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Thursday, June 12, 2025

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,


💜Author's Note: I would love to personally pray for you. If you have a request, you can share it with me here: https://t.ly/nckbo






Friday, May 30, 2025

Your Secret Identity is the Cure for Guilt

 

Newborn foal snuggling her mother with text overlay: Now you are ‘born again,’ fresh as a newborn colt and as innocent as a babe adored by its mother (John 3:3)

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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Sunday, March 30, 2025

When you weep, My heart breaks

 


Have you ever felt abandoned in your deepest pain? Know this: I feel every ounce of what you feel. In the dark night of your soul, in your storm, in your confusion, and in your sadness, I Am there. I Am not distant or indifferent; I Am the God who suffers alongside you, and My heart breaks with yours (Isaiah 63:9). I Am present in all places at all times, dwelling in the depths of your being, fully sharing in your sorrow and your struggle. I Am on the side of the sufferer, weeping with you, My beloved.

I, too, have suffered and sorrowed. I have been despised, rejected, and acquainted with grief. I carry your burdens and your pain upon My shoulders (Isaiah 53:2–5). I know the weight of this world.

I am closer than your tears, closer than your breath. You are never invisible to Me. I see you, crushed in spirit, and with My mighty right arm, I will save you.

Sunday, March 16, 2025

When it comes to Christian love, are you excluding yourself?



My beloved, you have embraced My command to love others, showing patience, kindness, and care to your neighbors. But I want you to savor the fruits of the Spirit for yourself, like a sweet slice of watermelon. My gifts—love, joy, and kindness—nourish both you and those around you. Love must include yourself.

The world is full of My creation, and as one of My magnificent creations (Psalm 139:14), you hold infinite value because you are made by an infinite and loving God. You are precious to Me, more than you can imagine. Every creature, everything I have made, deserves love, care, and respect—including you. When I commanded you to love your neighbor, I said, "as yourself" (Mark 12:31). Do not miss this truth: I long for you to love yourself as deeply and tenderly as you love others.

About the author

About the Author:
Cyndi is a spiritual writer with a heart for grace and freedom in Christ. Through poetic reflections and scripture-rooted devotionals, she invites readers into rest and relationship. She lives in Florida with her husband of 37 years and their dog, Smudge. Learn more →