Small Straws In A Soft Wind - February

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February 1: Treat this day as a new beginning as you release everything behind you and face the future with new hope and resolve to make every day align with My purposes. I have not forgotten you, nor have I given up on you. You have been created with My design in mind. You are My own special treasure. Move forward knowing that I am with you to show you the way to victory. Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

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February 2: When you feel like every step you take is met with resistance like walking through gelatin, you must keep moving. Things will not always be this hard so don't lose hope. You will break through if you do not succumb to the temptation to quit. Positivity is stronger than negativity. Demonstrate your faith by the hard work it takes to maintain. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

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February 3: As I entered into God's presence I felt a cool breeze in my face and surrounding my body. And I heard Him say, "I am going to lift you to new heights as you continue to seek My face. I will bring freshness to your spiritual life, the likes of which you have yet to experience. Ready yourself and yield to the working of My Spirit. You will be astounded at the miraculous work that I will do." I do not believe this was just for me; it is for all who earnestly seek. Chronicles 7:14 "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land."

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February 4: There is a more intense anointing available to those I have called to do My work. When there is greater need there must be an increased level of commitment, which is accompanied by intensity and anointing beyond what you are accustomed to. Seek to walk in the Holy Spirit to exhibit the power of His gifts and fruit. 1 John 2:27 But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him.

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February 5: It is important to walk in the truth of My word and trust Me to always take you on the path of righteousness. World view and people will try to lead you away from your spiritual focus and your relationship with Me. Do not allow anyone or anything to intervene or distract from eternal perspective. Stay strong and unwavering. Psalm 23:1-3 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.

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February 6: When you feel disconnected and discombobulated take the time to make your connection with Me your priority. In My presence you will find your footing and get settled in peace. Be reminded again of who you are in Me and be done with all that interferes with our relationship. Whatever doesn't help you hurts you. Romans 7:23-25a But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord!

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February 7: In a vision I saw a clock, and I could hear it ticking. I turned away and looked back at the time, and it had barely advanced. Then, the Lord said that it may seem like time is almost standing still because we are anxious to get moving into the next season, but it is not yet time to make significant progress. This is a time of transition and waiting. Some people are bored, and some feel aimless because the transition has not made a way to move ahead yet. Exercising patience will reveal things internally that must be dealt with right now so as not to be carried into the future. Luke 21:19 "By your patience possess your souls."

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February 8: Refuse to give up on yourself or those around you. Remember that you are a significant human being and that My love is unconditional. Discouragement is not part of My plan for you because it will destroy your faith and hope. Your conditions are temporary at best, but your life in and with Me is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, 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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February 9: Forgive those who have offended you, and be generous by responding with consideration and kindness. Retribution is not an option for those who seek to live and walk in My Spirit. Remember that vengeance is Mine. Matthew 7:2 "For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you."

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February 10: Many are feeling dysfunctional in these days, and small adjustments may be made. However, those feelings are mostly the result of extreme self-examination and scrutiny because of unusual and difficult times. Trust Me to bring conviction when you have actually gotten off track spiritually. John 16:7-8 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment."

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February 11: The sense of being in limbo, as a result of continued isolation, can be resolved by taking the time to actually connect with Me in the Spirit. When you become one with Me you will know that you are never alone and that I am with you always. Come to Me. I am waiting for you. There is much that I would like to show you. John 5:39-40 "You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. But you are not willing to come to Me that you may have life."

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February 12: Ask Me, and I will give you the wisdom and strength to endure difficult circumstances. What you are experiencing is not something done in a corner or in obscurity. I see and know everything; nothing escapes My notice. I will escort you with great care and security. Trust Me! 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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February 13: To those who allow fear and worry to interfere with your peace, you must cast your cares on Me. Worry is a fruitless attempt to make things better. You must seek peace and pursue it by believing that I hear and answer prayer. Haven't you read in My word "Do not worry"? Settle yourself by bringing your concerns and leaving them with Me. Mark 4:19 "And the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful."

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February 14: Let go of the past like you would take off an old coat. It is true that you have sinned and made mistakes. You have not been perfect. Your heart has condemned you, but I am greater than your heart. Separate yourself from all that has defiled you and come to Me for purification and redemption. I will receive you. Do not be afraid. 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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February 15: Life requires patience and perseverance, but many of My people want to do life in giant leaps. There are many lessons to learn and victories that will take one day at a time and one step at a time to win and fulfill your destiny. Be content with the pace I have established because it is the perfect tempo for spiritual growth and blessings, says the Lord. Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.

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February 16: Make every effort to establish yourself in closer relationship to Me. Proceed in such a way that your life cycles are always moving upward to greater spiritual heights. Choose to extend beyond where you are and reach to achieve all that is good and righteous while deliberately refusing the temptations of your flesh. This time will either be marked by extraordinary growth in the Spirit, or stagnation and loss of what you have gained thus far. Be wise in your choices. Matthew 12:33 "Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit."

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February 17: To be My ambassador you must prepare to always spread love and kindness. When you make a determination to do that, you will experience internal adjustments and find a softening of your heart towards others regardless of what they do or don't do. Then, you will reap a harvest of love and kindness from those around you. 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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February 18: It is time to become aware of your unconscious bias. Pay attention to thoughts that just pop up that categorize people and assign a value either above or below where you think you are. My love is the same for all people regardless of race, gender or stature. I do not look at your outward appearance or worldly achievements, I only see your spirit and your heart. John 15:12 "This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you."

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February 19: When you find yourself in crisis, come to Me. I am your very present help in times of trouble. I am the same yesterday, today and forever. I am your firm foundation on which you stand unmoved by temporary conditions. Find your strength and stability in Me, I will not let you down. Trust. Psalm 62:5-8 My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah

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February 20: You will be judged by how you treat others. You live in a world of division and contention because people judge one another by their own standards. Prejudice prevails when you believe that where you are and what you have physically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, religiously, politically, or ideologically is superior. But I say to you that when you stand before My judgment seat, none of that will matter. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

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February 21: I am taking you up to a high place in the spiritual realm so that you can see with clarity what I require of you before you can move beyond the things that have hindered your walk with Me in the Spirit. And, when you see and understand the work of the enemy against you, the power to overcome will be present with you. Behold, I give you power over all the works of the devil, says the Lord. Luke 10:19 19 "Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you."

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February 22: Stand solidly on the spiritual ground that I have made available to you. Refuse to be moved by the winds of change and the hardships that follow. Seek to be filled to overflowing with My Spirit and receive the gifts that I have provided. You can be more and do more than you think. 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 To one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.

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February 23: Your fight to stay even is actually an effort in progression because you are not going backwards. It is worth all of the thought and energy you expend to right yourself. This is not a time when you should give up the fight. To do so would mean certain defeat. Stand strong and unwavering in these uncertain times. Romans 4:20-22 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. And therefore "it was accounted to him for righteousness."

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February 24: I have prepared a path before you. It is a path that you can safely follow to fulfill My purposes regardless of the dangers and roadblocks. I will take you by a way that you have not known and show you things you have not seen. It is a solitary path of faith to accomplish what I have given you to do. Go forth in My power and strength. I am with you. Psalm 71:16 I will go in the strength of the Lord God; I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only.

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February 25: I will continue to equip you to do My work and to lift up those around you. That also means that I have given you the ability to overcome adversity, the work of the enemy, and your own flesh responses. Pay attention to what you say to others and do your best to control your impulse to whine in an effort to gain sympathy. Let your requests come before Me alone, and I will give you wisdom and the kind of help that will actually make a difference.
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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February 26: If you wish to be treated with kindness and respect, you must first respect others and be kind. You can't receive what you don't give. It is time for you to look deep inside to see your motivations and attitudes for what they are. Whatever seeds you sow will be multiplied back to you. An honest assessment of your behavior will produce changes that will serve you well. Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

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February 27: I woke up this morning knowing how unworthy I am to be in the Kingdom of God and that because of my sin, Jesus shed His blood on the Cross and died for me, and I wept remembering the plan of redemption. He said: No one can come to the Father except through Me. There is nothing in the natural realm that you can do apart from Me that will earn the right of eternal life. I am the only way, and I have sent the Holy Spirit to live in you if you will make a place for Him. John 3:16-17 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved."

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February 28: In a vision I saw a family of mountain goats living on a steep, rugged cliff as though the terrain was level ground. They were jumping from one crag to another effortlessly with sure-footedness. And, I heard the Lord say that this is a type of what it is to live and move in spiritual high places, where the supernatural becomes as natural as breathing. He has given us the ability to expertly navigate the difficulties of our lives by the power of His Spirit. Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.