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God is a Refuge for Us

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It is written, “Trust in Him at all times you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.” (Psalm 62:8) 

My beloved, there are no feelings too big for me. Nothing that you say, do, or even think surprises me. Not a hair falls from your head without me knowing. So then, don’t you think that I already know your heart? 

Come to me with your weary soul and I will give you rest. Pour out your heart to me and my Holy Spirit will comfort you. I am your Counselor, better than any therapist you could hire. Share with me and receive peace in My presence. 

Not only will you find comfort, but I will also give you strength to face the battle before you. And wisdom to know your next step. 

The God of angel’s armies helps you. In a real, literal, and physical way. Why would you look anywhere else for comfort? 

My arms are open. My ears are listening. In your weakness, my power is on full display. I love you. 

Go in Peace

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It is written, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7) 

Do not be anxious about anything. I have heard your prayers and my word is good. Cling to My Word, for it is your life source. I am the Word and the Word is me. The Word is alive! 

So rejoice! I have heard your requests and I have compassion on you. The compassion you feel for your loved ones is only a mere fraction of the love I have for you. Why then would your heart be troubled? 

Let my peace guard your heart and mind. In me, all things are possible. Have I not proven my faithfulness? 

Consider it a blessing when you face trials, for my power is made great in your weakness. These trials provide an opportunity for you to strengthen your faith and grow closer to me. In your trials, my power is on full display. 

Remember child, we are on this journey together. You are not alone. I will equip you. So lean into me and trust in me. Go in peace. 

Your Faith will be Rewarded

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It is written, “Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord, with all your heart and mind, and do not rely on your own insight or understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5) 

Breathe, child. You are stressed and upset because you’re not getting to do what you want. But do you trust me for what you need? Maybe I have different plans for you today, then you do for yourself. Are you willing to submit to my plans? Will you do so joyfully? Are you confident in my abilities? To protect you, guide you, and lead you? Will you follow me with joy? Free of distractions? 

Watch how I turn your day around when you lean on me, and trust in me, and you do so with confidence. Then, your faith will be rewarded. 

Good Work

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It is written, “However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” (Luke 10:20)

My beloved child, you are my creation. Made in my image. When you surrender to me daily, I’m able to use you for My will. And when I do, we both take great delight in the results.

You love to see the fruits of your labor. But be careful not to idolize them. This can be a very subtle sin, when you produce good works for me, and then begin to identify with those good works.

When people praise you with admiration and appreciation, always point them back to me, your Creator. The One who made such works possible. After all, your joy doesn’t come from anything you’ve done or produced. It comes from me alone.

Keep pride at bay and humble yourself before me, so that I may use you how I please. And then we can both delight in the good work that I’m doing in you and through you.

I Will Guide You

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It is written, “We pray that you’ll have that strength to stick it out over the long haul – not the grim strength of gritting your teeth but the glory strength God gives. It is strength that endures the unendurable and spills over into joy.” (Colossians 1:11)

I love our quiet time together. It’s not your strength, but mine which carries you through. Since you do not know when your work will be done, you must rely on my strength for the long haul. Likewise, you can’t know what work I’m doing behind the scenes, so you will need extraordinary faith to trust in my plan for your life. Extraordinary faith is a gift from my Holy Spirit. You already have this within you. As my Holy Spirit also resides in you.

So you are wise to continue speaking with me and clinging to me. As my work is completed, so will your faith be strengthened. It’s really that simple. We work together. And I will guide you, if you let me.

God’s Gym is Now Open

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Below is a guest blog post from my father, Jim Anthony. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. 😉

Believers in the United States and around the world have always been invited into God’s Gymnasium for faith training. Some, but not enough, know that our personal trainer is the Holy Spirit. We get to choose to join the gym or not, or meet our trainer or not. The obvious fact is that we as a people have been mortally out of shape. God sees it and now is His appointed Time for transformation, and an intensive spiritual fitness challenge is calling to us. 

Blissfully fat on false faith, empty hope, lustful love, fanned fear, and misplaced trust in the world and its idols, we desperately need the severe exercises of God-sourced faith, hope, and love, all placed squarely on the one and only truly healthy object: God Himself.

We have been reliant on our eyes and what they see, mesmerized by materialism, deceived by our hope in human authorities, and malnourished by the junk food of earth. We need the Bread and treasure of Heaven, the Reign of our King, and the real Faith that leads us through fear and darkness.

Exercising our spiritual muscles actually strengthens our physical, emotional, and intellectual muscles. We can and will live victoriously rather than as slaves once we get ourselves back in shape, and “In shape” is Biblically defined as “In Him.”

Here’s a few of the exercise routines presented to us daily:
        1.      Pray for our enemies. That prayer can and must include their defeat and destruction.  
        2.      Recognize we are not fighting flesh and blood, but powers of darkness. 
        3.      Use supernatural discernment. See the lost souls God loves behind the monster masks. 
        4.      Learn how to wage spiritual warfare, using all the spiritual gifts, such as worship and the Word of God as both a shield and weaponry. 
        5.      Trust that God’s plan will prevail. Choose faith over fear. 
        6.      Learn to see, hear, think and speak with His eyes, ears, mind and mouth. 
        7.      Find your strength in His Holy Spirit, not in your body or self. 

So we must go to the God’s Gym every moment of every day to get instruction and personal training. Ask Him for the training you need, and He will train you. Listen to Him, and act accordingly. “How can I hear him,” you might ask? In the deep quiet of your soul/mind/heart, you will hear his Revelatory voice. Look for God-incidences and divine appointments on a daily basis. Listen for His voice through others. Read the signs of the times and events in your life and those around you. Ask Him to explain it all to you and He will. Make sure that you make time to listen, internalize, and then act. 

As we do this, Heaven will manifest itself on earth, His Kingdom will come, and His will shall be done, in your world as it is being done in heaven. 

His workouts are worth it. 

You can read more of his work over on his blog – Waking Up the Walking Dead.

Last night God asked me, “How much do you trust me?”

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Last night God asked me, “How much do you trust me?”

“A lot,” I said.

He laughed, as He often does. “Okay. But do you trust me enough?”

He continued, “Enough to stop worrying about time and how much of it you have? Have you not seen how My timing is perfect?

Enough to stop obsessing over your To Do list? What if I have better things for you to do?

When you pray to me, ‘Jesus, take the wheel’, do you really mean it? Will you let me?

Do you trust me enough to lay your head on the pillow at night, without your mind racing?

Will you accept My offering of peace?

Will you find your rest in Me?”

I sat, once again, dumbfounded in His presence.

“You say you trust me a lot, but is it enough?”

If You Could Grasp My Love for You…

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It is written, “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” (Psalm 107:1)

My precious child, a grateful heart is the best medicine. This is why I’ve called you to give thanks in all circumstances. When you find yourself feeling ungrateful, remember the goal of your faith – the salvation of your soul.

No matter what trials we face together here, there’s a place for your soul in heaven. An eternity with me awaits. So rejoice! Contemplate the love that I have for you. It’s immeasurable.

Truly, if you could grasp my love for you, then all of your prayers would be praise.

Why Worry?

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It is written, “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another helper, that He may be with you forever; that is the spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He abides with you and will be in you.” John 14:16-17

Child, child, you are worried about many things. Have you forgotten my Holy Spirit, your Helper? He resides within you. He will show you how to move forward, in His perfect timing. Why get ahead of yourself with worry? 

Instead, try to remain present, as each day has enough trouble of its own. I will fully equip you to handle whatever challenges you may face, as they come. So don’t waste energy concerning yourself with future matters and challenges that have not yet arrived. Like a lamp, I will light your way. 

Look around you, is there anything seriously wrong? No, all of your worries exist in the future moment. That has not yet come, and may never arrive. Enjoy the beauty of now, this is what I’ve called you to do. The great adventure of life unfolds one day at a time, and I am always with you, right by your side. 

God’s Kindness

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It is written, “Since we are God’s coworkers, we urge you not to let God’s kindness be wasted on you.” (2 Corinthians 6:1) 

I know you by name. I knew you before you were ever formed in your mother’s womb. I will not let harm come to you.

I am your Helper, Healer, Redeemer, and Friend. I know the desires of your heart and I know your needs. Stay rooted in me and I will guide your steps forward.

Can’t you see? I am holding your hand. Rejoice in our intimacy. Rejoice in my kindness. In my grace. In its sufficiency.

Let others see me when they look at your life. This is how you honor me.

Listen when I speak. Act when I nudge. And tell others about all the miraculous things that I’m doing in your life. Then focus on staying present, so that you can fully enjoy it all.