A lot of times the Lord will speak some things to me to encourage me, and then as I mull it over in my spirit and mind I understand that it would be a blessing to others as well.
So here is what He said to me: “It’s time to shake off the shackles of condemnation that sinks you into the valley of death! If you’ve committed sin and have truly repented before Me of it—it’s gone! Keeping your attention on it by remembering it, rehearsing it and beating yourself up over it weighs you down and hinders you from running your race.
“The devil would have you think that you’ve messed up and lost ground, but I would have you know that true repentance keeps you in stride—and your heart, which is after Me, is what I look at.
“Yes, lay aside the sin, but also every weight that so easily ensnares you. A weight is anything that is designed to hinder your walk with Me and the race I’ve called you to. My Spirit will deal with you as you pray and open your heart to Me concerning what you should lay aside.
“If from within the deep your peace is not disturbed, then don’t trouble yourself about it (nor let anyone else trouble you, including the devil or his self-appointed judges that are in your life).
“I love you so much! And I need you whole and unhindered in this hour!”—Abba
OUT OF THE ORDINARY
I count it a great privilege to stir you up and encourage you to get out of the boat of worldly comfort and same-ole same-ole!
Just take a moment right now and ask the Lord if there’s a little something out of the ordinary you can do for Him today…maybe say a brief prayer for someone (you know it’s not the lengthy sermon-prayers that God hears, it’s the word-based / faith filled ones).
Try something new…approach God on the line of our covenant (what He’s said and requires) rather than how you may feel about a thing.
It’s the little acts of obedience (here a little, there a little) that will add up to the big picture of His overall plan for planet earth.
He probably isn’t going to ask you to start a world-wide outreach, so don’t panic. Just be a light of His glory to the corner of the world you’re in. If that means interrupting your busy schedule for a few minutes, then do it, He’ll make up any lost time.
Become eternally minded…meaning, weigh each day in the balance of eternity with the knowledge that the time is coming (very soon!) when we will give an account for what we did with what He gave us, our talents, time and money.
If you even remotely think that God is impressing you to do something that’s never been done before—do it! He’ll always give you the grace (empowerment) to do His will!!
