Small Straws In A Soft Wind - September

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September 1: You are in unfamiliar territory because I am taking you in the direction of correction. There are things in your life that are inconsistent with kingdom values. It is not that you are completely off track, but taking you out of routine will reveal attitudes and motivations that need to be highlighted. I will show you what needs your attention, says the Lord. Isaiah 42:16 I will bring the blind by a way they did not know; I will lead them in paths they have not known. I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. These things I will do for them, and not forsake them.

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September 2: Precision is your friend. The more precise you can be in your intentions and requests, the better. You can avoid misunderstandings by being clear and direct in your communications. I speak not only of the natural realm but the spiritual realm as well. Be specific in your prayers and be sure that you ask from a position of absolute faith and trust; no doubt or unbelief, says the Lord. Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

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September 3: There are lessons to learn that will equip you to move forward with grace instead of awkwardness. It is My desire for you to be equipped and ready for the days ahead and the things that you will be required to do, says the Lord. I will give you all the wisdom and direction you need. James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.

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September 4: Beloved, I want you to come closer to Me. You have achieved a level of comfort in seeking and interacting with Me, but there is more. There is a higher level of spiritual understanding and perfection that you have stopped short of. Press through this barrier of complacency and rise to new heights, says the Lord. Philippians 3:12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.

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September 5: Maintain good order in your life circumstances. When there is chaos, judgment is impaired and wisdom is absent. Quiet your emotions and be sensitive to the leading of My Spirit in every situation. Only then can you proceed in truth and righteousness. Put aside your prejudice, says the Lord, and allow justice to prevail. 1 Corinthians 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order.

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September 6: Refuse to be irritated and disturbed by delays or lack of progress. A perfect order and timing are set in motion for your life. Trust Me to bring forth those things that are important to your progress and well-being in due season. Impatience will only lead to your being unsettled and distraught. This should be a time of quiet faith and endurance, says the Lord. Hebrews 12:1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.

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September 7: Come to Me in times of need. You do not have to carry your burdens alone. I am indeed with you to bring you through every challenge and to give the wisdom necessary for perfect progression, says the Lord. Find your assurance and rest in My presence. Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

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September 8: Look for Me even when you don't feel like it. When you find Me, you will regain strength and hope. I am your help in troubling times, and I will energize you to be able to deal with your situation regardless of how daunting it seems, says the Lord. There is nothing beyond My reach. Psalms 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

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September 9: When things seem to no longer work or properly meet your needs, you will have to make some adjustments. This is a time when you are being re-positioned so that you can maximize the benefits of the new season. Don't panic when changes are inevitable. It will be much the same as your eyes having to adjust from darkness to light--they get used to it--and you will begin to see clearly again, says the Lord. 1Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the tie, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.

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September 10: Pay attention because I am going to show you what it takes to fulfill your destiny. This is a time when you, My people, are more aware of your distance from Me. You realize that your religious culture has let you down and that what you do outwardly to serve and worship Me is meaningless and unfulfilling. I will teach you that true worship and service is being what you were created to be and not what society dictates. Only then will you experience a true anointing, says the Lord. Matthew 6:5 "And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men."

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September 11: You have been looking for solutions and completion in various aspects of your life, and your wait is coming to an end. These are things that must conclude before you can be positioned to move forward and begin to experience the new season before you. You will forge ahead with a greater sense of spiritual stability and assurance, says the Lord. Isaiah 33:6 Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times, and the strength of salvation; the fear of the Lord is his treasure.

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September 12: Deliberately lean on Me. Trust Me to provide everything you need whether wisdom, guidance, healing or finances. Seek Me and I will be found by you. Talk to Me and I will hear you. Ask and you will receive. Know that I am as close as your breath, says the Lord, and that I AM your help in trouble. James 1:5-7 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. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

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September 13: As I waited on the Lord for His word, I heard these lyrics: Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative, latch on to the affirmative, don't mess with Mr. In-Between. And, He said, "I want you to have faith that I am with you to do good and not evil. Be patient and allow My perfect will to unfold in your life." Numbers 23:19 "God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?

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September 14: Stand strong and stay calm. Being upset doesn't help anything. What will help is for you to shift your focus from the natural realm to the spiritual realm. Find and stay in the flow of My Spirit, for I will give you wisdom and lead you in the way you should go for the best possible outcome for you, says that Lord. Do not be afraid. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

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September 15: Embrace change. For some it will be small things that need to be tweaked, improved, or re-arranged. For others it will be the need to exchange or replace that which is broken. And, for others it will be a time of complete renovation. I speak of your spiritual condition as well as your emotional, mental, and physical environment. I am preparing you for the days ahead that will require soundness of spirit, soul, and body if you are to make the most of the opportunities that are presented, says the Lord. Now is the time to get ready to move into the new season. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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September 16: Will yourself to me! If you have given yourself to Me then I have responsibility for you--to empower you by the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Make that decision and give yourself into My care. Place yourself under the provision of My kingdom to receive My blessings and power. Be steadfast; be strong; be wise. Don’t be deceived. Come to Me, and I will equip you and prepare you for the perilous times that you live in and the days of evil that are before you. I am the Most Holy One; the One who will keep you on the path of righteousness and in the power of My kingdom by which you overcome all the works of the enemy. Be one with Me, says the Lord. I’ve kept you for such a time as this so that you may fulfill your destiny.

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September 17: Face uncertainty with the certainty of the power of My Spirit. The unseen realm is of far greater and eternal consequence than the temporary problems that you face, says the Lord. Put things in perspective and refuse to feed your anxiety and fear of the unknown. All things are known to Me, and you can trust Me to take care of My own. Stand strong and resolute. Psalm 91:5-9 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near you. Only with your eyes shall you look, and see the reward of the wicked. Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge, even the Most High, your dwelling place.

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September 18: You are not out of the proverbial woods yet, but the greatest part of the difficulty is behind you. You have stood strong and passed the test of endurance. In a little while, you will be able to take the lessons you have learned into the days ahead with a depth of courage you would not have expected. This time will be remembered as a time of maturing spiritually, says the Lord. Psalm 31:24 Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord.

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September 19: Continue the effort to press through these difficult times. Do not give up. I know every detail of your life and heart, and I am with you, says the Lord. Establish yourself in hope and keep the faith. You are destined for victory. This too shall pass. 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.

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September 20: You must not take the attitudes and motivations of those around you seriously. They are dealing with their own stuff, which has very little to do with you. Steer clear and do your best to be righteous despite your environment. Do not take things too personally, says the Lord, stay focused spiritually. Proverbs 2:8-9 8 He guards the paths of justice, and preserves the way of His saints. Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.

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September 21: Many of you, My people, have been moving along at a very hectic pace. It is necessary that you take time to rest and seek My face. Give yourself a break and be refreshed and rejuvenated, says the Lord. You will have to be deliberate in choosing to cease from fast and furious activity and slow down to achieve a steady and reasonable pace. Come to Me, and I will restore you. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

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September 22: The consequences of the decisions you make now will be extraordinary in the days and months ahead, whether good or bad. I would have you carefully consider the potential outcome of every choice you make at this time. Choose well and you will have bountiful increase; choose poorly and the devastation will bring sorrow, says the Lord. Deuteronomy 30:19 "I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live."

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September 23: I want you to step back and take a look at the bigger picture. While looking at details is admirable, you can miss a greater understanding that is necessary in accurately evaluating a particular situation. Take the time to make adjustments in the way you see things so that you have greater clarity of intent and purpose, says the Lord. Psalm 14:2 The LORD looks down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there are any who understand, who seek God.

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September 24: Re-establish in your life those things that are truly important to your spiritual well-being. You have allowed yourself to slip in areas of chaos and trouble. There is work to be done to shore up your position of righteousness before you can proceed on the path of truth and strength, says the Lord. Isaiah 26:7 The way of the just is uprightness; O Most Upright, You weigh the path of the just.

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September 25: Do what it takes to set yourself solidly under My protection, says the Lord. There are still areas in your life that need work in order to eliminate vulnerabilities. Do what you can do and trust Me with the rest. You belong to Me and you matter to Me. Put your faith and trust in My ability to take care of My own. Psalm 5:11 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.

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September 26: Pursue righteousness. Go after what is good and right. Be done with selfish ambition and exploitation. Refuse to blame others for your failure. It is time to take a stand against evil no matter where you find it. Yield to the work of My Spirit in you. You can only achieve righteousness through supernatural grace, says the Lord. 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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September 27: Those who seek My face and have true relationship with Me will begin to see signs and wonders that will reveal My presence and power in ways never imagined. But, these manifestations must not be used for exploitation or for the purpose of building yourselves up in the eyes of others. Glorify Me in all things and maintain humility, says the Lord. Proverbs 22:4 By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honor, and life.

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September 28: Prepare yourself for a spiritual journey. I will take you into a realm of wisdom and understanding that you have not yet experienced. The preparation I speak of is one of purity and a genuine desire to know Me more intimately. You will never reach for anything you do not want, says the Lord. So, this will be a deliberate and focused process of making yourself ready. Only those who do so will make this journey. Job 23:12 I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.

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September 29: Your journey on this earth is one of destiny. You will have multiple opportunities, which will prepare you for your final destination. What you must do is take advantage of every opportunity to express the nature and power of My Spirit, says the Lord. Make sure that your responses to life are godly. Psalm 84:5-7 Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca (weeping), they make it a spring; the rain also covers it with pools. They go from strength to strength; each one appears before God in Zion.

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September 30: Come here. Come with Me. Follow Me. Many of My people have been given a mantle--a calling and purpose. But, when things became too challenging, the mantle became contaminated with things of the world and of the natural realm. The garment is no longer fit for the work of My kingdom, says the Lord. Come again for a new garment, which will require renewed commitment to do what I called you to do before the perversion of purpose by the flesh. Revelation 3:18 "I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see."