Son, My children must stop relying on themselves and others, but learn to rely only on Me. I placed My Holy Spirit in their hearts as the first installment that will guarantee everything I have promised them. I have given them an open door of opportunity, so that they can spread the knowledge of Me everywhere. I know that some of My children feel crushed and overwhelmed beyond their ability to endure, and they think that they will not be able to live through it. At these times My children must know that I am the source of all comfort and strength. I will comfort them in all of their troubles so that they can comfort others. Remember that the more you suffer for Me, the more I will shower My comfort on you, and your life will be like a sweet perfume to Me.
Son, I would love to treat all of the people of your country as My children! I wanted nothing more than to bless them in this beautiful land- the finest possession in the world. I looked forward to them calling Me, “Father.” So now the land has become polluted because they have refused to sincerely return to Me, they only pretended to be sorry. They must acknowledge their guilt. They must admit that they have rebelled against Me. They must confess that they have refused to listen to My voice. If they wanted to return to Me, they could.
Lord, the people of my country have chosen crooked paths and have forgotten You. Everything our forefathers have worked for has been squandered on a delusion. We have become stupid children with no understanding. Our leaders are clever enough at doing wrong, and they have no idea how to do right! Sin whispers deep into our leaders. The people have no fear of You at all. In their blind conceit, they cannot see how wicked they really have become. They expect You to wave Your hand over this land to bless it and change it.
Son, the people of your land must change their hearts by plowing up the hard ground of their hearts! They must surrender their pride and power, before it is too late. If they do not change, then My anger will burn like an unquenchable fire. Waves of destruction will roll over your land. The people are foolish because they refuse to know Me.
Lord, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight against me. Let me hear You say, “I will give you victory!” They accuse me of things I know nothing about. Don’t let them say, “Look, we got what we wanted!” For You are the fountain of life, the light by which I see. Pour out Your unfailing love on those who love You; give justice to those who have honest hearts. Don’t let these proud leaders trample Your children. Don’t allow the wicked to continue pushing Your children around.
Son, those who do evil will fall! They will be thrown down, never to rise again. Soon they will hear My steps.
Dad, your first line really hits home with me. ” Son, My children must stop relying on themselves and others, but learn to rely only on Me.” God has really been speaking to me about letting His voice be the voice I hear above all. I may always stuggle from time to time with relying on man’s opinion, or even my own opinion, and maybe caring to much about it, but I will strive to listen and obey His voice above all others….my own included.
In a previous post you wrote the verse that says something about being so busy with what God has called you to that you have no time to think about the past or regrets. I really love that because if I am so busy with the Lord, then people’s thoughts and opinions, or even my own opinions of myself, won’t matter. There is so much freedom in that kind of life. Letting God keep my mind full of what He wants to be there and keeping myself busy with the life and ministries He gives me gives me a life of rest and freedom.
I see your life and I love how you seem to live this free life. I admire you and I’m encouraged by your example.