Small Straws In A Soft Wind - September

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September 1: You are still in the process of moving from the past to embrace the future. This in-between stage can be disorienting and produce a sense of loss. However, your spiritual investment is not in belongings or circumstances and situations. Your investment must be in Me. I am your solid foundation. I never change. I am always the same. Trust in your eternal God. Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

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September 2: I was reminded of the lyrics of a song I wrote some time ago: "A new day is now dawning; it's the fourth watch in the tower. The Son of Man is appearing at an unexpected hour. Guard your post and stay ready, knowing the Father's will. As lightning flashes east to west, the Word He will fulfill. I will stand watch to hear what he says to me. I'll set myself on the rampart to see what I can see, to see what I can see." Luke 12:40 "Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect."

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September 3: The doors of days gone by are closing, and new doors will begin to open that will allow you to forge ahead. This process will not necessarily be a quick turn-around but will be a significant change. Do not resist change; it will be an outward sign of inward spiritual growth. Maintain an open mind and heart so that your movement will be of and by My Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.

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September 4, 2020: You have often been urged by My Spirit to deal with unholy attitudes and motives. Opportunities will come around again for you to do the internal work necessary to overcome and be done with the carnal triggers that keep you from total victory. Examine yourself to see where you continue to be trapped, and make a deliberate decision to respond in ways that are pleasing in My sight. Matthew 26:41 "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."

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September 5, 2020: Regardless of your hardship or the feeling of being out-of-pocket or displaced, I am with you. Refuse to give in to fear, worry, or vulnerability. Rise up to walk in the Spirit where you are safe and secure in My presence. You belong to Me and I am your help in every situation. Have faith in Me! Psalm 46:1-2 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea.

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September 6: Breakthrough will not be a single significant event but rather a series of victories both small and great. If you will trust Me to lead you in the way of success, blessing will become a way of life. Get ready to leave behind pessimism and attitudes that have kept you from achieving your goals and purpose. Look to Me for direction and instruction. Hebrews 12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

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September 7: Just as the moving of water within the confines of a river bank is adaptable, you must also adapt to the fluidity of life changes. You can do this with grace by moving with the flow of My Spirit. Resisting change will not be effective, but know that I have your best interests at heart. I care about your welfare and will give you the wisdom and direction necessary to navigate this time with simplicity and confidence. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.

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September 8: Beloved, you have always been set apart for My purposes. However, I am doing a further work of separation so that you can more completely fulfill your destiny. Rise above everything mundane and fleshly. You can no longer do things that you know to be marginal. You belong totally to Me and must not tolerate small talk and gossip. Proverbs 11:13 A talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.

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September 9: Settle down on the rock-solid spiritual foundation that I have provided for you. Many of My people are flighty and are moved by every wind of thought and idea without being grounded in truth and purpose. You would do well to establish yourself and build on that which has eternal value. In doing that, you must look beyond temporary investments of your time and energy as well as the things that comfort your fleshly desires and walk in the Spirit, says the Lord. Matthew 7:24-27 Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.

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September 10: You will be tempted to resent current limitations, but you need to understand that you are not out of the woods yet, so to speak. Difficulties and dangerous situations still exist. Your security will rely on how able you are to be content and your willingness to allow My grace to be sufficient. 2 Corinthians 12:9 And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

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September 11: This season of change will require your flexibility, and dependence on the wisdom and direction that only I can give. Your most valuable asset is relationship with Me and the ability to quiet your soul and listen for My voice. Do not overreact to events that surround you, but rather maintain a sense of calm stability. Faith is a vital component of moving from chaos to peace. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

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September 12: When you evaluate what you are stressed about, you will find that most of that tension comes from things you have no control over. Take action where you have responsibility and authority, and let go of the rest. Release to Me those things that concern you. I can do what you cannot. Trust Me. Matthew 11:29-30 "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

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September 13: You can achieve some sense of normalcy by establishing yourself in a spiritual flow to include time spent with Me. Well-being cannot be attained when you focus on all that is wrong in your life, your neighborhood, your country or the world. Rise above the things that drag you down and seek the place of peace and safety that comes from Me. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all.

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September 14: Refuse to become short-sighted. It is important for you to be able to look beyond the difficulties of this time to see the big picture. Do not become a victim of the problems that seem to overshadow optimism. Set yourself to go forward in the power and strength of the Spirit. The flesh is weak, but your spirit is strong when you abide in Me. Matthew 26:41 "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."

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September 15: In these uncertain times, almost everything you hear is distorted and exaggerated for the purpose of manipulation and control. It is more important than ever that you walk in the Spirit and in the gift of discerning of spirits. Your place of safety is in seeking Me for truth and direction. I will show you the way. John 14:6a Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life."

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September 16: You can make significant headway if you will take advantage of opportunities presented as well as the help that is available to you. Help will come both naturally and supernaturally. I am your very present help, and you can call on Me and lean on Me. Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

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September 17: To those of you who are spiritually sensitive, the conditions of this present time have overwhelmed you and made you want to retreat. And, I say to you that when you retreat you must find your place of safety in Me. Let your life in the Spirit spring up into a fresh, new beginning that will produce strength and hope for the days to come. Isaiah 58:11 The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; you shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.

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September 18: This is a time of sifting and sorting. There are things to keep and things to throw away. You are already aware of this process, but you have not finished the course. This exercise will not only be in the physical realm, but will also be an activity of the soul. Internal work will continue with greater clarity than ever, as you experience more spiritual refinement. Psalm 66:10 For You, O God, have tested us; You have refined us as silver is refined.

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September 19: In a vision I saw a bridge spanning a deep chasm, and we were making our way across the bridge. I believe this has to do with transitioning into the new spiritual year. We are leaving the past behind and moving to the next phase of existence to embrace whatever the Lord has for us as we learn and grow spiritually. Mark 4:3-8 "Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. And it happened, as he sowed, that some seed fell by the wayside; and the birds of the air came and devoured it. Some fell on stony ground, where it did not have much earth; and immediately it sprang up because it had no depth of earth. But when the sun was up it was scorched, and because it had no root it withered away. And some seed fell among thorns; and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no crop. But other seed fell on good ground and yielded a crop that sprang up, increased and produced: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred."

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September 20: Don't be in a hurry. Every moment of every day will produce opportunities to know yourself and to know Me better. When you rush through life, you are likely to miss some important details. Those details will come back around until you have gleaned the value and applied it to your life. Pay attention and be aware of what I am showing you. Proverbs 5:1 My son, pay attention to my wisdom; lend your ear to my understanding.

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September 21: When you encounter delays, do not try to force anything. Let your current circumstances play out. You have heard that the devil is in the details, but that is not true. I am in your details when you commit your life to Me, and I will give you the guidance you need to succeed. Hold fast to what you know is true and trust Me to direct your steps. Psalm 119:133 Direct my steps by Your word, and let no iniquity have dominion over me.

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September 22: I speak to those who have become exhausted and drained of physical and mental resources. Separate yourself for a time from the things that have used you up. If you try to wrangle your way through this time by sheer natural strength, things will only get worse. Come to Me for a time of refreshing where you will find rest for your soul. Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

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September 23: Set yourself in a protected place so that what you see and hear is godly and uplifting. Otherwise you could give in to contention, which is not good for you or those around you. I would have you find a righteous place in which to abide, a place of walking and living in My Spirit. Galatians 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

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September 24: Pay attention to subtle reminders of past mistakes or bad judgment calls. Circumstances will come up again as a test to see whether you grasped what you needed to learn. Internal work is the order of the day to bring you to a higher spiritual plateau. Your interaction with this opportunity can easily be missed, so be on high alert and get ready to move forward. Proverbs 8:32 "Now therefore, listen to me, my children, for blessed are those who keep my ways."

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September 25: You are about to get unstuck. Spiritual blinders will be taken off so that you can see clearly, and roadblocks will be removed to allow you to move forward without hindrance. Things that you have tried to accomplish for quite some time will now be possible. I speak to you of a new level of freedom and insight that you have craved. Seek My face for wisdom and come into My presence for restoration. Renew your partnership with Me. Psalm 27:8 When You said, "Seek My face," my heart said to You, "Your face, Lord, I will seek."

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September 26: In a vision I saw a tangled rope, and I heard the Lord say, "For those whose lives have been a tangled mess, put your trust in Me to untangle and straighten out every place of misunderstanding and confusion. I will make the crooked places straight. Only believe." Isaiah 45:2-3 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. I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that I, the Lord, Who call you by your name, Am the God of Israel.

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September 27: Do not be like a leaf blown in the wind. Rather hold firmly to My word of truth which stands solidly, without wavering. Position yourself in faith so that regardless of the challenges you face, you cannot be moved. Refuse to allow your confidence in Me to be undermined. Stand strong. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.

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September 28: Be filled to overflowing with My Spirit. It is imperative that you live and walk in the Spirit. There is no other way to navigate life and be spiritually vital. Religious dogma will not empower you, nor will putting on a show of outward devotion. Your relationship with Me must be deep, genuine and abiding. Acts 1:8 "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."

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September 29: I am with you to bring you through everything that has the potential of taking you off course. There are many issues that could distract you from your primary spiritual focus. So you must keep Me as the apple of your eye, just as you are the apple of My eye. Strengthen your resolve to live righteously and be led by My Spirit. Psalm 17:7-9 Show Your marvelous lovingkindness by Your right hand, O You who save those who trust in You from those who rise up against them. Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me under the shadow of Your wings, from the wicked who oppress me, from my deadly enemies who surround me.

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September 30: Steady yourself, and refuse to allow anything to move you from what you know is right and good. This is a time when it seems as though the world around you is doing everything to keep you from living your life in quiet dedication to My purposes. Find the place of quiet determination to be one with Me in spirit. John 14:17 "the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you."