Encounter God’s Heart...
Safe

There is no safer place than to be with Jesus in his majestic carriage. This is the place of intimacy, where you become confident in your position as his bride and in his faithfulness as your Protector. The finished work of the cross, where Jesus triumphed over all his foes, has become your safeguard. Your life is hidden in him, concealed from the enemy.

You are extravagantly protected—surrounded by the power of love. Lean back, relinquish the right to be afraid, and trust the Lord as he carries you through life in his covenant of grace. Over every mountain of difficulty, his presence is a place of rest and refreshing. Let his love cast out every fear and fill you with confidence, so you can live your life to the fullest.

Jesus, I believe you’re with me upon every mountain path. Though the road ahead seems bumpy, I will lean back in your strong embrace and trust you. It doesn’t matter how difficult the journey or how dangerous it is because you will never fail to protect me. I will stay close to you, and you will be the momentum that leads me forward. ... See more

Words for today for the faithful:

Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.
John 15:4 NKJV

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11:1‬ ‭KJV‬‬ ... See more

Encounter God’s Heart...
A Perspective Change

To find God’s perspective, we first let go of our own. We unreservedly release our need to control. We quiet ourselves in his presence, and rather than talking, asking, and complaining, we listen. If we’d stop pressing in so hard for a breakthrough and, instead, actually believe it’s coming, we’d find peace. And in that peace, in the place where we enjoy him for who he is and not just for what he can do, we see everything differently. Unfortunately, we usually don’t learn this lesson without suffering.

One of the things that happen when we’ve been broken and have found God more profoundly than our suffering is that we begin to see his hand in everything. (And when the enemy causes terrible things to happen, we’re immediately convinced God’s good must be on the other side.) Sometimes it takes not being able to see straight and to be completely emptied of self to finally be able to see through his eyes.

Father, I want to know your heart more than I want to fight for my own way. So I say yes to you today! Yes, to surrendering all. Yes, to believing you can turn something terrible into something amazing. Yes, to trusting despite what I see. Come and reveal yourself to me. Give me your perspective. ... See more

I Hear His Whisper...
Let me lead you.

Are you willing to release the lesser for the greater? Are you willing to let me lead and guide your life, your every step? Every door that closes is an opportunity to see me do something greater. Even if the enemy has stolen from you, release the frustration and find excitement in what I am about to do. My ability to bless is much greater than the enemy’s ability to steal. Never forget that.

Seasons change—at times, much quicker and more abruptly than you’d like. I’ve seen you when your soul has been crushed, and you’re weighed down with discouragement. But if you will let go of the despair and relinquish the right to be mad, I will show my glory in this situation. All I ask is that you shake off the discouragement, stop asking why, and begin to praise me instead. Declare my sovereignty and remind yourself that nothing you place in my hand will ever go unnoticed. You cannot offer me faith and receive a curse in return! Give this situation to me and watch what I will do! ... See more

I Hear His Whisper...
Your life demonstrates my glory.

Your life will demonstrate that it is not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit. I will shake the world through a generation of men and women who have surrendered to my ways and have been filled with my Spirit-Wind. Bring me your tender heart, willing to be changed in a moment as you gaze into my twinkling eyes of love. I am the God who can be trusted.

When you risk it all to believe that I can work through you, you are stepping into agreement with heaven. The only way to release my glory through you is to move in the ways of faith. You must not only know that what I say is true, but also be courageous and reach out, so that I can reach through you. Then, I will open your mouth and you will speak my words. You will touch the sick and release my healing. You will walk into the darkness and fill it with light. I love doing miracles through my children. The responsibility to make things happen isn’t yours. It’s mine. I simply need you to release what’s already inside of you. ... See more

Who is a God like You, Pardoning iniquity And passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in mercy.
Micah 7:18 NKJV

Encounter God’s Heart...
Listen

God wants to speak to you, and he wants to speak through you. Others may agree with the darkness and gloom of this world, but his words will bring life to your soul and strength to your heart. When your mind is consumed with thoughts of God and you turn away from the chaos, you’ll notice his Spirit bubbling up from within. All you need to do is posture your heart in agreement with his and believe that he wants to speak to you.

Sometimes he will show you images—glimpses of his plan. Sometimes his voice sounds like peace: quiet, reassuring, and contradicting fundamental understanding. Often, Scripture will alight upon your heart, reminding you what he’s already said. But in all these ways and more, you do hear him.

Father, you created me to hear your voice. I don’t have to be good enough to listen to my Father. I don’t have to beg. You’ve already paid the price for me and invited me to come close. I simply need to believe that you long to speak to the ones you love. ... See more

I Hear His Whisper...
Let worry be far from you.

My Word is full of promises for you. Every promise I make is as sure as tomorrow’s sunrise. I have set all things in place to cause you to advance in my ways. Every word I speak has been refined seven times and found to be trustworthy and dependable. Rest in my promises and you will succeed. What will defeat you? Is it worry that troubles you? I call you to a life free from worry and anxious care. You are not to worry about anything—not one thing.

Dive into my Word and feast upon these promises. Remind yourself of who I am and the power I have. Remember, not only am I able to help you, but I want to help you. However, I want you to believe it. I want you to feel the love that I have for you. I want you to think back to the many times I’ve come through for you. You will come through! Not only will you see my promises come to pass, you will be a testimony of my faithfulness, encouraging others on their journey. ... See more

Blessed Sunday Morning Warriors! A Word:

"For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us."

Encounter God’s Heart...
Never Alone

Loneliness affects everyone at some point in time. It doesn’t play fair. Pays no attention to whether we’re surrounded by people or isolated and alone. Its one goal is to cause us to retreat so far into ourselves that we become consumed with self and cannot see the One who extends the gift of companionship.

In order to see what’s right in front of us, we have to take our eyes off ourselves and fix them on Jesus. It’s only when we surrender our fear of being alone and unloved that we remember how near he is. How capable he is of healing our shattered hearts. Of loving us in a way no other person can. Of making himself so real that we understand exactly what Jesus meant when he said, “I am never alone, for the Father is always with me.”

Jesus, there’s so much freedom in your love! Such peace to be found when I lift my head and see you smiling at me. I want to be known as an unwavering lover of God. One who gazes upon your face and trusts you even when I feel alone and confused. I feel you now, lifting my burden and drawing me to your side. Nothing can ever separate me from you. ... See more