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.
Daughter, I know you’ve asked for a word, and here it is.
Do not worry about the future. Nothing is uncertain with me. It only seems uncertain, but truly it is not. I know what will happen, and I know what has happened.
Relax, child. Why were you so afraid to ask me for a word?
I am your Father. I love you, and I love speaking with you.
You can do this with me anytime, no matter what you’ve done. I always like to talk with you, and I always have things to say to you.
When you love someone, you enjoy being with them and talking with them. Do not be afraid of me. Come to me boldly. Come to me often.
You don’t have to do a special ritual or be perfect to come to me. Remember? I came for people who need a doctor, not those who are healthy.
I come to you when you long for my voice. I love when you long for my voice and when you recognize it. This is deeper love than you’ve known. Don’t think of the love stories you know. Think of the love that comes from me, daughter.
This love is greater than all. It is the love that truly matters and where your idea of love begins.
I am the beginning. I am love. I am that I am. I am your Father, and I love you.
I am your Father and your love.
I am your savior and the one who died for you.
I am the one who cures all, who loves all, who guides all, who makes all.
And I made you. I’m so glad I did, daughter. I’m so glad I made you and placed you and love you. I’m so glad I made your mind and heart and body the way it is. I made you to represent me.
Don’t be afraid to represent me. Stand tall and represent me. Stand in front of a crowd and represent me.
Don’t be afraid. I will guide you. It will work out. I will use you as my vessel.
Remember what I did for you because I love you. Remember the great joy ahead. Remember not to be afraid or accept fear of any kind. Fear is a lie.
Fear has no place in my plan, in my love, in my grace. Grace makes you free. Fear does not. Fear binds and weakens and stops everything. Fear will not bring you forward. Fear will keep you back.
Don’t worry about money. Keep giving. Don’t worry about work, but keep working. Don’t worry about where you’ll be in the future. I’ll take you where you need to be, and you’ll know it’s me. You’ll have peace, and you’ll know it’s where you’re supposed to be.
One day at a time, child. One day with me, then the next. Then the next. Then the next.
Let’s do every day together, daughter. Those make my days great – how about yours?
Don’t be afraid. I’m here. And I love you.
Keep remembering. Keep asking the Holy Spirit for help. He’s there. He’s your advocate. Welcome him and listen.
Remember I love you, and we’ll do this again, child. This isn’t the last.
There’s so much more to come. I see you smiling. I see you. I love that smile. Be joyful, daughter. I hold time, and I love 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.
Below is what I believe God means when he says he chose me, when Jesus adopted me.
When Jesus said he chose you, he meant it. Insert your name and believe it.
There is another I want to add to our family, Father, and her name is [your name here].
I love her so much, and I want her close to me. Can we bring her in?
I want to teach her and protect her and fill her with my Spirit so that she can reach her full potential. I want her to know how much I love her and how much I want her to be near me.
I want her to see how cherished she is.
I want her to know that I pursue her.
I knew her before she was born and knew I had to have her. I knew she would be essential. I knew she would be useful in my purpose.
I knew she would have talents only I could provide. I knew her gifts would be precious to further my kingdom. I knew she would love the best she could and write and think and pray and contemplate.
I knew everything about her, and it pleased me.
This is why we rejoiced when she came to us.
This is why she cried and praised and loved and decided she would do her best.
This is why she’ll never have to be afraid.
This is why she received the inheritance, the Holy Spirit.
This is why I hand-picked her to be my own.
I’m happy she is part of the body. I’m happy she gets to see and feel and know us. I’m so happy she’s with us.
I love her so very much every day. I love being beside her as I am now and always. I love when she calls on me and sees me and listens.
I love when she tells others about me, when she finds a sister who knows me.
I love when she doesn’t give up, so determined and free and careless to the world’s expectations.
I love when she’s wild and fearless and joyful.
I love when she’s with me, sensing me. I love when she lets me speak.
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.
Each week, I’ll post a fresh word for you. You’ll find how I’ve heard it from God and written it down. And you’ll see the scripture that’s a foundation for what he’s telling me and telling you.
No matter what I post, you can be sure one unshakable fact:
You are created by God for a purpose and to know him. You are his beloved daughter, and he wants you to know it every day.
