afflicted, Lord, and freedom to those
who are prisoners and captives. I
have come to see, at least in part,
what it is that afflicts my soul and
would keep me prisoner. It is a very
real difficulty that I have no influence
over. It hangs over my head and
discourages me. It makes me sad
and even lonely at times. It creates
within me a burning desire to see You
honored and glorified; while at the
same time suffocating my own sense
of freedom, expression, and worship.
I need Your good news and Your
livingWord spoken to my heart.
afflict your soul and oppress your mind drop away. What you are identifying is true and real, but
you have allowed genuine difficulties to become giants in the land of promise. I have promised
you My very presence wherever you are, My Spirit given to the fullness that you seek, and My
unfailing Word both written and spoken to your heart. I have promised the same inheritance for
your children for generations to come.
Do not idolize the altars set up by the enemy of your soul. He would make the problems
appear to have greater power than I have, and that is not so. Have you forgotten the greatness
of the One Who is on your side? I keep you every moment even in the midst of your enemies--
more than that, I set a table for you in their presence. I have declared that you are to rule in the
midst of them. That does not mean that they will change or go away, but they cannot touch
your soul unless you let them.
I have taken away the shame and reproach of your youth, and My lovingkindness will not
be removed from you. I rescue, redeem, and revive you as you cling to My Word. My Word is
the key to My wisdom which will keep you, exalt you, crown you, and direct you. As you avoid
wickedness and seek this wisdom, your path will grow brighter and brighter. Love and treasure
My Word over every other prize in the world.
Do not hesitate to love Me lavishly and follow Me fervently. Speak what I put on your heart,
listening always for My gentle, quiet voice and waiting for Me with great anticipation and
watchfulness. Do not shrink from declaring My counsel and that which helps others to follow Me.
Be strong in faith, for it gives Me great pleasure to see You trusting Me rather than shying from
an opportunity to let Me live through you. You do not need to be confident in yourself--be
confident in Me. Never forget Who I am.
Romans 8:31-39; Isaiah 24:3; Psalm 23:5; Psalm 110:2; Isaiah 54:4; Isaiah 54:10
Psalm 119:153-160; Proverbs 4; Psalm 119:65-72; Ezekiel 33:7; Psalm 130:5-6
Acts 20:25, 27; Hebrews 10:38; Hebrews 13:6
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