Small Straws In A Soft Wind - December

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December 1: Believe Me when I say no weapon formed against you shall prosper. I am with you to bring you through even the most difficult of circumstances. Find your strength in Me and stand strong on the truth of My word. Never doubt that I am with you, and I will bring you through to victory. Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me, says the Lord.

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December 2: Do not concern yourself with possibilities; it will only lead to distraction. Trust Me to perfect those things that concern you, deal with distractions quickly and then refocus. The enemy will do what he can to quench your spiritual desires to serve Me, says the Lord. Be strong. Psalm 84:5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage.

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December 3: Cast down every thought that rises up to bring you into condemnation, and then position yourself under the protection and strength of spiritual truth. Those thoughts against yourself are counterproductive to your spiritual growth and well being. If there is truly a need to repent do so, but do not allow yourself to get stuck in things of the past. 1 John 3:20 For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart and knows all things.

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December 4: The corrections that you made in your life will serve you well in the days ahead. It might have been stressful, but you will not regret it. The hardest part is over, and you can forge ahead with greater confidence and strength, says the Lord. Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

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December 5: When you get overwhelmed, dumping down into self-pity does not help. You need to be quiet, and calm your inner turmoil. Be pragmatic instead of entertaining theoretical considerations. Maintain sensibility as you consider your options, and stay present with Me, says the Lord. Isaiah 30:15a For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength.

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December 6: Refuse to allow these hectic times to keep you from doing your best. Conditions can be daunting, but you can access supernatural endurance to overcome every obstacle. I am your very present help in times of trouble, says the Lord. Believe it and receive it. Psalm 46:1-5 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; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling. There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.

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December 7: Settle yourself and take control of your wandering mind. Focus your attention on what is instead of what might be. Otherwise, you will waste time on things that will never happen. Live each moment in the confidence that I am as close as your breath, and all you have to do is ask what you will, and I will answer, says the Lord. Matthew 6:34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

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December 8: You have had to endure some setbacks and disappointments, but I remind you that all things work together for good in the long run. Do not settle yourself in the mode of defeat, but learn from the past and move forward with resolution to not make the same mistakes. Remember that you can ask for wisdom, says the Lord. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

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December 9: Forgiveness is the order of the day. Yes, you have been wounded by words and actions of others, but the self-pity and bitterness will devour your soul and cut you off from the sweetness of relationship with Me, says the Lord. You can do nothing about what has transpired, but you can proceed with the relief and cleansing that is the result of letting go. Ephesians 4:30-32 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.

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December 10: Things will come to light that will require an adjustment in your thoughts and plans. Make these adjustments with the grace that I provide. May grace will keep you in a place of righteousness and safety as the new season unfolds before you. You will not regret your position of integrity, says the Lord. 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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December 11: Take every opportunity to be kind, loving, and generous. There is much evil, deception, and hatred in the world, but you do not have to be part of it. Rise above what you see and hear to exhibit My character and nature, says the Lord. Remember that you reap what you sow. Galatians 6:7-9 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 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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December 12: I have a plan and a purpose for your life, but you need to be quiet and listen for My still small voice. There are things I want you to consider before you move into this new season. I am with you to show you the way to victory, says the Lord. 1 Kings 19:11-12 Then He said, Go out, and stand on the mountain before the Lord. And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice.

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December 13: I seek those who have a charitable heart to do My bidding, says the Lord. I want you to be My hands and My feet to do all that I send you to do. Let there be no hesitation or regret. Walk in the faith that I am leading you in the path of righteousness to carry out My will. Matthew 6:1-4 Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.

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December 14: You are in a countdown to breakthrough. Every day takes you one step closer to a new beginning. I will open your eyes to see what you have overlooked, and it will be like going from night to day when you suddenly have the revelation of what I am doing in your life. Take this time of preparation to draw closer to Me, says the Lord. Isaiah 42:9 Behold the former things have come to pass, and new things I declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them.

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December 15: This is a time to simplify your life. Revamp, update, and put things in order. Otherwise, the complexities of existence can overwhelm you. Do this in preparation for a new year and new beginnings. Isaiah 43:18-19 Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

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December 16: Hold your plans loosely so that when things are not as you thought they would be, you will not suffer disappointment. I want you to flow with the moving of My Spirit, says the Lord, and not according to your own thoughts and desires. This is a time of heightened spiritual awareness if you can rise above earthy concerns. Ephesians 5:14-16 Therefore He says: Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light. See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

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December 17: Many of you, My people, have allowed fear to creep in and overtake you. You must quiet your fears and come to Me for assurance that I am your protector. When you do not know what to do, ask, and I will assuredly impart wisdom and guidance. I will lead you in the way you should go. Be calm and trust Me to do what I have promised. Romans 8:15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out Abba, Father.

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December 18: Refuse to get overwhelmed with your circumstances and all that you need to do. Depend on Me to stretch your time and give you the energy you need to accomplish all that is necessary. I will surround you with grace and mercy in every situation, says the Lord. Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

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December 19: Do the best you can with where you are and what you have been given to do. And, when things seem to be too difficult or beyond your natural ability, lean on Me. I am with you to give you the strength and courage to forge ahead. Replace fear with faith, says the Lord. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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December 20: Live life today with the passion of a child seeking to become all that the Father has planned for you. You have not been overlooked or forgotten. You are His own special treasure. Proceed with the knowledge that you are one of a kind and precious in His sight. Go forth with that understanding. 1 Peter 2:4-5 4 Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

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December 21: Make your plans, but hold them loosely. A plan is not yet reality, so you must be pliable and move forward with the ease of flexibility. Otherwise, you might find yourself discouraged and let down. Remind yourself that I am the only true constant in your life, says the Lord. Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

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December 22: When you feel like you have been berated for something you did or did not do, refuse to allow criticism to haunt you. Instead, you must forgive and release it so that it does not fester in you. Come to Me, says the Lord, and leave your hurt feelings on the altar. I will heal your broken heart. Ephesians 4:32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.

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December 23: Do not dwell on what might happen, or could happen, or should happen. Leave the future in My hands, says the Lord. I am well able to take you through daily challenges and to give you the grace to deal with every situation. There are lessons to learn and wisdom to access all of the time. Trust Me; I am with you. Psalm 61:2 From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

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December 24: Be sensitive to the conviction that comes when you deviate from the path that I have set you on, and be ready to punish disobedience by being obedient to My leading. I have a plan and purpose for your life, which will require complete submission to My guidance and direction for you, says the Lord. Micah 4:2a Many nations shall come and say: Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, and we shall walk in His paths.

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December 25: Things that you have been fussing over will now become crystal clear. You will realize that all the angst that you have entertained was without reward. Now it is time to settle yourself in the knowledge that I am with you regardless of your situation, and take comfort in knowing that you are not alone, says the Lord. Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

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December 26: You are entering a season of preparation to do all that I have called and chosen for you to do. You are on a spiritual journey that will bring out the best in you both spiritually and naturally. You are becoming My emissary to represent Me and My kingdom on your place on the earth, says the Lord. Follow my lead. Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

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December 27: Do not be afraid to move into unfamiliar or uncharted territory. Growth comes with seeking Me for wisdom about taking your next step. You will not be given more than you can effectively handle. Trust Me to give you the proper guidance and direction necessary to advance, says the Lord. 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 [b]direct your paths.

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December 28: Refuse to allow the past to mar the present. Everyone has unpleasant memories, but they should have nothing to do with where you are today and what you have been called to do. Wipe your proverbial slate clean, and begin again, says the Lord. Allow your heart to be cleansed and prepared for the future. Luke 6:37 Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

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December 29: Strengthen your resolve to move ahead with the confidence that I am with you to succeed, says the Lord. This is a time of new beginnings when you must deliberately leave the past behind and take your first steps into a new era. There may be similarities, but it will not be the same. Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

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December 30: Keep pushing on regardless of the difficulties you face at this moment. Stay strong in spirit, and the rest will follow. Your prayers will be answered in due season, says the Lord. Be patient and hold on to hope and faith, says the Lord. You are precious in My sight. 1 Thessalonians 5:8-10 But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation. For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him.

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December 31: Stay focused and centered on your relationship with Me, says the Lord. Do not deviate or entertain distractions that remove you from your place of peace. I am with you to bring you through every challenge. Be strong and of good courage. Psalm 34:1 I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.