Small Straws In A Soft Wind - June

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June 1: Maintain a steady pace as you push through difficult circumstances. Slow and steady. Slow and steady. Before you know it the hardship you have endured will be behind you, and hope will spring forth and carry you into the next phase of existence. Keep your faith strong as you believe that I am with you in all things and that I will never forsake you. Psalm 31:24 Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord.

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June 2: Refuse to allow the darkness of this world to engulf you. Rather, allow My light to envelop you and bring life and strength. Spiritual truth has not been shaken or adjusted by human tragedy. I am the same yesterday, today, and forever. You live in a world of good and evil. You get to choose which one will define you. John 12:46 "I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness."

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June 3: You must find rest and peace in My presence. It is the only place of peace that is acquired beyond your thoughts and feelings. It is the peace that comes with divine perception and spiritual truth where goodness is found. But you need to come. Refuse to live in turmoil and confusion and seek Me with all your heart. John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

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June 4: I honor your dedication to worship and pray. Be sure to spend time with Me. Not only will you stay connected and feel better, but I will reward you in ways you could not have imagined. I will pour out My anointing on those who are faithful to seek My face. John 4:23-24 "But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."

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June 5: You are in need of strength and resilience, and both are available to you by the Spirit. Make sure that you are willing to be righteous in heart, mind and soul, then ask to be filled with My Spirit. He will come into you and cause you to thrive. When you live in truth and holiness, you will prosper. Luke 11:13 "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!"

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June 6: As I sat before the Lord, I began to hear these old song lyrics: "You've got to accentuate the positive; Eliminate the negative; Latch on to the affirmative; Don't mess with Mister In-Between." We are being encouraged to make adjustments in outlook and perspective. This is the stuff that faith in God is made of. 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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June 7: I have set a standard of righteousness and justice through My word. Measure yourself, your responses to life's circumstances, and your behavior to see if you attain to that standard. You must not compromise truth. I have shown you what is good. What I require of you is to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk in humility. Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!

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June 8: In a dream I was preaching with sincerity and passion, but when I looked out at the congregation they had all moved to the back rows of the sanctuary. Some were sleeping and actually snoring and others were yawning and still others were slumped down in the pew. There was no spiritual life at all. As I was waking up I asked the Lord what this meant, and He said, "My people have grown fat and dull after being spoon-fed the truth of My word. And, now in the pandemic, they have a rare and valuable opportunity to seek Me in earnest. Yet, precious few have actually sought My face and entered My presence." Matthew 13:15 For the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, and their eyes they have closed, lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, so that I should heal them.

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June 9: Too many voices! There are too many voices that will take you off course and encourage you to live carnally instead of living in the Spirit. Shut out unholy conversation and be quiet. It is vital that you are only moved by the leading of My Spirit. The enemy is seeking to demoralize you and remove you from your place of safety in Me. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

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June 10: Set yourself to be an example of good and not evil. Demonstrate My righteousness. Clearly show the existence of the truth of My word by the way you live and what you speak. The world is full of religious people who are Christians in name only, but their words and deeds betray them. This ought not be so. Matthew 23:27 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness."

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June 11: You will overcome the obstacles that you have recently encountered. It has been a struggle, but you have fought the good fight, and victory is assured. Stay focused and keep your eyes on the prize. The destination will be worth the journey. Refuse to get discouraged! 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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June 12: Beloved, you must move beyond your myopic vision to see beyond your lack of imagination and insight. The current world view has become dark and in many cases hopeless, but you must not forget that you belong to Me. I am your ray of sunshine, your port in the storm, and your hope when despair overrides optimism. Look to Me. Look up and see that I have not forsaken you. Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

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June 13: Do not fret about things you have no control over. Worry doesn't help anything. You need to be convinced that when you come to Me, I will steer you in the right direction and keep you safe. Release troubling things to Me and be assured that I hear you. Rise above the frey and find your place of peace in Me. Psalm 37:7-8 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; do not fret—it only causes harm.

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June 14: You cannot go wrong when you always choose what is right and good. There are many differing opinions and options to choose from in a divided culture. But those who belong to Me can side with spiritual truth and access My wisdom by faith. Allow Me to fill your heart with love as I lead, guide and direct your steps. Hosea 14:9 Who is wise? Let him understand these things. Who is prudent? Let him know them. For the ways of the Lord are right; the righteous walk in them, but transgressors stumble in them.

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June 15: Don't be too hard on yourself when you make mistakes. Use those times to be humble and to learn something about your methods. Take those opportunities to do your best without demanding perfection, which could lead to self-deprecation. Many times your "mistakes" can lead you to a spiritual truth you would otherwise have overlooked. Psalm 25:9 The humble He guides in justice, and the humble He teaches His way.

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June 16: Many of you, My people, are feeling unloved and rejected. Allow My love to surround, permeate, and lift you up. I love and care for you above and beyond what you can understand; it is a love that is eternal. Let love be perfected in you and pour out of you towards one another. Romans 8:38-39 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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June 17: You are in between what has been and what will be. It is important to understand that you are in transition. Be good to yourself, be safe, and move through this transition with the grace that I provide. Don't be rash or get ahead of the curve. This time will require extraordinary patience, but you can do this! 2 Thessalonians 3:5 Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.

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June 18: My eyes are not dark that they cannot see, nor My ears dull that they cannot hear. I see, hear, and know your struggles. I am your source of help and strength in times of trouble. I will lift you up and provide the strength you need to prevail. Refuse to give in to the temptation to dump down in discouragement. Exercise your faith in Me. Hebrews 12:12-13 Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed.

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June 19: You are longing for your life to be normal again and to get back to that which is predictable and comfortable. But, you cannot recover life as it used to be. I tell you honestly that things will never be the same. This is not a time to look back; it is a time to look forward. Many of the adjustments you have made to accommodate an unusual season will become your new normal. Lean on Me and trust Me to give you the wisdom and strength to advance in a new environment. 2 Peter 3:14 Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless.

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June 20: Attune your spirit to My Spirit in order to receive the inspiration that will answer questions and solve problems. You will begin to see beyond the darkness and frustration in your quest to live according to My will and purposes. This is a place beyond flesh and the natural order of things. You will discover ways to make necessary adjustments in your perception and responses to your environment, which will result in greater spiritual freedom.
2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

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June 21: In a vision I saw a solid foundation that was laid in Christ. The religious structure built on that foundation lay in ruins, but the foundation remained strong and ready to be built upon again. And, this time it will not be according to the dictates of men and religion, but by the Spirit of God. The mystery is found in hope and the promise of a new beginning that surpasses every other beginning. The expectation of His purposes in our lives will be fulfilled. The power of His cleansing fire will usher in this new life and light. 1 Corinthians 3:11-14 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is. If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward.

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June 22: Do not underestimate the power of your will. It is an impenetrable wall. It is the driving force on the way to accomplishment. It is vital to your spiritual growth. You have to want to have relationship with Me and to live and walk in the Spirit. You have to want to resist evil and to choose good. Use your will to the benefit of yourself and others. Set your will to be completely united with Me. 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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June 23: I speak to those who are overwhelmed emotionally, mentally or physically. Take the time to settle down in the peace and safety of My presence. Make the truth of My Word your standard and live in the strength and assurance that I never change. I know you and understand your plight, but you need to know that this too shall pass. Move your perspective from the temporary to the eternal. Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

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June 24: You must put forth the effort to change your perspective. You have to look beyond the thoughts and opinions of others to gain spiritual insight. Do not take what you see and hear as gospel. Rather seek to know My heart and to hear My voice. I will not lead you astray. I will rescue you from deceit and establish you in truth. Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

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June 25: Be humble and avoid conflict. Refuse to allow a haughty spirit to cause you to act or respond inappropriately. Pride will only escalate the problem and create more trouble. These are times when a soft answer will turn away wrath. Exercise self-control and show respect to those around you, says the Lord, and I will undertake on your behalf. Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

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June 26: Refuse to allow your thoughts to become the garbage dump of your soul. Set your sights higher so that your thoughts reflect spiritual truth and things that are good and not evil. You do not have to go down the path of destruction. When you change your mind, you change your path. Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, and He will have mercy on him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.

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June 27: In times like these when so much seems to be more wrong than right, you will have to take your victory laps where you find them. Encourage yourself often, even in the little things, and do your best to rise above your carnal nature to walk in the Spirit and stay close to Me. Philippians 2:14-16 Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.

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June 28: To those who are struggling to survive in spite of danger or hardship, it is good to do what it takes to make it through. However, I want to cause you to thrive instead of just survive. Thriving begins with your thoughts, intentions and faith. If you set your will and believe, I will show you the way to thrive spiritually and naturally. You will grow, develop, advance and succeed as you follow My lead. 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

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June 29: Many have grown weary of being isolated in an effort to keep yourself and others safe in the pandemic. Yes, I know of this pandemic, and it is good for you to keep yourself in a place of safety until it has passed. Consider that even though you feel lonely, you are not alone. I am with you. Take this time to draw closer to Me and feel My love for you. I am with you to guide you through trials and troubles. Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.

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June 30: Beloved I would have you connect again to your spiritual foundation. I am calling you back to your eternal purpose and a life of simplicity and purity of heart. Walk in the liberty and complete freedom that comes with living in the Spirit so that you do not succumb to the lure of darkness. Maintain a strong and vital connection with divine purpose. Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.