Vessel of Blessing

Proverbs 3:27 (VOICE) Do not withhold what is good from those who deserve it; if it is within your power to give it, do it.

Beloved, if it is in your power to bless, do so without hesitation. For if there is someone who is ripe to receive and you have an opportunity to be My hands, refuse to miss the opportunity, for you cannot help but be blessed in return.

Keep an eye out for opportunities to bless, and watch them multiply before you. Whether that be in gifts or words or simply a show of support, choose to be the good – be the vessel of blessing, simply because you can.

Proverbs 3:27-35 (VOICE) Do not withhold what is good from those who deserve it; if it is within your power to give it, do it. Do not send your neighbor away, saying, “Get back with me tomorrow. I can give it to you then,” when what he needs is already in your hand. Make no plans that could result in injury to your neighbor; after all, he should be more secure because he lives near you. Avoid fighting with anyone without good reason, especially when no one has hurt you; you have nothing to fight about. Do not envy someone who profits at the expense of others or copy any of his tyrannical ways, For crooked people are detestable to the Eternal, but those with integrity receive His counsel. His curse lingers over the wicked and their families, but He forever favors residence of those who do what is right. God treats the arrogant as they treat others, mocking the mockers, scorning the scornful, but He pours out His grace on the humble. In the end, the wise will receive honor, but fools will face humiliation.

Wisdom Safeguards

Proverbs 3:21, 23-26 (VOICE) make decisions out of true wisdom…Then each one of your steps will land securely on your life’s journey, and you will not trip or fall. Your mind will be clear, free from fear; when you lie down to rest, you will be refreshed by sweet sleep. Stay calm; there is no need to be afraid of a sudden disaster or to worry when calamity strikes the wicked, For the Eternal is always there to protect you. He will safeguard your each and every step.

Beloved, walking in wisdom safeguards your steps. For as you live with clear conscience and are undergirded by unimpeachable integrity, you have nothing to fear. Everything that comes to you comes by My hand.

So rest assured that you are safe, and sleep the deep sleep of those with clear conscience. This doesn’t mean you won’t ever make mistakes, but rather that as you walk you are always seeking to align with the highest good – My perfect will, so when you find yourself out of step, you simply come back into alignment. So you rest securely in Me. That is wisdom and she holds you securely.

Proverbs 3:21-26 (VOICE) My son, never lose sight of God’s wisdom and knowledge: make decisions out of true wisdom, guard your good sense, And they will be life to your soul and fine jewelry around your neck. Then each one of your steps will land securely on your life’s journey, and you will not trip or fall. Your mind will be clear, free from fear; when you lie down to rest, you will be refreshed by sweet sleep. Stay calm; there is no need to be afraid of a sudden disaster or to worry when calamity strikes the wicked, For the Eternal is always there to protect you. He will safeguard your each and every step.

Wisdom’s Fruit is Evident

Proverbs 3:21-22 (VOICE) …make decisions out of true wisdom, guard your good sense, And they will be life to your soul and fine jewelry around your neck. 

Beloved, when you walk in wisdom the fruit of it is plain for all to see. There’s no need to tout it or promote yourself to others, for I AM the one who lifts you up and makes you great. 

So simply be your best self and keep your gaze fixed on me. In doing so you acknowledge the Source of your wisdom, and then in the days that other’s see it and give praise you will receive it with humility and not be tempted to puff up in pride for you know it is a gift from Me. 

Proverbs 3:21-26 (VOICE) My son, never lose sight of God’s wisdom and knowledge: make decisions out of true wisdom, guard your good sense, And they will be life to your soul and fine jewelry around your neck. Then each one of your steps will land securely on your life’s journey, and you will not trip or fall. Your mind will be clear, free from fear; when you lie down to rest, you will be refreshed by sweet sleep. Stay calm; there is no need to be afraid of a sudden disaster or to worry when calamity strikes the wicked, For the Eternal is always there to protect you. He will safeguard your each and every step.

Trust Your Inner Wisdom

Proverbs 3:21 (VOICE) My son, never lose sight of God’s wisdom and knowledge: make decisions out of true wisdom, guard your good sense,

Beloved, you know Me, and you heed My voice, so trust your inner wisdom when it directs you – for it comes from Me. Refuse to be taken in by fancy words or evil schemes – though often they be framed in a way to make them seem right. 

The ways of the wicked (or even the well-meaning who have chosen poorly) are known by their fruit, rather than their title. For a wolf in sheep’s clothing is still a wolf. This is not a call to judge, but simply to exercise your wisdom from me and make your choices accordingly trusting Me to lead others as well should their heart’s be open to hearing. 

Proverbs 3:21-26 (VOICE) My son, never lose sight of God’s wisdom and knowledge: make decisions out of true wisdom, guard your good sense, And they will be life to your soul and fine jewelry around your neck. Then each one of your steps will land securely on your life’s journey, and you will not trip or fall. Your mind will be clear, free from fear; when you lie down to rest, you will be refreshed by sweet sleep. Stay calm; there is no need to be afraid of a sudden disaster or to worry when calamity strikes the wicked, For the Eternal is always there to protect you. He will safeguard your each and every step.

Keep Your Heart Fixed

Proverbs 3:21 (VOICE) My son, never lose sight of God’s wisdom and knowledge:

Beloved, keep your heart fixed upon My truth. Steadfastly meditate on My Word and listen for My voice. For I AM your compass, and I AM your true north. Without Me you make yourself vulnerable to deception, so grab hold and refuse to let go. 

Resist the urge to stagnate in a place where you think you understand Me. For I embody the mysteries of the universe and My wisdom and understanding far surpass what you know and can conceive of. And yet, as you abide with Me and seek My face, I share liberally with you so be intentional to receive.  Continue reading “Keep Your Heart Fixed”

Blossom and Flourish

Matthew 5:43-48 (TPT) …Since you are children of a perfect Father in heaven, you are to be perfect like him.”

Beloved, love like Me. Refuse to allow bitterness, resentment, or pride to take root in your heart. Instead, be perfect – be whole in My love that you might be a vessel not just for receiving, but also for sharing that love.

Refuse to take the bait to love conditionally. Resist the urge to only love those who make it easy. If you aren’t certain how best to love those around you – simply ask Me. Reflecting My heart is the most powerful way to shift the atmosphere. So love and love well, and watch how that life-changing love causes all those it touches to blossom and flourish… including you. Continue reading “Blossom and Flourish”

Dare to Believe Me

Luke 12:6 (TPT) “What is the value of your soul to God? Could your worth be defined by any amount of money? God doesn’t abandon or forget even the small sparrow he has made. How then could he forget or abandon you? What about the seemingly minor issues of your life? Do they matter to God? Of course they do! So you never need to worry, for you are more valuable to God than anything else in this world.

Beloved, you cannot begin to fathom how much you mean to Me and how precious you are in My sight. Think of the person that you love the most, and then imagine that they refused to believe that you loved them. Imagine that they not only doubted your heart for them, but they doubted they were even worthy of receiving the love you were offering. Imagine how hard it would be watching them make choices that underscored the lack of value they placed on themselves – like someone insisting a hundred dollar bill only deserved to be exchanged for a single penny candy.

That, beloved, is what I go through each day, and I go through it multiplied on a grand scale. Few of My children begin to comprehend My capacity for love and their inherent worthiness to receive it. So choose to be different. Dare to believe Me. Take Me at My word and trust My love for you. Reflect My love to others that they might know it too. Choose something greater – choose faith, choose trust, choose love.

Pools of Refreshing

John 5:2, 4 (TPT) Inside the city near the Sheep Gate there is a pool called in Aramaic, The House of Loving Kindness… an angel of God would periodically descend into the pool to stir the waters, and the first one who stepped into the pool after the waters swirled would instantly be healed.

Beloved, step into the pools of refreshing and find healing and rest for your soul. It is vital to stay soft and supple, for if you become dry and brittle it is far easier for you to be damaged or break. Make the time to pause. Rest and refreshing is not “doing nothing,” it is allowing you the time and space you need to stay healthy, alive, and vital. 

Resist the urge to strive or “power through.” You are important enough to pause for, precious enough to tend to, and loved enough to be taken care of. So love yourself, even if at first you only do it because I love you. You are worth it. 

Matthew 9:17 (TPT) And who would pour fresh, new wine into an old wineskin? Eventually the wine will ferment and make the wineskin burst, losing everything—the wine is spilled and the wineskin ruined. Instead, new wine is always poured into a new wineskin so that both are preserved.”

No More, No Less – Simply Be

Matthew 5:13 (TPT) Your lives are like salt among the people. But if you, like salt, become bland, how can your ‘saltiness’ be restored? Flavorless salt is good for nothing and will be thrown out and trampled on by others.

Beloved, be all you have been created and called to be – no more, no less. Just as flavorless salt can no longer season, and an excess of salt simply ruins the flavor it was called to enhance, so you miss the fullness of your call by trying to be less or do more than what I’ve given you to do. So walk out the plans I have for you. No more. No less.

Remember that striving doesn’t earn you extra credit (though the enemy of your soul likes to try to convince you it does, thereby leaving you overextended and exhausted). Choose to simply be obedient. Again, no more. No less. Trust I know exactly what is right for you. Trust that you don’t need to earn My love by doing more. Simply be. 

Live Boldly for Me

Psalm 37:4 (TPT) Make God the utmost delight and pleasure of your life, and he will provide for you what you desire the most.

Beloved, live boldly for Me. Make knowing Me the center of your world. For when you live in such a fashion, your heart rests safely in My hands. And though trials will come, they’ll never block your way or derail you. Endless possibilities await you as you walk in step with Me, for I can achieve much through a joyously yielded vessel.

Expect the unexpected and be ready for the supernatural to be natural. Remember that as you watch for My fingerprints in your life, you’ll see My hand everywhere you look, for I AM a hands-on God, and I love to engage with and blessings My children. So live boldly for Me.