Press into Me, O My people, despite the pain and hard circumstances. Continue to give Me the sacrifice of your praise. Who but I can bring beauty from your ashes? As you exalt Me above the circumstances and focus on Me and My goodness, the weights and burdens will fall off of you. I am … Continue reading Restoring the Broken Pieces

He brought out his people with rejoicing, his chosen ones with shouts of joy; he gave them the lands of the nations, and they fell heir to what others had toiled for ... | Psalm 105:43-44 I sense that the Lord is getting ready to promote many who walked through the fire, yet have kept their hearts pure before … Continue reading A Divine Upgrade: Realignment, New Assignments, and Kingdom Advancement!

When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, "The Lord has done great things for them." The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. … Continue reading The Floodgates Are Opening!

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people. | Ephesians 1:18 I sense that the Lord is restoring hope in this season, especially in the area of troubled relationships. … Continue reading Spiritual Eyes, Look Through New Lenses!

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of … Continue reading Childlike Faith

"Although you have been forsaken and hated, with no one traveling through, I will make you the everlasting pride and the joy of all generations ... Instead of bronze I will bring you gold, and silver in place of iron. Instead of wood I will bring you bronze, and iron in place of stones. I will make … Continue reading The Restoration and Rebuilding of America

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" | 2 Corinthians 5:17 In the midst of what has felt like a huge spiritual battle, I heard the words "breaking free." As I inquired of the Lord as to what was happening, I was reminded … Continue reading Breaking Free

I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire;he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see … Continue reading He Alone Is Your Firm Foundation!

At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, "Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens." The words "once more" indicate the removing of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that what cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that … Continue reading Trust God in the Process: He is Establishing You!

On a recent morning, as I was worshiping the Lord and singing "King of Glory," I received a picture of a sea parting. I was then reminded of when Moses and the Israelites came upon the Red Sea. It seemed as if there was no way to escape Pharaoh and his Egyptian army. Yet, the … Continue reading The Seas Are Parting

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. | Isaiah 43:19 Trust Me in this time of transition, even if it feels like chaos. Do not fear the change and repositioning that is taking … Continue reading Transitioning Into the New

Many are becoming battle weary in this season, as the fire has seemed to be seven times hotter than before. The enemy is seeking to bring condemnation for the times that you have stumbled or made even the smallest mistake. Know there is now no condemnation for those who are in Me, Christ Jesus (Romans … Continue reading  Out of the Ashes My Glory Will Rise

I see a picture of a great and magnificent stage. The director is excitedly buzzing around, putting the last touches into place; the final pieces are being placed together before the grand curtain is drawn. There is a holy hush, and the angels are watching with great longing and anticipation for the sons and daughters … Continue reading The Stage is Set For the Sons and Daughters to Be Revealed!

I believe that God is doing a deep heart surgery on His people, healing and cleansing the deep wounds of the soul. The Lord is restoring hope deferred as you go deeper with Him and become willing to visit the hard places. As you surrender to Him, the disappointment and the things that you have … Continue reading All Things New

I sense that the Lord has been highlighting tears in this season. Your tears are precious to Him. As it is declared in the Psalms, our God counts our tears and puts them in a bottle (Psalm 56:8). Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy (Psalm 126:5). The season is shifting, … Continue reading Your Tears Will Soon Turn to Joy

Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love, and his wonderful deeds … Continue reading Out of the Wilderness

In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ … Continue reading Forged in the Fire

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. | John 14:27 Fear not during this time of great transition, for I am with you. Often it feels as though things are … Continue reading Trust Me In Transition

"As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God." | Psalm 42:1 Today I say to you, drink from My well; drink freely of My living water. "Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat" (Isaiah … Continue reading Living Water