What do you expect this day to bring? Victories or defeats? Land taken or ground conceded? Delight or disappointment? Or perhaps your expectations are less risky?”, says the Lord.
“I am the Lord your God. Every day is a gift I provide, a creation I sustain and a promise I keep. Stop looking at things through human eyes and consider them through My perspective, what I have prepared and laid out for you. Your time is not defined by human endeavours nor are your achievements measured by the world’s standards.
My children, did I not say that My plans are for you to prosper, not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future? Change your outlook from an earthly one to a heavenly one: See what I see, comprehend what I comprehend.
As you discern My thoughts and dwell in My Word, you will be the tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither. You will go forward with a Kingdom mindset in the knowledge that My expectations for you are always great.”
Activation:
Find in Scripture some of the people whom God promised great things to, and reflect on the pledges He made to them. Consider those in the light of Jesus’ prophetic word to His disciples, that “anyone who believes in Me [as Savior] will also do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these [in extent and outreach]” (John 14:12 AMP) through the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Give thanks to God that this Word applies to you.
For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the LORD, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
“Gaze on the majesty of who I am, My child. Come and dwell with Me. What do you find most beautiful about Me? Where do you want to know more about Me? Set your eyes on Me, and you will begin to come into the intimate depths of My heart for you”, says the Spirit of the Lord.
‘I am restoring your sense of identity and self as you gaze on Me. Continue to look, and you will find yourself changed by My presence and My power. Dwelling with Me will enable you to know, and be known by Me. It will strengthen and equip you for the days ahead.
My child, fix your eyes on Me for I long to do a work of hope and healing in you. Live in constant communion with Me. This will enable you to stand firm. Gaze on Me and know My presence and power that transforms every situation, and infuses you with hope. Find peace in Me.”
One thing I have asked of the Lord, and that I will seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD [in His presence] all the days of my life, To gaze upon the beauty [the delightful loveliness and majestic grandeur] of the LORD And to meditate in His temple.
Monday was such a gorgeous day; the sky was blue and cloudless, the sun shone with brilliance and the weather was warm with a cool breeze. As I stared out the window, I let out the breath from my lungs and thought to myself ‘today is a beautiful day…’
As I got myself together, in preparation to meet my other half, my daughter was in her room with her family, tidying up. They began to play some music, which added to the beauty of the day. There were some tracks that made me reminisce about my childhood. I started to visualise days that appeared to have the same blue sky and sunshine, the same joy that I was feeling that day. It almost brought a tear to my eye, because there was a time I thought back to my childhood and it wasn’t with joy but sadness. I heard my grandchildren shouting, screaming and laughing, and my grandson running around in the little space there was, and felt happy with where I was at that present time. I felt grounded. Life isn’t exactly as I want it to be, but it is good.
As I reminisced my daughter came in with a few photos she had come across whilst clearing up, and I shared with her some of the memories I was having. I told her that she needs to continually try to create moments for her little family, that will ensure they can look back with a smile and feel a sense of joy in their hearts. She already does that, because if the weather is good enough, she’ll jump in the car and drive to the beach or anywhere.
It is important to have moments of remembrance in life, as they can provide hope that it is possible to have better days.
11 I will [solemnly] remember the deeds of the LORD; Yes, I will [wholeheartedly] remember Your wonders of old.
12 I will meditate on all Your works And thoughtfully consider all Your [great and wondrous] deeds.
Psalm 77:11-12 (AMP)
In moments of distress your vision can be clouded to believe that your pain and sadness will never end or when you hear of looming destruction, hope can be diminished. But the words of the Lord can revive that hope, because no matter what the situation, the Holy Bible tells us of the comfort that is there for us all. He had come so that we can have life and life more abundantly
The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].
John 10:10 (AMP)
Reminiscing differs from remembering. When you remember, you just recall. To reminisce is more of a lingering on the past. We must be sure not to linger too much in the past, as we can cause ourselves to stop and not move forward. That is with regards to life inside and outside of Christ. Let us aim to have a life only inside of Christ, because we cannot go wrong.
Yeshua/Jesus, the Example
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of[a]witnesses [who by faith have testified to the truth of God’s absolute faithfulness], stripping off every unnecessary weight and the sin which so easily and cleverly entangles us, let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us,
2[looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Yeshua/Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross,[b]disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work].
Hebrews 12:1 (AMP)
Footnotes
[a] Hebrews 12:1 i.e. the people commended for their faith in ch 11. See 11:2, 39.
[b] Hebrews 12:2 Sometimes the public shame of the cross is overlooked when one thinks of the pain and agony inflicted by it, but in the Roman Empire crucifixion was a shameful and disgraceful way to die, a form of capital punishment from which Roman citizens were exempt; and in Roman comedy it was used in a curse: “Go to a bad cross!”
Stay blessed. Remain focused. Be diligent. Be unapologetically you.
“Come away with Me, My love. Walk with Me on the wings of the wind and share what’s on your heart. And I will share what is on Mine. Silence the false thoughts that tried to convince you I am not for you, and enter My presence,” says the Spirit of the Lord.
‘Here you will find that I am always for you and never against you. Here you will know Me as the God who sees and loves you. I know when you sit and when you rise. I discern your thoughts and am intimately acquainted with all your ways.
Like a close friend and more, I know what you will say even before you speak, because I knitted you together in your mother’s womb with My love. Where can you go from My presence? There is no place that I am not there.
I go before you and I walk behind you. I guard you and My hand is upon you. You are never alone for I am always with you. I will never forget you, for you are written on the palms of My hands.
“Come away with Me, My love. Come abide. Let us gaze upon one another. Sit with Me until you sense the fullness of My love. Sit with Me as often as you can. I am waiting for you.”
“My beloved speaks and says to me, ‘Arise, my love, my fair one, And come away.
I was led in the spirit to a large chamber, icy cold and dark. As I walked through the room, demonic beings lay on the ground. They squirmed and slithered away as I passed by. Divine revelation revealed these creatures were afraid of me, but they felt secure because no one had challenged or removed them for many years.
The Spirit of the Lord says, “This is the time to know your authority from Jesus and to take a stand against the enemy in your life, especially those long established strongholds that the enemy is confident he holds securely.’
‘I am Lord of your life, My precious child, and I will guide you and protect you as you take stand against the enemy and evict him. I have given you authority to overcome ALL the power of the enemy.
I am the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. I cast out spirits with a word. My Bride – stand on My word, grab hold of My authority and evict the enemy! Today is your day to walk in freedom from every stronghold of the enemy.”
Listen carefully: I have given you authority [that you now possess] to tread on [a]serpents and scorpions, and [the ability to exercise authority] over all the power of the enemy (Satan); and nothing will [in any way] harm you.
“You are My joy! For it was for you that I endured the cross. I wanted to have you as My children, as My prize. I endured, and it was worth it. YOU are worth it,” says the Spirit of the Lord.
‘What are you willing to endure for Me? For I have called you as one who runs the race of endurance. I have a plan for your life: for you to share the good news of Jesus, welcome people into My family, work miracles, raise the dead, make disciples where you are – with Me you can do all of this!
You are not alone, for I have called you Mine. I invite you to see Me now with you, running beside you. I have a call on your life; it is time for you to run the race again.”
Activation:
As a prophetic act, position yourself as if at the starting point of a race. Look in the spirit and see Jesus next to you, also ready to run. Ask Jesus, “How do you want me to run the race of faith today? What have You called me to do?” Trust in Jesus and walk out what you have heard.
7 And as you go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’
8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.
“This is your invitation – I am calling your name! I have called you time and time again. But you keep turning away from Me. I tell you, do not carry the shame of your actions, your choices, your lifestyle. I come to you as your Rescuer, your Saviour, your Lord who will set you free,’ says the Spirit of the Lord.
‘Sons and Daughters, I come to you with unwavering love, a love so wide and high and deep that nothing can separate you from it. Return to me. Cry out My name and encounter Me. My Name holds power that will break off every chain of bondage. Come and encounter Me – it is time to come home.”
Activation:
If the shame of your past is weighing you down, cry out now the name of Jesus Christ. Encounter Him as your Saviour, Healer and Deliverer from sin. Jesus endured the cross for you. Reveal to Jesus the places you thought were too dirty for Jesus to love, too dark for Jesus to shine His light into. He already knows what they are, He is just waiting for you to share them with Him. The light of the world is waiting for you.
He personally carried our sins in His body on the [a]cross [willingly offering Himself on it, as on an altar of sacrifice], so that we might die to sin [becoming immune from the penalty and power of sin] and live for righteousness; for by His wounds you [who believe] have been [b]healed.
1 Peter 2:24 (AMP)
Footnotes
[a] 1 Peter 2:24 Lit wood.
[b] 1 Peter 2:24 Generally regarded as a reference to being spiritually healed from the illness of sin; however, many also consider physical healing to be included in Christ’s atoning death.
Unapologetically Marcia 