I will not let you forget, dear one, that I am holding you in My arms. Through all the problems in this world, through all the pain and sadness you bear, if you look to Me, I will not let you forget that My arms are wrapped tightly around you, seeking to hold and comfort you.

Yea, though you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, you will fear no evil for I am with you, now and forever.

A new world is about to start for you. Your time of sorrow and despair is coming to an end and I have a bright new world before you. Just hold My hand and let the adventure continue.  

Surely life with Me is the greatest adventure of all: one in which you know the ending, one in which you know that you know that you know and one in which you know there will be a happy, happy ending.

“And My child lived happily ever after”

Psalms 23:4, 6, New King James Version:

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

I want to be with you forever, but the real “forever” is a concept you cannot yet comprehend. 

For as long as eternity, I wish to see you, be with you, walk with you, and to speak with you.

My love for you will never diminish. Come and take My hand. Walk with me through the portals of time and space and just spend time with Me. My heart yearns for it, for you are the beloved child who I created for Me. 

I placed every eyelash over your eyes. I made you a heart to beat with life and love. I gave you strong legs to walk on to bear My gospel message and I gave you a soul to seek after Me.  

Are you listening to your soul? For I am calling. Can you hear the whisperings of My heart towards you?

Every since you were young I have guided and protected you, waiting to draw you into a deeper relationship with Me. That time is here and now, My child. Take this moment to reach out and take My hand, saying “I choose You!”.  

Remain in Me and I in you.

Find your joy, our joy…true joy.

Isaiah 40:31, New King James Version:

“But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”

Difficult times like these require a tough stance. I created you to be a strong soldier for Me in the face of whatever the world throws at you.  

You do not stand alone, for a host of armies stands beside you, behind you and in front of you as you face the increasingly unsettled world.

Never be frightened, for no one can ever take real life away from you. If you have chosen Me, and accepted Christ’s death on the cross, you may receive eternal life.  

Real life. Your forever life.

When you consider your future with Me, what on this earth could ever make you afraid? Death?  No, for that leads to eternal life. The situations you come up against here are challenging, but if you could only see the host of armies that minister to you and come to your aid instantly in response to your prayers to Me, you would not fear.

Remember that I will make ALL things work out together for good to those who love Me.

So stand strong, My soldier!! You are Mine and I am yours! Together we can face and overcome any challenge!

Romans 8:37-39, New King James Version:

“Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

MEDITATIONS FROM YOUR ABBA FATHER

Wherever you are, I am there. If you are in the midst of enemy warfare, I am beside you. If you are in the depths of despair, I am there. If your pain is so intense you cry for mercy and for Me, I am there, now, always and forever.

If you are sitting in a busy meeting, or walking outside on a nature trail, I am beside you. 

Your greatest fear is the lonely life of an outsider. You are never outside, My love. You are on the inside of Me, with your love and with your heart.  

I am in you and you are in Me, a part of Me. You have my heart.  

If it were possible for your earthly father to be with you, he could never gain the access I have: in you, around you, and shining through you to others, for you are Mine.  

I am so proud of you and what you have become, and what you WILL become.

Zechariah 2:5, New King James Version:

“For I,” says the Lord, “will be a wall of fire all around her, and I will be the glory in her midst.”

“Remain in Me, and I will remain in you”, a promise given long ago by Jesus, and just as true today. If you remain in Me, and I in you, you may ask whatever you wish and I will grant it.

You see, if you stay connected to Me, your requests will be in My will. The things you ask will glorify Me. I will always answer. The result may not be the one you are looking for, but it is the one I know is best for you.

That is where trust comes from. Know that I will answer in the way that is best for you, for others and for the situation, and then rise up with a light heart, cast the cares off of your shoulders and go about your day trusting that I will take care of it in My time.

Remain in Me throughout the day, listening to My urgings, wondering at creation, reading the word, praising Me with songs of love.  

Oh, how I love you, child! I will draw closer and closer each day that you open the door by remaining in Me.

Soon we will be together forever, face to face, but for now, by faith and by the memory of our time together, remain in Me and I will remain in you.

John 15:7-8, New King James Version:

“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.”

True humility is true beauty. A humble heart is like medicine to your soul. Those who rush around importantly have no real connection to Me because the connection comes from the heart of love and brokenness poured out to Me. Then I will come and comfort them and they shall know Me and know My ways.

Do not let the worries of this world overwhelm you. They are there to bring you to Me. 

True humility is not just an attribute. It emanates from the depth of your soul. It comes when you truly understand the plan of salvation and the extreme love We had for you to allow Christ to die on the cross when you were still a sinner.

True humility towards Us, yet a quiet pride that you are the child of the King of the universe; that you were found worthy, not by your goodness or works, but because you were covered by the blood of Christ, to come into the family of believers, not as a newcomer, but as one who was chosen and planned for since the beginning of time.

Humility for this incredible gift to an unworthy recipient, and just plain outrageous joy at being part of the family!!

Colossians 3:12-13, New King James Version:

“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.”

Let joy pervade every cell of your body. Let laughter ring out in your soul. You are My chosen child and there is so much to be thankful for!

You have presented your problems to Me. Now drop them in My hand and let Me deal with them.  Concentrate on loving those around you, getting to know Me through My Word and through the beauties of nature. Let this day be one of renewal into the glorious body of Christ.

Where are you, child? Are you with Me? Take My hand and let Me lead you up the path I have chosen for you. All your cares are in My hand, and your job is to seek Me with all your heart, mind and soul.

And laugh. Laugh from the very recesses of your soul. Laughter is the spilling out, the overflowing of the joy inside your being.

Let Me watch My beloved sing and dance with joy and laughter.

What joy? What laughter? In the eternal life I have given you through My Son Jesus whose death on the cross ensured your ability to live with Me forever. 

You have made that choice. Now, revel in it’s beauty, in it’s joy, in it’s lightness of being.  

And laugh, My love. Laugh.

It is good.

I Peter 1:6-9, New King James Version:

“In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.”

Day after day you wonder when all the hardship will end. Yet why do some of My followers laugh?  Why do some seem to have no pain and fear when you are strapped with heavy burdens? You want to be like them.

Don’t look to others, dear one. Look to Me. Look into My eyes. I have set you apart for Me. I have put you on this road for a reason. 

Through the testing and the fire you will be refined as fine gold, ready to accomplish My purpose for your life.

I will give you strength to carry on that you don’t know you have. Strength to face seemingly impossible situations with a peace in your soul that can only be shared with Me. 

It is our private peace. It can be talked about with others, but this is something you cannot give away. It is My gift to you, our sacred connection. Strive for that and everything else will become clear. Your problems will fall away at the side of the road and light will mark the end of the tunnel.  

So do not envy those who love Me and seem to have it all. Let Me worry about them. Keep your eyes on Me. 

This is about you and Me, and Me and you, now and forever.

Daniel 10:12, New King James Version:

“Then he said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words.”

Oh, dear child, I am pleased that you are seeking My presence, and that you have dedicated yourself to righteousness.  

The books in heaven are filled with many people who have given themselves to Me. And each one of them is very different. I created a special plan for them, yet the final picture would not be fulfilled without you. It would be like looking at a beautiful painting with a hole in it if you did not fulfill your mission.  

Your life and actions will touch many people you are not aware of, just by the simple way you reach out to others. It is a snowball effect: the goodness rolling, and growing larger and larger.

Don’t let that frighten or intimidate you. You are so precious to Me. I knew what you could do from before the time you were born into this world.  And I put in you a desire to do it, blessing you with the special talents needed in order to accomplish this mission.

And I have never left your side, encouraging you every step of the way.  

Come now, reach up for My hand and guidance, and let Me lead you on our journey, together. You are My beloved child in whom I am pleased. 

Zephaniah 3:17, New King James Version:

“The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”

There is a peace to the morning as the stillness slowly begins to fade. Birds start singing their praises in the meadow, calling out to each other with their individual notes.  

As you start to stir, I watch as you arise from your bed.  

Do you awake with fear, or do you confidently say, “I choose You!”?  This short daily affirmation goes a long way in keeping sin and temptation away, and enabling Me to draw closer to you.

“I choose You!”. Those words ring into My very soul and I cover My child with My shield of protection.

It is a good morning! Rise and take My hand of strength!

Let Me make you aware of the beauty unfolding just right within your hearing, the wonder of creation coming alive! Let your soul rise in the awakening as you seek My presence today.

So much to look forward to, so much we can do together today.

Rise tall and stand transfixed as I fill every inch of you with love, goodness, courage and honor.

You are My special, chosen child and our time together in the morning, surrounded by the awakening of the world around you, will instill peace and courage in your soul.

Choose Me, for I have chosen you.

Isaiah 55:12, New King James Version:

“For you shall go out with joy, and be led out with peace; The mountains and the hills shall break forth into singing before you, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.”