GOD'S WORD TODAY

---- My Own, 

Do not be afraid of the storms that enter your life. 

They are necessary. They clear the deadwood. 

All that is weak, decayed, and useless is stripped away 

leaving only that which is clean and strong. 

You are ready to start anew. 

Look at the trees, grass, and sky after a storm. 

Everything glints as it reflects the pure light of the sun. 

The song of the bird is sweeter, the air more fragrant,

 and the world is bright again. 

Drink deep of my peace. My peace I give you. 

Be not afraid. You are Mine.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

---- My Own, 

The very breath you breathe is the breath of life – My life. 

Stop struggling, every cross in your life has a purpose;

 it is meant to purify you, strengthen you,

 and enable you to get to the Kingdom.

 There is no salvation apart from the Cross. 

Unite all your suffering with Mine and you will receive my merit  

and My grace to overcome all temptations.  

Yoke yourself to Me

you will find My yoke is easy and My burden light 

for it is the yoke of humility, obedience, and love.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

---- My Own, 

Remember that all things work for the good of those who love Me, 

all things without exception. 

Trust in My Word, I am present with you and in you always. 

Keep my commandments and My Father and I will come to you 

and make our home in you. 

Be not afraid do not be troubled do not be disheartened. 

You are not alone, I your Lord and your God am with you 

now and forever. You need nothing when you have Me 

and having Me your possess everything.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

---- My Own, 

Do not wallow in your guilt and shame. 

You have asked for pardon, you have repented, and made amends 

You are forgiven. 

If I Your Lord have set you free you are free indeed. 

To continue to feel guilt and shame reveals a distinct lack of faith 

and humility, it will keep you bogged down. 

Revel in my peace, rejoice that you are forgiven. 

Move forward and through the merits I have won for you 

on the Cross and through my resurrection, strive to sin no more.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

---- My Own, 

What is truth? Pilate asked the question 

but was not interested in the answer. 

To know truth one must have wisdom and knowledge or else one will remain ignorant of truth. 

Every thought, word, and action must be measured by truth 

to give it value and meaning. 

Truth is not just a principle or a concept it is the Second Person 

of the Triune God. I AM TRUTH. 

Walk in Truth and you walk with Me. 

Remember Truth is never harsh, cruel, impatient or unkind.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

--- My Own, 

All creation no matter how immense, or powerful 

are under the command of the Almighty, must submit to Him,

 and can be subdued by Him. 

It is no different for human beings except for the fact 

that you are given the gift of free will. 

You can choose to either submit and embrace 

all that God wills for your life or you can choose 

to struggle against it or reject it completely. 

Humility is the   virtue most pleasing to God 

for in humility you acknowledge that God is Supreme – 

He is your Master and more importantly your Father 

and so you yield to Him and His will in love always.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

---- My Own, 

To each is given a cross. 

You have a choice to either carry it or throw it down and walk away. You can carry it cheerfully or grudgingly. 

You can complain every step of the way 

and allow it to bear you down or to lift you up. 

As its weight chafes your shoulder and doubles your back 

and the sweat on your brow blinds and stings your eyes 

do you grow discouraged and increasingly bitter, 

or do you see Me bearing the cross with you. 

There is no crown without the cross. 

You have to pick up your cross everyday and follow Me.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

---- My Own, 

Receive My peace, it is My own peace that I give you. 

I do not give it as the world does. 

Let My peace rest on you, imbue you, fill you, flow out of you. 

No one can take it away from you 

unless you decide you do not want it.

Let nothing and no one steal you of this peace 

which is My gift to you. 

In this world you will have trouble and tribulation,

but you can face anything with grace and courage,

when you possess My peace.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

---- My Own, 

Life is so much more than the small, 

inconsequential things that occur. 

You must learn to let go of the things that do not matter. 

The whole world is before you, given to you for your pleasure, 

enjoy it, enjoy the people in it, 

your family and the people who touch your life positively every day. Rejoice in all that God has given you instead of narrowing your gaze and focusing on the things that went wrong 

or the people who hurt you. 

Rejection is part of life. I was rejected – move on. 

Life is so much than the things that you are permitting to rob you of your peace. Smile, lighten up, God loves you. 

I love you. Count it all joy.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

---- My Own, 

As you look out into the horizon and watch a sunrise 

notice how you have to wait for the dawn 

to first announce the arrival of the sun. 

The first pale color that rims the place where earth meets heaven. 

The clouds are tinged with the most glorious most delicate 

pale gold and crimson 

and the sun, like a bridegroom,makes its arrival. 

The whole world is bathed in the most beautiful light and you can gaze at the sun without hurting your eyes.

 Everything in creation tells you something about the Creator 

for it is touched with the divine. 

Stop, look, listen and allow God to touch your heart and your spirit causing you to sing and exult in praise of Him.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

---- My Own, 

When you look at the seemingly endless ocean, 

and its infinite depths, 

the fact is that it is neither endless nor infinite. 

But My love for you dear heart is both. 

I love you with an everlasting love, 

you are Mine.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

---- My Own, 

You belong to Me in time and eternity. 

I will never leave you or forsake you, you are Mine. 

Never will I remember your sins 

they are forgiven in the ocean of My mercy and love. 

Exult in My love for you, 

allow it to give form and meaning to your life. 

Be guided by My Spirit and let the rule of your life be love, 

first for God 

and then everyone whose life touches yours each day.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

---- My Own, 

You are Mine. I am always near you. 

My hands are always outstretched 

so you can put your hands in Mine. 

I lead you, I show you the way that you should go. 

You are never alone. 

When your eyes seek Mine you always find 

that My gaze is on you. 

How precious you are to Me I delight in staying with you, 

in you and around you. 

Never doubt My love for you and My Presence in you.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

---- My Own,
You delight Me, You are My joy. You make Me happy.
Why are you surprised?
What makes Me proud of you 
is that despite all your faults and weaknesses 
you try and you strive to do what pleases Me.
Your desire to love Me 
and stay as close as you can to Me always
fills me with great delight.
I am with you always.
You are Mine.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

---- My Own, 

There is so much around you to praise Me. 

The song of the sparrow, 

the movement of the leaves on the trees in the wind, 

the feel of the breeze on your cheek,

 the raindrops on your face. 

The blue of the sky and the fleecy white clouds in it. 

Everything in nature must remind you of Me 

and cause your heart to be filled with praise 

you will find Me in your praise.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

----  My Own, 

Do not give temptation the slightest window of opportunity,

 if you do, it will slither in like a snake. 

Instead call on My Name and it will flee. 

When faced with temptation remember 

that I understand human frailty.

Call Me and I will save You 

from the snares and wiles of the enemy.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

---- My Own, 

Seek first the Kingdom of Heaven,

 walk in righteousness, 

and My peace will follow your footsteps. 

Seek to do My will in all things 

and the light of the Son of God will fill your being. 

I give life to My Own and I give it in abundance.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

---- My Own,

Remember all My promises to you. 

I love you with an everlasting love. 

You are never alone. 

Just as a fire warms your body 

so does the fire of My love for you,

warm your soul. 

You are Mine.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

---- My Own, 

I am your Lord and your God. 

I am your defender and protector. 

I am your stronghold. 

Do not be afraid! 

You belong to Me. 

You are Mine.

GOD'S WORD TODAY

---- My Own, 

Love is the standard by which you will be judged. 

How much have you loved 

and how well you have loved. 

In the end it is all that matters.