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- Herausgeber: BroadStreet Publishing Group, LLC
- Kategorie: Religion und Spiritualität
- Serie: Morning & Evening devotionals
- Sprache: Englisch
Morning and evening, you can walk and talk with Jesus! In this devotional, God pours out his heart of compassion in a powerful way. Each morning reading contains a small, fiery explosion of love from your doting heavenly Father that will spark your heart with passion and give you joy for your day. In the evening, be inspired, challenged, and encouraged as you read a beautifully poetic prayer offered to God in thanksgiving. God is always worthy of our praise! Be encouraged and renewed as you learn to walk confidently in God's extravagant love for you.
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CONTENTS
Introduction
January 1: Mountain of Strength
January 2: You Love Me
January 3: Fill the Vacant Places
January 4: Speak to Me
January 5: My Refuge
January 6: Wondrous Privilege
January 7: Always With Me
January 8: Exuberant Arena
January 9: New Perspective
January 10: False Burdens
January 11: Wrapped in Gladness
January 12 : Not Alone
January 13: Surprises
January 14 : Fighting My Battles
January 15 : Listening for You
January 16: Nothing without You
January 17: Safely Settled
January 18: Important to You
January 19: Unmerited Favor
January 20: Key to Wisdom
January 21: New Vision
January 22: Free from Fear
January 23: Deliver Me
January 24: My Mind
January 25: Be Still
January 26 : Nothing Is Hidden
January 27: Tears of the Past
January 28: Holy Microscope
January 29: New Path
January 30: Every Step
January 31: Blessings Untold
February 1: Move Freely
February 2: Supernatural Strength
February 3: Help Me Focus
February 4: Humble Submission
February 5: Power of Prayer
February 6: Secret Place
February 7: Impatient Struggles
February 8: Not Afraid
February 9: Dance and Sing
February 10: Bring You Joy
February 11: Turn Back Time
February 12: Enlarging My Vision
February 13: Sanctuary of My Soul
February 14 : So Many Blessings
February 15: World of Promise
February 16 : Whole and Complete
February 17: Wardrobe of My Heart
February 18: Your Voice
February 19: Life of Integrity
February 20: Forever Love
February 21: Hard on Myself
February 22: My Soul Wrestles
February 23: Language of Heaven
February 24: Good and Bad Times
February 25: Glorious Place
February 26: Learning to Be Thankful
February 27: Angelic Host
February 28: Deeper Place of Faith
March 1: Perfect Guidance
March 2: Everlasting Life
March 3: Simple Things
March 4 : Prideful Heart
March 5: Pleasing You
March 6: Wisdom and Insight
March 7: Pot of Nervousness
March 8: Loved in Life
March 9: Create New Standards
March 10: Fountain of Wisdom
March 11: Trough of Uncertainty
March 12: Asking a Lot
March 13 : Created to Reflect
March 14: Peace Deep Within
March 15: False Voices
March 16 : Anxious Thoughts
March 17 : Think As You Think
March 18: Most Necessary
March 19: Array of Beauty
March 20: Increasing My Faith
March 21: At Work in Me
March 22: How to Please You
March 23: Bold Privilege
March 24: On Top of Things
March 25: Boldness
March 26: Authority and Power
March 27: Freedom
March 28: More Than a Conqueror
March 29: Nowhere to Go
March 30: Small Sparrow
March 31: Valley of Decision
April 1: Divine Timing
April 2: Reaching Down
April 3: Never Forsake Me
April 4: Renewed Sense of Purpose
April 5: Exchanging Qualities
April 6 : No Higher Reward
April 7: Barefoot on Ice
April 8: Humility and Timidity
April 9: Compassionate Heart
April 10: Something Good
April 11: Channel of Blessing
April 12: Eager Learner
April 13: Holding All Matter
April 14: New Challenges
April 15: Abounding Grace
April 16: Not Alarmed
April 17: Illuminating My Soul
April 18: My Savior
April 19: In Your Hands
April 20: Faith as the Key
April 21: Thankful for All Things
April 22: Lift Up My Chin
April 23: Concerns of My Heart
April 24: Flinging Aside Fear
April 25: Physical Condition
April 26: Storms of Life
April 27: Empowering
April 28: The Lord Who Heals Me
April 29: Solidly Fixed
April 30: Winter’s Heavy Parka
May 1: Thoughts of Failure
May 2: Soar Like the Eagles
May 3: Boundless Beauty
May 4: My Inner Character
May 5: Lacking Nothing
May 6: Night Hours
May 7: Gift of Time
May 8: No Holes in Time
May 9: Bringing My Hurts
May 10: In Control
May 11: Holy Ears
May 12: Fixed Forever
May 13: Guiding Me Perfectly
May 14: Lifting Me Up
May 15: Pain of Rejection
May 16: Greatest Temptation
May 17: Throes of Indecision
May 18: Suffering Shrine
May 19: High Calling
May 20: Hold Me Close
May 21: Never Forsake
May 22: Created Works
May 23: Save Me
May 24: Thrilling Life
May 25: Valley of Adversity
May 26: Since the Beginning
May 27: Sharpening My Senses
May 28: Not Looking Back
May 29: Praise and Worship
May 30: Shaping Love
May 31: Live in the Truth
June 1: Be Careful
June 2: Facing Decisions
June 3: Led by Emotions
June 4: Designed Future
June 5: Cave of Self-pity
June 6: Spiritually Mature
June 7: Opened Doors
June 8: Give You Everything
June 9: Equipped for Everything
June 10: New Strength
June 11: Sharp and Discerning
June 12: Faithful
June 13: Old Habits
June 14: Living a Miracle
June 15: Holy One
June 16: Love and Adore
June 17: Everything Is Yours
June 18: Nothing Too Small
June 19: Lifted Up
June 20: Old Efforts
June 21: Deepen My Awareness
June 22: On Purpose
June 23: Called to Live
June 24: Light of the World
June 25: Shine in My Soul
June 26: Know Me Best
June 27: Your Name Is Greater
June 28: Too Great a Battle
June 29: Conquer Obstacles
June 30: Today’s Patience
July 1: Upward Climb
July 2: Outside Myself
July 3: Watching over Me
July 4: Above and Beyond
July 5: Sanctuary of Prayer
July 6: All That I Am
July 7: Beautiful for You
July 8: Seventy Times Seven
July 9: Holy Microscope
July 10: Good Conscience
July 11: Purposefully Happy
July 12: Sweet Blessings
July 13: Express My Gratitude
July 14: Courtroom of Life
July 15: Clearing the Way
July 16: Snares of Gossip
July 17: Standing on the Rock
July 18: Proclaiming Prophet
July 19: Concentrate on the Task
July 20: Valley of Waiting
July 21: Thankful for Friends
July 22: Filled with Hope
July 23: Running to You
July 24: Hollow of Your Hand
July 25: Loved and Cherished
July 26: Happy without Wisdom
July 27: Life Canvas
July 28: Block of Stone
July 29: Drawing Board of Life
July 30: Heaven’s Music
July 31: Annoying Bug Bites
August 1: Opening My Heart
August 2: Life’s Difficult Paths
August 3: Sweet Urgings
August 4: Let Go
August 5: Living Wonder
August 6: Sneaky Snake
August 7: Anchor That Holds
August 8: Carry Me Through
August 9: Spiritual Discernment
August 10: Passed Over
August 11: Attentive
August 12: Worrying
August 13: Sensitive to Your Presence
August 14: Unnatural for Me
August 15: Your Voice
August 16: Love Is the Root
August 17: Heavy Burdens
August 18: Your Word Stands
August 19: Illuminate Your Word
August 20: Beside Me
August 21: New Path
August 22: The Father’s Purpose
August 23: So Blessed
August 24: Dark World
August 25: Loved Ones
August 26: Hollow of Your Hand
August 27: Cares That Rob
August 28: Key to Happiness
August 29: Feeling Dejected
August 30: Face the Trials
August 31: Calming My Fears
September 1: An Important Day
September 2: Robe of Courage
September 3: Lightened Burden
September 4: Surrounded by Goodness
September 5: Unlimited Power
September 6: Compassion at the Center
September 7: Spiritual Refreshment
September 8: Physical Exercise
September 9: Grace and Love
September 10: Extra Dose
September 11: Fountain of Mercy
September 12: Going Before Me
September 13: Leading Me Today
September 14: Things Above
September 15: Never Doubt
September 16: Eyes Haven’t Seen
September 17: Aflame with Love
September 18: Move of Your Spirit
September 19: Teaching Discipline
September 20: Every Hair
September 21: Directly to My Heart
September 22: Person of Integrity
September 23: Without Complaint
September 24: Removing the Fragments
September 25: Your Hand on My Life
September 26: Proud Heart
September 27: Greater Than
September 28: Lackluster and Lukewarm
September 29: Gift of Wisdom
September 30: Life Is Good
October 1: Wonderful and Amazing
October 2: Looking for Approval
October 3: Stop Comparing
October 4: Reaching Into My Needs
October 5: Saint without Sorrow
October 6: Patience and Trust
October 7: Divinely Appointed
October 8: Deadly Enemy
October 9: Resist Temptation
October 10: The World’s Story
October 11: Called
October 12: Deliverance from Evil
October 13: Temptation to Sin
October 14: Hearing My Prayers
October 15: No Hurt Too Trivial
October 16: No More Worry
October 17: Each Facet
October 18: Who I Am
October 19: Burden Exchange
October 20: Your Generosity
October 21: A Gift’s Value
October 22: Gifts to Share
October 23: Opening My Heart
October 24: Kingdom Emissary
October 25: Designer of Emotions
October 26: The Way I Am
October 27: Entangling Situation
October 28: The Wrongs
October 29: Age Discrimination
October 30: Glorious Light
October 31: Heaven Sings
November 1: I Am Yours
November 2: Lifter of My Head
November 3: Good to Myself
November 4: Author of Love
November 5: Many Decisions
November 6: My Plans
November 7: World to Cherish
November 8: You Are Great
November 9: Taking My Sins
November 10: Word Speaks Life
November 11: Through Every Season
November 12: Find Me
November 13: Penalty of My Mistakes
November 14: Reliable Sources
November 15: Written Word
November 16: The Way to Flourish
November 17: Time for All Things
November 18: Love Song
November 19: Central Moving Force
November 20: Selfish Pleasures
November 21: Need for Joy
November 22: Give and Receive
November 23: Religious Sanctimony
November 24: Things to Ponder
November 25: Great Eternal Plan
November 26: Giving Me Insight
November 27: Pick Up the Pieces
November 28: The Banquet Before Me
November 29: Gift of Faith
November 30: Life-Giver
December 1: Fabulous Journey
December 2: No Problem Too Great
December 3: Holy Spirit’s Nudging
December 4: A Mountain to Climb
December 5: Strength to Overcome
December 6: Drained of Energy
December 7: Doing Good Work
December 8: Know the Truth
December 9: Courage to Live
December 10: Power within Me
December 11: Perfect Day
December 12: Gladness and Gratitude
December 13: Against Me
December 14: Know My Soul
December 15: Renewed Faith
December 16: Moving Life
December 17: Hard Work
December 18: More Creativity
December 19: Walk of Integrity
December 20: Business of Healing
December 21: My Future
December 22: Your Glory
December 23: New Creation
December 24: Abundantly Generous
December 25: Happy Birthday
December 26: Heroic Heart
December 27: Your Throne Room
December 28: Eternity Apart
December 29: Creating a New Heart
December 30: Prospering in Every Area
December 31: New Vision
About the Author
Don’t be afraid, because I have saved you. I have called you by name, and you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. When you cross rivers, you will not drown. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, nor will the flames hurt you.
Isaiah 43:1-2 NCV
INTRODUCTION
Morning and evening, you can walk and talk with Jesus!
In this one-year devotional, God pours out his heart of compassion in a powerful way. Each morning reading contains a small, fiery explosion of love from your doting heavenly Father that will spark your heart with passion and give you joy for your day. In the evening, be inspired, challenged, and encouraged as you read a beautifully poetic prayer offered to God in thanksgiving. God is always worthy of our praise!
It’s my heart’s fervent and passionate prayer that this devotional helps lift you to a mountaintop of sweet and fiery faith where your heart wisely breathes thanksgiving to Jesus, uncontested, unfeigned, and undaunted forever.
May you be overtaken with his love each day,
Marie
JANUARY 1
HIS WORDS TO ME
Mountain of Strength
I’m your mountain of strength for your new year. I’m your mighty mountain, lofty and majestic; I’m your mountain of awesome power and might. I bend down at the sound of your cry. I stoop to lift you out of danger. I pull you out of the miry pit of wrong choices. I wipe away the splotches and smudges of every past mistake. I make all things new.
Don’t fall prey to the foolishness of envy and pride. Blessing after blessing will come to you when you trust Me. I’m all you need.
MY WORDS TO HIM
You’re my mountain of strength, Lord. It fascinates me that you’ll bend down at the sound of my cry to stoop and lift me out of the troubles that might flood my path. You’ll pull me out of the miry pit of wrong choices and wipe away the splotches and smudges of the past. Oh Lord, this year help me not to fall prey to the foolishness of the things that are but temporary glitter, and help me choose your will in every single matter of my life. Blessing after blessing come to me as I follow you because you’re all I need to live fully and completely. You’re awesome in power and might, and I trust you completely.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6 NASB
JANUARY 2
HIS WORDS TO ME
You Love Me
Don’t fret transition and reverse plans, for these are gifts to stretch your faith. I’m your provider. I’m the God of all there is, and I tell you not to underestimate My power and authority in every situation concerning you. Never fear the unexpected and the unpredictable; never stagger at the thought of change. I provide everything you need and much more.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Thank you, Jesus, for loving me today. You’re the God of all there is, and I underestimate your power and authority in all situations concerning me. I know you’re with me and I know nothing escapes your eye. That’s why I’m empowered to handle the trials in my life. I’m beginning to understand that the things I often consider so terrible can actually be gifts from you to stretch my faith. You’re my provider and my source of strength and courage. I’m strong because you’re strong. When I face unexpected and unpredictable moments, teach me not to stagger in my tracks, but to stand firm. Help me as this new year begins, Lord, to trust you more deeply than ever before.
Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O LORD, do not abandon those who search for you.
Psalm 9:10 NLT
JANUARY 3
HIS WORDS TO ME
Fill the Vacant Places
Don’t look back. Never look back. Keep your eyes fixed on the dawn. I rise in you every morning and in the gold of daybreak, I slip your burdens beneath the beauty of My overcoming love. Will you look for My smile to dispel your hurt feelings? I want to fill the vacant places in your soul. Will you allow My arms to hold you so you’ll stay on track? Will you allow My grace to sustain you so you won’t continue muttering self-defeating words to yourself? Will you allow My joy to fortify your spirit? I’ve hidden you in Me. I don’t leave you for a single moment. My eye is always upon you.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Oh Lord, I know you want to fill the vacant places in my soul; I know you want to make me complete and whole, and it gives me the greatest comfort. I’m holding your love close to me throughout this day because without you there is no me. As I rise every morning, the daybreak turns pink and gold with the wonder of new opportunities before me. Oh Jesus, create in me a clean heart and a soul to bless you. It’s in you that I’m a complete person.
In Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority.
Colossians 2:10 NASB
JANUARY 4
HIS WORDS TO ME
Speak to Me
Listen for Me in unexpected places—Yes, listen for Me in the sound of a fluttering bird, in the wail of the wind, the groan of traffic, and in the sound of a cell phone crying in your pocket.
Hear Me in the spill of night when the world sleeps and My children breathe the kisses of angels. Hear Me when you cough and blow your nose while reaching for a glass of water; hear Me when I tenderly hold your darling head in My hands, and hum a healing love song in your ear.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Oh Lord, thank you for speaking to me in unexpected places. Thank you for your love song hovering over me throughout the day. I love to listen for you in the sounds of the awakening morning, in the heat of noontime, and in the spill of night when the world sleeps. I hear you in the wail of the wind, the groan of traffic and even in the sound of a cell phone sighing in my pocket. You hold my head in your hands and you hum your healing love songs in my ear. I can only worship you as you make every hour blessed and holy in the sound of your caressing love.
Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.
Psalm 95:6 NKJV
JANUARY 5
HIS WORDS TO ME
My Refuge
Your safety is in Me. I’m your refuge. In the shadow of My wings I keep you safe where no harm can reach you. If you wear the strangling girdle of stress you become the shape of stress. If you wear the cloak of worry, you take on its shape, and if you dance in the shoes of distress and panic, the band leaves the room and grabs health and happiness on the way out. What will you choose today?
MY WORDS TO HIM
Lord, thank you for keeping me safe. You’re my refuge, my place of security. I’m kept safe under the shadow of your wings where no harm can reach me. If I put on the girdle of stress, you become the shape of that stress to cover me and keep me safe from strangling myself. If I don the exhausting cloak of worry, you take on its shape to keep the breath in me, and if I dance in the shoes of distress and panic, you dismiss the band and call me back to the secret place with you where there’s no stress, no worry, no distress, or panic. Oh God, I’m blessed. I’m blessed! Today I want to live in honor of the secret place of the Most High, my true home.
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.”
Psalm 91:1-2 NKJV
JANUARY 6
HIS WORDS TO ME
Wondrous Privilege
It’s strength and courage you need today. I’m giving you the power to forge ahead with joy and holy determination. Be strong! I’m giving you freedom from the forces that have kept you from moving full tilt toward your divine destiny.
Take big steps today, and push through the obstacles and hindrances that have been thorns in your flesh. I’m in you and right beside you. I’m empowering you to shake the dust from your hair and make that hurdle into victory now.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Thank you, Father God, for the wondrous privilege you’ve given me to know you through Jesus. Thank you for opening your arms to me and inviting me into your private chambers to talk like this. Thank you for the high honor of private audience with you any time of the day or night! I enter the holy doorway of our communication with a thankful heart every day. Sometimes I stand in that doorway breathless with so much awe I can hardly stand it. To know the Son of God is right here with me, and to think you’ll never leave me or forsake me is beyond my comprehension. All I can do is thank you, and thank you, and thank you. Thank you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name.
Psalm 100:4 NLT
JANUARY 7
HIS WORDS TO ME
Always With Me
Love Me enough to desire what I desire for you. When you dash off on your own, you’re like one dying of thirst and running the wrong way for water. I’m your Savior and your Friend. I’m the oasis in the desert and your heavenly supply. Honor Me by pausing to learn about My wants and desires for you. This is how you become a living prayer.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Thank you, Lord, for never leaving me, not for a single moment. Thank you, Lord, that even when I’m busy running my life without you, you’re still there loving me and trying to get through to me. Thank you for insisting I slip my worries and fears into the immensity of your overcoming love for me. You’ve told me to pause in my busyness and my hurried schedule to look deep within and listen for your Holy Spirit’s guidance to dispel my anxieties. I thank you today for fortifying my spirit with your Holy Spirit.
He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5 NKJV
JANUARY 8
HIS WORDS TO ME
Exuberant Arena
When your soul is stirred with a longing you can’t identify, and your heart beats in a pattern that tells you something’s missing, retreat for a moment to make space for your gift of creativity. I’ve gifted you with a creative soul and you must make space for your inner longings to find expression.
Oh, so many ways to release the gifts I’ve placed in you! Listen intimately to the world around you and to the dimensions of My divine presence. I’ve gifted you with the ability to see beneath the surface of things and to give voice to your unique vision and passion. Your life is the exuberant arena of the gifts I’ve given you. Allow your gifts to unfold and richly flow. Today, allow yourself to flourish!
MY WORDS TO HIM
Lord, my life is the exuberant arena of the gifts you’ve given me. Thank you for my gift of creativity and for my creative soul. Thank you for reminding me to make space for my inner longings to find expression. You’ve shown me so many ways to release the gifts that you’ve placed in me. Teach me to listen intimately to the world around me and for the dimensions of your divine presence. Teach me to look for and observe your hand at work in the people around me. Help me to listen for the songs of the angels. Thank you for giving me moments to retreat in and make space for you to speak to me.
“If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
Luke 11:13 NRSV
JANUARY 9
HIS WORDS TO ME
New Perspective
Today, I’m giving you a new perspective so you’ll see things through My eyes. I want you to see the view from My window. Rub My salve of holy vision on your human eyes, and the blurred sight and darkness will fall off you like a heavy drape flopping to the ground. You’ll begin to understand yourself and your role in My ultimate purpose. If you could see what I see you’d never grind your teeth, fidget, fret, or lose a minute of sweet peaceful sleep. To see clearly is to understand. You’ve eaten the honey of My Word, tasted the blessings of My favor, and now I’m giving you new sight. The higher you step up to Me the clearer the vision and the further you’ll see.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Thank you, Jesus, for a new perspective to see things through your eyes. I want to rub the salve of holy vision on my eyes, so my blurred sight will become clear and darkness will fall from me like a heavy drape flopping to the ground. I want to see the view from heaven’s windows. I want to understand my role in your ultimate purpose. I want to see what you see. I want to stop grinding my teeth and fidgeting and fretting. I don’t want to lose one more minute of sweet peaceful sleep. I want to see clearly and understand your ways. I love to eat the honey of your Word and taste the blessings of your favor. Ignite my heart with your Holy Spirit today.
“I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.”
Ezekiel 36:26 NLT
JANUARY 10
HIS WORDS TO ME
False Burdens
I lift from you now every false burden and feeling of heaviness that tries to surround you. I remove the sluggish warp of oppression that seeks to overwhelm you. No depression will capture your heart and mind. You’re free to see the truth of every situation from My point-of-view. I prohibit and halt every droopy, self-absorbed preoccupation that comes near you. Take your power today and stand against all demonic threats to your happiness and contentment in My name. My Holy Spirit will sweetly and beautifully flow through your emotions when you cast every care on Me! I’ll transform your mind to be able to see and anticipate the wondrous things I’ve planned for you.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Dear Lord, lift from me every false burden and the feelings of heaviness that come upon me to overwhelm me. Remove for me the sluggish wrap of oppression. When you died on the cross for me, you set me free from my weaknesses. I find my strength in you through your Holy Spirit! No depression can capture my heart and mind when I am one with you, and when I let go of my demands and expectations that the world would make me happy. You’ve given me the ability to see the truth of every situation from your point of view. You’ll halt every droopy, self-absorbed preoccupation that comes over me. I choose today to take my place and resist all threats to my peace and contentment in the name of Jesus. Your Holy Spirit will sweetly and beautifully flow through my emotions all day today because I’m casting all my cares on you, Jesus. You’re transforming my mind to be able to see and anticipate the good things that you’ve planned for me from the beginning.
Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 ESV
JANUARY 11
HIS WORDS TO ME
Wrapped in Gladness
I’ve given you many gifts. Show your creative side today. Think how I can create something astonishingly beautiful from ashes, and how I transform mourning into joy—think how I dress you up in garments of praise for your spirit of heaviness. The gladness I wrap you in lathers you with a precious healing ointment. I’m the creator of all things on earth and in heaven, and I’ve given you creative gifts to express Myself through you. Be free today to fully express your gifts in a flurry of love and delight, and praise Me for your creativity which I want you to wear like a kingly robe.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Lord Jesus, wrap me in gladness today. Lather me with a precious healing ointment. You’ve given me many gifts and I want to show you my gratitude. You can create something astonishingly beautiful from a heap of ashes! You transform a mourning soul into a joyful soul. You exchange a spirit of heaviness with gladness. It’s incredible how creative you are, and your Spirit lives in me with creative gifts to express! I’m going to be creative, and gather my emotions with you in mind. I’ll express my gifts wisely today with light and love. I give you praise with a happy heart, which you’ve given me to wear like a kingly robe.
You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness.
Psalm 30:11 NKJV
JANUARY 12
HIS WORDS TO ME
Not Alone
Dear one, I haven’t sent you out alone. No, no no, never alone. I’m right beside you, and My Spirit goes before you preparing every millimeter of your way. Never think you’re alone even when the way bristles with the unknown, and danger snarls in the shadows. I’m your courage! Not only that, I’m the light that exposes the pests of the soul, those ruinous thoughts that tell you you’re alone.
Tell yourself today you’re never alone. The unredeemed in their self-pity may distress themselves with loneliness, but you’re endowed with wisdom and a creative spirit, and these are your friends. You’re not alone. Never, never, never.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Thank you, Jesus, for not sending me out in the world alone. Thank you for being right beside me always. Thank you for preparing every millimeter of my way. I’m never alone even when the way bristles with the unknown. You’re my strength and my courage. You’re the light that exposes the viruses of the soul, the ruinous thoughts that tell me I’m alone. I’ll tell myself the truth today—I’m never alone! The unredeemed in their self-pity may distress themselves with loneliness but I have been endowed with wisdom and a creative spirit, and these are my friends. I’m never alone. Never never never. Thank you.
“The Father gives to me the people who are mine. Every one of them will come to me, and I will always accept them.”
John 6:37 NCV
JANUARY 13
HIS WORDS TO ME
Surprises
I’m a God of surprises. I love to usher new events and situations into your life that inspire you to dig deeper into My Word—situations that cause you to drop your habits of complacency and seek Me on a deeper level. I’m calling you to see with My eyes, to think with My mind. Dear one, there’s no problem you’ll ever face in your life that My Word doesn’t cover.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Thank you, Jesus, for all the surprises you bring into my life. Thank you for ushering new events and situations into my life to inspire me to dig deeper into your Word. Thank you for situations that cause me to drop my habits of complacency and seek you on a deeper level. Thank you for your gentle prodding to see with your eyes and to think with your mind. Thank you, Lord, for showing me there’s no problem I’ll ever face in my life that you haven’t already thought of and covered with the promises in your Word.
Let us hold firmly to the hope that we have confessed, because we can trust God to do what he promised.
Hebrews 10:23 NCV
JANUARY 14
HIS WORDS TO ME
Fighting My Battles
I fight your battles and settle your scores. I work out solutions with those who contend with you. Let others contend, but you don’t contend. Hold your peace and listen for wisdom very attentively. Wisdom’s instructions are not always the same or as you might expect. I tell you, there’s a time to make peace and a time to take arms, a time to break down and a time to build up, a time to rip out and a time to mend.
Listen for Wisdom’s guidance in such a time as this. I’m here to protect you as the enemy creeps hungrily about eager to devour all in his path. Your enemy is not human, dear one, and you won’t escape with your feeble human tactics and devices. I tell you, no weapon formed against you will prosper because you’re Mine, so I ask you to let Me take charge of the battles.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Thank you, Jesus, for fighting my battles and settling my scores. Thank you for working out solutions with those who contend with me. I’ll work at not being contentious. I’ll let others contend. I’ll hold my peace and listen for wisdom very attentively. Wisdom’s instructions aren’t always the same as I might expect. You tell me there’s a time to make peace and a time to take up arms. You tell me there’s a time to break down and a time to build up. You tell me there’s a time to rip out and a time to mend. I choose to listen to wisdom and guidance in such a time as this. Thank you for being here to protect me as the enemy creeps hungrily about eager to devour everything in his path. I realize my enemy isn’t human and I won’t win any battle with my feeble human tactics and devices. You’ve said that no weapon formed against me will prosper because I’m under your protection and leadership. Knowing this I’m made strong. Thank you, Jesus!
Thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession.
2 Corinthians 2:14 NRSV
JANUARY 15
HIS WORDS TO ME
Listening for You
Listen. I want you to hear My voice at all times. I want to be able to speak to you at any hour of the day or night and know you’ll listen. My heart holds a heavenly kingdom of wisdom, love, and joy to share with you. If you’ll listen. The way to listen is with your heart. The thoughts from My heart to yours will ignite in you—a mighty brightness that could light up the whole world. I’ve called you to be this beacon of light, fixed and permeating through every storm and even through the blackest and starless of nights.
Listen. I’m teaching you to discern what is true and honorable and worthy of your attention. I’m showing you what to revere, what things are noble, reputable, authentic, pure, and lovely. Listen. I’m showing you the beauty of meditating on the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse; and how to love as I love.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Oh Lord Jesus, help me to listen for your voice at all times. I know you want to speak to me, and not just here and there whenever I happen to be paying attention. I know your heart possesses riches of wisdom, love, and joy, and you want to share these with me if I will just listen. Thank you for showing me that the way to listen is with my heart. The thoughts from your heart fire me with a mighty brightness that could light up the whole world! You’ve called me to be a light in the world to permeate through the storms and blackest, starless nights. I’m learning each day to discern what is true and honorable and worth my attention. Thank you for showing me what things are noble, reputable, authentic, pure, and lovely. Thank you for showing me the beauty of meditating on the best not the worst, the beautiful not the ugly, how to praise not to curse. Thank you, Lord, for teaching me to love as you love.
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
JANUARY 16
HIS WORDS TO ME
Nothing without You
I speak to you day and night. I love to tell you things, teach you, help you, guide you. I’m your Lord and your life, and when you live in My will for you, all you touch your hand to will radiate with the presence and the kiss of the Almighty. But without Me go ahead and cradle jeweled cities in your sleeves, dine in banquet halls with governors and kings, and all will perish. Poof. Without Me you can do nothing! Live in Me, snuggled vitally united to Me, for this is your sure path to understanding who you are and what you are called to do in this life. Why do I tell you this? Because we’re one. Always, always, always remember this.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Oh Lord, I realize without you I can do nothing. Thank you for teaching me, guiding me and helping me every day. I need you today, Lord. You are my life. You promised that when I live in you and live for your will in my life, your presence is in everything my hand touches. I know that without you I have no dreams, no hope. I want to live in your will and purpose all day today, snuggled gratefully united with you, for this is my sure path to understanding who I am, what I’m called to do in this life, and who I’m called to be. Thank you, Jesus.
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
John 15:5 NKJV
JANUARY 17
HIS WORDS TO ME
Safely Settled
Your true home is safely settled in My heart, for this is where you were born to live. Fear and worry will always choke the happiness you were born to possess. Beloved, in Me there’s absolutely no fear. Nothing rattles Me—nothing! I’m all peace and all joy. I’m contentment, and I’m happy. I’ve promised you My peace, and I’ve also told you I’d give you My take on the things that bother you. You have My mind. My mind is at ease! I want you to be happy in the home I’ve prepared for you on earth, but recognize and fully grasp that your real home is nestled inside My heart.
MY WORDS TO HIM
My true home is safely settled in your heart, Lord, for this is where I was born to live. Fear and worry always choke my happiness, but I know I was born to process goodness and joy. Thank you, Lord, that nothing rattles you—nothing! You’re all peace and all joy. You’re all contentment. You’re all happiness. Thank you for giving me everything I need to be happy. You promised to give me your peace, and I need your peace today. I’m happy in the home that you prepared for me right here, right now. My real home is nestled inside your heart, on earth as well as eternally in heaven.
Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.
Psalm 73:25 ESV
JANUARY 18
HIS WORDS TO ME
Important to You
If you make your home with Me and if our relationship is intimate and organic, and if I’ve made My home in you and My words are at home in you, how can I resist your requests? Live and thrive in Me and you’ll succeed in your endeavors. If you live obeying My voice and loving Me, I’m in your plans! I’m here guiding and directing you! Your soul burgeons with increase as you make your home in Me, and that’s why I’ve told you to ask whatever you will and it’ll be done for you. This is My promise to you. Everything about you is important to Me. Believe this.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Today I am so thankful that everything about me is important to you. Oh yes, I thank you, Jesus, for continually being here for me through all past, present, and future time. And I thank you, Jesus, for hearing every prayer; for pulling together the fragments of my soul and healing me. How I love our relationship with your words alive in me. It’s a holy reminder that my home is in you. You’re always here with me, loving and encouraging me, guiding and directing me perfectly so that I thrive with a soul burgeoning with increase! Thank you, Lord, for making me part of your eternal plan, and for my permanent, safe home in you.
“If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him.”
John 14:23 NASB
JANUARY 19
HIS WORDS TO ME
Unmerited Favor
You have My unmerited favor, and you’re saved from the judgment of others. Don’t allow fault finding to come near you. Kick aside all condemning words and notions. Remember, you’re your worst critic, so don’t be swift to jump into the garbage bag of guilt when it’s unmerited. I’ve tucked you into My heart and your life is new and beautiful, replete with healing and wisdom. Guilt has no hold on you! I’ve set you free with My delicious forgiveness. I’ve given you goodness and mercy as partners. They follow you all the days of your life. Favor, dear one, includes My love song that doesn’t miss a note. I’ve called you to increase in favor, so enjoy the song, dance in your freedom. Love who you are.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Lord, thank you for unmerited favor, and for saving me from the judgment of others. I don’t want to become a victim of faultfinding. I want to kick aside all condemning words and notions that might rise up in me. I realize I’m my worst critic and that I can be swift to jump into the garbage bag of guilt when it’s not merited. You’ve taken me into your great heart and my life is made new and beautiful. Guilt must have no hold on me. You’ve set me free with your delicious forgiveness! Thank you, Lord, for giving me goodness and mercy as partners. They follow me all the days of my life! Thank you for helping me today, Lord. Thank you for your love song that doesn’t miss a note. Thank you for increasing favor in my life. Today I choose to enjoy myself. I choose to love who I am.
I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently will find me.
Proverbs 8:17 NKJV
JANUARY 20
HIS WORDS TO ME
Key to Wisdom
Living in Me, vitally united to Me is the key to wisdom and understanding of My omnipotent mind. When you ingest the words I speak to you; when you meditate and ponder what I tell you, a new power takes shape in your spirit. The authority of My words bubble up in you to give you wisdom, discretion, and understanding. I see your situation now. My Word will guide and instruct you. Never succumb to confusion. You have My Word in you.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Lord Jesus, please see my situation now. You’ve taught me that the key to wisdom and understanding is to remain vitally united to you. You’ve said I have the mind of Christ, and that means my human mind is actually infused with your omnipotent, all-knowing mind. This is so wonderful! Help me to thoroughly ingest the words that you speak to me through your written Word. Help me when I meditate and ponder your Word, so new power will take shape in my spirit. With the authority of your words bubbling up in me, your wisdom, discretion, and understanding come alive in me. Guide me and instruct me today, Lord. I don’t want to succumb to confusion. I know that with your words solidly fixed in me I can be strong and I can be wise, as I was born to be.
I think about your orders and study your ways. I enjoy obeying your demands, and I will not forget your word.
Psalm 119:15-16 NCV
JANUARY 21
HIS WORDS TO ME
New Vision
Are you in need of a new vision for your life? Are you longing for change? If so, quiet your heart now and withdraw into the stillness of the hour, undisturbed by outside influences and interferences. Be still and calmly concentrate on the presence of the Father. Your desires are seeds for you to nourish because you were born with more than one purpose. As you quiet yourself in prayer before the throne of grace, listen for the guidance of My Holy Spirit, wait for the anointing of your Savior, and the perfect will of My Father will be made clear.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Lord, I am in need of a new vision for my life. Help me to quiet my heart and withdraw into the stillness of the hour, undisturbed by outside influences and interferences. Help me to be still and calmly concentrate on your presence. My desires are seeds of nourishment because they are born with more than one purpose. As I quiet myself in prayer before your throne, I’ll listen for the guidance of your Holy Spirit, I’ll wait for the anointing and the perfect will of the Father. Today I long to hear your voice clearly and perfectly directing me.
I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel; my heart also instructs me in the night seasons.
Psalm 16:7 NKJV
JANUARY 22
HIS WORDS TO ME
Free from Fear
I free you from all your fears. Join your life with Mine afresh this day and expect unique, extraordinary blessings and opportunities to come your way. I’ll move mightily on your behalf as you trust Me. Look! All things are new in your life and the fears of the past are gone because you’re a new person today. I’ve given you a fresh start. Come, let’s be happy together as you plunge forward on the fabulous road ahead.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Today, Lord, free me from fear. Help me affix my life with yours in a fresh way this day. Help me think positively and expect unique and extraordinary blessings and opportunities to come my way. I know that you’ll move mightily on my behalf because I trust you. You’ve told me all things are new in my life, so the fears of the past must be buried with the past. I’m a new person in you! Thank you for providing a fresh start for me. I want to come into your kingdom and be happy with you. I want to plunge forward on the beautiful path ahead that you’ve prepared for me with confidence. Help me, Jesus. I love you.
Whoever listens to me will dwell safely, and will be secure, without fear of evil.
Proverbs 1:33 NKJV
JANUARY 23
HIS WORDS TO ME
Deliver Me
I’ve delivered you from your patterns of wrong thinking and your old self-destructive habits and given you a new mind-set. The traps of the past are shattered and done away with. You’re altogether new! Your beautiful brain now forms fresh, inspiring, and revelatory truths, so you’ll bring life and light into situations that were once too confusing and disarming for you. Your changed thinking patterns are no longer stained with the world’s sad stab at enlightenment, and you’re going to prevail in all things!
MY WORDS TO HIM
Thank you, Lord, for delivering me from my patterns of wrong thinking and my old self destructive habits. Thank you for giving me a new mindset. Thank you that the traps of the past are shattered and done away with. I’m altogether new! This is hard to grasp at times. You’ve made my brain beautiful with fresh, inspiring, and revelatory truths. I can now bring forth life and light into situations that were once confusing and disarming for me. My thinking patterns are changing and I love it! I’m no longer influenced so much by the world’s sad stab at enlightenment. I realize that only in you will I prevail, find contentment, and experience lasting peace.
“Who can know the LORD’s thoughts? Who knows enough to teach him?” But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ.
1 Corinthians 2:16 NLT
JANUARY 24
HIS WORDS TO ME
My Mind
I love your curiosity and your throbbing interest in the world I’ve created. I delight with you as you appreciate with awe My creation. Because of your holy enthusiasm, I’ll show you much, much more to love. I’ll give you My holy microscope, and you’ll learn more of the subtleties of My hand.
No branch or tree is voiceless, no rock without a song of praise. Can you feel the heartbeat of a stone, a leaf, or dove? Can you hear My furtive breath in a gentle snowfall? I’ve given you the world to care for, to be fruitful in and multiply. Be glad in what I’ve given you. I created it all for you.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Thank you for the mind that you’ve given me. Thank you for my curiosity and my throbbing interest in the world that you’ve created. Thank you for delighting in me as I appreciate your creation with awe. Thank you for giving me holy enthusiasm and so much to love. Thank you for giving me your holy microscope so that I can learn more about the subtleties of your creation and your hand. Thank you that no branch or tree is voiceless and no rock without a song of praise. Help me to feel the heartbeat of a stone and a leaf, and the song of a dove. Help me hear your furtive breath in a gentle snowfall or a drubbing rain. Thank you for giving me the world to care for, to be fruitful in and to multiply. Thank you, Lord, for all that you have given me and created for me to love.
The earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein.
Psalm 24:1 ESV
JANUARY 25
HIS WORDS TO ME
Be Still
Be still. You’re strongest when you’re still. In quietness and confidence you’re strong. I’m with you and I’m the Lord who is exalted above all the earth! I hold you in the palm of My hand. You’re safe here and now. This moment is your safe place, for I am your safe place. No need to fight your own battles. No need to rush out to defend yourself. Your personal arsenal of weapons are pockets of lint—weightless and wearisome. No ground is ever gained with your emotional attempts without Me. When I’m beside you, the battle is won. I’m your fierce and undefeated weapon.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Today I choose to be still and know that you are God. In quietness and confidence, I’ll be strong in you. Thank you, Lord, for being with me and in me. Thank you, my exalted Lord, above all the earth and all that is. Thank you for holding me in the palm of your hand where I’m safe right now, at this very moment. You’re my safe place, and I have no need to fight my own battles. There’s no need to rush out to defend myself. My personal arsenal of weapons are merely pockets of lint: weightless and wearisome. No ground is ever gained by my emotional attempts without you, Lord. You’re beside me and the battle is won. Thank you, Father. Thank you, Holy Spirit. Thank you, Jesus.
“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.”
Isaiah 30:15 NIV
JANUARY 26
HIS WORDS TO ME
Nothing Is Hidden
I’m the source of all wisdom, and your natural reasoning will lead you astray. Remember, nothing is hidden from My eyes. I see the challenges that you face today and I’m taking care of all that concerns you. Be attentive to obey the promptings of My Spirit; resist the temptation to hotly go forth in your own strength in matters too great for you to handle without Me. When you’re spiritually flexible and obedient; when you are patient and submissive to My leading, you’ll see miracles. Miracles, I tell you! I can change a situation in the flicker of an eye and without Me, you cannot.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Lord Jesus, nothing is hidden from your eyes. You’re the source of all wisdom. You see the challenges that I face today, and you’re taking care of everything that concerns me. I’ll be attentive to obey the prompting of your Holy Spirit. Help me to resist the temptation to go forth in my own strength in matters too great for me to handle without you. Help me to be spiritually flexible and obedient. Help me to be patient and submissive to your leading so that I can see miracles. You’ll change a situation in the flicker of an eye, and I can change nothing in my own strength.
“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.”
John 15:7-8 NKJV
JANUARY 27
HIS WORDS TO ME
Tears of the Past
Give the tears of the past to Me and I’ll empty them into the Sea of Deference. Tears, like blades scratching stone, will no longer carve the flesh of your cheeks. The past is finished with its hot tears and its heckling pain. Ashes have no life and are good for nothing. Don’t sit in the ashes of yesterday’s sorrow when I’ve crushed them beneath the promises of My Word.
Trample on sorrow today, for your battle scars are numbered in heaven. Nothing escapes heaven’s watchful eye, and with one breath I defeat your enemies. Defer them to Me, all of them.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Oh Jesus, I’m giving you my tears of the past. Thank you for caring about me. I know that you’ll empty them into the sea of deference. My tears, like blades scratching stone, will no longer carve the flesh of my cheeks. The past is finished with my hot tears and the heckling pain. Ashes have no life and are good for nothing. You’re teaching me to not sit in the ashes of yesterday’s sorrow. I choose to trample on sorrow today because my battle scars are numbered in heaven. Nothing escapes heaven’s watchful eyes, and with one breath, you, Lord, make me a conqueror. Thank you for rescuing me.
In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
Romans 8:37 NKJV
JANUARY 28
HIS WORDS TO ME
Holy Microscope
I want to give you a holy microscope to learn of the subtle thrills of life in My Spirit. I want you to look deep and long enough into My Word to see the blessings I have for you. There are no tears in any corner of heaven, beloved. Defer yours to Me and whoosh, they’re plunged into the sea of deference. I’m setting you free from the captive claws of worry and the dark emotions that pull and snap at you. As you’ve sown in tears you’ll now reap with joy. Be receptive to My voice and grasp My immutable promise of holy joy. I want you to see the great things I’m doing for you today.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Thank you, Jesus, for your holy microscope. I’m always learning and experiencing the subtle thrills of life in your Spirit. Thank you for telling me to look deep and long into your Word in order to see the blessings that you have for me. There are no tears in any corner of heaven. Thank you that my tears are all plunged into the sea of deference. Thank you for setting me free from the captive claws of worry and the dark emotions that pull and snap at me. I have sown in tears but I will reap with joy. Today I choose to be receptive to your voice and grasp your immutable promise of holy joy. Thank you for helping me to concentrate on the great things that you are doing for me today.
You have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.
Psalm 116:8 NRSV
JANUARY 29
HIS WORDS TO ME
New Path
The past is over and gone and you’re on a new path now. I forgive you, dear one, so you ought to forgive yourself. It’s good to turn from a self-toward habitual way of life and ask forgiveness. Receive My forgiveness plus the blessing of a clean slate and refreshed spirit When you’re fed up with and finished with self-centered worries and concerns, you’ll begin to truly live the good life! You’ll experience clean, beautiful joyous freedom in Me because your eyes will be open to increased hope and faith, and you’ll have so much satisfaction—great enough to forgive yourself. All is new, fresh, flawless, and wonderful! I love you.
MY WORDS TO HIM
The past is over and gone and I thank you, Lord, that I’m on a new path now. Thank you for forgiving me, beloved Lord. Thank you for helping me to forgive myself. Thank you for helping me to receive your forgiveness plus the blessing of a clean slate and refreshed spirit. I’m fed up and finished with my self-centered worries and concerns. I want to live the good life, Lord, where I’ll experience clean, beautiful, joyous freedom in you because my heart is open to and filled with hope and faith. All is new, fresh, flawless, and wonderful! I love you Jesus!
God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ.
Ephesians 2:4-5 NKJV
JANUARY 30
HIS WORDS TO ME
Every Step
Every step you take, you take with Me at your side. When you are weary or uncertain, I pick you up and carry you in My arms. If you’re more passionate about what goes wrong in life than you are for what is beautiful and blessed, you’ll attract more of the same. Come. Relax in the perfume of My Holy Spirit’s breath on your cheek. For too long you’ve thought of Me as distant and aloof, but I’ve never ever been distant and aloof. That is a wrong concept of Me. Look up, dear one. I’m right here. Right now. With you. Always.
MY WORDS TO HIM
Every step I take, I take with you at my side. When I’m weary or uncertain, you pick me up and carry me in your arms. When I’m more concerned with what goes wrong in life than I am for what’s beautiful, wonderful, and blessed, I always attract more of the same. You call me to come and rest in the holy perfume of your Spirit. I no longer see you as distant and aloof because you’ve never ever been distant and aloof. You’re right here. Right now. Here. With me. Always.
“I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Matthew 28:20 NLT
