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Refined to Bloom

    A word of encouragement for those who feel pummeled by life. Be not discouraged, oh beloved of God, He is nigh unto thee and His… 

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    Attentive to Our Cries

      Oh Lord, we meditate on Your word, pray, and raise Your standard of righteousness as the truth by which we live. Psalm 34:1-22 I will… 

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      Be Ye Settled

        I made your frame. I know your sitting down and your rising up. I am aware of all of your thoughts. Fear not, for I… 

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        God Reveals the Hidden

          The Lord will keep in perfect peace, him whose mind is stayed on Him. While working in the yard today, I discovered something about my… 

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          I Bend Down to Hear

            I Am, and all who call on Me I bend down to hear. Nothing is impossible with Me. Time is in My hands. What the… 

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            Purpose of Prayer

              The Bible instructs us that God’s will for us in Christ Jesus is to rejoice always, pray continually, and to give thanks in all circumstances… 

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              At Ease and Unmoved

                Be at ease, My child, let not the turmoil of the surrounding sea cause you anxiety. Cast all your cares upon Me, the One who… 

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                Refreshed Through Fasting

                  All of my life I’ve struggled with food. Eating was a source of pleasure to celebrate, a source of comfort when sad or frustrated, or… 

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                  Unafraid of Days Ahead

                    How precious are your thoughts, Oh God, how vast is the sum of them. If we would count them, they are more than the sand… 

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                    Through the Chaos

                      When the chaos of the world seems overwhelming, we who are the children of God are to be unmoved by the look and sound of… 

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                      Be Ye Refreshed

                        Come to Me, you who are weary and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, for My yoke is easy and My… 

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                        Our Only Responsibility

                          I wanted to share the video below from Eric Gilmour via YouTube. This truly is concise and encouraging. Hope the message blesses your heart and… 

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                          Just Follow God

                            Prayer: Your word gives me understanding, Oh God. You have called me to Yourself, to deny myself and follow Thee. You enlarge my perspective to see… 

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                            What Should I Do

                              I became distracted by the noises of the now from people of all walks of life. I heard messages on the state of the world… 

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                              Rebuild the Walls

                                Following is a video on YouTube by Christy Johnston which is a powerful word from the Lord over the USA of revelation and hope. Oh… 

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                                Season of Awakening

                                  This has been a time of awakening, sober reflection, and seeking God with all of our hearts. God’s people are praying and beseeching His presence… 

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                                  Confident Expectation

                                    What would you have me do with you? Do I not use the simple things of this world to confound the wise. It is not… 

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                                    Heal Our Land

                                      Our standing in Jesus Christ makes us a child of the Most High. So we can stand before the Father and ask what we will,… 

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                                      Proclaim

                                        When the darkness seems to rush in like a flood or a tide that cannot be turned back, wait upon the Lord. Lift your eyes… 

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                                        Be Refreshed

                                          Do not let your hearts be troubled, for Jesus has overcome the world (John Chapters 14-16). What if days of blessing were ahead for those… 

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                                          I Am Near You

                                            Prayer: I feel so far from You, so disconnected from my purpose in life. That is not the truth, even though I feel it. Even… 

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                                            I Call You Plentiful

                                              The Holy Spirit prompted me to come away from the tasks of my day and take some time to focus upon His presence. I obeyed,… 

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                                              Live Without Noise

                                                While waiting before the Lord, a strong desire surfaced from deep within to have no part of the noise of today, to work only in… 

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                                                Unoffended

                                                  Let us guard our hearts against offense. It is a flaming arrow of the enemy in this season. Our flesh can be offended by those… 

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                                                  I Am Your Certainty

                                                    While spending time with the Lord, He poured out the following Word. Thank you, Jesus, that You always desire to speak to us. You are… 

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                                                    Lay it Aside

                                                      Get rid of the noise. Lay aside those things that so easily beset and live the life God created you to live. What are these… 

                                                      Fragrance of His Presence

                                                        Rich blessings overflow with every encounter with You, oh Lord. The rarest treasures of life are found in Your truth. Nothing brings the soul such… 

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                                                        Live a Different Way

                                                          After a time of worship, prayer, and communing with the Lord received the word for the Body of Christ. Take heart, beloveds, Jesus loves us… 

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                                                          Don’t Panic

                                                            When our world seems turned upside down, the Lord is still enthroned. Those who are called by His name are overcomers. Those who want to… 

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                                                            Suffocating Voices

                                                              Following is a video of Hosanna Wong entitled I have a New Name. For all those struggling with identity, rejection, purpose this is powerful and…