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Jeremiah 17:7-8

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Release, and open

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On October 17, 2026

In God knows you, I AM, Rest, Sorrow, Worry

Daughter, I know what it’s like to feel broken, to be broken.

I know exhaustion.

I know tears and hopelessness.

I know the feeling of not knowing, not wanting to do or feel.

I know it’s impossible not to.

I know when love isn’t love, when it’s taking and taking and taking and taking.

I know when rest is cast out, when it is the thing you need but no one wants to give.

I know when a morning brings tears and tiredness, even before you’ve left your bed.

I know when thoughts race and dictate your day. I know when they go so fast you cannot keep up and feel you have failed.

I know what it feels like, my daughter.

I know you.

And daughter, I love you because I know you. Not because of what you do for me. Not because of how you obey. Not because of a way you look or feel. It’s because I know you.

I know how you smile. I know how your eyes light when I’m with you.

I know your hope, your true ambitions.

I know how you see the gifts I’ve given. I know how you laugh and close your eyes when you see it, receive it, accept it.

I know how your shoulders loosen, how your lungs release and open, release and open, every time I am near.

I know your mind, your beautiful mind that wants beautiful things, for you, for me, for all.

I know the feet that go when it’s hard, where it’s hard. I know the hands that care and create.

I know the breath, the sighs that remember, that usher the next breath, the next step, the new things to create, to do, to be.

My daughter, I love you. I know you. I cannot do anything but love you, see you, know you. Because there is nothing more I want to do.

My love, I will never leave you. Let me wash you today. Let me give to you. Let me take the tears and remove the salt. Let me replenish it within you.

My daughter, you have so much to give, and to so many.

Where you are empty, I will fill. Where you lack, I will provide. Where you are unsure, I AM.

Oh, daughter, I AM.

Do not forget who you are, who I’ve made you. No one can take so much that it disappears. No one can strip you of your title, your real title. No one can stop you, my love.

You have me now, tomorrow, every day, every time.

Because I know you. And I wouldn’t miss it.

Daughter, use that breath I’ve given you to rest. Rest, knowing I AM. When I AM, you are.

Stay close to me, my love. See how I will heal. See how I will change everything. See how loneliness is a lie.

Because I know you.

See Ecclesiastes 7:3.

This link shares just a glimpse of the story God is telling us. When you have time, read a chapter or two around the verse 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.

Nothing to separate

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On November 30, 2023

In Freedom, Letting go, Love, Rest

Daughter, there is nothing to separate us

When you truly rest.

So come to me.

Don’t feel guilty.

Don’t condemn yourself.

Just come.

Come and rest

With me.

Let me renew.

Let me restore.

Let me free you.

Let me be the lifter of

Burdens.

Let me be

The solace, the solution, the source of

Freedom,

The only way to peace.

I love you, daughter.

I say it truly,

Deeply,

Honestly,

Sincerely,

With all intentions of

Helping you,

Knowing you,

Being with you.

Rest in this.

Rest, knowing

I love you.

See Romans 8:31-39

This link shares 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.

Release and rest

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On November 16, 2023

In Busyness, Rest, Work

Make your work holy, daughter.

Give it to me so I can bless it,

So I can guide you.

Do not clutch it

Or believe it only belongs to you.

It isn’t wrong to

Release it, to

Rest.

Take in my grace.

Accept my peace.

I provide them, no matter what you’ve done

Or haven’t done.

You will be fruitful

When you rest.

See Genesis 2:2-3; Psalm 127:2; Ecclesiastes 4:5-6 and 5:16-20; Matthew 6:24-30; Mark 2:27 and 6:30-44; Romans 3:27-28; Colossians 3:23-24

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.

Escape

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On November 8, 2023

In Busyness, Rest, Work

Daughter, come.

Come to me when you’re busy.

Come to me to escape from

What the world tells you is important.

It will tell you to “escape,”

But only I provide

Escape.

Busyness is bondage.

Yes, there are things to do.

But the things you do aren’t you.

Come to me to find

Yourself.

Come to me, and we will work

Together.

Come to me when you’re tired,

When there is rushing and hurrying and worrying.

Come to me when you’re not sure

If you’ll get it done.

I will help you.

I will open your eyes.

I will work

Alongside you.

See Matthew 11:28-30; Luke 10:38-42

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.

Enjoy

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On October 12, 2023

In God's timing, Joy, Letting go, Rest, Worry

For now, daughter, rest.

Enjoy today.

Enjoy what I give you.

Enjoy this time.

You’re forgiven and cleared to do so.

You always have been.

You always will be.

Don’t be afraid that nothing will get done.

It will.

And there will be joy at what we accomplish

Together,

All at the right time.

See Ecclesiastes 5:13-20; Matthew 6:25-34; John 13:4-7 and 14:1-4; Ephesians 1:9-11 and 3:20

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.

Whole

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On September 13, 2023

In Faith, Fear, Listening to God, Rest

Daughter, how often do I tell you to rest?

You think there is too much to do.

It is only through my rest that you will accomplish anything.

I won’t give what you ask when you strive.

I won’t guide you when you insist on leading me.

Daughter, know my sovereignty.

Know that with me, you have everything.

You have my favor, child.

You don’t have to earn it.

You can fight.

You can move.

You can achieve.

But only with me.

Otherwise, it is fruitless.

It will only make you tired, susceptible.

With me, you are strong.

With me, your weaknesses are transformed.

Your mind, your heart, your body are made whole.

Nothing outside of me is whole.

See Genesis 2:1-3; Psalm 32; Proverbs 3:5-6; Ecclesiastes 4:5-6; Jeremiah 14:22 and 17:14; John 15:1-17; Matthew 7:7-11 and 11:28-30; 2 Corinthians 12:5-10; Ephesians 1, 2:8-10, and 3:14-20; Philippians 4:6-7 and 10-13; Colossians 2:8-10

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, and still

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On September 6, 2023

In Feeling vs. believing, God knows you, Letting go, Rest

Daughter,

Everything you do, everything you say, everything you think –

I know it, and still,

I love you.

I want you close, to come with me.

It’s no trick.

It’s not too good to be true.

It’s not burdensome.

You don’t have to work extra hard to know me,

To be with me.

You only need to believe in me, in my sovereignty.

You only need to remember how I’ve worked

For you.

Take a breath.

Look for me, and

You will find me.

Forgive yourself,

Think of the good,

Pray, and

Rest, my daughter.

See Numbers 23:19; Psalms 34:17-18, 73, 139, and 145:17-18; Matthew 7:7-11 and 11:28-30; Romans 5:6-11 and 8:1-4; Galatians 3:21-29; Ephesians 2:1-10 and 3:12-20; Philippians 4:6-9; James 4

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 understood

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On July 5, 2023

In God knows you, Rest, Sleep

Oh, daughter, you’re so weary.

Rest now, and know that it’s all right.

Know that I’ve got it.

Know that

I know you.

You are understood by me.

All your thoughts,

Your reasonings,

Your actions,

Your words,

Your heart –

I understand them all.

I love you wholly, completely.

Rest in that tonight, daughter.

Don’t put it off.

Lay down and rest tonight.

Let me speak and hold you and rock you to sleep.

You have nothing to fear.

Rest now, child, and be

Still.

See Exodus 33:12-14; Psalm 3:5; Psalm 4; Psalm 37:7; Psalm 131; Psalm 139; Matthew 11:28-30; Romans 5:8; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 and 11-12

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.

Share the gift

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On June 29, 2023

In Dreams and callings, God is with you, Listening to God, Rest, Trust, Worry

Trust me, daughter.

Let’s work together.

Let’s rest together.

Trust in all I have for you and

That it is good,

That it is beautiful.

Do not worry.

Do not fret.

Do not analyze.

Do not speculate.

Do not rely on your own thoughts,

Your understanding.

Only trust.

Trust in me, who holds everything,

Including you,

Including your future,

Including your talents,

Including your family,

Including all I have for you.

See Psalm 116:7; Proverbs 3:5-7; Isaiah 40:10-11 and 26-31; Isaiah 41:8-10; Isaiah 42:1-7; Matthew 6:24-34; 1 Corinthians 1:7-9; Ephesians 2:10; Hebrews 10:35-36

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.

Use the gift

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On June 21, 2023

In Love, Rest, Worry

Daughter, don’t forget.

Don’t forget how I love you.

Don’t forget how I hold you,

No matter where you are or what you’ve done.

You are safe with me.

You are forgiven.

You are never neglected.

I give you all you need.

I love without reserve.

That love does not include worry.

So put it away.

Put it away, throw it away.

Worry is not from me.

Worry is not what I have for you.

It is a distraction, a thorn.

Let me pull out the thorn and heal your hand.

You need only reach for me,

Not the roses the world extends.

They are soft and bright but full of thorns.

They are deceptive.

I do not deceive.

I only give the rose,

Not the thorn.

See Numbers 23:19; Psalm 131; Isaiah 41:17-24; Matthew 6:24-34; John 14:15-31; Romans 8:1-3 and 35-39; Ephesians 3:18-19; Hebrews 6:16-18; James 1:17-18

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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