lingering in the Heavenly Father's presence
I hear my Abba's tender whispers: "Beloved, I am the LORD. I am shepherding your soul (mind, will, emotions) to the green pastures and still waters on the inside of you. Follow Me closely, seek Me earnestly, and learn to sense when I am changing direction. A good follower notices such changes, however subtle they... Continue Reading →
I hear my Abba's tender whispers: "You are safe with Me, My beloved children. I am your shelter, your place of refuge from the trials, troubles, and absurdities of life. I welcome all those who are sad, lonely, mournful, tearful, and even disgraced to come into My loving embrace. Are you weary? Then come. Are... Continue Reading →
I hear my Abba's tender whispers: "Beloved, do you know what I love about you in this very moment? I love that you see yourself as Mine. Your ongoing realization that your identity is secure in Jesus Christ is shaping you into your most authentic self---the person I created you to be. You are learning... Continue Reading →
I hear my Abba's tender whispers: “Press in, My child. Press in closer to Me than you’ve ever been before. I have many thoughts to share with you, but My mysteries are only shared with those who seek Me above all else in their lives. I long for the company of those who seek Me... Continue Reading →
I hear my Abba's tender whispers: "Beloved, what if I said that I am always willing to listen to you and respond to your heartfelt requests for help? I am a most tender and compassionate Father. I will never brush you off or scold you for bringing your concerns to Me. I am never too... Continue Reading →
I hear my Abba's quiet whispers: "Beloved, I stand here with you in this fresh-fallen year that has only just begun. What are you sensing in your spirit? Excitement? Apprehension? Fear? Or expectation? "Let your heart and soul (mind, will, emotions) be filled with great expectations, beloved, for this year has already been crowned with... Continue Reading →
I hear my Abba's gentle voice: "My beloved children, cultivate true gratitude in your hearts for what I have done for you. Genuine gratitude. Authentic gratitude. Bedrock gratitude. The kind of gratitude that cannot be shaken though the earth moves and shudders beneath your feet. The kind of gratitude that walks in solid confidence and... Continue Reading →
I hear my Abba's still, small voice: "Oh, My beloved children, who ever told you that I am holding out on you? Or that I am hiding from you? Whoever told you that has told you a lie. "The truth is this, beloved, I am hidden FOR you---not hidden FROM you. Let this truth sink... Continue Reading →
I hear my Abba's still, small voice: “It was on the sixth day, My precious children, that I took the soil and worked it into the intricate design I called ‘human.’ From the ground (adamah) man (adam) was formed. When My Spirit breathed life into the airways to fill the lungs, this new and lovely... Continue Reading →
I hear my Abba's still, small voice: “Press in, child. Press in closer to Me than you’ve ever been before. I have many things I want to share with you but mysteries are only shared with those who seek Me above all else in their lives. I long for the company of those who... Continue Reading →
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