When you left your home to face the world, whether it was to go to work, or go grocery shopping, or to play a game of soccer, whatever it was, you left the safety of your quiet place. You could not see what was happening around you, but forces of evil were everywhere.  

Were you kind to those around you in the face of impatience or even rudeness? Did you smile at a downcast person, or encourage a friend or loved one? You were doing My work, dear one. And no matter what the devil put in front of you, you stood tall and strong for the principles of love.

So come now and let Me surround you with My peace. Some day I will ask you to lead in a stronger manner, but for now I am welcoming My warrior home to renew your strength so that you may rise up on the wings of an eagle.

Isaiah 40:29-31, New King James Version:

“He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. Even the youths will faint and be weary, and the young men will utterly fall. But those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not be weary, they will walk and not faint.”

Can you hear the birds sing their notes of praise to Me this morning? How loudly they proclaim their joy and thanks!

In the midst of all your problems and the cares of the world, do you take time to thank Me? To praise Me?

Fix your eyes on Me, dear one, the author and finisher of your faith. Things that seemed so dark and murky will become clear to you. Don’t see things as the world sees them. See them for what they are.

My little warrior! How proud I am of you! When you return to your quiet place and say,  “I choose You, Lord,”, as you kneel before Me, I cover you with My loving arms and seek to fill your soul with peace.  

My little soldier is home again, safely in My arms.

Psalms 66:4, New King James Version:

“All the earth shall worship You And sing praises to You; they shall sing praises to Your name.” 

The picture I gave you several days ago of Me carrying you was My gift to you so you will know, now and always, how I love and care for you. You may think the world is falling down around you, but I am right beside you, loving and caring for you.  

Remember your “thus far” rock? The rock you found and put in your house so you could look at it whenever you were frightened and worried that the world was going to come crashing down around you? The rock is a reminder that “thus far” I have carried you. You are still standing, and “thus far” I will continue carrying you.

I will never let you down nor will I will ever let you go. The vision of Me carrying you when you think you can go no farther should always be able to be called to mind. 

And when you feel so alone, know that you are not, for I have picked you up and we are walking through the storm together.

Isaiah 41:10, New King James Version:

“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

Feel My presence, My beloved child. Let the light of My goodness pervade your soul. Breathe in the sanity of My Holy Spirit. Now, face the day.

You are clothed with My power and light. Nothing can touch you today.

Share My love with the hurting population around you, those who are frightened by world events happening quickly. Let them know about the bright future you have waiting for you. Let them know I see their suffering and I am the answer through it all.  

Satan would have this generation believe there is no hope, only pain and suffering. He would have them discount the death and resurrection of My perfect Son as trivial nonsense, and not reality. He would have them believe in Christ’s goodness as a person and the unity of world religions. He knows the only way to Me is through Christ and he will do anything he can to have this generation turn away from the One Perfect Gift.

Tell them, dear one. You are holding truth in your hand that will release souls from death into life and happiness. Tell them there is one way to Me and the knowledge of Him will bring joy and love such as they have never felt in their lives.

John 14:6-7, New King James Version:

“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.””

Let the joy rise up in your soul this morning, and My love flow over you as you bask in My favor.

You are My cherished child. Imperfect in so many ways, yet because of Christ’s death on the cross, the shedding of His blood for you, I see you as My perfect lamb, but one that is hurting and scared inside.

Oh, My dear one, do not be. I watch over you like an eagle watches it’s prey as he soars in the skies. I long to swoop down and gather you up unto Myself.  

But for right now, you are where you need to be. I am training you to be a strong warrior for Me.  Yes, My little lamb is needed in this world…a very important piece of the puzzle.

Keep listening. Keep trusting.

You are Mine and I am yours.

Joshua 1:9, New King James Version:

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Now and forever you have entered into a relationship with Me.

There was a time when you first accepted Me into your life. How heaven’s bells rang that day! We all rejoiced at one of our own coming into the fold! We knew it would happen and yet when it did, we could not have rejoiced more than if it was a total surprise!

How you are loved and watched over! We see everything and everyone you encounter, and we watch you with pride. Yet, sometimes you act as if you are always alone and that no one sees and no one cares! Nothing could be farther from the truth, dear one.

Your life and everything that happens in it is of utmost importance to us. It has been since the day you were born, and now that you are seeking a closer walk with Me, joy fills heaven’s gate and we are one.

Don’t ever let anything separate us, dear one. You are Mine, and I am yours.

Psalms 121:3, 7-8, New King James Version:

“He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and your coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore.”

Oh, My child, what a special day this is: the day the earth celebrates Jesus’ rising from the dead! 

No joy can ever compare to the joy of that morning! Not only did He rise to be joined again with Me, He rose so that you could live eternally with Us, forever and ever.  There will never be a separation between us again because of His ultimate sacrifice.  

And such outrageous joy when He rose up in that tomb! My Son, alive forevermore, after completing His chosen life on earth!  

Jesus knew there was to be a sacrifice to pay for and to end all sin, and He knew it had to be Him. He was anxious to complete it because He loved you so much.  

Forever let the Heavens ring on this most joyous of days. Let the earth praise Him from every corner!! The Savior, your Savior, has completed His mission of love and sacrifice, and He is risen.  He is risen indeed!! Hallelujah!  

You and I will never have to be separated again because of this, and one day we will see each other face to face because of this special day, this glorious day!!

My beloved Son is risen indeed!!! Love Him. Serve Him. Honor Him.  

It all started on this wonderful day so long ago.  

Matthew 28:6, New King James Version:

“He is not here; for He is risen, as He said.”

Your soul is crying out to Me now. I see it and I feel it. It is time for you to go to your quiet place, close your eyes, relax, and sense My presence.  

As you are resting, imagine a man walking alongside his child. They stop walking because in front of them is a deep and treacherous path. Now, imagine that father reaching down tenderly and picking his child up in his arms. He carries his child along the path with sure, strong steps.

That child is you, dear one. I love you so much that I have picked you up in My arms and am carrying you over life’s road.  

You are not alone and you are not uncared for. You are so tenderly cared for and loved that when you look back at the path, you will see one set of footprints, much larger than yours.

I will guide you and help you, My child. Just trust Me.

I John 4:9, New King James Version:

“In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.”

There is a hurting world out there, loved one. Even those who look successful and happy are hurting inside. They are frightened when they lay their heads down at night.

Are you doing that? I have spelled out the plan of salvation clearly in the Bible so that you would not be one whose soul cries out in the dark.

Where are you, My child? Do you know? Do you feel it in your soul? Does it fill up all the empty spots with love and warmth?  

It is where I long to be: one with you, as Jesus and I are one.

Do you remember His prayer in John asking that you and I may be one as He and I are? His blood was poured out on Calvary so that that very request was made possible.  

Your fear or fright is only a sign that you have not accepted Me into your life as much as you can.

Come and let us be one, as Jesus and I are. Let My love overflow through every pore in your body.  

Soak Me in, dear one. Find the joy and peace Christ purchased for you many years ago.

John 17:20-21, New King James Version:

“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.”

I want to give you My strength. 

Yes, I need you to believe that it is possible. In belief there is power. All power is called down from on high. It is around you all the time.

A full commitment to Me is the first start. A broken soldier kneeling at My feet receives a blanket of power and strength stronger than one hundred, or one thousand men.

What do you need so much power for? The time is coming when I will call you out of your quiet life and ask you, like Abraham and Moses, to be great for Me, but for now, come and lay your head on My chest and receive the peace and the strength I give My loved and chosen ones.

There is a battle all around you, dear one. But for now, just be My child, lost in a Father’s embrace.

II Corinthians 12:9, New King James Version:

“And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”