Granting Rest to the Old Mare Within

 

My child,

If you open your heart and truly listen, you will hear My message echo softly, again and again:

Today.
Not yesterday’s weight.
Not tomorrow’s worry.
Today.

Just for today, receive the breath I give you.
Choose to live—not by striving, but by faith.
Let trust be your resting place.

Every morning, gently guide the “old mare” within you who you push too hard.
Come. Let Me lead her to stillness.
To lush meadows where grace grows freely.
To quiet places where she can lie down and be restored.

You do not need to earn My love.
You are already Mine.

One day at a time, let Me love you.
Let My love be your nourishment, your shelter, your song.

Listen for Me in the hush of morning.
I am always speaking.
Calling you to live in the NOW—where peace waits, and I walk beside you.

With love beyond measure,

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Prayers the Heart Cannot Speak

In the hush of weakness, the Spirit speaks what I cannot

While many resist weakness, I’ve come to cherish it. It strips away pretense, invites honesty, and opens the soul to divine dependence. In our frailty, the Spirit intercedes—not with words, but with groanings too deep to name. Weakness becomes the sacred space where God meets us most intimately.

With love beyond measure,



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Imperishable Salvation

 

Resting in the Now

Sink down into the present like a bubble bath

My beloved child, rest in your limitations. Although I am omnipotent, and my existence spans from past to future across all eternity, you are finite. Your power is limited to the present moment. Don't spread yourself too thin. When you prioritize your energies and worries for the past and future, you drain your true power-source in the present. I am the Great I AM, not the Great I Was or the Great I Will Be (Exodus 3:14).

Take the present moment and sink down into it with me like a bubble bath. I can always be found in the present. Focus intently on a beautiful sight, sound, or sensation in real time. Take longer than might seem necessary to notice all the sights, sounds, and sensations around you. Stay there with me, and you will find peace and comfort.

"Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own" (Matthew 6:34).

With love beyond measure,

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Your Answered Prayer is Ready and Waiting

Do you ever feel as if your prayers dissolve into the vast expanse without reply?

Sometimes, you may repeatedly ask me for the same thing, which can demonstrate dogged determination and persistence, as illustrated in the parable of the persistent widow who continually seeks justice from the judge (Luke 18:1-8). However, anxiously repeated prayers can also indicate a lack of faith, as if you doubt that I have heard you or that I will respond.

Instead, try to ask once in faith for whatever you need, and from then on, thank me for moving and acting on your behalf. Believe that your request is already fulfilled in the spiritual realm and is merely waiting to be manifested in the realm of time and space.

Therefore, pray in faith and then express gratitude that the answer is ready and on its way.

"Then they asked him, 'What must we do to do the works God requires?' Jesus answered, 'The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent'" (John 6:27-28).

With Love Beyond Measure,

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The Rat, the Bomb, and the Brave Heart: Lessons from a Fearless Rodent

🔍 The Practice of Peace

Here’s how fear loses its grip: You face it. With Me. Boldly.

Think of the worst-case scenario—not to dwell there, but to disarm it. Ask yourself:

• What would I do if this happened?
• What would God do?
• Would I survive? And if not, what then?

I’ll be in every answer. Every possibility. Every outcome.

The trick isn’t to pretend you’re invincible. It’s to remember I’m immovable. You won’t face the storm alone—I’ll face it with you.

🎯 Believe for the Best

Once you've sat with the fear and invited Me in... then lift your eyes.

Hope isn’t naïve—it’s sacred. You were created to imagine beauty, to dream of healing, to believe in goodness. That’s Me, breathing through you.

So I ask you to live wisely:

• Prepare for what might go wrong
• Believe for the most beautiful outcome 
• And rest with Me between the two—where faith breathes and fear dissolves

🕊️ Final Word: You’re Not Alone on the Bomb

Fear loses its grip when you walk into the worst-case scenario—with Me in the room.

I never said you’d avoid the valley of the shadow. I said I would lead you through it—and you would never be alone.

So go ahead. Imagine the worst, and let Me show you how you’d survive, heal, or be held. Then lift your eyes, and believe for the best. That’s not presumption—it’s hope, rooted in My goodness.

Prepare for the storm with Me. Believe for the breakthrough with Me. And sit beside Me on whatever bomb life tries to place beneath you.

I hold both outcomes. And I hold you

With love beyond measure,

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When Selfishness is Good

           

 
My beloved, I know your heart. I know that even your most generous acts often carry hidden longings—for approval, for purpose, for love. And I do not condemn you for this. I created you with desire. I shaped you to seek.

Even when you obey Me, there is still something in it for you—a sense of peace, a hope for reward, a longing to please. But do not be ashamed of this. What you call selfishness, I call hunger. It is part of the way I designed you to be. And I am not offended by your hunger when you bring it to Me.

When you gave your life to Me, I began the quiet work of reshaping your motives—not to erase your desires, but to redeem them. I mean for you to be motivated by, even greedy for, heavenly rewards. I do not ask you to stamp out your longing. I ask you to let Me direct it.

It is possible to have a wrong desire, but there will be many more moments when you simply enjoy the sweetness I’ve placed in your life—like a child (or a puppy) delighting in a scoop of ice cream. And there will be moments when you feel moved to share that sweetness with someone else. Both are beautiful. Both can reflect My heart. What matters is not whether you indulge or give, but whether your heart is turned toward Me in the moment. When it is, even the smallest joys become sacred.

So come to Me with your desires, even the ones you don’t fully understand. I am not looking for perfection—I am looking for connection. And in that connection, I will teach you how to love in ways that bring life to others and to you.

With love that never shames,

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Stop and Steep

Unlock the divine whispers that guide your soul and discover the intimate conversation awaiting you within the sacred pages of Scripture.

Our faith quenches a spiritual thirst through the Holy Spirit and intimate connection with God. Many struggle to understand this, but it begins with reading my Word. Not just reading, but highlighting your favorite verses, and not just highlighting, but soaking them in.

As you delve into your Bible, listen closely to my gentle voice speaking directly to your heart. Each verse becomes a conduit for my wisdom and love, drawing you into a deeper relationship and a greater experience of my character.

As soon as you come to a verse that captures your heart, don’t try to keep reading. Stop right there and jump into the verse like a tea bag into water. Steep by reading the verse slowly, just one word at a time or a few words at a time. Focus and listen, for God surely has something personal to say to you through his Word.

As you focus in this way, my Holy Spirit will inhabit the words and bring them to life. As you jump into Scripture like a bag into steaming water, you will realize your thirst for me. Scripture isn't like reading a book; my words are alive and get inside you, changing the essence of Who you are. 

This method of reading my Word will satisfy that thirst and imprint Scripture within you for life.

Now, you’re not just reading your Bible; you are conversing personally with me.

"Let's practice the art of Bible meditation. ... Let us open our Bibles, spread them out on a chair and meditate on the Word of God. It will open itself to us, and the Spirit of God will come and brood over it. ... Put away the questions and answers and the filling in of blank lines ... and in faith say, "Father, here I am. Begin to touch me!" ~A.W. Tozer

With love beyond measure,

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Quashing the voices of disapproval

 My child, So many of you carry the ache of others’ disapproval. You feel the sting of human judgment and wonder if it reflects the truth. But listen to the Scripture: “Who will accuse those whom God has chosen? God has approved of them. Who will condemn them?” (Romans 8:33-34 GWT).

Repeat those words any time you feel disapproval, and the Word of God will set you free. Let them echo through your soul. I am the One who holds the gavel—and I have declared you innocent. Washed in My blood, you are accepted, covered, and cherished. The opinions of others—even your own harsh inner voice—hold no power beside My verdict.

When their words unsettle you … when your thoughts accuse… return to Me. Whisper it aloud if you must: “God approves of me, who will condemn? God approves of me, who will condemn?”

Of course, the answer to that is no one. No one, not the most spiteful person, has the right to contradict what I say is true.

I do not condemn you. I intercede for you. I plead your cause continually, not out of obligation but out of boundless love. My death and resurrection secured your freedom, and nothing—nothing—can separate you from My love.

So rest, beloved. Trust My approval above every voice. It is enough. With love that cannot be undone, – Jesus


With love beyond measure,

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Jesus Took Your Shame—Walk in His Freedom

Do you ever feel like a lowly worm—burdened by shame, guilt, or a vague sense of worthlessness? Do you feel as though you are failing, yet you don’t even know exactly how? As if I do not fully accept you just as you are?

If you do, hear this truth: those feelings are not from Me.

I did not come to condemn you but to save you. The weight of shame is never something I place upon My children. I despise shame—so much so that I took it upon Myself on the cross, so you would never have to bear it. Hebrews 12:2 says that I scorned the shame, endured the cross, and now sit at the right hand of the Father. My sacrifice removes your shame and restores you to honor before God.

Yet, sadly, many of My children still live under the burden of shame, believing they are unworthy, believing they are somehow failing Me without knowing why. But Romans 8:1 declares that there is no condemnation for those who are in Me. When I convict, I do so with clarity, direction, and encouragement.

Look at how I interact with My children in Scripture. I never tell an actual person that they are simply "bad" or "wrong." Instead, I gently and specifically point out areas where growth is needed. You may call yourself a loser, please don't, but you will never hear anything like that from Me. Instead, I might say, "You know your drinking is starting to affect your relationships with people you love." 

I do not leave you in despair with your sin—I come alongside you, placing My arm around your shoulder, and I show you the way forward: I say, "Do you see that? We are going there, together."

I do not hold you in shame. I lift you up.

You are no longer a lowly worm. In Me, you are a butterfly.

With love beyond measure,

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Come to Me: A Love Letter from the Savior

In today’s reflection, we pause to remember the nearness of Christ, especially when life feels restless and hurried.

When the world presses in, Jesus whispers the opposite of striving. His call isn’t to fix yourself first—it’s simply to come. In this voice-only video, you’re invited to listen as if He were speaking directly to you: tenderly, truthfully, and full of love.

Rest isn’t passive. It’s powerful. When we receive His love and let go of spiritual perfectionism, the Spirit begins to move within us—healing, strengthening, and flowing outward as comfort for others.

Theme: Turn to Jesus, who is with you always. Rest in His love, be filled with His Spirit, and find strength to offer love and rest to others
Length: Approx. 45 seconds

Let your heart be still. You are seen, you are loved, and grace is within reach.

With love beyond measure,


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God’s never too busy to hear your prayer

He Listens, Always There is no such thing as a small prayer in the eyes of God. No whispered need goes unnoticed, no quiet ache is ignored. Whether your words tumble out with tears or stay hidden beneath silence, the One who formed your heart is already listening.

In this voice-only reflection, you’re gently reminded that you never have to measure your worthiness before coming to Him. He hears the tiniest sigh and holds every request—spoken or unspoken—with deep compassion.

Let this message be a reminder: you are never interrupting Him. His door is always open. His heart is always turned toward you.

With love beyond measure,

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I breathe you in

You are My beloved—My living endearment, precious and cherished beyond words. Like a fragile creature nestled in the shelter of My hand, I stoop to lift you with care. I hold you close, delighting in your presence, letting the wonder of who you are fill My heart. All that I am, I offer freely to you. All I ask in return… is your trust.

With love beyond measure,

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Listen. For the silence has much to say

Silence isn’t empty—it speaks with wisdom, healing, and divine whispers. In stillness, hear God’s voice and find renewal beyond the noise.

With love beyond measure,

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Shattered Yet Rising

When you falter—when it feels like everything has fallen apart, even by your own hand—I remain. I am the One who forgives, who rebuilds, who breathes life into what seems lost. One of My greatest joys is turning ashes into wonder (Isaiah 61:3).

Like a tender bloom rising from shattered shell, what looks like the end is often the beginning— a quiet unfolding of something new, something unimagined, something that will one day make you smile in awe.

With love beyond measure,

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You Can't Mess Up God's Will: His path is steady, His purpose is unshakable

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Your Secret Identity is the Cure for Guilt

 

Many of My children say they are just sinners saved by grace. Untrue. You were a sinner; you are now saved by grace. And because of that, you are quintessentially good.

Are you overwhelmed with guilt? My apostle, Paul, agonized over his own sin. In Romans 7:24, he cries out: "Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death?"

But the identity of sin in Romans 7 is no longer yours. The moment you received Me, everything changed—you now live in My victory and freedom.

In fact, Paul goes even further: He says that when he sins, it is no longer him! "So I am not the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it." (Romans 7:17) "But if I do what I don’t want to do, I am not really the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it." (Romans 7:20)

How can this be? It means being a sinner is no longer Paul’s identity (or your own identity) at his core. His true self—and your true self—has been recreated to be the righteousness of God in Me (2 Corinthians 5:21 GNT). There is now no condemnation for those who are in Me.

Approach Me without fear—freedom from guilt is My gift to you, and like any gift, the giver desires that you delight in it.

Though at times you sin, goodness is now your true identity—the core of who you are. Your feelings about yourself, may waver, but truth does not change. Now you are ‘born again,’ fresh as a newborn colt and as innocent as a babe adored by its mother (John 3:3).

The struggle with sin in Romans 7 is over—now you live in the victory and freedom of Romans 8. Rejoice and abide in Me, for you are safe and fully acceptable.

Do you believe that I have fully freed you from guilt? What holds you back from embracing your true identity in Me?

With love beyond measure,


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Strength disguised as weakness

The world values might, intelligence, and self-sufficiency, but I do not. My Kingdom is upside down—where the weak are strong (2 Corinthians 12:10), where the foolish confound the wise (1 Corinthians 1:27-29), and where the powerless inherit My strength. Even on earth, I was despised and rejected—a Man of Sorrows, well acquainted with grief (Isaiah 53:3). But sorrow was not defeat. Suffering, endured with faith, leads to glory and redemption.

My beloved child, rest in your limitations. Though I am all-powerful, spanning eternity, you are finite—and that is no flaw. Weakness is not a deficiency, but a vessel through which My power flows. I have designed it this way—strength disguised as frailty, victory hidden within surrender.

I was crucified in weakness (2 Corinthians 13:4) yet raised in power. The cross looked like failure but became the greatest victory of all time (Colossians 2:15). Strength is perfected in weakness—this is My pattern.

So if you feel frail, if you feel small, if you feel incapable—you are exactly where I move most powerfully. Rest in your weakness, and let Me be your strength (Psalm 28:7).

"Do you believe this?" (John 11:26) Leave a comment below—your thoughts matter.

AUTHOR’S NOTE: I personally have struggled with weakness and failure because I have rheumatoid arthritis and stage 4 kidney disease, as well as other conditions. But Christ has used my suffering to draw me into vital intimacy with Himself which has given me the ability to create this blog. If you feel you can’t make an impact, remember that is not from God. He will use you where you are, how you are. 

With love beyond measure,


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