Monday, January 5, 2026

ESTHER 14: 4, 12-14, 19 (2026)

ESTHER 14: 4, 12-14, 19

4 My Lord, you who stand alone, come to my help; I am alone and have no help but you.
12 Remember us, Lord; reveal yourself in the time of our calamity. Give me courage, King of gods and master of all power.
13 Make my words persuasive when I face the lion; turn his heart against our enemy, that the latter and his like may be brought to their end.
14 Save us by your hand; help me who am alone and have none but you, O Lord.
19 O God, more powerful than all, hear the voice of those in despair; save us from the evil man’s power, and deliver me from my fear.

---- my own,

In the world, you will have many trials and tribulations; these are all necessary. Every cross is lovingly shaped by My Father's hand and is designed especially for every one of His children so they can sip of the Cup of suffering that I drank to the dregs. Unless you have a small taste of the sufferings I bore for the whole world, you will never appreciate the depths of the Father's love for you. I became sin so you could be set free and return to His house. Your sufferings are not meant to destroy you, crush you, make you worried and sad, or fearful. No. They are given to you to purify you, strengthen your faith, and prepare you for the constant and uphill battle you face daily. They are meant to help you face, fight, and overcome the snares of the enemy. Life on earth is a spiritual combat until you breathe your last breath. But be of good cheer, --- my own, for I have overcome the world. I have won the victory over death, and this victory is for you. No evil plan made against those who are called by My Name will succeed. Continue to pray, to hope, but do not be anxious about anything; continue to praise, worship, and thank God in all things. I AM here. I hear you. I know how to draw immense good from every evil, every trial, and all tribulations. Above all, remember, you are not alone. Heaven is with you, and heaven is praying for you and interceding for you with Me. I hear them, and I will intercede and mediate for you before My Father who always hears Me. Lift up your head. Have courage. Trust Me. Have faith. And keep saying and praying as you always do, 'All is well because God is good.' Even when it does not appear to be so. For surely I know the plans I have for you, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. So be of good cheer. I AM with you. I AM fighting for you. The victory is won.

Sunday, January 4, 2026

SIRACH 11:12-17 (2026)

SIRACH 11:12-14, 17

12 There are those who are weak, needing support, lacking goods and in great poverty, yet the eyes of the Lord look on them with favor. The Lord will redress their humiliation. 
13 He will raise their heads and many people will marvel on this account. 14 Good and evil, life and death, poverty and riches, all come from the Lord. 
17 The just can count on the generosity of the Lord and his goodness will guide them forever.

---- my own,

Know My own, My gaze is ever on you. My ear is pressed against your lips. My face, pressed against your cheek, feels the warmth of your breath as you breathe in and out. My arms are wrapped around you tightly. I hold you firmly against My breast. You are safe. Although you possess nothing, you are weak, you are tossed about by those who think they have power over you; this is a lie of the Evil One. I love you. I will lift your head so you will walk with the dignity that belongs to the children of God. What can the children of the world do to you? They are but a puff of wind. It is I who grants justice. It is I who directs the affairs of all. They may believe that they are in control, but there is nothing and no one who acts or does anything that I do not permit. Nothing is good or bad, ---- my own, for all things come from Me.  I AM God, and the sun rises and sets at My command. I have placed every star in the sky. I know them all. I call each one by name. What is man, puny man, whose life is but a puff of wind here today and gone tomorrow? Do not fear anyone but God alone. And always remember, you are not alone. You have God, the Son of God, the Mighty Warrior, the King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords, who is also the Bridegroom of your precious soul, who loves you. I have declared you to be Mine, and no one can snatch from Me what belongs to Me. Have faith and calm your restless fears and thoughts. Lean against Me like a weaned child on its mother's breast, trustfully for all is well.