I am near you, dear child.

I will rain the Holy Spirit upon you so that your heart and mind will be opened to receive Me. It is My desire that you have asked for this closeness.  

Just rest in the knowledge that I am here.

You may sing praises to Me and learn of Me, and I will bless you, dear one.

How I long for our hearts to be intertwined in each other’s! Soon, My dear one, soon. 

Until that time, I will be ever near you and I will take care of you. You never need to fear.

Let My Spirit come upon you now. Close your eyes and imagine My presence, for I am there with you now, no matter what.  

It is My joy to have you seek Me.

Psalms 52:8-9, New King James Version:

“But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever. I will praise You forever, because You have done it; and in the presence of Your saints I will wait on Your name, for it is good.”

By faith your forefathers walked with Me. By faith, you are walking with Me now.  

Enoch sought Me every morning when he woke up. His hearing was so fine-tuned that he could listen to My urgings and I took him up to Heaven to be with Me.

I long for us to have that closeness, for you to desire to walk with Me as fervently as Enoch did. The joy you would experience is beyond that which you could ever envision. 

The world is not a real place. It is a testing ground between evil and good. The real life is the one we will share after you have left this place and I have come to take you to Me.  Only then will you experience My true love, joy, peace and praise, things which now you can only take by faith. But it is real and it awaits you. 

Come and sense a portion of it now. Walk with Me like Enoch did. Take My hand and but ask, for I am there.

Hebrews 11:5, New King James Version:

 “By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.”

Dear one of Mine, take My hand this morning and let Me take you for a walk through time, a walk with Me into the past where the Bible comes alive again.

There is no greater history than that which I commanded into being. Every flower, every tree, every animal, I put into being. Each was designed not only for need, but for beauty.  

Those who do not know Me can look at My creations and know of My existence. There is no possibility that even one of those marvelous creatures or creations could have just “happened”.

When you get discouraged by things in your life, take time to walk with Me and study nature around you. I had a plan. I made it, and you are a very important part of that plan.

Take each day one step at a time, putting one foot in front of the other. I will never leave you. The proof is all around you.

Romans 1:20, New King James Version:

“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,”

Child of Mine, you are here with Me. You have stopped the clock in your busy schedule to spend some time with Me.

I will draw close to you, as close as you will allow Me to. Together we can do great things for My Kingdom. You may think them small things, but seeds have been planted that I will continue watering over the years. 

In Heaven you will see the whole story.

What a day of rejoicing that will be! You will sit at My feet and be able to visualize the stories of what was really happening in this world.

If only you could see now. The evil is real, dear one, but you have overcome it. Every time you call out My Name, we have the victory. Always. I reign supreme and no thing can ever stand up to Me.

So, come to Me in the morning and spend these precious moments with Me. Do not lose your focus. There is a battle to be won, but you have just overcome!

Smile with Me, My child, for you are loved.

Psalms 20:6-8, New King James Version:

“Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven with the saving strength of His right hand. Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. They have bowed down and fallen; but we have risen and stand upright.”

My lightness waits for you this morning. Don My presence and let it shine for others to see.

Throughout the day, seek out time with Me. You will never regret these moments.  

I am so glad you are here with Me now. Close your eyes and envision Me beside you.

”Taste and see that the Lord is good,” David said. He walked with Me in a very real way.  He was able to sense My presence and knew wherever he was, he was near to Me, and I to him.

David did not live a perfect life. Many times he turned his back on Me, hurting Me and others, but he always came back and we walked together. He is with Me now.

Beloved, be like David. In the morning, seek My face, and sing My praise.  

I will be your stronghold. I always have been. I want you to be more aware of it and of Me.

Let Me be your strength and focus today, My beloved one.

Psalms 34:7-8, New King James Version:

“The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him!”

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.’”