When the turbulence is great, when your troubles seem so heavy, call out My name. A shaft of light will pierce your being and I will dwell in you.

Surround yourself with thoughts of Me, of peace and joy.

Where there is peace, I AM. Where there is pain, I AM. Through your darkest moments and through times of happy surprises, I AM there.

Dear one, My desire is to have you be conscious of Me wherever you are. I am always conscious of you. I will not let one moment of your life go by without My knowing. 

I am truly the Good Shepherd in that I am always guiding you. Only when you turn your back on Me do I allow you to walk alone. When you do, I watch you with great sadness as you leave Me to go out and live a life of worldly pleasures. How I long for you to return! 

When even the smallest thought of Me is expressed, I fold you into My loving arms again.  All of the mistakes you made on your own, I work with to help you, and to help others. This is just a small sample of My love for you. 

Do not turn away, dear one. For we can accomplish so much more if you will let Me guide you always. I have so many wonders in store for you!!

Romans 8:28, New King James Version:

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

Oh, how the morning sings of My glory! I have set you in it to observe and to learn how to praise Me in ALL situations, for I am the Lord your God.  

My love for you needs to be returned in following My commands and obeying Me. When we see each other face to face, you will understand all I went through to make you Mine.

Return My love, dear one. Come to Me and imagine My presence. Let Me fill you with an everlasting love. 

Serve Me and praise Me. You will find much joy.

Ever since the creation of the world I have planned this day. It is a day in which you will shine. Rise up with Me and reach to the sky. Jump for joy, for you and I together will conquer all the unseen evil around you.  

Every day is a new battle which you don’t see. I see, and I know. I need you to stay close to My presence to overcome.

I have shielded you from so much. One day you will look back at all this and truly understand. Until then, take My hand and walk with Me.

I Chronicles 16:9-10, New King James Version:

“Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; Talk of all His wondrous works! Glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the Lord!”

Good morning, child of Mine.  

How the earth sings My glory if you could but understand the language! It involves trust on your part to acknowledge it.

The birds do it constantly. They live such simple lives yet it is in simplicity that they learn to glorify Me. I provide food and shelter for them, and they are grateful.  

Do you know I provide the food and shelter for you? I have opened doors for jobs, for opportunities, for education. I have guided your life much more than you could ever realize here on this earth. 

Because of Me, I have allowed you to “own” the land your house is on, or the furniture in your apartment. It is all Mine. You are but a sojourner here.

“In My Father’s house are many mansions,” Jesus said. Soon you will share in the riches of Heaven with Us, but while you are here on earth, take time to be like a bird, trusting Me to take care of you and stopping to give Me praise often!

John 14:2-3, New King James Version:

“In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.”

In the stillness of the morning, you sense My presence more. Some people stay up very late and don’t take the time in the morning to commune with Me. They are missing so much!

Starting the day with Me is allowing Me to protect you when I cover you with My armor of righteousness.  

Wear it proudly. Feel it’s weight. Know it is My love that has “cocooned” you.

I am smiling because there is joy in our communion. Such joy when you come to Me fresh out of bed!  

Fall on your knees and wait until My presence settles over you. There you are at the threshold of the kingdom of God, kneeling at My throne. 

I hear your prayers, dear one, for I am right beside you. Such reverence is precious to Me.  Pour out your heart and your soul, for the King of the universe hears and will answer your prayers.

Then rise up, and get ready for the day. Because you have given Me permission to cover you with the protection of My love, all things are possible, if you will but believe.

Ephesians 6:13, The Passion Translation;

“You must wear all the armor that God provides so you’re protected as you confront the slanderer, for you are destined for all things and will rise victorious.”

You are here with Me now, dear one, and nothing is more precious to Me. Reach out and touch My hand. I am that close.

Today will be a day of victories for you; victories you may not see yet, but in your walk with Me, they happen.

Behind the scenes the real battles are going on as evil pulls and pushes at you. But if you put on My breastplate of righteousness in the morning, I arm you with the protection against it.

Someday you will know. I will tell you of the fascinating things that you could not see through your earthly eyes. The battles are real, dear one, and I long to protect you with My armor. The evil everywhere cannot touch you when you wear it.

When you first arise, come to Me and but ask for it. I will surround you with the protection.

Let Me take care of you, for you are so precious to Me.

Deuteronomy 20:3-4, New King James Version:

“Today you are on the verge of battle with your enemies. Do not let your heart faint, do not be afraid, and do not tremble or be terrified because of them; for the Lord your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.’”

I long to speak to you in the quiet moments. Did you leave the busyness of your life yesterday to come apart and commune with Me? You would have drawn so much strength from it if you did. 

Today, put one foot in front of the other and just plow ahead. I have a special task for you that only you will know of. If you allow Me to guide you, I can fulfill a ministry in you just by your daily walk. Others will be blessed.

So much I want to tell you is in My written Word. The Bible is your guide to live a complete life with Me. Stories of how I led the Israelites, of how I led Paul, and personal promises to you of how I will lead you.  

These are hints of the closeness I long to have with you.

Carry it with you when possible to read words directly from Me to you. Let it warm your very being.

Then, close your eyes and think of Me, for the very same God of the Bible is right beside you, longing to love you.

Just put one foot in front of the other. This will be a great day!!

Hebrews 13:20-21 New King James Version

“Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.”

Good morning, dear child. Today is a day of new possibilities. Close your eyes and be filled with My joy, for I am right here beside you.

Oh, the love I have for you, the joy I long to share with you! Fill yourself up with My presence and we will face the world together.

This world is in such turmoil, but you needn’t be. I have given you the promise of My abiding care and guidance. This should allow you to face even the grimmest predictions and problems with peace. The “peace that passes all understanding.”

Let others be amazed at the peacefulness of your countenance during such times. You have the Holy One on your side. What possibly can you fear?

So, gather yourself together this morning, wrapped up in the knowledge of My love, and face today with your head held high. I will be beside you all the way!

Philippians 4:6-7 New King James Version:

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Do you ever wonder why there is so much pain and suffering in the world? Do you think about how a God who loves so much allows it?

Oh, child, the pain to Me is worse than the pain you see and feel.

Only through pain will people come to realize that this earth is not their home. This earth and the life on it that they think they like so much is but a drop in the hat of what I have in store for them if they would just look to Me.

In their pain, I long for them to reach out to Me, to see life as deeper than their day-to-day trials.  

One day it will be different. The pain and suffering will be wiped away. Pain and evil will be gone and we will live forever in peace and joy.

Choose righteousness, child. Amid everything, choose righteousness and peace. I am at the heart of it all.  

“Joy cometh in the morning.” You will see. I will lead you through it.

No matter how much pain you are going through, don’t let go of My hand. I will lead you like a shepherd through the dark valleys and high mountains. Don’t look down or let go.  Joy is ahead.  

You see just a glimmer now, but soon it will surround you with bursts of light. Oh, how I look forward to that moment!  

Don’t let go.

Psalms 30:5 New King James Version:

“For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.”

I am really here with you now. You are learning to sense My presence. The world seems far away as you read this.  

I am surrounding you with My armor, protecting you, and our time together.  

You and Me. Me and You.Together we can do this.

Since before the foundation of the earth, I knew about you, and planned for you….when you would come, and where you and your family and friends would live.

I love you with an everlasting love. There is no one more special to Me than you. Let My love and comfort surround you today.  

We are together: You and Me, Me and you.

Psalms 16:8 New King James Version:

“I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.”

Child, I am here with you now. Close your eyes and feel My presence. Draw My closeness in with every breath. 

During the day, find a quiet room and do this. These moments with Me will give you the strength you need to carry through.

When you feel tempted to draw away from Me by the busyness of life, come back to your quiet place, and close your eyes and draw Me in with every breath.

Today will be a wonderful day for us. Face it with courage and joy. The little things in your life need to be done with as much fervor as the big things, as I have appointed them all to you.  

Keep your eyes focused on the dream I have given you. With Me beside you, we can accomplish it, even when others say we can’t.

There are no “no’s” in My world. The vision I gave you is the vision I will give you the strength and knowledge to fulfill. Seek only to do My will and we will accomplish it.

And when you feel like you’ve reached your limit and can’t go further? Find that quiet place again, close your eyes, and breath Me in. I will surround you with My love and strength.

Proverbs 16:3 New King James Version:

“Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.”