But Her Leaf Shall Be Green

Jeremiah 17:7-8

Category: Letting go

So much more

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On September 28, 2022

In Feeling vs. believing, Letting go, Move forward, Trust

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Daughter, you are so much more than you even know.

Please believe it.

I know it doesn’t feel that way. I know you think that being more is too good to be true.

It’s not.

It’s not because I made you with my own hands.

Do you know how precious you are to me? Do you know I see you and feel with you?

Yes, I know those thoughts when you don’t feel good enough, when you snuff out your dreams because you don’t believe it.

Start believing.

I can do anything, child. Find your joy in that.

Not in work, not in the moment you’ll be able to leave it, not when all is made right and all is how you’ve hoped.

Find joy in moving forward, that every day moves you forward.

Oh, daughter, don’t ever despair. You are not mediocre. You are not sentenced to mediocrity. That’s how you think sometimes.

I know you’re sorry. You’re becoming aware of it. Remember when I said it’s okay if you don’t always get it right? That’s why I’m here, to guide you.

Now just keep going forward, daughter.

I’ll love you the whole way.

Let me do the work, let me make the plans. Let me work in hearts.

I’ll show you where you need to be. I’ll open the door. You just have to wait and remember and listen.

Keep coming to me. Don’t go where you’ll only hear what you want.

Go where you’ll hear truth from me.

See Psalm 126; Psalm 138:8; Psalm 139:13-16; Isaiah 41:9-10, 43:1-4; Matthew 6:33, 7:7-8, 10:39; Luke 9:23-25; John 16:13-14; Romans 8:26-39, 10:10-11, 11:28-29; Galatians 3:10-12, 5:25, 6:9; Ephesians 1:18, 2:4-5, 2:10, 3:20; Philippians 3:12-14, 4:11-13; Hebrews 4:14-16, 12:1-2

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.

Just follow me

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On September 8, 2022

In Letting go, Rest, Trust

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Daughter, don’t worry that you don’t get it right.

Just follow me.

Don’t hesitate to follow me.

And don’t rush.

Don’t rely on your timing. Rely on mine.

Rely on me.

I’ve got this all timed right, and I know how to guide you.

Let me guide you.

Don’t rely on yourself and what you think. Rely on me and how I think.

Keep learning, child. Learn as though your life depended on it. Don’t believe you have to know it all.

I’ll show you and teach you.

Don’t worry.

Trust me. And know that I love you.

Rest from your work for now, child. Think and pray today.

Rest in my name.

See Deuteronomy 13:4, 28:1-6; Proverbs 1:7, 2:1-11; 3:5-7; Psalm 32:8-9; Psalm 37:5 and 34; Psalm 139:5; Isaiah 55:8-9; Lamentations 3:25-26; Matthew 11:28-30; Romans 8:1-2, 24-25, 28, 31-39; Philippians 4:6-7

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.

Just listen

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On August 24, 2022

In Letting go, Listening to God, Purpose, Spiritual gifts

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Daughter, I want you to stop and listen.

I want you to be used to hearing my voice.

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.

Just listen.

See Psalm 32:8; Psalm 73:28; Psalm 85:8; Psalm 145:18; Isaiah 30:21 and 55:3; Jeremiah 33:3; Matthew 7:11; Mark 4:24-25; Luke 11:28; John 10:27; Romans 10:17; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11; Hebrews 3:14-15; James 4:8; 1 Peter 2:9; Revelation 3:20 and 22

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.

Like Esther

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On August 17, 2022

In Letting go, Move forward, Purpose

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I will never tire of you, daughter.

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.

Breathe and trust

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On June 29, 2022

In Fear, Letting go, Love, Trust

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Daughter.

Take a deep breath and trust me.

It’s going to be all right.

Believe in me. Believe that I hold you right now.

All your aches and pains will fade. All your worries can leave.

See, at this moment, I’m clearing them away. Clearing them away from your beautiful mind.

You need it to be clear so you can do the things I have for you. Keep it clear and clean and wonderful.

I make it wonderful.

I make you wonderful.

I think you’re wonderful, daughter.

My love for you has no bounds, no end. I’m right here with your spirit. My Spirit gives you life.

Yes, let those tears roll because I am here. Remember how they strengthen you?

Let go.

Let everything flow out with those tears and evaporate away.

You have nothing to fear, child.

Fear cannot dictate who you are, what you do.

See Exodus 33:12-17; Psalm 33:20-22, 34:10, 37:23, and 89:2; Isaiah 61:3; Matthew 6:25-34; Mark 11:22-25; John 3:16; Romans 8:15-18 and 8:28; 2 Timothy 1:7; 1 John 4:18

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.

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