Small Straws In A Soft Wind - July

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July 1: Consider your vulnerabilities--those places in you that can be exploited. You must protect yourself to keep others from taking unrighteous advantage of you. You can do this by hiding yourself in Me, says the Lord. When you live in the Spirit, you will have the necessary discernment to see trouble before it comes. Ephesians 6:13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

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July 2: Do not worry about the days ahead. You will get overwhelmed when you think about the challenges you face. But, if you take it one day at a time and do what that day requires, you will fulfill all that I have set before you. And, know that I will give you the strength and the help that you need, says the Lord. Matthew 6:33-34 "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble."

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July 3: Set a goal for yourself to know Me more intimately, says the Lord, for I am available to you. Then, take time every day, one day at a time to come into My presence. You will be surprised at how much easier life becomes for you as you move forward with wisdom and divine direction. Jeremiah 29:13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.

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July 4: I will make a way where there seems to be no way. And, I will shine a light on the path before you so that you do not stumble or fall. Allow Me to be your partner in life and trust that I will open and shut doors appropriately, says the Lord. You have not been this way before so you will need My wisdom and guidance. It is My will that you prosper in all that you do. 1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him."

[willbe275]

Amen.

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July 5: Come and present your problems and dilemmas to Me, says the Lord. When you do not know what to do, I will give you wisdom and solutions to resolve difficult situations. But, again, you must come to Me; connect with Me. I will heighten your discernment and cause you to be inspired to do what is right. Do not be afraid or dismayed. I am with you. Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

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July 6: There is a shift in your spiritual atmosphere, which will allow you to overcome hindrances that have slowed down or even stopped your progress. You will now be able to extricate yourself from what has seemed to be an endless wait for breakthrough. Get ready! Psalms 42:11 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.

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July 7: To all of you who have made sacrifices for the sake of others, I tell you that I see your sacrifice and I count it as holy and righteous, says the Lord. What you have given up will be multiplied back to you in the time of harvest. Great will be your reward. And, to those who have taken advantage of the kindness of others you have already received your reward. Matthew 16:27 "For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works."

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July 8: Be quiet. It is in your best interest to stop worrying and fretting and start putting your trust in Me. For, I will show you the way and be with you on the journey. Be sensitive to My leading, and do not rely on your own thoughts and desires. I know what is best for you, says the Lord. Have faith! Psalm 5:11-12 But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; Let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; Let those also who love Your name Be joyful in You. For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous; With favor You will surround him as with a shield.

[willbe275]

Amen. Lord you are the way, the truth and the life.

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July 9: Do not lose momentum. You can take advantage of opportunities that are presented to you, and in some cases you can create your own opportunities. Keep your eyes wide open so that you do not miss what I am doing on your behalf, says the Lord. The spiritual implications far outweigh natural potential as you continue to focus on the everlasting Kingdom. Revelation 3:8 "I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name."

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July 10: Finding the flow of My Spirit is like finding a fresh stream. It will move and refresh you. When you find that spiritual flow you will be able to stay on track with what I am doing in your life. Then, you can stay on task. Seek Me for direction in doing My will, for I will indeed show you the way to be the best version of yourself that you can be, says the Lord. Proverbs 4:12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, and when you run, you will not stumble.

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July 11: For you who desire to do My will and follow My lead, you are positioned to make changes that will serve you well. Do not be afraid to take big steps as you proceed on the path that I have prepared. I have gone before you to make a way that will both amaze and delight the heart of those who are obedient and faithful to serve Me, says the Lord. Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart.

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July 12: Prepare to make adjustments in your course of action. Things are not always as they seem, and you must be flexible in order to fulfill your ultimate intentions and stay in the flow of the Spirit. Optimize your efforts through your willingness and ability to make modifications, says the Lord. I will give you wisdom. James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

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July 13: Refuse to allow unusual circumstances to dump you down into negative emotions. Take the time to get quiet and regain perspective. It is easy to get overwhelmed when you have to deal with things you do not fully understand. But, this is also an opportunity to do some much needed internal work and to grow spiritually. Trust Me to lead you through this maze, says the Lord. Psalm 61:2 From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

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July 14: Discouragement will take you down to the depths, so you must lift yourself up by trusting in Me, says the Lord. Refocus your thoughts and energy to spiritual realities that will strengthen your faith and your resolve. My purpose for you is victory and not defeat. Psalm 42:11 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall yet praise Him, the help of my countenance and my God.

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July 15: There are new possibilities on the horizon. Take this time to prepare yourself by re-evaluating your priorities. I speak to you in terms of spiritual reality and eternal values, which ultimately must take precedence over all things worldly and temporary. Rise up to new heights where you can truly live in the Spirit, says the Lord. 2 Corinthians 4:18 while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

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July 16: Beloved, when circumstances require your energy and attention, you must still be aware of the impact you have on others. Do not lose yourself in the process of attending to worldly concerns. In these days it is of even more importance to maintain connection with Me, says the Lord. Then, love will flow like a river. John 15:12 "This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you."

[willbe275]

Big time amen to that.

[bluidkiti]

July 17: There are times when you must speak and times when you must be silent. I would have you speak when it is appropriate, but be silent in My presence so that you can receive My wisdom, especially as it applies to solutions to difficult problems. You need My help in navigating life's struggles, says the Lord. Stay close. Zechariah 2:13 "Be silent, all flesh, before the Lord, for He is aroused from His holy habitation!"

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July 18: Rise up. I have opened a door for you to enter into a higher place in Spirit. To do so, you must leave behind the things that keep you in a place of fear and chaos. Put your trust in Me to help you through these trying times. Come into the realm of the sublime, says the Lord. I have made a way. Isaiah 45:2 I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron.

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July 19: You are in a particular season of awareness that will bring to light problem areas in your life that require solutions. It will be as though the portal of your mind opens wider for you to see and understand that which has remained unnoticed. Internal work requires an adjustment of attitudes and motivations, but this work will be mostly external and will affect how you do life, says the Lord. Proverbs 2:2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding.

[willbe275]

I so love the book of Proverbs. Amen.

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July 20: Align yourself with My timing. Your submission and cooperation in carrying out My will are vital as the elements of change fall into place for a smooth transition into the next phase of existence. Never doubt the ability of My Spirit in ushering you into divine order. You will indeed fulfill My plans and purposes for your life, says the Lord. Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

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July 21: In a vision I saw a huge rock that had been chiseled to be perfectly square; it was as high as it was wide and long. The Lord said, "I Am the Rock on which you must live. My word is your foundation. It is strong, immovable, and eternal. It represents your moral and spiritual ethic, and I am establishing that same ethic in those who have strayed from spiritual truth and righteousness. I will bring them back to that solid foundation." 1 Corinthians 3:11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

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July 22: Get in the river. Let the flow of My Spirit carry you into My purposes for you. You can only do this when you trust Me completely, says the Lord, and when you have established a personal and strong relationship with Me. Don't be afraid of where I might take you because I am for and not against you. You are My dwelling place. Psalms 46:4 There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.

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July 23: When you feel lost and disconnected--not sure of where or how you are spiritually--you must silence your thoughts and emotions, and find a place of peace and quiet in your environment. Re-establish what you believe. Examine your heart and repent for deviating from the path of righteousness, and press into My presence. I will receive and forgive you, says the Lord. Come! 2 Corinthians 6:17 Therefore "Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you."

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July 24: Go with the flow of change. I know where I am taking you, and every adjustment is for the purpose of your growth and development in the Spirit. I am drawing you closer to Me so that your eyes will be open to see. You will begin to perceive yourself apart from the filter of self-protection and justification, which will help you discern all that is true and good, says the Lord. Hebrews 5:14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

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July 25: You will experience a time of acceleration when life events seem to speed up. You will be able to accomplish more than usual in a shorter period of time. All you have to do is rise to the occasion by allowing My Spirit to orchestrate your movements. Be sensitive to the spiritual flow and keep moving. This is a time when you would do well to resist the urge to procrastinate, says the Lord. Acts 17:28 ...for in Him we live and move and have our being...

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July 26: This is a time when you will reap what you have sown over the past several years. Many of you will come into an extraordinary season of reward for your faithfulness to Me, while others will reap the unfortunate harvest of spiritual carelessness. For those who have been diligent to do My will it will be a time of great abundance and joy, says the Lord. 2 Corinthians 9:6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

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July 27: Many of you, My people, struggle to maintain connection with Me, says the Lord. This is because of the many distractions that draw your attention and resources. It will take a concerted effort to combat and press through the myriad of things that interfere with spiritual focus. Earnestly seek My face and move into that place of sweet communion. Hosea 5:15 I will return again to My place till they acknowledge their offense. Then they will seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me.

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July 28: Examine yourself to see what you have been obsessing about. It will be something that dominates your thoughts. Truthfully, you cannot move forward until you release that obsession to Me and allow Me to direct your steps and to give you wisdom that can give you some relief. Shift your focus from flesh to Spirit, says the Lord. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.

[willbe275]

Great words, sometimes I find it very difficult to let go and let God, today I will do my best to let go of things which caused me to obsess over, things that I'm powerless over.

[bluidkiti]

July 29: Thoughts of people from your past bring another opportunity to forgive and let go of feelings of rejection, betrayal and abandonment. Do this quickly so that you do not become obsessed with things you can do nothing about. Stay present with Me, says the Lord, and keep your focus on things that matter here and now. 2 Peter 1:10-12 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth.

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July 30: Internal work is still the order of the day. I will show you things about yourself that need correction. Allow the supernatural work to be done that will bring you to a new level of spiritual integrity. The result will be a genuine change of heart that allows My blessings to flow in your life unhindered, says the Lord. Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

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July 31: You are unsettled about several aspects of your life and undecided about your course of action. Ask of Me, and I will give you understanding and wisdom in the things that are still puzzling. Do not despair, but know that I am leading you in the way you should go, says the Lord. Lean on Me! James 1:5-6 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.