Listen. It will come to you. That thought, that decision that needs to be made; wait for it, and it will come to you in due time. Sometimes you need to act in faith, trusting Me with the outcomes, and make a decision even without complete confidence on your part up front. Instead of crying out in fear with “I don’t know what to do!”, remember that I do know. As I lead and you choose to follow, I will guide your next steps. Take one step. Maybe even take the leap. Whether the decisions before you are small and seemingly inconsequential, or are monumental and overwhelming, I AM WITH YOU. I will nudge you one way or another; your work is to move forward with trust in My direction and My outcomes. Stillness before movement is good and essential, but eventually I call you to move. I allow and encourage sound reasoning; stagnancy is not part of My holy plan. You can trust My Holy Spirit to be your guide always, – helping you to be brave as you step into unfamiliar territory. Remember, each choice made in faith leads you closer to Me. I am a safe and loving God.
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Here for You
True contentment lies in your relationship with Me. There is no such thing as spending too much time with Me. Yes, you must go about your day, but I can accompany you in your every activity and converse with you all the while. Bring Me with you conscientiously! Let Me be a “tag along”, if you will. I can also be present to pluck you out of the mire of things that cause you tension, annoyance, and worry. Like a hidden but handy life-preserver, reach for Me when the waters around you seem too deep. Find comfort in the way I sustain your head above water. Nothing will be too much for you to handle when you learn to rely on My ever-saving Presence. I am here for you, – all day.
The Bouquet
Behold each person you encounter today as being a splendid and beautiful arrangement in My eyes. Their unique bouquet is designed by the Master Florist. It is not your job to judge the design. You tend to see with quick judgement, – calling things “beautiful”, “good”, or “well put-together”, or naming them as “not-so-pretty”, “not worthy of your time”, even “distasteful”. Work on softening your opinions and try considering My perspective as a filter to see things with a more gracious, accepting heart. This takes practice. It may call you to curb your appetite for gossip, criticism, or making negative remarks on the side to others. You can replace these habits over time with My help and with an intentional focus. Learn to stop and smell the roses in a new level of appreciation for those who are different from you. Find secret joy in this loving act of acceptance. Notice how it changes you more into My likeness. You may even discover that you can be less hard on yourself in the process. You are each an integral, beautiful, and much-needed component of My bouquet.
What to Wear
Clothed in radiance. I clothe you in radiance when you ask to follow My Spirit and My Will for your life. As you dress for the day wondering what to wear, put on My face, My intent. Conscientiously check your attitude over and work to eliminate judgement, irritation, and distrust. Shed those elements – but do so wisely by asking for My assistance, because you cannot remove them completely on your own. If you try to do this all by yourself you may get discouraged and even add in self-reproach to the dinginess you so long to rid your demeanor of. Let me gently help. Picture Me with you at all times, standing side by side as your prompter, encourager, and friend. Choose the faithful route, – opting to stand by Me, as well. Choose to be My follower, an advocate for others, and a student of My ways. Wear the radiant robe of righteousness, adorned by Me to carry out great works.
Speak of Me
It is staggering how many people hunger for a relationship with Me but have no idea where to begin. I am not trying to avoid people; I am easy to find because I am always around and within each of you. You already know it, so I ask you to teach others. Don’t doubt your capacity to form the words; I’ll hand them to you. You don’t have to be scared to admit you know Me. Tell them to turn to Me in their daily challenges and needs. Talk about the beauty of how easily they will find Me in their midst, easing their pain and filling their void when they opt to turn their gaze to Me. Spread the Good News! Remind yourself of it, too. As you speak about Me more frequently and freely, you will find a new way of life unfolding: a glory-filled life in clearer and deeper awareness of My constant Presence and My Goodness. This inherently washes through you and will spill out onto others. They will seek you out in their thirst for Holy Relationship with Me. I’ll plant the opportunities. Show them how to look for and find Me, the Living Water. There is plenty in the well for all to thrive on.
Thwarted Plans
Show love in the spur of the moment. It can become overwhelming trying to plan in advance for all the things you “intend” to do to bring goodness to others. Sometimes I thwart those plans with more pressing or present needs. It’s okay to prepare and try to lay out positive plans, but I call you to be open to the winds of change I may put along your path. I thank you for your good intentions. I love that you honor Me in doing good works. I want to bless you – and others – in moments where My hand can accomplish what is most needed. Sometimes I even send angels to accompany you in allowing My will to be done. Be open to whatever I present to you today. You may be on the giving end, or I may place you on the receiving end. My design is so intricate, beyond your eyes or imaginings. In your response to others, as you strive to bring love into the moment, you may or may not even be aware of the dynamic change occurring. I design all things for Good.
No “Spiritual Guilt”
Don’t get Me wrong. I do not ask for “spiritual guilt”, – thinking that you are somehow not measuring up to My demanding expectations or that things are ‘your fault’ when they aren’t turning out the way you think they should. Yes, I desire for you to be attentive to others, – a compassionate listener, caring friend, kind family member, patient colleague, – but I do not call you to do so to a point of depletion. I also don’t ask you to be walked on by others who mistreat or bully, thinking you have to always ‘just be nice’. I never intend for my children to be abused. It’s perfectly okay to assert yourself when a voice of reason or justice is needed. It is also okay to back away and take time out for self-care, – to fill the well. Time with Me, – truly quiet and reflective – is the best way to do that. Be cautious about filling your well with things that won’t satisfy, led by false Gods or desires that aren’t of My intent for you. Learn how to be content in the stillness, even when all around you may be filled with discontent. If you sense ‘spiritual guilt’ rising in you, you are probably trying to do too much on your own. Bring it to Me to help you gain perspective, and hand the problems to Me. It’s okay to allow yourself to be at peace even when those around you are not. I am the One attending to the repairs needed; you don’t have to carry the pressure to ‘fix’ everything on your own.
Inspiration
I am lighting the way: glimpses along the path give you insights and inspiration. You need not worry about so much; I have a plan in store for you that is brilliantly designed and suited just for you. Keep your eyes open to possibility! Take a chance on My initiatives that I instill in you. I AM the Divine Inspirer! And you are one of the results of My amazing creation. Together let’s celebrate the possibility alive and renewed in and around you today. “If you seek Me, you will find Me”, – already in your midst.
Natural Self
There is power in connection and re-connection. Power to heal, power to anoint. Power to move forward and make new things happen. Keep listening, reaching out to those in need of My hand at work in renewed relationships. See how I make all things new. Notice how involved I am as you reach out to others. I have called all to new life in Me. Simply speak the truth about that which you already know. Your beauty comes forth when you do that – eloquent and sincere. I designed you to be this authentic self, without pretenses around others. Your humor, your sensitivity, your awareness of others needs and their desire for acknowledgement makes you a wondrous spiritual tool in My kingdom. Do not doubt your greatness or your capacity, and do not fear it. Let My Light shine BOLDLY in you today, without hesitation or concerns for “what others are thinking”. Be your natural self, and trust that this is Good.
Spoken to Me 