Let there be light

Sometimes we need to be reminded that our steps are ordered by Lord. His path for our lives leads us through many places. Sometimes these places are ones that we would not have chosen for ourselves especially when the place is dark and we cannot see our way. We ask for the Father's wisdom to guide us and we hold onto His promises to us. We know He is faithful because He has said He is and He has proven His faithfulness to us time and again. He has said He will never leave us nor forsake us and He does not, He is with us and He is in us. His perfect love for us cast out all fear as we move along step by step.

The world all around us is a dark place. There is so much confusion and chaos. We know God is not the author of confusion, yet this sound of confusion is there. May we be reminded that in the beginning of time as we know it, there was chaos and confusion (Geneses 1) and God said, "Let there be light" and there was light. He commanded light to come out of the darkness. May we be comforted and encouraged to know that God our Father is commanding light to come out of this hour of darkness. He says "Let there be light". Let us speak what the Father is speaking. Let there be light. Let every step we take and every breath we take have these words in them, Let there be light.

Hope

The Sun of Righteousness arises with healing in His wings.

Why art thou cast down , oh my soul, hope thou in God. See the light of His life rising on the horizon. The light of His hope that does not disappoint us, is appearing. Can you see Him? He is coming. His life and light is coming up out of the darkness.

Rest Your Soul

Rest your soul , My child

Everything shall be alright

Settle down and be still

Trust Me, all is well

You are in My hand of care

Only believe that I Am

Ultimately you will understand

Rest, assured of My watchful eye

So great is my My love

Only desiring what's best for you

Unnecessary all this fretting is

Let your soul rest in Me

Be Still and know that I am God.

Psalms 46:10

Season of waiting upon the Lord

But those who wait for the Lord (who expect, look for, and hope in Him) shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up (close to God) as eagles (mount up to the sun); they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired.

Isaiah 40:31 (Amplified Bible)

I AM

Be still and know that I AM God Psalms 46:10

I AM

I AM the Resurrection and the Life

I AM the Good Shepherd

I AM the God of Peace

I AM the God of All Comfort

I AM the True Vine

I AM God Almighty- El Shaddai

I AM Lord- Adonai

I AM the God of Jacob, the God of change

I Am the Lord who Heals- Jehovah Rophe

I Am the Lord who Provides- Jehovah Jireh

I Am your Covenantial God- Yahweh

I AM your Refuge

Eyes Up! Look Up!

You have need of patience, which comes from wisdom-Who I Am. I Am the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the ending. I am all wise, all knowing , all powerful, everywhere present, these are my attributes, I do not change. I impute my wisdom to you as you ask and do so liberally. Do not doubt or you will waver between two minds and be tossed to and fro. You are to have my mind-the mind of Christ in you-flowing liberally, freely. My wisdom gives you the patience you need. Patience is to have her finished work in these times of trials and temptation. Patience is a virtue I develop in you and is part of the process of faith, that word you heard me say to you. It is I at work conforming you into the image of my Son.

Isaiah 55:8-9

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.

Trust

1 Corinthians 1:9 (amplified)

God is faithful(reliable, trustworthy, and therefore ever true to His promise, and He can be depended on); by Him you were called into companionship and participation with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

2Corinthians 1:20 (amplified)

For as many as are the promises of God, they all find their Yes(answer) in Him(Christ). For this reason we also utter the Amen(so be it) to God through Him(in His Person and by His agency) to the glory of God.

Proverbs 3: 5-6 (amplified)

Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths.

Father,

Thank you that you do not change. You remain the same yesterday, today and forever. Thank you for your promises to us that are an anchor for our souls and that through them we partake of your divine nature and escape the corruption that is in the world. Thank you for the Holy Spirit who is our Helper and constant companion, our advocate, our strengthener, our teacher, our guide, our counselor. Thank you Holy Spirit for always leading and guiding us to Jesus, lifting Him up to us and in us. Thank you that when the storms of life come you are right there with us, for you have promised to never leave us or forsake us. Thank you Holy Spirit for reminding us of these precious promises that are ours in Jesus and through Jesus and we are to possess. We overcome because you have overcome. Jesus, you are the victor and you give your victory to us. We are more than conquerors through you who love us. Many are the circumstances, events, situations of this earthly life that we do not understand, but you do. You see all things perfectly. You know the beginning and the end, for you are the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the ending. Grant us the grace and mercy we need for this day and help us to have your understanding and not lean on our own but lean on you. In these times of the trials of our faith grant us the wisdom we need and that you have said you give liberally and upbraid not. Help us to have the courage and boldness we need to face this day in your wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Help us to not doubt you, in Jesus Name.

REST

Matthew 11:28-30 (amplified)

Come unto Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. (I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.) Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am gentle (meek) and humble (lowly) in heart, and you will find rest (relief and ease and refreshment and recreation and blessed quiet) for your souls. For My yoke is wholesome (useful, good-not harsh, hard, sharp or pressing, but comfortable, gracious, and pleasant), and My burden is light and easy to be borne.

Oh the beauty and wonder and amazement of rest!

Today may Jesus who is the Lord of the Sabbath (rest) fill your souls with His rest.

Life and Light

John 1:4 (amplified)
In Him was Life, and the Life was the Ligt of men.

RELATIONSHIP

Realize

Everything can

Lead and guide

All of us

To think, consider

In terms

Of when, how, where, what is

Now important and

Step into the

Horizon thus seen

In courage because

Priorities are in order

Debra Ann Fultz

John 8:12 (amplified)

Once more Jesus addressed the crowd. He said, I Am the Light of the world. He who follows me will not be walking in the dark, but will have the Light which is Life.

Can you hear His voice calling you?

Follow Me, for I am your Life and Light. I am your guidance. I am all you need. My grace for you is sufficient. My love for you is great. Come to Me, Trust Me, Follow Me, Learn of Me.

Reflections

REFLECTION

Remembering special times

Enjoying every moment

Free to experience each

Little detail so carefully

Etched upon the heart

Concentrated images of

Treasured memories held

Impressions of promises

Once so very real

Nuggets of truth resurfacing

Debra Ann Fultz

Psalm 46:4-5

There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High. God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God will help her right early (at the dawn of the morning).

There is a song that is rolling through me, that at the moment can only remember a portion of the words and the melody. It goes......flow like a river through me, flow like a river with streams of life, setting your people free.......

May the anointing of God's Holy Spirit set us free today from all bondages, liberating us to hear His still small voice and see Him, for He is in our midst. Christ in us, the hope of Glory.

May you be encouraged today, inspired by His word of promise, made glad, and know His love is casting out all fear, and be comforted and given peace within and without.