Jeremiah 17:7-8

Category: Move forward

Prepare for what’s ahead

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Daughter, there’s a lot to do for me and you.

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,

loving you.

See Proverbs 4:23; Psalm 14:1; Psalm 23:6; Psalm 37:3-4, 7, 17, 23-24, and 34; Psalm 34:10; Psalm 139:1-4 and 17-18; Psalm 145:8-11; Matthew 7:7-8, 11:28-30, and 16:24-26; John 10:10; Romans 2:4 and 8:26-30; Philippians 2:12-16 and 4:19;  1 Peter 5:72 Peter 3:8-9

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 made you for this

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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.

Now tell it, write it.

Let’s work together and produce a masterpiece.

See Deuteronomy 8:17-18; Psalm 138:8; Proverbs 16:9 and 19:21; Isaiah 55:8-9; Matthew 6:25, 6:34, 7:9-11, 11:28-30, 28:18, and 28:20; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; Ephesians 3:20; 1 Peter 2:7-9

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 am willing

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Daughter, great things will happen, and you can believe me because I am that I am.

Remember that none is greater, that my glory is greater.

I will help you and teach you and give you all you need.

Do not be afraid, and do not doubt it. I will be with you always.

I am willing.

Yes, you heard correctly. You can believe that, believe me. I am always true. I never lie, never deceive you, never let the enemy take you.

I empower you and give you strength to fight.

Keep resting, child, so you can fight. Rest your mind and heart today to be ready. It will not be easy, but it will be joyful. It will not be possible without the Holy Spirit.

Keep trusting me to show you, and I will. I never fail, never stop speaking to you. I never stop holding you and guiding you and healing you. Do not let fear get in your way.

My will cannot be thwarted. Your will can, and you have to remember that I want what is good for you. I protect you and love you, and you have no need to worry, child.

Let me hold you today and every day in all you do. Let me guide you and help you share my light. Do not be consumed by entertainment, but instead be consumed by love and peace.

Don’t be afraid of being tired. I give you rest for that. Go rest, so you can feel better. I’m healing you, and you don’t need to strive. Go rest, daughter.

We have a lot to do together. I’m excited to do it. Are you?

Take your hand, put it in mine, and come forward with me. I’ll lead you forward, not to death or disaster, but to life and opportunity.

No, daughter, don’t fear. You have nothing to fear. You are armed and protected.

Perfect love expels all fear – remember?

I am perfect love. I have perfect love for you.

Go rest, child. And know that I love you.

See Exodus 3:13-15, 15:1-6, and 15:13; Numbers 23:19; Isaiah 26:3-4; Jeremiah 29:10-14; Matthew 11:28-30; Luke 5:12-13 and 22:31-32; John 14:27 and 15:5; Romans 8:31-34; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; James 1:2-4; 1 John 4:16-18

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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