chosen you for such a time as this. I’ve chosen your skills and abilities. I’ve chosen your husband and children, all for you.
With what I’ve chosen, you will grow and live and see me clearly.
Here and now, I am with you, and I’ll keep showing you the way. Be open to my way. Give up your own.
Remember how I am doing things differently?
Let me work how I work. It is much better, and you only have to listen and rely on me. Yes, come to me, rely on me, rest in me.
Remember this, and remember what I’ve done. Watch what I’m doing. You’ll see it, daughter. You won’t miss it. You won’t miss me because I am so close.
Remember that I hold time. I know what you can do in a day. Give me your day so you can make the most of it.
Shine my light today, and don’t grumble. Do your work, and remember that I have work for you. Aren’t you amazed at what we’ve accomplished so far?
Go, child, and be my vessel. Share my light. We have so much to do together, and I am excited for it.
You can be, too.
See the book of Esther. The link will direct you to chapter one and then you can read the other chapters by clicking the arrow on the right, or grab your Bible and get cozy while you read this amazing story. Friends, I encourage you to read the whole book to supplement this week’s post.
You do not know how much is ahead, but you can trust that it’s good.
Clear your mind from the worries you’ve had. Give them to me.
I know what to do with them. Daughter, you don’t, and that’s okay. It’s not up to you to fix.
I move and work in hearts. I open doors, and the right ones. All you have to do is listen and prepare your heart.
To prepare your heart means to know me better. See how I’m working and what I’m doing.
Pray and listen.
Ask and don’t be afraid.
Seek and keep seeking.
Knock if you think it’s the right door.
If I’ve led you there, it is.
And remember that I know your heart. I know you.
The enemy is telling you this is all silly, but that’s what he does. Don’t listen. Stay focused on me.
I’ve given you a heart to share, to love, to work, to gather others who know me and who will know me.
Trust that with me, you’ll get it right. On your own, you won’t.
You need me, and I’m so glad you do because I love you.
Yes, I’ve said it before, but I cannot say it enough! I’ll say it forever. I’ll say it over and over because you need to know it.
With my love, you are provided for, you are rescued and saved, you are exactly where you need to be, doing exactly what you should do to bring me glory.
When you bring me glory, others will know. Others will have doors opened. Others will know healing and be strengthened.
Others will know I am here.
It’s okay if you don’t get it right the first time. I am patient.
Your potential far outweighs any “trouble” you think you are. You are no trouble.
Do you think you are too difficult for me? No. I delight in being with you, teaching you, showing you, seeing you, holding you,
These links share just a glimpse of the story God is telling us. When you have time, read a chapter or two around the verses to get the context and see the whole picture. My preferred Bible translation is the New Living Translation, so all links will be in that version.
Daughter, I am doing things differently than you might think.
This is the way I work, and it’s good. You can trust me.
I love you, and I give you good gifts. I am a good Father.
Just keep writing, and let the pen speak. I made you to hold the pen, to let it move as the Spirit wills, to speak and tell about me and my love in creative and beautiful ways.
Do you know that I laid everything out for you?
I chose your grandparents and your mother and father to help you know your place in my kingdom.
It’s not conventional, is it?
Who would have known that you were royalty?
You didn’t even know until you were older, but even before you knew, I knew.
I knew you would accomplish great things for me. I knew your potential and your skill. I gave them to you as gifts. I give them to you still, and I have more to give.
Yes, even more.
It’s just begun, child. Just trust me, and keep moving forward.
Moving forward may look different than you think, but you’ll know it’s me working. Don’t be afraid.
Give me that discomfort and dread and don’t take it back, child. Give it to me so it will be gone for good.
The world can do nothing to you when I am with you. And I am with you always, even until the end of the age.
Until then, enjoy days like this, and do not worry.
Write and think and contemplate with me. You know I love when we do.
I made you for this, child. Remember that I made you with a story to tell and write.
These links share just a glimpse of the story God is telling us. When you have time, read a chapter or two around the verses to get the context and see the whole picture. My preferred Bible translation is the New Living Translation, so all links will be in that version.
These links share just a glimpse of the story God is telling us. When you have time, read a chapter or two around the verses to get the context and see the whole picture. My preferred Bible translation is the New Living Translation, so all links will be in that version.
