Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Ephesians 6:13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Acts 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus.
Hebrews 10:14 For by one sacrifice He has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.
Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour out water to quench your thirst and to irrigate your parched fields. And I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your children.
Matthew 24:13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
May you support your brother in the day of his misfortune, not rejoicing in his distress, but providing succor, shelter, defense, and encouragement, for the Day of the Lord is near, and as you have done, it will be done to you. Obadiah 1
May you join the multitude in worship in the Spirit before the throne of God, in the splendor of His majesty, giving glory, honor and thanks to Him Who sits on the throne and Who lives for ever and ever, submitting all power and authority to Him and proclaiming His holiness and worth to receive praise as eternal God and Creator. Revelation 4
Receive My grace, My child. Rest in it. My grace is sufficient for your needs, and I provide it without measure. Accept My grace, My beloved. It is My daily provision to you.
I know your frame, that it is dust, so do not walk in pride or arrogance, rejecting My grace which strengthens you, but humble yourself under My mighty hand. Even as I take you through pressing trials that reveal hidden sins in your heart, I also provide grace that allows you to do My work.
Do not think it strange that you can minister to others from My Word through My Spirit and then be called before My throne to weep for and repent of an attitude, choice, or behavior that circumstances have brought to view.
You are salted by My grace, and as salt preserves by killing infection, My grace covers you as you grow into maturity. Draw closer to Me, dropping burdens and leaving baggage you have been carrying. Become more familiar with My voice, gaining wisdom through experience. Be shaped into My image as your nature is cleansed and purged.
Thank Me for My work in your life, because your praise, lifted up during the fiery ordeal, when salted with My grace, brings a savory aroma to Me. See with the eyes of faith the work of grace, knowing that My plans are to do you good and to give you hope. Rejoice with Me in the fellowship of My suffering, as many brethren are brought into the perfection of maturity.
May your hardships in the service to, and the name of, the Lord be remembered. Psalm 132
May you sing for joy as you walk in righteousness, for the Lord is in your midst. Psalm 132
May the Lord be enthroned, as He desires, in your heart, which He has chosen for His dwelling forever, uniting you with the rest of His body into one, forever and ever, where He can pour out His blessings abundantly, clothing His enemies with shame. Psalm 132
May you trust in the Lord and be kept safe, releasing the fear of man which will prove to be a snare to whomever retains it. Proverbs 29:25
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