Casting Your Cares

My Child:

You think you're all alone. You think no one cares. "What's the use," you say. What's the use? Hush, child. Still your mind. From time to time, everyone hurts. It isn't the end of the world. You've experienced hurt before, and it has not defeated you. It will not defeat you this time.

Just turn to Me, child. Stand firm, and do not run away. You are victorious even now, so don't be swayed by the confusion and troubles that surround you.

And don't be moved by the turmoil within you. You are not ruled by circumstances. You can change right now! Instead of reacting in fear, respond in faith! Take action! Do something! Close your senses off to the circumstances and cast all of your cares on Me. Give Me all of your burdens.

It isn't what happens to you in life that causes you to be defeated. It's what you believe about the circumstances of your defeat. Right now, in the middle of your problems, you're standing on dry ground. You'll not drown, for you're in the River of Life. Right now, in the middle of the fiery furnace, you'll not be burned, for I am with you!

Child, you're not going under, your going over! You're going through! The circumstances around you will not defeat you! It isn't necessary for Me to change the circumstances. All you have to do is change. Refuse to quit. Refuse to run. Refuse to react in fear. Just stand firm. Stand on My Word. Have faith in Me, for I have overcome the world.

Lift your head above your problems, and view them from your position from above. For you are above, not beneath. See how small your problems are when you view them from the right perspective?

Rest in Me, child. Abide in Me. Do not fret for one moment forget that My strength is your strength. You, child, are sheltered in the secret place of the Most High, and you abide in the shadow of the Almighty. Stay close to Me. Drop your burdens. Drop them. Give them all to Me. Stay in My presence, and you shall overcome.

Remember that you don't have to stand in faith for something that is already yours. All you have to do is receive it. I have said, "Peace I give to you, not as the world gives do I give peace. But I give you the peace that is beyond understanding."

Love, God

Excerpt from "Love Letters From God" by Bonnie G. Schluter

Love Letters From God

If you have never heard of the book, "Love Letters From God" by Bonnie G. Schluter, then you are missing out on an incredible read and resource. It is a book you don't just read once, but keep it nearby as an everyday reference.

When I first read the book, I read a 'love letter' once a day. It seemed like everyday it was written just for me. Even days when I missed reading one, the next day when I would read the next one - it would still hit right home and apply to what I either had gone through the day before or was facing that particular day.

I thought I would post a 'love letter' daily (if possible- or as often as I can remember to do so) for your enjoyment and encouragement. Each 'love letter' has a title and that is that theme that runs through the letter.

If you haven't read the book or don't have it - I highly recommend you get it.

So for today page 1, "Be A Living Epistle"

My Child:
You have stood tall, and I have heard your voice. From the first moment you made Me the Lord of your life, My resources have been working for you. I have guided you, placed people in your path to minister and encourage you. My eye is ever looking for someone who will show himself strong in My behalf, and I have found such a one in you.
You are My chosen one! I have selected you to be My child, to fellowship with Me and to bring Me pleasure.
I would that My house be filled with sons and daughters. Go and be who you are! Walk as a living epistle, so that others may know Me through you, through you success, your peace, your calm assurance of who you are - a child of the King. Yes, you are that living epistle that I desire. In this way shall you draw others to Me.
My child, I desire that you lack nothing and you shall not want. For I am the Good Shepherd. I take care of My sheep. Rely on Me as the sheep rely on their shepherd. Let Me do it for you. Release your cares on Me. Look to Me for the answers! Seek first My Kingdom and all others things shall be added unto you. Be led by My Spirit, for this is how you are led.
Never make a decision without first consulting Me. I will lead you and guide you by My Spirit. You shall know My voice, because you fellowship with Me in My Word. Keep the lines of communication open always, and you will never be doubtful when you hear My Voice. I am pleased with you, My child. Yes, I am pleased.
I am here with you now. I am always with you. I am your provision. I am your compassion. I am your wisdom. I am your intercessor. I am always on time. I am ready to do some mighty things in your life. I have always been ready. You were not prepared to receive them. Receive now the fullness of your inheritance, as a joint-heir with My Son.
Hold close to Me. Keep your focus single. Do not waver. Be single-minded. Be God-minded. Remember, you have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that you fruit should remain; that whatsoever you shall ask Me in Jesus' name, it shall be given to you (John 15:16)

Love, God

Once again in response to that...."How do you get it to go from your head to your heart and really understand it from you heart????

I opened the book today and just started from page 1 and it so applied to my life right now! Amazing how that works - Isn't it????

I Don't Get It.......

My whole life, I was 'programmed' to believe a certain way.....to believe certain things. But when it comes down to it, do I truly believe it???? Hell no....it is all a bunch of words to me with no substance in my life.

I know all the scriptures in my head.....all the pat answers....all the right things to say, but I have no idea how to walk it out. I know how to make it 'look' good to those around me, but when I go home to nobody and shut the door to my one room apartment, I find myself a different person.....a person who hates life and hates the life I am living....wondering if this is all there is to life? Then what is the use???

If the next 37 years is going to involve as much pain and suffering as the first.....then I quit! I am tired of never giving up and always 'being strong'.

I don't get how to make my heart understand that which my mind seems to know.....do you get it????