Small Straws In A Soft Wind - February

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February 1: People around you may not treat you with the kindness you deserve, but I see you, know you and love you. Lift up your head and be assured that I care for you, says the Lord. You are not something to be used, abused and thrown away. You are precious to Me. 1 John 4:7-9 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.

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February 2: When you are not sure what to do or where to go I will give you direction and wisdom. Quiet your thoughts and emotions, and allow Me to reveal the next step in your progression. I will by no means lead you astray. James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.

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February 3: I know that you have been feeling a little off balance with a sense of instability. But, I tell you the truth, you are in My hands and I am completely reliable. You can put your trust in Me to bring you through this rocky time. Do not be afraid. I know all about your situation and the fears that have risen up to shake you out of faith, says the Lord, but I am with you. James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.

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February 4: You were born of sinful flesh and redeemed by the blood of Jesus to live by the power of His Spirit. He paid a price that you cannot repay. But, you can let go of all anger, resentment, and bitterness so that you can rise up to fulfill your eternal destiny in Christ. You are not your own; you belong to Him. 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 5: You have had difficult days with problems to solve and situations to understand, and you allowed some of those circumstances to get you down. But now you must pick yourself up and look up. I am your help in troubled times. I will give you the fortitude to get through even the worst of days. Trust Me! Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

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February 6: I want you to be the best you can be in My kingdom. Go beyond the mundane and experience the spirit realm first-hand. Do not be satisfied with hearing the stories of the extraordinary spiritual experiences of other people. Step out in the faith that what I do with and through others, I will do with you. I do not discriminate, nor do I value one individual more than another. Be assured that if you are available and completely surrendered to Me, I will manifest Myself to and through you. Acts 10:34 Then Peter opened his mouth and said: In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.

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February 7: Life has been like a roller coaster ride with many ups and downs and unexpected turns, but you have been resilient through it all. I tell you honestly that things are going to begin to smooth out. Hang on. You can thrive even in the midst of uncertain times because I am with you all the way. Deuteronomy 31:8 And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.

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February 8: Pay attention to the details of your life to find unrighteous places where the enemy can infiltrate and wreak havoc. Ask for wisdom to know where you have open doors. You are well able to overcome, be free, and set your feet on higher ground. James 4:7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

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February 9: In a vision I saw the face of a clock, and I could hear it ticking. I would turn away and look back again 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 into the next season, 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 the transitional time has not made a way for movement. Be content 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. Philippians 4:11-13 Not that I (Paul) speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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February 10: Pay attention to things you hide that are self-indulgent. Those things are the doors that are open for the enemy to exploit and for demons to enter through. Set yourself to live and walk in the Spirit. Self-control is the way to spiritual safety. Galatians 5:22-24 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

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February 11: Make your personal space, your spirit, soul, and body, a fit habitation for the Holy Spirit. He will not and cannot inhabit places that are unclean or hostile. If you desire to live and walk in the Spirit, you must create a place for Him that is clean, pleasant, and inviting. 1 Peter 1:13-16 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, Be holy, for I am holy.

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February 12: For those who have never seemed to fit into the social environment, do not despair. I am still your God even when you feel like an outcast. Fitting in with the world is not required for you to belong to Me and to be one of My chosen. 1 Peter 2:9-10 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.

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February 13: When you are faced with opposition, take the time to examine yourself to understand your own culpability instead of escalating from opposition to division. Your sense of pride and need to be right will cause you to fight for the victim position. But, I want you to be honest with yourself and be established in a righteous position before Me. Romans 12:19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord.

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February 14: Rise above the things that restrict you and keep you in bondage. You have been given the liberty that transcends the mundane conditions of humanity and transports you into the presence of the Lord. Do not despair, and refuse to live beneath your potential. You are His and being transformed into His image. 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 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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February 15: Rise up and strengthen yourself in the power of My Word and My promises for you. Your place of strength is in Me and in your connection with Me. Refuse to dump down in the problems of life and world conditions that weaken your stamina and resolve. Be strong! Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

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February 16: In a vision I saw the night sky. It was clear and the stars of heaven were bright. I was more than usually aware of the rotation of the earth marking time. And I heard the Lord say: It is later than you think. Do all that I have called and chosen for you to do without holding back. Romans 13:11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.

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February 17: Be alert because I am going to show you places in your life where you were deeply wounded by someone, and you have not completely forgiven them. It has created a callous on your heart. Now is the time to remember and forgive. Allow your heart to become soft again. Matthew 6:14 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

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February 18: The doors are opening to unusual opportunities for those who have been stuck. It is time to begin to move forward. It will not be like the bursting of a dam, but more like a trickle. And you must take the first step. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

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February 19: Many of you, My people, are at a crossroad, and you are not sure where to go next. Ask Me for wisdom, and I will direct your steps. I know the beginning and the end, and I will not lead you astray. Be confident that I am with you and will not forsake you. Psalm 31:3 For You are my rock and my fortress; therefore, for Your name’s sake, lead me and guide me.

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February 20: In a vision I was standing by a river, and there was a foggy mist rising from the water. The Lord said: You are continuing in the flow of My Spirit, but the path ahead of you is still shrouded in mystery. You cannot see far enough ahead to see where you are going. However, you can trust Me to move you into your perfect destiny. Stay the course. Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.

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February 21: I am revealing to you the truth regarding the cause and effect of relationships and betrayal. Refuse to allow those events to become excuses for harboring resentment. The healing of those wounds require your deliberate forgiveness of those who mistreated you. It is time to leave the past behind. Matthew 6:15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

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February 22: Settle down and come into My rest where there are no fears or worries. In My presence you can feel boundless safety and find your place of strength and truth. Come to Me in confidence and be at peace. 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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February 23: This is a time of renewal when you can get in touch with the excitement and enthusiasm that you had when you first gave your heart to Me. There was so much to discover and so many possibilities. Time and trouble have put a damper on your open heart and childlike faith, but you can recover all that was lost. Come to Me for restoration and rejuvenation. Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

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February 24: Be strong and unwavering in your commitment to live a life worthy of redemption. Always keep your focus on spiritual reality rather than earthly concerns. Spirit first and the natural will follow. Let your love flow like a river. Psalm 84:5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage.

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February 25: Do not despair when you are having an identity crisis and not sure of who you really are or where you belong. You must get back to your foundation, which is found in Me. Take the time to station yourself firmly on the solid rock of My Word and stand in faith, trusting that I am the same yesterday, today, and forever. When you are in Me, you are immovable. Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

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February 26: When you have truly given yourself to Me and have become part of the Kingdom of God, you will sacrifice your right to live according to the dictates of your carnal nature in order to demonstrate life in the Spirit. The fruit will be evident. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

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February 27: Rise above fear and dread by way of reminding yourself that I will bring you through your current complex dilemma and perplexity. I will give you wisdom and direction and bring people into your life who can help you through this difficulty. But you must stand in the firm belief that I am with you and for you. Establish your heart in absolute faith with no doubting. Refuse to give into despair and discouragement. James 1:5-8 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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February 28: Prepare to adjust the way you have been doing things. Change is inevitable and you must move with the times and seasons to stay on course. This can range from fundamental to incidental. Flexibility is the order of the day. Rigidity will only create frustration and failure. The best course of any action is to live and walk in the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.