Hi precious friend. I see you're feeling down in the dumps. I'm so sorry. Are you drinking honey? I'm not condemning you I'm just asking you because I care about you and love you so much as a friend and brother in Christ. If you are, you know how that alcohol works on people. It tells us things that we wouldn't ordinarily be concerned with and has a habit of bringing on depression and I don't want to see you hurting like that. Talk to me. And you know what you have to do when you're not feeling good, not feeling happy. The first thing you need to do is not walk but run to the Lord who is Our Hope, joy, strength in times of trouble, and our future. And you must do that, because there is no substitute for that. He'll get you back on track. He doesn't want you to be unhappy and he sees every tear you cry. He cares. And he loves you so much did you know he has counted your tears and kept them in a special spiritual bottle? The Bible says so. That's how much he loves and cares for you and was too comfort you. He's giving you a great big spiritual hug and love right now. He's seeing that you are hurting. The Bible tells us that as well. He feels your sorrows because he loves you so much and wants to comfort you so much. Just close your eyes and think about God and focus on him and know that he is loving and hugging you right now in the spirit. And that's not just your imagination or anybody's imagination. That's a promise of God in the Bible. He wants us to come running to him so he can help us and give us comfort and peace in our hearts. He has not forgotten you.
What you'll have to do is remember Peter when Jesus called him to walk out on the water and meet him by faith. As long as Peter kept his eyes on Jesus, he was safe and secure. So keep your eyes and focus on Jesus and you'll know right away that when your mind is focused on him, the cares of this world will just feel like they have melted away. Those are not your concern. Those are matters that God handles in the world and he doesn't want you caring those burdens on your shoulders.
Peter was doing great walking on the water for the first few minutes, but then for some reason he decided to look down at the sea laughing around his feet and ankles and the minute he took his focus off of Jesus, the devil used fear and panic to grip his heart. When we take our eyes off Jesus, that devil immediately uses fear to flood our hearts and minds, so now we know how to fight the devil. And that is to keep our eyes on Jesus, meaning our Focus, trust Jesus, cuz our minds are such that we can't concentrate on two things at the same time. So Jesus reminds us to keep our hearts and minds on him. You'll notice that there was not one care in Peter's heart even as he walked on top of the sea in a terrible terrible storm. There was not one concern or fear, he was perfectly fine. No anxiety, no fear...until.... he took his eyes off Jesus and the concerns of his heart flooded in because that devil knows exactly how to bring this down. He doesn't want us putting ourselves down. He just asked us to trust in him and he will give us the strength to pull through all the hard times in life, just like he did Peter. Jesus had to remind Peter as well, to not be fearful and that he didn't have to be fearful as long as he put his trust in Jesus. And when he did that, Peter gained strength from the Lord, and put his faith back in the Lord, who he knew for a fact was his strength and power and rescuer. He once again focused on Jesus and he started walking on the water again. Jesus gives us strength in our darkest moments even when we think we have none, as soon as we focus on him again. And that's the only way to get that peace that passes all understanding and flows from God to us washing the fear out of our hearts and lives. Only God can do that and you know that so he's reminding you today, "please do not fear beloved. Come to me and I will give you rest and peace in your spirit and soul. And you know that in your heart, because I have seen you speak of and demonstrate your love for God. You know God...and he knows you, and you are One in the Spirit. You just needed to be reminded in your time of sorrow and struggling. Nothing can separate you from the love of God. What's your feeling right now today is only temporary. It won't last. The Bible says that tears may endure for the night, but those tears are from God and bring healing. That's what they're meant for. To wash the Sorrows from our spirit, away. They are for healing. Not to your detriment. Weeping may come for a night, but joy comes in the morning. That's a promise God made and I know it's true because I experienced that too, many times and I know that you know in your heart that is true, as well. You know that every time you have felt bad and you turn to the Lord, he was right there the second you called on him. The problem is in our sorrow sometimes it feels so deep that we forget to turn to the Lord immediately for help and strength, because at the time we're hurting too bad and we just want relief. So God is reminding you today that he has not left you, he has not forgotten you, he is working in your life, he's using you in your life, he wants the best for you in your life, and he has heard your prayers and he is working on your behalf to answer your prayers. But don't forget it's God's timing when we see the Fulfillment of our prayers. It could be that you will see it today, tomorrow, or maybe a week from now, only God knows, but in the meantime, we know that the very presence of him brings instant peace and comfort that passes all understanding. When God's spirit is in us, and we know that because the Bible tells us it is the minute we accept Jesus as Savior, then we also know that the person of God's Holy Spirit in us, can't help but bring with it, pure and trustworthy peace, love and joy from the Lord. He is in your presence and he's got the biggest plans for you. We don't have to know what they are exactly right now. We can just rest in that promise and no that he has big things for us in the future. What could be bigger than coming back to see us and bring us to him in the rapture? Wow!!! That will be so exciting and you know what? All those tears and sorrow we shed or share, will be instantly obliterated and gone forever. It will all be worth it just to see Jesus. Just to be in his presence! We can't even imagine! That is Hope and that is definitely something solid put our trust in and look forward to because we know it will definitely happen. God will never break his word to us. God shall wipe and wash every single tear from your eyes and mine and those who love and trust him. God is so good all the time. He has the softest heart for us and the biggest love for us then we could ever imagine or hope for. He's got big plans for you brother so hold on because when we put our faith in Jesus, everything else gets small real fast and insignificant. Like the old hymn says...
Keep Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Look full in his wonderful face!
And the things on earth, shall grow so faintly dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
That's what you have right this minute is God's light and Grace. Strength to endure. We have the honor and privilege of his presence. That's a miracle. That's something that touches nothing else nor compares to it and with which we can be so thankful for. We couldn't make it without Jesus and the strength he gives us from His Spirit and love and understanding.
I felt that understanding and that peace that only the Holy Spirit can give us, inside of me, at my very darkest moments. The hope he gives us is just indescribable. I remember at my father and mother's funeral I felt that peace that passes all understanding that only God can give. I felt that so strong in my heart as I stood in the funeral home. And at their graves. The peace that God gives is different. It's not like patchwork. It works. Because the spirit is inside of us and the spirit wants to heal and give hope and help and that's exactly what he did for me during their funerals. That promised peace that passes all understanding I felt with everything in me. I felt not one sorrow and though I loved my mother and father with all my heart, I felt no need for one tear because Jesus was standing right beside me and giving me that promised peace that passes all understanding. Then I knew exactly what that Bible said and he was right. It was exactly a peace that passed all understanding and wow it just saturated me. Because I had not one doubt in my heart that God was with me as promised and that my mom and dad were safe in Jesus's arms. They were in the safety of his presence and nothing could ever hurt them again or make them sad or make them have pain or sorrow. They were safe and I knew where they were. In the safe keeping of Jesus's beautiful arms. And I knew I would see them again someday. There's nothing that can top that. That is the Hope that will come true when I go to meet Jesus. And the hope stays with me even now and there's not one single spark of anxiety or sadness because God has given me the promise and hope of knowing that I will see them again someday. It doesn't get better than that. Not everyone has that hope so we are really blessed to even have that, and honored. What a privilege to carry everything to God, in prayer! Jesus is the most powerful and best hope we could ever have in our lives. He will restore everything to us that we have lost and loved, including animals, yes. There are animals in heaven and the Bible speaks of it. God knows what we love and he always wants to give us the desires of our heart. I don't doubt for one minute that will see our beloved pets in heaven. He knows how important they are to us. Meanwhile, it is our responsibility while God takes care of everything we love, to love ourselves and take care of ourselves till we go to be with him. He'll take care of all the rest. You may rest assured in that. I pray right now that God will touch you and comfort you and fill you with that peace that passes all understanding, and restores your life, as you yield to him and come to him in heart and prayer, and bring joy to your heart, and strength from God our Father. What would we do without Jesus? I'm sure you know the answers to that. He's always there when we need him. You know the truth. You know it's that devil that just wants to bring us down, telling us all negative things but God is stronger than him and he will give us the strength to resist Satan and turn away from him. Turn to Jesus instead. The minute we're tempted. We just have to remind ourselves of that. We are so blessed and honored to have him and his presence in us. That's a miracle in itself. And that's what we can concentrate on and all the immense love He has for us. I feel God's presence near you in the spirit, as I write this. A great piece has come over me, knowing that he is loving you and taking the best care of you. Let us not be weary in our wait for the Lord. He will be here soon. And with him, no more pain or sorrow. Nothing but joy as we join our loved ones in heaven. Never forget Jeremiah 29:11 because that applies straight to you. I know the plans I have for you say if the Lord. Not to harm you in any way. But plans to give you Hope and a Future." Wow. I feel the greatest and most serene peace right now that I have ever felt in a long time. Jesus is moving on your behalf. He's restoring you. He's healing your heart. He has heard your prayers and cries and he is moving on your behalf right now. I feel it in my spirit so strongly and so very peacefully. Wow. I feel God's spirit with you so strongly. You can rest now. God has everything under control even when we feel we do not and we don't have to have everything under control because God is doing it for us as we trust him. Just please rest in that peace. I love you so much. I want you to go lay down now and think of Jesus and get some good rest. He will flood your heart with peace as you think on him. The Bible says to meditate on the Lord day and night and that's for the very same reason as I wrote above, when we keep our eyes on Jesus, everything changes for the best. His Holy Spirit transforms us. That means we don't have to try to do that on our own or under our own power. The same power that resurrected Jesus from the dead is in you and will give you the strength you need to carry on. That same power will transform your life and bring it back to where it needs to be, trusting in Him and resting in him. I love you. God bless you. Carry on in the Lord. He will definitely give you the strength to do that and I'm so proud of you so I know the Lord is a million times even more proud of you. You are a child of God and he knows how much you love him and that's enough. You are enough. You don't have to do one thing to make him love you anymore because he already loves you that much. This should bring great great peace to your heart and comfort. You're never forgotten by God. He's always working on your life on your behalf. Never forget that. I will be praying for you as always, keeping you in prayer. I have seen the effects of Prayer on you, not just from my prayers but from others who love you very much, family and friends. Rejoice in the presence of the Lord. He is your Redeemer and Rescuer. He is your bright Light, times you find yourself in darkness. He is your Helper, Promise Keeper, and Miracle Worker. And never forget...
Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world. Trust in him, keep your eyes on him, and he will fight any spiritual darkness that tries to harm you or bring you down. He is your Rock of Ages. Your joy. Your peace. Your comfort. Nothing can separate you from the love of God. May God bless you and keep you, protect you and comfort you, prosper you and give you the best health from this day forth. May he strengthen you in faith and Hope. May he give you wisdom that can only come from God. May he give you daily strength and Hope and joy. The closer we stay to Jesus, the more peace we will have and joy. I know that from experience and I know you know that too. We experience Victory in Jesus, our Lord and Savior and I thank him for that. I know that you appreciate and are thankful for that as well. May the Lord bless you in your going out and coming in and protect you always. The same goes for your family. May God bring about good change in your life as you trust in him. That's what he wants for you in his heart and he will answer your prayers. Just trust him on that and you'll be fine. And I pray that whatever temptations that devil tries to throw in front of you that you will turn to Jesus instead of them and you can definitely do that by remembering to focus on him. He'll definitely see you through just as he has me and many others who love and trust in him. That's another promise from the Bible. These are solid promises we can count on. We can always count on Jesus. Now please go rest and let God take care of everything else while you rest and he continues to do so everyday. Always remember to keep your eyes on Jesus and train your mind to remember this, every time that devil wants to try to bring you down. Hang in there. Jesus is coming soon! And that's just not wishful thinking. That's a promise! Remember the closer you stay to God, the better you will be able to handle whatever comes along. He will strengthen you from day to day. Rest in him, and he'll take care of the rest. We can do our part but what we can't do, God will take up the slack and take care of, for you. He never breaks a promise. ❤🫂🙏 I love you, brother.
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