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.”

How do you face the profound sadness of some days? By keeping your mind focused on Me. 

I am oh so aware of the pain and confusion you feel, the not understanding of why some things happen.

It is hard to make you understand while you are in this world. Just know that someday you will know and see things the way I do. Use this time to let Me fold you into My arms and hold you closely. 

Close your eyes and put your head against My chest. I long to hold you like this until your pain subsides.

When the pain comes back, return to My embrace, drawing strength from My nearness and absolute love for you.

I understand the suffering you are going through, more than you will ever know. When I walked the earth, I loved those around Me, yet My love was rejected, My words and actions were criticized, and I was abandoned and horribly murdered. Yet, when I rose again, I was able to show love in the face of it all.

The One that has been through it all is here with you now, wanting to love you with an everlasting love. Let Me draw you into My arms so you may feel the strength of it and be able to face another day here.

Take heart. I am here, and I will come again. 

Just for now, rest in My embrace.

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.’”

You are scared this morning? Don’t you know I am with you? Close your eyes and sense My presence. Feel My peace drop over you like a blanket.

Today is a sacred day between you and I. It will be the day you remember that I walked with you. 

You can make it happen. We can be that close. Others crowd around but it is My relationship with you that keeps you focused.

I am the Master of the universe, Maker of Heaven and Earth. Where would you be but for Me? Yet I have chosen you, just you, to be with Me.

I long for intimate time with you. Please spend it with Me now. Read My word. Let Me speak to you of past glories and past stories, and over all, My love for you through all existence. It is the written story through all generations, ending with the story of your salvation through My Son, Jesus Christ.

Let’s make our own story. The story of how I walked with you. Just you.

I am here, dear one.  I am here.

Isaiah 61:1 New King James Version:

““The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;”

All the earth is filled with My glory. From the rising of the sun until it’s setting, My glory shines over all. You have but to open your eyes to see it and to think of Me.  

But you go through life without stopping to praise Me, without stopping to call out My name for your deepest wounds. You go through life as if it were all about you, and making the “mighty” dollar.

Don’t you know I have the whole world in My hand? And that you are My child? You are My heir.

Free yourself of the world and come live in My world where you are aware of My love and presence…where you stop to wonder at the beauty of the majestic rose, gaze upon the magnificent mountain, the beautiful stream, and the tiny bird.  

Sense Me. Be aware. I am here, there and everywhere. Wherever you are, I AM.

This is the real world. Come and walk with Me in it.

Psalms 72:18-19, TPT:

“Praise the Lord forever, the God of Israel! He is the one and only God of wonders, surpassing every expectation. The blazing glory of His name will be praised forever! May all the earth overflow with His glory! Faithful is our King! Amen!”

Oh, child, you are in My embrace this morning. Never doubt and never fear. I am close beside you now and always. 

If you do not always feel My presence, it is because you have allowed the world to push Me away. Television, the internet, loud music…these are just a few of the things that make deeper communion with Me challenging.  

Take time to put Me on in the morning. Allow Me to don the full armor of righteousness, love and joy on you. Wear it with pride. Hold your head up like the child of the King that you are. Together we can face whatever challenges are ahead.  

I hunger for these quiet moments between us where I can infuse you with My love.

Imagine you are hooked up to an IV with healthy blood filling every part of your body.  Come and connect with Me and let Me send through you the infusion of My love to every part of your being.

Imagine how you will feel when My love is coursing through your veins!!

Oh, dear one, so much is available to you if you will but allow it!

Come to Me now.  

Ephesians 6:11-12 TPT:

“Put on God’s complete set of armor provided for us, so that you will be protected as you fight against the evil strategies of the accuser! Your hand-to-hand combat is not with human beings, but with the highest principalities and authorities operating in rebellion under the heavenly realms. For they are a powerful class of demon-gods and evil spirits that hold this dark world in bondage.”

Oh, what a glorious morning on the earth! Amidst all the pain, a new dawn is always new hope…hope for those who truly love and serve Me.

Today is filled with a pocketful of surprises that I have in store for you, ones that will give you joy. Smile, and know that I am with you when they happen.  

Take My hand and walk with Me through the day, stopping to praise Me often. A peace will come over you when you do. Smile, for you and I will be sharing the deepest moment of togetherness.  

You are My beloved child and I long for such communion with you.

The world ahead is full of unrest. The future will not be easy for My children. That is why spending more time in deeper communion with Me is your strength.

Never let go of My hand, for I AM ALWAYS WITH YOU.

Psalms 57:8-11, New King James Version:

“Awake, my glory! Awake, lute and harp! I will awaken the dawn. I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing to You among the nations. For Your mercy reaches unto the heavens, And Your truth unto the clouds. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your glory be above all the earth.”

You feel like you have strayed away from Me because you have not been spending deep time with Me. You have been praying, but not taking the time to really come apart and “listen” to My still small voice in your soul.

It is not “straying”, because you are My child, but our relationship suffers when you talk to Me but don’t take the time to listen.

Listen to Me, beloved one. I have My arms around you and I am whispering in your ear.  

You are missing so much! What I want to share with you is the joy I feel at having you as My child. 

Let Me infuse your soul with laughter!

Make the decision every morning, and during the worst of times to say “I choose You!”, then carve out some time to come apart with Me to listen and learn.  

The peace inside your soul will be your sign that My presence is strongly with you.

Don’t let the world and it’s busyness cause you to stray. You are Mine and I am yours.  Come see what that means!

Psalms 31:19-20, New King James Version:

“Oh, how great is Your goodness, which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have prepared for those who trust in You in the presence of the sons of men! You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence.”

Dear child, I feel your tension now. Rest in the knowledge of My extreme love for you. It is more, so much more, than you can even begin to understand.

If you fall, I am here beside you, ready to catch you at a moment’s notice. 

Close your eyes and rest in Me a moment. You will draw peace from it. Breathe in My love and My presence deeply into your soul.

Armed with Me, you can face anything. I have great plans for you if you will let me lead you to them.

Come with Me now into the day. Don’t let go of My hand. When you don’t sense Me, close your eyes and breathe deeply.  

I am here.

Psalms 31:1-3, New King James Version:

“In You, O Lord, I put my trust; let me never be ashamed; deliver me in Your righteousness. Bow down Your ear to me, deliver me speedily; be my rock of refuge, a fortress of defense to save me. For You are my rock and my fortress; therefore, for Your name’s sake, lead me and guide me.”

Sometimes things in your daily life seem very difficult, but if you realize that I am ALWAYS beside you, it will be much easier to go through. 

Walk with Me through the sands of time. Travel back through history to stories of how I conquered giants and parted waters and rose people from the dead. The Friend Who walks with you is that same God. 

I am all-powerful and I am all-love.

When you take my hand, an electric current passes through from Me to you, connecting us. 

You have this power, beloved. Let me clothe you early in the day with My protective armor of love and righteousness. I am smiling at My child now because you are allowing Me to care for you. 

Even though I am your ‘Abba,’ I am still the God of the universe. 

You are blessed. Walk with Me today.  

Psalms 37:23-24, New King James Version:

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord upholds him with His hand.”

I am the God of miracles in your life, miracles that will be used to bless others, to touch their lives so they will know of My great love for them. 

And miracles for you, dear one. Expect them today, knowing I will be there to provide and care for you. 

Just letting go and trusting Me is a gift from Me to you. It may seem hard at first, but the more you do it, the easier it becomes. 

Believe, dear one, that I am with you, for I am. I am beside you, waiting for you to reach out your hand to Me. 

Take it now, for you will never feel such love. Close your eyes and reach out and touch Me. I am with you now. 

Your fears will fade when you realize and envision My presence with you. 

Let’s start the day together now. Expect a miracle!

Psalms 77:13-14, New King James Version:

“Your way, O God, is in the sanctuary; who is so great a God as our God? You are the God who does wonders; You have declared Your strength among the peoples.”