WORD OF GOD - RM 8:9-10

ROMANS 8:9-10

But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness.

---- Mine,

Do not allow your flesh, your feelings, your emotions, prompt your actions, rather, rely on the Holy Spirit who makes His home in you to prompt, direct, lead, and guide you. The Spirit of God is love and life, He is the power and wisdom of God. Put aside distractions that veer you off course from the path that leads to life. Walk in the light of truth and you will receive all the graces you need to grow slowly but surely in the image and likeness of God who is your Father.

WORD OF GOD - MK 6:54-56

 MARK 6:54-56

When they got out of the boat, people at once recognized him, and rushed about that whole region and began to bring the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. And wherever he went, into villages or cities or farms, they laid the sick in the market-places, and begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all who touched it were healed.

---- My own,

When you receive Me in the Eucharist I AM closer to you that you are to yourself. You know Me, you recognize Me - you, in turn, must make Me known to others. The people in the region recognized me and spread the news all around and they brought all their sick to Me and all who touched even the fringe of my cloak were healed. So too must You announce the Good News so all can come to Me and be saved. Anyone who comes to Me and receives Me as you do has no need to touch the fringe of My cloak - I will give them My flesh to eat and My blood to drink; they will receive My Life and be healed of every ill spiritual, mental, and physical.  

WORD OF GOD - JN:18-19

JOHN 15:18-19

If the world hates you, be aware that it hated me before it hated you. If you belonged to the world, the world would love you as its own. Because you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world—therefore the world hates you.

---- My Own,

Do not be afraid because the world hates you. Do not let the evil in the world discourage you. I have come that you may have life and have it in abundance. Follow Me. Live in the light of My Word and you will live in the light of My Presence. Be not afraid, lift up your head and walk in the power of My Spirit. No one will harm a hair on your head for I Am God and I Am with you now and to the end. You are Mine, no one can snatch you from Me.

WORD OF GOD - MT 3:11

 MATTHEW 3:11

I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

---- Mine,

You and every Christian are baptized with the Holy Spirit and fire - you have received power from on high. You have not been given a spirit of fear but of boldness. In a world growing exceedingly dark with sin, use the fire I have given to you to set the world ablaze with love. Hold aloft the light of My love to draw all who are wounded, weary, and heartsick, into its radiance and warmth. I AM the light of the world all who come to Me will receive the light of life. Remain in Me and I will remain with you all the days of your life.

WORD OF GOD -

 MARK 8:2-3

"I feel sorry for all these people; they have been with me for three days now and have nothing to eat. If I send them off home hungry they will collapse on the way; some have come a great distance."

---- Mine,

No one who comes to Me will go away hungry or thirsty. No one who approaches Me will be sent away empty-handed. All who believe in Me will be satisfied, all who call Me I will answer and I will provide My Body which is true bread for the hungry and My Blood which is true drink for the thirsty. Come to Me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. 

WORD OF GOD - DN 7:14

 DANIEL 7:14

To him was given dominion
and glory and kingship,
that all peoples, nations, and languages
should serve him.
His dominion is an everlasting dominion
that shall not pass away,
and his kingship is one
that shall never be destroyed.

---- Mine,

My Father, who has given Me everlasting rule and dominion over everything in heaven and on earth, desires that all who believe in Me, labor for Me, and serve Me, will not only be saved but will receive a share in the Kingdom of God. I make my home in the one who believes in Me and all who receive Me receive not only Me but My Father and the Holy Spirit as well. No one comes to My Father except through Me and all who live and die believing in Me will receive everlasting life with Me forever. 

WORD OF GOD - JN 4:10

 JOHN 4:10

Jesus answered her, ‘If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, “Give me a drink”, you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.’

---- Mine,

I thirst for you to truly know Me and for you to make Me known and loved. Come to Me and receive all you need for a life of fullness. Satisfy My thirst for and I will satisfy yours in ways that you can never imagine. Come to Me, abide in Me, be fed by Me and you will receive joy that no one can take from you. Be still a while and know that I AM God.

WORD OF GOD - LK 12:37-38, 40

LUKE 12:37-38, 40

Happy are those servants whom the master finds wide-awake when he comes. Truly, I tell you, he will put on an apron, and have them sit at table, and he will wait on them. Happy are those servants, if he finds them awake when he comes at midnight or daybreak! You also must be ready, for the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.”

---- Mine,

Do not tire of living a virtuous life. You are a child of God and heir to the Kingdom of heaven. God is your Father and you are invited to be holy and perfect just as your heavenly Father is holy and perfect. You will have many trials and worries, many anxieties and difficulties but do not be afraid little one, I have overcome the world. Always remember that I AM with you to help you, encourage you, lead you, guide you, steady you when you falter or stumble, pick you up when you fall, and carry you when you have no strength of your own. Trust Me and remain in My love.

WORD OF GOD - IS 27:2-3

 ISAIAH 27:2-3

On that day, he will say, “Praise my fruitful vineyard! I, the Lord, am its keeper; I water it every moment. So that no one will harm it, 

day and night I guard it.” 

---- Mine,

Every branch that bears fruit My Father prunes so it remains healthy and continues to bear good fruit that will last. I AM the vine and you are the branch of that vine. Remain in Me and I will guard you as the apple of My eye. I will provide all the water you need for I Myself will be your food and drink.

WORD OF GOD - JN 10:9-10

 JOHN 10:9-10

I am the gate. Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.

---- Mine,

I AM the Way to My Father, there is no other and these are the promises and assurances I make to all who come to Me, live in Me, and remain in Me. All who are Mine find safety, they are fed, they will not want. Beware of the thief who enters and strikes at night. By their fruit, you will recognize the thief who comes to take life not to give it, to destroy and divide not build and unite. I have come that You may have life and have it in abundance so You can live, grow, and thrive for the glory of God and the Kingdom of God.

WORD OF GOD - JN 6: 53

 JOHN 6:53

Jesus said to them, ‘Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.

---- Mine,

If My Church is weak it is because many of its members are dead weight on My Body. Many are baptized and grafted to Me do not believe that I AM truly present Body, Soul, and Divinity in the consecrated Bread and Wine. Many Christians have a parody of the Holy Eucharist because they are like the unbelieving disciples who walked away saying,‘This teaching is difficult; who can accept it? But there are also some, who because of this scourge that is upon the world, have begun to understand more deeply the Gift of My Flesh and Blood that I offered on Calvary for the life of the world; for the sake of this remnant My Father extends His mercy to the world.

WORD OF GOD - MK 8:18

 MARK 8:18

Do you have eyes, and fail to see? Do you have ears, and fail to hear? And do you not remember?

---- Mine,

Must I count you among those who are unable to grasp the truth even though you have been privileged to be counted among those who believe? Is your vision still clouded, are your hard of hearing, is your tongue unable to shout from the rooftops the things of heaven? Who is it that you have encountered and why are you still so timid, so fearful, so lacking in the fire of the Spirit? What holds you back from opening your whole being to the power of God even though you are grafted in Me? Have you received a spirit of timidity or of boldness? Ask and you will receive until now you have not asked with a conviction born of faith. Ask for a fresh and powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit and believe that you have received all that you ask for in faith. Nothing pleases My Father more than to give you all you ask for in My Name. Only to the extent that you believe will you receive. Do not limit yourself but ask boldly, and you will receive in full measure, shaken together, and running over.

WORD OF GOD - JN 12:24-26

 JOHN 12:24-26

Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.

---- Mine,

This is the time given to the world to die to self, to lose one's self, and to lay down one's life for another. Now is the time to turn away from the world and worldly allures and to love and embrace the things that endure eternally. Now is the time to serve and to walk in humility and obedience. Now is the time to wake up from your slumber. This is the hour to choose to follow Me ever more closely and grow in holiness and perfection. Know that My Father loves and honors all who are Mine.

WORD OF GOD - MT 6:19-21

MATTHEW 6:19-21

‘Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

---- Mine,

Labor tirelessly in My Vineyard for the daylight will end and night will soon come upon you when all work must cease. Now is the time, This is the hour to bring in the harvest of good works that are the fruit of your faith, hope, and love in Me. The pearl of great price, the treasure in the field can only be yours when you are ready to lose all for the Kingdom of heaven. Stay awake. Remain vigilant. Be ready so you will not be caught unaware and unprepared when the Bridegroom arrives.

WORD OF GOD - JN 17:20-21, 18:9

JOHN 17:20-21, 18:9

I pray not only for these. but also for those who through their word will believe in me. May they all be one, as you Father are in me and I am in you. May they be one in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.

So what Jesus had said came true: “I have not lost one of those you gave me.”

---- My Own,

I have prayed for you and not only for you but for all who come to believe in Me, whose faith has been strengthened in Me because you prayed. Do not be afraid for those who have lost their way they too are Mine. All who belong to Me are one in Me as I AM one with My Father. Have faith, believe that no one who is grafted in Me will be lost. Your prayers will save them. Do not lose heart but pray without ceasing - no prayer for a lost soul will be in vain.

WORD OF GOD - LK 8:19-24

LUKE 8:19-24

Then his mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not reach him because of the crowd. And he was told, ‘Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.’ But he said to them, ‘My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.’

---- Mine,

Large crowds pressed around Me once news of the healings and miracles spread in every town and village. To this day people come out in droves for healing services but not many among them are ready for a real encounter, true conversion of heart, and total surrender of their lives to Me. My Mother is the first and the only Woman whose entire life was conformed to God's will, God's Spirit, and God's Word. There never was and there never will be any creature who is her equal - she is God's matchless masterpiece.

WORD OF GOD - PS 27:4

PSALM 27:4

One thing I ask of the Lord, one thing I seek—
that I may dwell in his house all the days of my life,
to gaze at his jewel and to visit his Sanctuary.

---- Mine,

Within you is the house of God, it is where I choose to dwell with My Father and My Spirit. You are never alone. I AM with you always. Fear nothing. Have faith. Believe and all you ask for will be granted to you. Be aware of My Presence and live in My Presence every moment. Forget the past, live in the moment in My love and My peace, and be assured of this I will never leave you or forsake you - you are Mine now and forever.

WORD OF GOD - JN 17:25-26

JOHN 17:25-26

‘Righteous Father, the world does not know you, but I know you; and these know that you have sent me. I made your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.’

---- Mine,

When I said this prayer to My Father I thought of you, I knew you, I had you in mind. All who know Me know My Father. All who love Me love My Father and are known to Him and loved by Him. The sacrifice of My life for you has made you one with Me. I in you and you in Me and because you are in Me you are in My Father as well. My Father has given Me all who believe in Me and He desires that the whole world believes in Me and My Name and believing in Me will be saved. 

WORD OF GOD - JN 17:25-26

JOHN 17:25-26

‘Righteous Father, the world does not know you, but I know you; and these know that you have sent me. I made your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.’

---- Mine,

I have prayed to My Father for you so where I AM you too will be. My Father chose you to know Me, to be grafted to Me, to be a member of My Body. There is no greater love than the love My Father has for you - He loves you so much that He sent Me into the world to lay down My life for you so you may live. He sent Me into the world so you may know Him and love Him as I know and love Him. My Spirit abides in you to remind you always how much My Father loves you. Remain in in  My love.

WORD OF GOD - MK 4:38-40

MARK 4:38-40

Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. They woke him up, and said, “Master, don’t you care if we drown?” And rising up, Jesus rebuked the wind, and ordered the sea, “Quiet now! Be still!” The wind dropped, and there was a great calm. Then Jesus said to them, “Why are you so frightened? Do you still have no faith?”

---- My Own,

There is no evil or power that can crush you because you are Mine. Chaos rules, the world is in upheaval, all that was once taken for granted is gone. It is a time of uncertainty, fear, anxiety, even terror and you ask whether or not I care if you drown. Listen to what I have to say to you, "Where is your faith? Have I not overcome the world? Through every storm, through the terror and darkness, through the arrows that fly by day, through the pestilence that lays scourge on the world, I AM with you, and because I AM you are safe. I will bring you home in peace even as the storm rages around you. Have faith for I AM with you now and always.

WORD OF GOD - MK 4:3A

MARK 4:3A

"Listen!"

---- Mine,

Be still! Quiet your spirit. Allow My peace to flow into your being. Be attentive to My voice, the gentle promptings of My Spirit. Tune out all other sounds, distractions, the world, and enter into the inner sanctuary of your being, your spirit, your soul, and listen. Receive all I have to give you and do whatever I tell you to do and the peace that surpasses all human understanding will be yours.

WORD OF GOD - MK 9:7

MARK 9:7
Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!’

---- Mine,

Align your will to that of My Son's and you will find rest for your soul. His yoke is easy and His burden light. 

WORD OF GOD - MT 13:16

MATTHEW 13:16

But blessed are your eyes, for they see, 
and your ears, for they hear.

---- Mine,

You received the Holy Spirit and the gift of faith at your Baptism. It is He who enables you to see and hear what many cannot. You are blessed because, by faith, you embrace spiritual truths and divine mysteries without hesitation. By believing, you continue to be constantly amazed at all God has done as you grow stronger in faith, hope, and love. 

WORD OF GOD - MK 5:36, 6:8-9, 6:46

MARK 5:36
But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the leader of the synagogue, ‘Do not fear, only believe.’

MARK 6:8-9
He ordered them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; but to wear sandals and not to put on two tunics.

MARK 6:46
After saying farewell to them, he went up on the mountain to pray.

---- Mine,

In answer to your prayer this morning, this is what I wish to say to you today. 
Fear nothing. Have faith. Just believe. 

Travel light on your journey through life. Carry nothing trust Me to provide for all you need. 

Spend time alone with Me in prayer. Leave everyone and everything behind; enter the inner sanctuary of your soul and meet Me in prayer. 

WORD OF GOD - JN 15:16-17

JOHN 15:16-17

You did not choose me; it was I who chose you and sent you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last. And everything you ask the Father in my name, he will give you. This is my command, that you love one another.

---- Mine,

Always bear this in mind so you do not become conceited, you did not choose Me, it was I who chose you. The merit was underserved but a pure gift and grace. I have given you a mission to bear good, lasting fruit. You were created for a life of good works that God has already planned for you to do; this is why you must be attentive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. You can accomplish nothing on your own. Ask the Father in My Name for all that You need and it will be given to you. Finally, keep this command, love one another just as I love you

WORD OF GOD - MT 27:26B, 28-31

MATTHEW 27:26B, 28-31

---- Mine,

After having me flogged Pilate handed me over to be crucified. They stripped me and dressed me in a purple cloak. Then, weaving a crown of thorns, they forced it onto my head, and place a reed in my right hand. They knelt before me and mocked me, saying, 'Hail, king of the Jews!' They spat on me took the reed from my hand and struck me on the head with it. When they had finished mocking me, they pulled off the purple cloak and dressed me in my own clothes, and let me out to be crucified.

It is easy to read these over-familiar words and after a while not be quite so overwhelmed by the description of the events that took place over 2000 years ago. Now read it again, this time as if it was I writing a first-hand account of what I underwent for you personally, and know that I did it gladly, for you.  

WORD OF GOD - 1 COR 16:13-14

1 CORINTHIANS 16:13-14

Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.


---- Mine,

Love is a sentinel, a watchtower, a lighthouse, a lamp on a lampstand, a well-lit city on the mountain. It is strength to the weary. It is watchful, awake, alert, ready to spring into action, and go where love is most needed. It is strong and does not wilt in the face of calamity because its source of courage and strength is in God who is all in all and is in all. Love does not sleep, it does not get weary. Love does not count the cost. Love does not put itself first but is pleased to take the last place, to be the least. Love's gaze is never turned inward towards self but outward to the other. Love rejoices in all that is good. Love never fails. 

WORD OF GOD - ROM 8:9-10

ROMANS 8:9-10

But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness.

---- Mine,

My Spirit was poured into your soul from the moment you were baptized and grafted into My Body. You are the dwelling place of God. My Spirit within you enables you to cry out to God and call Him, 'Abba', 'papa', 'dad.' As a child of God, you are co-heir to the Kingdom of heaven. I took on your sin and freed you from the wages of sin which is death and I gave you My life. The life you receive from My Spirit makes you righteous before My heavenly Father. Remain in My love.   

WORD OF GOD - JER 32:40-41

JEREMIAH 32:40-41

I will make an everlasting covenant with them, never to draw back from doing good to them; and I will put the fear of me in their hearts, so that they may not turn from me. I will rejoice in doing good to them, and I will plant them in this land in faithfulness, with all my heart and all my soul.

---- Mine,

I AM the everlasting covenant of love that My Father makes with you. God is Emmanuel to you through Me. I give you a holy fear so you will do nothing that separates you from My love and the love of My Father. It gives Me great joy to pour into your soul every good and perfect gift from above. Remain in My love. 

WORD OF GOD - LK 6:46-48

 LUKE 6:46-48

‘Why do you call me “Lord, Lord”, and do not do what I tell you? I will show you what someone is like who comes to me, hears my words, and acts on them. That one is like a man building a house, who dug deeply and laid the foundation on rock; when a flood arose, the river burst against that house but could not shake it, because it had been well built.

---- Mine, 

Obedience is better than sacrifice. Liars and hypocrites say what they think you want to hear but they neither mean what they say nor do they have any intention of keeping their word. My Word is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path. Keep my Word in your heart, meditate on it, allow it to direct your life and nothing will shake you. The storms of life will dash against you but you will remain firm for your life is built on the sure foundation of My Word. Listen, ponder, and obey and you will flourish and bear good fruit in every season.