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The Everlasting Way

September 14, 2024

Take my hand and come with me up the narrow way. I have so much to show you. Come, refresh your soul. Let’s walk the street paved with love. This way will always lead you to me. Come near and never depart. All other roads take you down paths of sorrow and shame. My way spreads into an oasis of joy and refreshment and peace. Step out of the way that leads to doubt and disillusionment. It will lead you to a dead end. All roads end and have no eternal future. But my way goes on and on and always leads back to me. It’s a never-ending circle of hope. It’s never the same, but always eternal. Step away from the paths carved out by earth dwellers, and step into the highway of holiness where we walk together for an eternity.

See if there is any path of pain I’m walking on, and lead me back to your glorious, everlasting way— the path that brings me back to you. —Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭24‬ ‭TPT‬‬

The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; One who watches his way protects his life. —Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭17‬ ‭NASB

And you know the way where I am going. —John‬ ‭14‬:‭4‬ ‭NASB

Toma mi mano y acompáñame por el camino angosto. Tengo tanto que mostrarte. Ven, refresca tu alma. Caminemos por la calle pavimentada con amor. Este camino siempre te llevará a mí. Acércate y nunca te apartes. Todos los demás caminos te llevan por senderos de dolor y vergüenza. Mi camino se extiende hasta un oasis de alegría, refrigerio y paz. Apártate del camino que conduce a la duda y la desilusión. Te llevará a un callejón sin salida. Todos los caminos terminan y no tienen futuro eterno. Pero mi camino continúa y continúa y siempre conduce de regreso a mí. Es un círculo de esperanza sin fin. Nunca es el mismo, pero siempre es eterno. Aléjate de los caminos tallados por los habitantes de la tierra y entra en la carretera de la santidad donde caminamos juntos por toda la eternidad.

Observa si estoy caminando por algún camino de dolor y llévame de regreso a tu glorioso y eterno camino, el camino que me lleva de regreso a ti. —Salmos 139:24 NVI

El camino de los rectos es apartarse del mal; el que vigila su camino protege su vida. —Proverbios 16:17 NVI

Ustedes saben el camino por donde voy. —Juan 14:4 NVI

Still Small Voice

Turn Away and Come

July 12, 2024

Turn around to face Me. You’re hurt by so much. But I want your full attention on us—on My love for you. Turn away from all that distracts you, that isolates you, that dampens your mood, and grab a hold of My hand. You are not alone, dear one. I’m with you always. Your hurts are consuming your heart. Let go of everything that doesn’t produce good things. There is life in My presence. Fill yourself with Me. My Spirit will fill you to overflow with all that you need. You will have My thoughts, My heart, and My plans for you will be birthed within you. You are never alone. Just shift your focus on Me. Your heart and mind have been consumed. It’s time to replenish. Remember that I am your source. Let go and fill yourself with the bounty of My love for you. Turn away and come with Me.

The one I love calls to me: Arise, my dearest. Hurry, my darling. Come away with me! I have come as you have asked to draw you to my heart and lead you out. For now is the time, my beautiful one. —Song of Songs‬ ‭2‬:‭10, TPT‬‬

Hear, Lord, when I cry with my voice, And be gracious to me and answer me. When You said, “Seek My face,” my heart said to You, “I shall seek Your face, Lord. —Psalms‬ ‭27‬:‭7‬-‭8‬, NASB

Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis. Simply join your life with mine. Learn my ways and you’ll discover that I’m gentle, humble, easy to please. You will find refreshment and rest in me. For all that I require of you will be pleasant and easy to bear. —Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬-‭30‬, TPT‬‬

Date la vuelta para mirarme. Estás herida por tantas cosas. Pero quiero que prestes toda tu atención a nosotros, a Mi amor por ti. Apártate de todo lo que te distrae, te aísla, te desanima y toma Mi mano. No estás solo, querida. Estoy contigo siempre. Tus heridas están consumiendo tu corazón. Deja ir todo lo que no produce cosas buenas. Hay vida en Mi presencia. Llénate de Mí. Mi Espíritu te llenará hasta desbordar con todo lo que necesias. Tendrás Mis pensamientos, Mi corazón y Mis planes para ti nacerán dentro de ti. Nunca estás sola. Simplemente cambia tu enfoque hacia Mí. Tu corazón y tu mente han sido consumidos. Es hora de reponer. Recuerda que yo soy tu fuente. Déjate llevar y llénate de la generosidad de Mi amor por ti. Date la vuelta y ven conmigo.

Aquel a quien amo me llama: Levántate, querida mía. Date prisa, cariño. ¡Ven conmigo! He venido tal como me habéis pedido para atraeros a mi corazón y sacaros. Por ahora es el momento, hermosa mía. —Cantar de los Cantares 2:10, TPT

Escucha, Señor, cuando clamo con mi voz, y ten misericordia de mí y respóndeme. Cuando dijiste: “Busca mi rostro”, mi corazón te dijo: “Buscaré tu rostro, Señor. —Salmos 27:7-8, LBLA

¿Estás cansado, llevando una carga pesada? Ven a mí. Refrescaré tu vida, porque soy tu oasis. Simplemente une tu vida con la mía. Aprende mis costumbres y descubrirás que soy gentil, humilde y fácil de complacer. En mí encontrarás refrigerio y descanso. Porque todo lo que requiero de ti será placentero y fácil de soportar. —Mateo 11:28-30, TPT

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Perfect Plans

April 14, 2024

Walk in faith and you will see mountains move in front of you. Believe in My power to make a way for you. Nothing is impossible for you and no one is unreachable. Come to Me with all your faith and I will manifest its substance. Just believe. Let Me do the work. You will be awed by My power because of My great love for you. Rest in My love. Trust My might. You will be delivered from the enemy’s grip. He will not direct your plans. I am your planner. Look to Me. My plans for you are good and they will come to pass. Surrender your plans and will, and your joy will be full, as you see My perfect plans for you unfold. Rest and have faith in Me. Your days will be ones of celebrating your victories. You are victorious, dear child. That’s an assurance you can trust.

For with God nothing will be impossible. —Luke‬ ‭1‬:‭37‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. —Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬ ‭NASB

Jesus replied, “Let the faith of God be in you! Listen to the truth I speak to you: Whoever says to this mountain with great faith and does not doubt, ‘Mountain, be lifted up and thrown into the midst of the sea,’ and believes that what he says will happen, it will be done. This is the reason I urge you to boldly believe for whatever you ask for in prayer—be convinced that you have received it and it will be yours. —Mark‬ ‭11‬:‭22‬-‭24‬ TPT

Camina en fe y verá montañas moverse frente a ti. Cree en Mi poder para abrirte un camino. Nada es imposible para ti y nadie es inalcanzable. Ven a Mí con toda tu fe y Yo manifestaré su sustancia. Sólo cree. Déjame hacer el trabajo. Te asombrarás por Mi poder debido a Mi gran amor por ti. Descansa en Mi amor. Confía en Mi poder. Serás librada de las garras del enemigo. Él no dirigirá tus planes. Soy tu planificador. Mírame. Mis planes para ti son buenos y se harán realidad. Entrega tus planes y tu voluntad y tu gozo será pleno, al ver Mis planes perfectos para ti desarrollarse. Descansa y ten fe en Mí. Tus días serán llenos de celebración por tus victorias. Eres victoriosa, querida niña. Esa es una garantía en la que puedes confiar.

Porque para Dios nada será imposible. —Lucas 1:37 NVI

Porque yo sé los planes que tengo para vosotros —declara el Señor—, planes de prosperidad y no de calamidad, para daros un futuro y una esperanza. —Jeremías 29:11 LBLA

Jesús respondió: “¡Que la fe de Dios esté en vosotros! Escuchen la verdad que les digo: el que con gran fe dice a este monte y no duda: 'Monte, levántate y échate en medio del mar', y cree que sucederá lo que dice, así será. hecho. Esta es la razón por la que les insto a creer con valentía en todo lo que pidan en oración; estén convencidos de que lo han recibido y será suyo. —Marcos 11:22-24 TPT

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Safe with God

February 18, 2024

xtend your hand and feel my heart. It beats for you, my dear. I gave my most treasured jewel for you – for you to be with me. I want you near because I created you to be loved by me. Don’t run away, run toward me. Don’t shy away, don’t let shame blame you. You have been forgiven. My love washes away your past. I only see your future, bright and beautiful. Come and open your eyes with me. Let me show you how I see you. Let me tell you all the wonderful plans I have for you, for us. I will guide your way. You’ll never wonder where I am. I will never leave your side. You can trust my presence. You will be encircled by me. The adversary will have no direct access to you. Be filled with my Holy Spirit and walk with me, and I will be your strong tower, that no enemy can penetrate. You’re safe with me.

For here is the way God loved the world—he gave his only, unique Son as a gift. So now everyone who believes in him will never perish but experience everlasting life. —John‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬ ‭TPT‬

O my God, I trust in You; Let me not be ashamed; Let not my enemies triumph over me. Indeed, let no one who waits on You be ashamed; Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.—Psalms‬ ‭25‬:‭2‬-‭3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.—Proverbs‬ ‭18‬:‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

xtiende tu mano y siente mi corazón. Late por ti, querida. Te di mi joya más preciada para que estuvieras conmigo. Te quiero cerca porque te creé para que seas amada por mí. No huyas, corre hacia mí. No te asustes, no dejes que la vergüenza te culpe. Has sido perdonada. Mi amor borra tu pasado. Sólo veo tu futuro, brillante y hermoso. Ven y abre tus ojos conmigo. Déjame mostrarte cómo te veo. Déjame contarte todos los maravillosos planes que tengo para ti, para nosotros. Yo guiaré tu camino. Nunca te preguntarás dónde estoy. Nunca me iré de tu lado. Puedes confiar en mi presencia. Estarás rodeado por mí. El adversario no tendrá acceso directo a ti. Llénate de mi Espíritu Santo y camina conmigo, y yo seré tu torre fuerte, que ningún enemigo podrá penetrar. Estás a salva conmigo.

Porque así es como Dios amó al mundo: dio a su único Hijo como regalo. Así que ahora todo el que cree en él no perecerá jamás, sino que experimentará vida eterna. —Juan 3:16 TPT

Oh Dios mío, en ti confío; No me dejes avergonzarme; No dejes que mis enemigos triunfen sobre mí. De hecho, nadie que espera en ti sea avergonzado; Sean avergonzados los que obran con deslealtad sin causa.—Salmos 25:2-3 NVI

El nombre del Señor es torre fuerte; Los justos corren hacia ella y están a salvo.—Proverbios 18:10 NVI

Still Small Voice

Wellspring of Love

January 15, 2024

ome to the wellspring of my love. I am waiting for you. Take a step of faith toward me. Leave your insecurities and trust me. I am here for you. I am always here waiting for you. Sometimes it seems like you don’t have anyone you can turn to. You may feel lonely and afraid. But I am always here, ready to embrace you, to tell you so much you need to hear, and cast away many doubts you have. Come, your soul is thirsty for living water. My wellspring will satisfy all your longings. It will even give you new desires—ones that will align with my plans for your life. These desires will be fulfilled. They are taking you to the destiny I have prepared for you, day by day. You may feel hidden and out of reach, but I see you, my dear one. I am coming for you. Let’s walk this road of life together. And remember the Comforter is always with you. You are a breath away from me. Speak and I will listen; listen, and I will surely speak. Drink my love freely and be satisfied.

Then Adonai will guide you continually, satisfy your soul in drought and strengthen your bones. You will be like a watered garden, like a spring of water whose waters never fail. —Isaiah 58:11 TLV

Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. —Proverbs 16:22 KJV

Jesus answered and said to her, “Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never be thirsty; but the water that I will give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up to eternal life.” —John 4:13-14 NASB

en a la fuente de mi amor. Estoy esperándote. Da un paso de fe hacia mí. Deja tus inseguridades y confía en mí. Estoy aqui para ti. Siempre estoy aquí esperándote. A veces parece que no tienes a nadie a quien recurrir. Es posible que te sientes sola y asustada. Pero siempre estoy aquí, lista para abrazarte, para decirte todo lo que necesitas escuchar, y para despejar muchas dudas que tengas. Ven, tu alma tiene sed de agua viva. Mi manantial saciará todos tus anhelos. Incluso te dará nuevos deseos, unos que se alinearán con mis planes para tu vida. Estos deseos se cumplirán. Te están llevando al destino que te he preparado, día a día. Puede que te sientas escondida y fuera del alcance, pero yo te veo, querida. Voy por ti. Recorramos juntos este camino de la vida. Y recuerda que el Consolador está siempre contigo. Estás a un suspiro de mí. Habla y te escucharé; escucha y seguramente hablaré. Bebe mi amor libremente y te quedaras satisfecha.

Entonces Adonai te guiará continuamente, saciará tu alma en la sequía y fortalecerá tus huesos. Serás como jardín regado, como manantial de agua cuyas aguas nunca faltan. —Isaías 58:11 (NTV)

El entendimiento es fuente de vida para quien lo tiene; pero la instrucción de los necios es necedad. —Proverbios 16:22 RVR1960

Respondió Jesús y le dijo: Todo el que beba de esta agua, volverá a tener sed; pero el que bebiere del agua que yo le daré, nunca tendrá sed; pero el agua que yo le daré se convertirá en él en una fuente de agua que salte para vida eterna”. —Juan 4:13-14 LBLA

Still Small Voice

Palette of Hope

October 15, 2023

aint with brushstrokes of mercy and love, where marks of hate have left wounds. Color the darkness with the colors of love. Let joy splatter the hearts of all who weep and mourn. Comfort My people. Your palette will be colors from heaven never seen before. Their beauty is unimaginable. They radiate with a luminescence that warms the souls of wounded people. They are the colors of hope. They paint what has not been seen before. They represent the beauty for ashes I have reserved for them. Paint hope with brushstrokes of love. Let each movement be led by My spirit. Let each stroke be filled with intention and compassion. Paint a picture of the reality waiting to manifest for all My children.

"And I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship, to create artistic designs for work in gold, in silver, and in bronze, and in the cutting of stones for settings, and in the carving of wood, so that he may work in all kinds of craftsmanship." — Exodus 31:3-5 NASB

"God's splendor is a tale that is told, written in the stars. Space itself speaks his story through the marvels of the heavens. His truth is on tour in the starry vault of the sky, showing his skill in creation's craftsmanship." — Salmo 19:1-4 TPT

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” — Ephesians 2:10 NIV

inta con pinceladas de misericordia y amor, donde las marcas del odio han dejado heridas. Colorea la oscuridad con los colores del amor. Que la alegría salpique los corazones de todos los que lloran y se lamentan. Consuela a mi pueblo. Tu paleta serán colores del cielo nunca antes vistos. Su belleza es inimaginable. Irradian una luminiscencia que calienta el alma de los heridos. Son los colores de la esperanza. Pintan lo que no se ha visto antes. Representan la belleza de las cenizas que les he reservado. Pinta la esperanza con pinceladas de amor. Que cada movimiento sea guiado por Mi espíritu. Deja que cada pincelada esté llena de intención y compasión. Pinta un cuadro de la realidad que espera manifestarse para todos Mis hijos.

"Y lo ha llenado del espíritu de Dios, y de sabiduría, entendimiento, conocimientos y capacidad creativa para hacer diseños y trabajos en oro, plata y bronce, para tallar y montar piedras preciosas, y para tallar madera y hacer cualquier trabajo artístico de diseño." — Éxodo 31:3-5 DHH

"El cielo proclama la gloria de Dios; de su creación nos habla la bóveda celeste. Los días se lo cuentan entre sí; las noches hacen correr la voz. Aunque no se escuchan palabras ni se oye voz alguna, su mensaje llega a toda la tierra, hasta el último rincón del mundo." — Salmos 19:1-4 DHH

"Pues es Dios quien nos ha hecho; él nos ha creado en Cristo Jesús para que hagamos buenas obras, siguiendo el camino que él nos había preparado de antemano." — Efesios 2:10 DHH

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The Healing Balm

September 26, 2023

Cover, cover yourself with the warmth of My embrace. The winds of this world can be cold and bitter. But My embrace and words are a sweetness and a comfort for you. Come alongside Me and walk with Me. The fire from My blazing love for you will ignite your spirit and restore your soul. Deep in My heart I will cover you. In the secret place you are safe. Under the shadow of My wings you are protected. It is here that our intimacy is established. Let Us heal your heart of all its wounds. I will provide the healing balm to the wounds of your past. I have such a glorious plan for your future. Trust Me to heal you and guide you every step of the way. All your days are being used to tell the story of your overcoming victory through this life because you placed your heart in My care.
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Cúbrete, cúbrete con el calor de Mi abrazo. Los vientos de este mundo pueden ser fríos y amargos. Pero Mi abrazo y palabras son una dulzura y un consuelo para ti. Ven a Mí y camina Conmigo. El fuego de Mi ardiente amor por ti encenderá tu espíritu y restaurará tu alma. En lo profundo de Mi corazón te cubriré. En el lugar secreto estás a salvo. Bajo la sombra de Mis alas estás protegido. Es aquí donde se establece nuestra intimidad. Sanemos tu corazón de todas sus heridas. Proporcionaré el bálsamo curativo a las heridas de tu pasado. Tengo un plan tan glorioso para tu futuro. Confía en Mí para sanarte y guiarte en cada paso del camino. Todos tus días se utilizan para contar la historia de tu victoria superadora en esta vida porque pusiste tu corazón a Mi cuidado.

Devotional

10 Keys to Spiritual Creativity

January 9, 2017

Many of us think that being a ‘creative’ is about self-expression. I’m here to ruffle a few feathers and challenge that long held view. Over the years I’ve come to believe that living a truly creative life isn’t at all about us. Unless we’re willing to take our ‘selves’ out of the equation, the path of pure creativity cannot flow through us.

Creativity is a spiritual process. Thoughts, inspirations, and dreams find their way into our inner being. But how do they get there? I believe creative ideas come from one of two places in the spiritual realm. The source and motive behind them is what distinguishes life-giving creativity from corrupting creativity.

God is the first and unsurpassed ‘creative.’ Our creative pursuits should always spring from Him not ourselves or other sources. We are spiritual vessels to be used by God for His purposes. If God has a purpose for each of our lives, He also has a unique and creative plan tailored just for us. He alone knows how our life journey will also weave into someone else’s path.

The creativity given us should uplift humanity in some way; build it up, not tear it down. It should cause us to seek higher spiritual pursuits and not temporal pleasures. If what we create causes another to live an ordinary or shackled life, then our contribution is of no value. Freeing the human soul from the clutches of carnality should be our highest creative aim. And we have to trust that God has a storehouse of imaginative ways to reach each individual.

When I was in art school some of the exercises we did entailed drawing or painting whatever came to us. We used our hands and brushes as physical tools of deliberate expression. Writers do it too with free writing. God wants to use us the same way, special tools in His hand to create majestic works of art that transform the human spirit for eternity. But we have to be willing to let go and allow the Spirit of creativity to direct us.

We have to let go of what we think we know in order to be filled with what we don’t know. We have to drain our soul of our ‘selves’ and ‘our’ ideas about God to be filled with deeper revelations of God’s heart and His desires for us.

Some years ago God questioned the motivation behind what I did. Why do you do what you do? If we want our creative pursuits to matter, we have to be willing to question our motives. We have to be willing to lay down our desire for self-expression just for the sake of expression, the desire for fame or validation, and the desire for fortune. Those motives stain the purity of spiritual creativity.

Revelation 3:8 contains a message to the church in Philadelphia, which in Greek means ‘brotherly love’.

‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.

Over the years I’ve thought about creativity, God, and our unique purposes while living our one life on this earth. I’ve collected a few spiritual keys to a creative life that honor God and uplift our fellow sojourners.

FAITH: It all starts with believing in God’s majestic grandeur – His omnipresence, omnipotence, and omniscience. His infinite creative power and imagination is beyond our comprehension. God’s thoughts are higher than our wildest dreams. If he deposits an idea in us and we try to flesh it out without His help, it’ll probably remain stagnant. If we put our trust in His dynamic ability to reveal His deep reservoir of creativity, He’ll gift us with unique ways of expressing His truths.
FOLLOW: When we consistently follow the Word of God, our life will be created. We are to be followers of Jesus – the Word of God. Without Him we can do nothing and with Him all things are possible. Jesus created us and everything we see and everything we don’t. When we truly follow Jesus as our Lord and Savior, He offers us the gifts of His divine fullness. He is everything we need and even more than we could ever imagine.
FELLOWSHIP: Who but the Spirit of God is able to reveal the secret things of God? Let us fully surrender to the leading and teaching of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a person, not some energy or force. He is our ally, our teacher, and our comforter. Let us become one in spirit and the shadow of the Holy Spirit. Say what He says and do what He tells us to do. But we have to take the time to fellowship with the Spirit and listen to that still small voice that searches the deep things of God and reveals them to those who are in pursuit.
LOVE: Putting others first is the essence of love. When we die to self it opens the door to creativity because we’re willing to lose in order to gain. You can only fill an empty container. When our hearts are aligned with God’s, then our life’s purpose will undoubtedly include serving others. Our creative endeavors should always lean toward depositing life into another and always naming that life ‘God.’
GRATITUDE: Being thankful opens the heart and hand of God to His endless bounty. God so loves it when we are grateful for all that He is and all He has done for us. Greed just fills us with corruptible things, leaving no room for the eternal. When we loose our grip on earthly things, we open our hearts and minds to receive God’s treasures.
INTEGRITY: We must be the same person when we’re around others and when no one is looking. That’s the mark of a person of integrity. God needs to be able to trust us with the gems of His heart and to carry through to completion the purpose He’s planned for us.
HUMILITY: Having a teachable spirit opens us up to God’s endless imaginings. If you think you know it all then you’re not being receptive to the enchanting thoughts of God. Acknowledge your weakness before God and His strength and He will send dreams, stories, songs, paintings and all sorts of goodies to your heart.
PURSUE: Being a truth-seeker will lead you to God’s wisdom. Those who seek do find. Those who ask are given. And to those who knock, doors will be opened. Wisdom is saying or doing or not saying and not doing the best thing at the right time. Without God’s wisdom creativity loses its strength to transform.
FORGIVE: Without letting go and forgiving those that have wronged us, we cannot plant seeds of inspiration in our spirits. We need to be a garden ready for God’s perfect ponderings not a field of bitter roots. Forgiveness is at the heart of God’s ways. It’s not enough to be like-minded, we must be like-hearted to be co-creators.
RECYCLE: Surrendered souls have stories that God can use. We must be willing for God to use our suffering for the benefit of another. God can recycle our pain and birth a purpose out of it. Nothing we have experienced in our lives is wasted with God. He heals our wounds, comforts our hearts, and strengthens us to be a soothing balm for others. We must tell the story together, sing the song together, and display His goodness and loving-kindness together.

It is my desire that our creative journey will take us straight to the chamber of God’s heart. It is there that we will find the unique ways of expressing His love for the world. It was His love that created us for good works and I know He longs to embrace us and release His dreams into our spirit like a breath of life for us all.