“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!” Isaiah 26:3 NLT
LAY HOLD OF MY PEACE AMIDST THE STORM
Amidst these changing times, the enemy of our soul plans to distract us and make us focus on outward things. News headlines, financial hardships, distractions, fractured relationships…he will literally use anything to redirect our focus away from what is far greater. This is the goal! This is the evil one’s plan! If the enemy succeeds in redirecting our focus onto temporal things, then he wins the battle!
“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 NLT
Yes, the distractions and pressures of this life have been raging and the prize the enemy seeks is your supernatural peace. Yet, it is NOT his to get! Truly, it is yours to lose if you let him take it! Only you can give away what our great and mighty God gave us through the sacrifice of His Son on the cross. May we all take the time to refocus on the things that are eternal and secure through our savior, Jesus Christ!
RISE ABOVE!
I hear the Lord saying, “Protect your peace! Do not focus on the lesser things, for the enemy would seek to keep you from hearing My divine words from heaven! Protect what you focus on. I am your good shepherd and I desire only good things for you! I have treasures that I long to show you in this hour! As previously spoken, this is a season of answers, awakenings and abundance!” Truly, I say to you, “Partner with Me and give Me your full attention. Rise above the things that would seek to steal your focus in this hour!”
“And I will give you treasures hidden in the darkness— secret riches. I will do this so you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, the one who calls you by name.” Isaiah 45: 3 NLT
DO NOT FEAR AND PRESS IN!
“My Bride! Press in, press in! Incline your ear to Me, for I have much to tell you! Do not fear the transition or change that you are facing. I am leading you into a new and unexplored territory. Fear not! Expansion and Increase are upon you and you will take the land! Listen to Me, for this will NOT be by your own strength! Rather, it is simply by My favor upon you!“
“For not by their own sword did they win the land, nor did their own arm save them, but your right hand and your arm, and the light of your face, for you delighted in them.” Psalm 44:3 ESV
I AM FREEING YOU FROM PEOPLE-PLEASING!
“Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.” Proverbs 29:25 NIV
I hear the Lord saying, “Do not attempt to please man by constantly explaining yourself to others. This is yet another tactic of the enemy to wear down your grace and steal your peace! My Bride, there will be many in this season who will not understand the unique calling that I have placed on your life. Do not be concerned with this, but rather, simply move forward and be about your Father’s business. Receive My freedom and do not revert to old behavior patterns! It was for freedom that I have set you free!”
“Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.” Romans 13:8 NKJV
“You will find an increase in your peace as you live solely for Me. I am doing a work in you, therefore, lean into it and partner with Me to see My highest good come to pass. I am working, even in areas that feel uncomfortable and unfamiliar! Receive My grace and protect your peace, for I will not relax My grip on you! I am holding you close in My mighty right hand!“, says the Lord of Hosts.
“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” Isaiah 43:2 NLT