Small Straws In A Soft Wind - January

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January 1: Move with the times and go with the flow of change. Adjust your expectations and your work flow when necessary to accommodate current conditions. Always seek Me for wisdom before you press on. I would have you walk and live in the Spirit. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

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January 2: Simplicity is a place of strength. When things get too complicated you lose concentration, and you could even lose sight of purpose. Just get down to basics, the essence of who you are and what you must do to express yourself honestly, clearly and understandably. Refuse to allow things in your life to get too complex or tangled. Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

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January 3: You have made some progress, but you must continue to press on until you have complete breakthrough. Be diligent, and continue to seek My face for fresh revelation and spiritual insight. Growth is a sure sign of life. Stir up your desire and reach beyond where you are now. You have much to give and much to do, but you must realize that accomplishment comes in small increments. Consistent small steps will result in covering a lot of ground. Do not get discouraged with what will seem like slow progress. Just keep moving. 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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January 4: In the face of adversity you will have opportunities to stand more solidly on faith and the Word, which will produce spiritual growth. Do not despise the challenges you face. Rather see them as stepping stones to mature in your relationship with Me. This is a sacred time to be dedicated to unselfish worship. John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.

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January 5: Resolve to be the best you can be, and strive for that position. I am with you to help you achieve your utmost in spirit, soul, and body. I will lift you up from the darkest depths and take you to the mountain tops if you will only believe. Luke 1:37 For with God nothing will be impossible.

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January 6: Have faith in Me and refuse to live in fear and trepidation. Dread will steal your sense of well being and clutter your life with futility. You can trust Me to bring you through every difficulty and challenge, so be done with useless imaginings and stand strong in faith. Ephesians 4:17-19 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart; who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.

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January 7: Rise up and stand strong. Refuse to allow the powers of darkness to keep you down. I have given you authority over all the works of the enemy. Use that authority against everything that is destructive and corrupt. You belong to Me; live like you believe it. James 4:7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

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January 8: Never stop striving for spiritual perfection. It is easier than you think when you set yourself to live and walk in the Spirit. It is My Spirit in you that achieves righteousness, peace, and joy. There is no better way to live than that. Enjoy the fruit of being one with Me. Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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January 9: When you are uncertain and in a quandary about what to do, quiet your soul and come before Me. Ask for direction and I will give it. Ask for peace and I will provide it. Come in faith and be assured that you are not alone. Seek Me and you will find Me. Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

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January 10: In a dream I found myself becoming lazy and not willing to put forth the effort that was required of me to accomplish what I have been given to do. Then, I saw Jesus giving everything He had to fulfill His destiny and to make a way for me to fulfill mine. When I awoke, I repented for trying to take the easy way out and vowed to stop griping or complaining. I wonder how many of us need to reconsider the price He paid? 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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January 11: Beloved, separate yourself from activities and people who drag you down. I am beckoning to you to come up higher in the Spirit to seek My face and live in My glory. Be done with low living and meager expectations. All that I am and all that I have is available to you. Seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened. 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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January 12: When those around you do not treat you well, check yourself to see how you treat them. Are you abrupt and brusque, self-centered, and critical? Or, are you kind, considerate and loving? You will receive what you give. Proverbs 11:24-25 Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.

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January 13: In a vision I saw an old wooden water wheel that was generating power. And I heard the Lord say that when we submit ourselves to Him, we will be empowered to do all that He has called us to do. We are instruments of His power and purposes on the earth. Let us make ourselves available to Him to use as He wills. Psalm 31:24 So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord!

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January 14: In a vision I saw the face of a clock, and I could hear it ticking. I would turn away and look back at the time, which had barely advanced. And, the Lord said that it may seem like time is almost standing still because you are so anxious to get moving, but it is not yet time to make significant progress; it is a time of transition and waiting. Some of My people are bored. Some feel aimless because this transitional time has not made a way for the next thing. Seek contentment because I will show you things internally that must be dealt with right now so that you do not carry them with you into the future. James 5:7 Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain.

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January 15: Do not allow the evil in the world to invade your mind and spirit. Set your heart to be righteous and pleasing in My sight. I will help you overcome the temptations to do wickedly. Galatians 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

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January 16: Even though your life seems to be transitional, begin to think of the steps you take as foundational. Do not believe that your thoughts, words, and actions are unimportant. What you do now will actually frame and give meaning to your future. Give thought and consider carefully what is happening in and around you and respond according to the leading of My Spirit. Deuteronomy 11:24a Every place on which the sole of your foot treads shall be yours.

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January 17: Keep on keeping on. Do not lose hope. Your future does not exist in the world or things of the world. Your future exists in that which is eternal and unchanging. Set your heart on things above, not on things of the earth. Put your perspective in order. Colossians 3:1-4 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

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January 18: Be diligent to accomplish all that I have set before you. Procrastination is your enemy and will drag you down to a place where it will be difficult to move at all. Your willingness to do all that I have set before you in a timely fashion will reap great rewards. Proverbs 13:4 The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.

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January 19: Align yourself with My will and purposes, and walk strong before Me. Refuse to be weakened and discouraged by what is going on around you. You can do nothing about other people and their interests and activities. Discouragement will destroy your faith. Joshua 1:9 This is my command, be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

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January 20: Instead of beating yourself up when you make a mistake or fall short of your expectations, learn from what you did or did not do, and forgive yourself. Move on and refuse to allow that incident to be a barrier between you and Me. Spiritual growth will be the result. Mark 11:26 But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.

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January 21: Do not concern yourself with what other people are doing. They have free will to choose their own course of action whether you agree or not. It is enough for you to pay attention to your own behavior to make sure that you are walking in the light regardless of what is going on around you. Stay focused. 1 Peter 4:15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters.

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January 22: You are entering a time when things that have been a concern to you will be brought to a conclusion. This is not a time to be afraid, but a time to look forward with hope and confidence that I will give you the direction and wisdom you desire. Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

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January 23: Many of you, My people, have struggled and some have even been in the fight for your life. But I want you to know that I see and understand your difficulties, and I am with you to bring you through every battle. Look to Me for help. I will show you the way to victory. 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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January 24: I beseech you to rise up in My strength by the power of your will. Refuse to give up when life becomes difficult. I am your strength and your shield, and your very present help in times of trouble. Access what I have provided and live beyond the limitations of your flesh to walk in My Spirit. Romans 6:19 I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves of uncleanness, and of lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves of righteousness for holiness.

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January 25: Set yourself apart from the things of the world to be holy and wholly devoted to Me, says the Lord. Arise to a new level of spiritual experience where you can hear My still small voice and see that which I am showing you. Now is the time for you to break free from generational assignments that have hindered your quality of life. Seek earnestly. Deuteronomy 5:9b-10 For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.

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January 26: I keep hearing the phrase: What goes around comes around. It means that our actions will have consequences. Basically, if we want to be treated with respect, we must treat others with respect; if we want to be loved, we must be loving. When we disrespect others, we will be disrespected. Whatever we sow will produce a harvest that we reap, whether good or bad. We get to choose. 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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January 27: In a vision I saw an ancient Roman Colosseum with Christians having been rounded up to be fed to the lions. It seemed very sad and hopeless until the Spirit of the Lord came in power to shut the mouths of the lions. And I heard Him say: Just as in ancient times, the enemy has rounded up many of My people to be destined for destruction. But I am present to shut the mouth of the enemy and keep him from devouring you and the blessings I have appointed for you. Keep your eyes on Me, for I am your great Deliverer and Savior. Psalm 138:7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You will revive me; You will stretch out Your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and Your right hand will save me.

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January 28: Search for Me until you find Me. Come with a desire to know Me and to know who you are in Me. Only then can you truly thrive spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. Quiet your soul and arise in Spirit with confidence that I am not far from you. Isaiah 45:3 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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January 29: I am calling you back to a life of simplicity and purity of heart. Spiritual satisfaction will be found in vital connection with Me and in fulfilling divine purpose. Get in touch again with the sweetness of that connection. Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

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January 30: You are embarking on a new phase of existence, and spiritual understanding is vital to your well-being. If you will quiet your inside chatter and listen, I will give you wisdom and instruction. You cannot hear My voice unless you take control of your thoughts and emotions. I want to be able to lead, guide, direct and protect you. Be calm and yield to My leading. Psalm 131:2 Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me.

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January 31: Things will not always be this difficult. Do your best to maintain a positive outlook because negativity will not feed your soul or spirit. Walking and living in the Spirit will sustain you through trial and tribulation. Set your focus on the eternal instead of that which is temporary. 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.