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.”

The path to victory is not won through weak-minded people, it is won through My chosen ones. Chosen and prepared. Chosen and trained.

Every moment danger swirls around you, yet you are safe and strong as long as you keep your eyes on Me.

You are My strong soldier, ready not only to fight the evil one, but to reach out and help others. 

So much is happening now, dear one, and I need you to stay strong. Don’t let depression or fear weigh you down.  

I need you to lean on Me so you are strong. You cannot be strong on your own. I am your strength, your shield. Through Me and with Me you can conquer anything I put in front of you.

Chosen and prepared. Chosen and trained. Chosen to be My child, with Me forever.

Exodus 15:2, New King James Version:

“The Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation; He is my God, and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will exalt Him.”

I want to tell you something, dear one. My love for you stretches far beyond the boundaries of what you can understand. It is all you will ever need in your entire life.  

You don’t need money, possessions or even a close loved one when you learn how to rely on Me.

The loneliness that you feel will melt away the deeper you allow our relationship to grow. I know when you suffer loneliness, and it hurts Me. I want you to have loved ones in your life, and a special loved one to spend time with, but this may not be the right time.

I want to reach out and hold you to My chest until the suffering stops, but I can only come as close as you let Me.

The peace and love I offer will ease your loneliness and you will enjoy spending more and more time with Me.  

Come, sit at My feet, and let Me tell you a story. It’s all about Him….and Me….and you.

John 14:21, New King James Version:

“He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.””

In the silence of your heart I send messages of love, love for you to feel and to share. Because you have been learning how to listen to Me, I am able to send them to you more and more.

Oh, how empty the world is of love! What I see and know would horrify you. There is evil everywhere. You can not even imagine what some people do to others everyday. Sin has settled over them and they are lost to Me, lost to eternal life.

That’s one reason our connection is so important. I need you to stand tall and firm against the dark forces that surround you. Together we are more powerful than anything.  

So, do not be afraid. Every day decisions must be made for good or for evil. Choose Christ and Him crucified. All sin must flee.

My message of love must, and will, win. You are My precious, chosen child.

Ephesians 6:10, 12, New King James Version:

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”

Do you hear the voices of angels? Their songs fill the air with praise. They are My heavenly messengers.

One day your eyes and ears will be uncovered and you will hear their mighty chorus and you will join in. Your voice will be a perfectly pitched one with the ability to scale high and low notes perfectly.

I made you to sing to Me, to praise Me. One day you will be part of a happy, large chorus, full of joy and praise.

You are surrounded everywhere by these angels who help Me minister to My loved ones.

They go back and forth from heaven, watching over those who trust in Me.

But now you see through a glass darkly and your relationship with Me is one of faith and not sight.  Just trust Me, beloved one. It is all very real. You are loved, cared for and protected by Me and a very large host of angels.

Do not despair. One day you will join in the heavenly host singing joyful songs of praise to Me.  But for now, rest your soul. I am with you today.

Luke 2:13-14, New King James Version:

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!””

Have you ever wondered how long it will be before I come again? Oh, I wish it were tomorrow! I would love to have the pain and suffering on earth be over, but many things have to happen first.

What I want you to focus on is how real I am in your life right now. Yes, one day we will be face to face, arm in arm. For now, our relationship is based on faith. Faith that says you know I am with you, faith that says you know I love you, and faith that says you know we will be together forever one day.

Faith can be easy, as easy as a child who just believes and trusts. Things get murky in this complicated world. Don’t focus on the evil here. Find a place of beauty that I created and spend time there talking to Me, recharging your faith.

You need the morning recharge with Me to have the strength to carry you through the day. Take time for these precious moments with Me. It is what you need today, dear one. Our connection is the strength you need.

Galatians 2:20, New King James Version:

“I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.”

Today, I want you to put one foot in front of the other to do the job I have asked for you to do. I know what it is. Take tiny steps if you are afraid. Just keep moving towards the goal.  

I am with you, in you, and around you every step of the way to give you courage and joy at every corner. Don’t stop. Just keep moving.

You will never arrive. That may be upsetting to hear but the work I have given you will never be done. If you think you have arrived and settle into comfort, you will become complacent and that is worth nothing to Me.

Only think about the one or two steps you will take today. Hold My hand.  

I will be with you.

Philippians 3:14, New King James Version:

“I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”