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Walk with Me, Jesus: DAILY WORDS OF HOPE AND ENCOURAGEMENT
© 2015 Marie Chapian
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Guide me in your truth and teach me,for you are God my Savior,and my hope is in you all day long.
PSALM 25:5, NIV
INTRODUCTION
JANUARY
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APRIL
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GOD SPEAKS OPENLY AND SIMPLY THROUGH HIS WORD
BECAUSE HE LOVES YOU. HE WANTS YOU TO WALK IN
THE PROMISE OF HIS BLESSING AND ABIDING FRIENDSHIP
ALL YEAR LONG.
EVERY TIME WE PRAY, “WALK WITH ME, JESUS,”
HE WILL ALWAYS ANSWER: “COME.”
HE IS YOUR FRIEND, PROVIDER, AND PROTECTOR, AND HE
WILL BE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.
MAY YOUR LIFE BE ENRICHED AND YOUR FAITH DEEPENED BY
THESE DAILY MEDITATIONS.
WITH SO MUCH LOVE,
Maria Chapian
“Seek first the kingdom of God andHis righteousness, and all these thingsshall be added to you.”
MATTHEW 6:33 NKJV
Today, don’t just live–
Live your fullest.
Rise up and take your divine calling
in Me to a higher level
at the beginning of this new year.
The beauty of your presence isn’t skin-deep;
it’s spirit-deep.
Your presence brings
the aroma of heaven with you.
You’re going to spread your wings
and soar high like eagles this year.
You’re going to run and not get tired.
You’re going to walk and not fall behind.
Today, look into the mirror of your soul
and see Me!
Rise up in the fullness
of your life and enjoy running
and walking in a world blessed
by your spirit-blessed presence.
JOHN 10:10; PSALMS 16:11, 140:13;
2 CORINTHIANS 3:18; HEBREWS 10:23; ISAIAH 40:31
Acknowledge the small things
in your life today.
Learn from the things you drop
and pick up, and drop again.
Learn from listening.
Learn from your sweet acts
of patience and tolerance.
Be happier because of this day.
There’s much to learn
from the small things
you ordinarily take for granted.
A single blade of grass
in the wind can teach you much.
Honor this day and be thankful.
Your thankful heart is the heart of eternity.
Zechariah 4:10; Psalm 107:8; 1 Corinthians 15:57
I care about your whole self.
There isn’t one aspect of your life
that I’m not concerned about.
Emotions can often hurt
the deepest, even more
than physical disruptions.
I can heal the most hidden hurts
of your heart, so I ask you
to release everything to Me today.
I’m here to renew and refresh you
in your body and your soul.
I’m here to show you a new way
of loving and believing in yourself,
so you’ll stand strong and not waver
from the work that’s set before you.
Exodus 15:26; Psalms 55:22, 147:3; Revelation 21:5;
Hebrews 10:23; Philippians 3:13-14
There’s no shame anywhere around
when you’re locked in tight with Me,
because I’m the one who wipes out
all of your soul blunders
and transgressions
for My own sake.
I absolutely will not remember
your sins, so this means
you’re positively free
to be all you can be
as a vibrant, cleaned up,
pure and wholesome child of God.
You’re good now,
so drop the past and anything that’ll keep you
from the good life I planned for you
from the beginning.
Trust Me, dear one.
You have a beautiful future.
1 John 1:9; Hebrews 8:12; Isaiah 43:25, 55:7;
Proverbs 3:5-6; Jeremiah 29:11
Don’t be anxious about anything today.
Tell Me what you need
with a thankful heart,
knowing I’m answering you.
I want you to experience inner peace
that far surpasses human understanding
because it’s this peace that stands guard
over your heart and your mind.
Fix your mind on the things
that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely,
reputable, and praiseworthy.
Think about what’s beautiful, not ugly;
things that are good, not evil.
Stop robbing yourself by cogitating on
the wrong things,
and focus on enriching your life
with goodness.
Philippians 4:6,8; Proverbs 23:7; Isaiah 26:3; Psalm 23:6
Today is a day to turn to your friends
for strength and support.
I’ve said that if two of you agree on earth
about anything that you ask for,
it’ll be done for you by My Father in heaven.
There’s great strength, love, and comfort
to be had with your friends.
Don’t be shy
about asking for help when you need it.
When you’re together with friends in My name,
I’m there in your midst.
I love unity and the fervent pursuit
to see My will done.
You need one another.
As you’re strengthened, helped, and encouraged
by others, you’re doing the same for them.
This is a gift you give and receive, and it’s My will.
Matthew 18:19-20; Ecclesiastes 4:9; Romans 12:10,13
Creation and goodness are synonymous
with Me, so today focus on that which is good.
It’s altogether too easy
for you to fill your mind
with unpleasant stuff.
When you focus on My good benefits
and all the goodness
I’ve surrounded you with,
you’ll attract more goodness to yourself,
which in turn will become
an impenetrable wall
against negativity and soul-harm.
Your Father in heaven who loves you
didn’t create anything in the earth realm
that’s not good. Every good
and perfect gift comes from God,
and you’re the crowning glory
of everything created.
See and recognize
the goodness around you and in you.
Today, treat yourself
as My crowning glory.
Genesis 1; James 1:17; Psalms 23:6, 103:10
I want to have the opportunity
to operate in your life
through the words you speak today.
Be extra-aware of the words you speak today
because that tongue of yours is a powerful tool.
It possesses the power of death and life,
so think about what you say.
Consider your words a creative force that can birth
joy and hope, as well as misery.
The things you talk about during the day
can produce life and happiness,
or they can kill and wreck things.
Choose your words,
dear one, choose them carefully,
and let Me speak through you.
Proverbs 18:21; Ephesians 4:15;
2 Timothy 1:13; Psalms 12:6, 19:14
Realize you have unlimited resources in you.
The more you acknowledge
and recognize the favor
I give you in your life,
the more you’ll be able
to believe what I can do
in the lives of others through you.
Use what you have from Me
to help others and build them up.
Matthew 5:13-16
My Holy Spirit isn’t restricted
by dreams or desires that you think
are too big to fulfill.
Pay attention
to the enormity of your potential.
My Holy Spirit is working for you,
so knock
and keep on knocking.
Persevere!
No dream of yours is too big.
1 John 4:4; Philemon 1:6; John 16:7-13;
Romans 8:26-27; Matthew 7:7
I love to answer your prayers.
Your answered prayers
bring glory to Me.
I’ve made you a model
of answered prayer.
From now on be allergic to anything
that tries to diminish My power
to answer prayer.
Stand fast.
Be strong and resolute,
and you’ll know for certain
that I can never fail you.
Live who you are today and serve Me
even if it’s without receiving credit.
I’ll reward you. I see everything.
Matthew 21:22; Hebrews 4:16, 10:23; 1 Corinthians 1:31
Don’t be afraid of problems.
Don’t shrink from them.
Don’t you know you were created for problems?
No one on earth can handle problems
like you because you’re empowered within
to rise above the snares and barbs
of the world to prevail
in all circumstances.
My Spirit in you is greater
than any problem you’ll ever face.
It’s by My Spirit that you rise up
and take the authority
I’ve given you to overcome and come out on top.
Today, be brave.
Be strong.
Be fabulous for Me.
James 1:12; 1 John 4:4; Zechariah 4:6; Deuteronomy 31:6
I’m unchanging love.
I’m your love and we’re beautiful together.
See Me for who I am today,
and you’ll see yourself
for who you are. There’s no way
to truly know yourself without looking
into the mirror of heaven,
and seeing your reflection there.
I’ve written you on the palms of My hands,
and your name is on the dotted line
in My Book of Life,
so it’s time to become familiar
with the beautiful aspects
and qualities of yourself
that reflect My aspects and qualities.
I want you to respect
who you are as My child today
because when you do,
you’ll walk in wisdom and integrity
and avoid much heartache.
1 John 4:8; Romans 5:5; Isaiah 49:16
Healing and victory are yours.
In the mind of the Father
you’re a hero.
You’re a conqueror.
Whoever is born of God
overcomes the world
and its many troubles.
My triumph on the cross
is your triumph.
My victory over death
is your victory.
All that I did when
I was on the earth was for you,
just for you, so you could live
an abundant life now,
dynamic, whole, and undefeated.
Take what’s yours today
and live!
Isaiah 53:5; Romans 8:37; John 10:10
I’m a God of abundance, and I’ve promised
to bless you in all things.
When you talk on about your lack of strength
or ability, you’re giving credit
to your adversary for blinding you to the truth
of the abundance you possess.
Yes, things can be discouraging. I understand,
but let Me hold you up.
Throw your doubts and worries into the pit
with your adversary, the devil.
I’ll never leave you to figure things out
on your own without direction
and intervention; never.
You always have My love
caressing and watching over you
even when it feels like
you’re a million miles away from Me.
It’s impossible for Me to break a promise.
Believe today, and look inside at
what wonderful faith burns in you.
Matthew 12:37; Mark 13:31; Titus 1:2; 1 Peter 1:7
Who are you afraid of?
You’re redeemed from every earthly curse.
Shake off your heavy chains today.
You aren’t who you used to be.
The old you is gone, out of the picture.
Forget about it.
Proclaim today that I’m your strength
and your wisdom. Proclaim that I’m
your complete and perfect new life.
In Me you aren’t the person you once were.
I’ve given you a new heart with a new capacity
for deeper love and greater understanding.
Use what I’ve given you today.
Luke 12:7; 2 Corinthians 9:13; Ezekiel 36:26;
1 Thessalonians 5:24; Job 36:11
Believe My Word
and believe what I have given you today
to be strong in the world.
Get up, take the authority I have given you
and proclaim your healing.
Proclaim what is yours as My child.
Every time you talk about your troubles
you weaken your faith.
Talk about
what I’ve overcome for you.
Talk about the blessings
I’ve blessed you with and the everlasting love
that has forgiven you of every sin.
Talk about how strong you are in Me
and show the world who you are.
Galatians 2:20; Luke 10:19
Faith is a wonderful gift, dear one,
and when you beg Me for faith
you tend to focus on
what you think you don’t have.
I say exercise what you do have!
Yes, you have faith, and when you
focus on what you think
you don’t have, you increase doubt
about yourself and about Me.
Don’t you see?
You’re praying for what
I’ve already given you!
When I tell you that I know My thoughts
toward you, it means My thoughts
are on you continually.
I know what I’m thinking about at all times!
I know Myself and I know My mind.
You live in My mind.
Allow Me to live in your mind.
1 Corinthians 12:9; Luke 17:5; Jeremiah 29:11; Genesis 22:17
I’m giving you new insight into things,
but you must remain positive and confident
that the details of your life are working together
for good, and I know what I’m doing.
Things are going to become clearer to you
as you step forward in faith
assured that I’m in control.
Nothing can defeat you when heaven
lives in you.
Think about this.
You can go through anything
and endure anything because inside you
lives the majestic and glorious power
and presence of heaven.
I am heaven.
I am all-in-all,
so bolster yourself up
with a new surge of confidence now.
Colossians 3:10; Romans 1:17, 8:28;
1 John 5:4; Hebrews 13:6; Philippians 1:6
Fill your words with grace today.
Be gentle, be kind,
for there’s great reward in kindness,
demonstrating the generosity of God.
When you show acts of kindness,
no matter how small,
you’re acting in agreement
with My desires to release blessings
into the world.
You’re called to live
in the blessing you’re blessed with,
so show yourself thoughtful.
Be ever on the lookout to do good
and bring acts and words of kindness
wherever you go.
Proverbs 19:22, 31:26; 2 Corinthians 6:6; Galatians 5:22
I’m increasing your creativity.
Write down your ideas and your thoughts.
Allow Me to speak to you and show you
new ways of handling problems
and concerns that are too big for you alone.
As you pray and ask for direction and guidance,
I’ll answer you with revelation and understanding
into My Word and into your life situation.
Expect divinely inspired ideas.
Pay attention to them and meditate
on all that I give you
and you’ll see much fruit as a result.
Proverbs 6:22-23, 8:12; Psalms 32:8, 45:1; Matthew 7:20
It’s time to act on
that which you’ve been putting off.
The time has come to do something
you haven’t wanted to do.
New spiritual gifts and blessings
are waiting for you
as you take the necessary steps
to accomplish the things
you’ve been ignoring
and putting off for later.
It’s your day of break-through,
so be brave and plunge ahead
to get the task done.
Don’t be afraid; I’m with you!
Colossians 3:23-24; 1 Corinthians 14:12, 16:13;
Ephesians 5:9; Proverbs 8:17
What things in your life
are weighing you down today?
Are your own thoughts about yourself
obstructing My thoughts toward you?
Examine your doubts and your fears
to see if they line up with My purposes
and plans for your life as I’ve made clear
in My Word.
I’ve made you necessary
in the world and I am guiding you
by My hand perfectly.
What you consider a devastating detour
is to Me a simple hiccough along the way.
Never allow your thoughts
to stray into the dark corners of self-doubt.
Be confident today in your calling
and in My complete, undying love for you.
Colossians 1:13; 1 Corinthians 7:20; Psalms 16:11, 37:23;
Jeremiah 29:11; 1 John 4:16-17
There always seems
to be too much to do, dear one.
More people and more responsibilities
are asking for your time.
You can’t do it all on your own,
so lean on Me rather than
your own strength.
This is the moment
to lean on others to help you.
I’ve not called you to stressful, endless labor.
You’re not an island.
Don’t be ashamed to reach out for help.
I’ll give you others to share the load,
and doing so you’ll see a multiplication
of blessing on all you accomplish.
You’ll create more happiness and lasting fruit
when you include others.
Psalms 20:2, 34:3, 133; Matthew 18:20; Exodus 18:17-23
I find no fault in you, dear one,
for your sins have been forgiven.
I don’t define your future by your past.
Your future is defined by My will
and My love for you,
not by what’s taken place in the past.
Shame and doubt belong at the foot
of the cross because I want
sunshine and light to shower
upon you.
Bundle up every sin,
mistake, and wrong choice and chuck them
in the garbage bin of forgiven dead stuff.
I never visit there
and neither should you.
What’s finished is finished;
jump into new life today with joy.