Lord, I am tired of telling everyone who will listen that judgment is coming. I want to be quiet like so many, and the rest who seem to have their lives in order. But as I stood there in silence – not saying anything – Your words became hot within me.
You have made for me an eternal body; a body for my spirit. This was not made by human will or human hands. While I live in this earthly body, my spirit groans and sighs. It is not that I want to die and get rid of this body. Rather, I want to put on my new body. But only those who receive Your Sprit can have this hope. Anyone who belongs to You has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!
Lord, You gave Your life, a sinless life, as the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through You. Therefore, we have been given spiritual riches, even though poor in every way. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.
Son, You must tell everyone everything I say. Tell My children not to be fooled by those who promise safety simply because they are a spiritual leader. If they say that no judgment is coming while My church is still here, do not be fooled into thinking that My children will never suffer. It’s a lie! Do My children really think they can steal, murder, commit adultery and lie without a consequence? I spoke to them about this repeatedly, but they will not listen. I called out to them, but they refused to answer. This is what I told them: “Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. Do everything as I say, and all will be well!” Say to them, “This is a nation whose people will not obey Me and who refuse to be taught. Truth has vanished from among them; it is no longer heard on their lips. Therefore, I have rejected and forsaken this generation that has provoked My fury.”
Why do all these people stay on their self-destructive path? Why do they refuse to turn back to Me? They cling tightly to their lies and will not turn around. I listen to their conversations and I cannot hear a word of truth. Is anyone sorry for doing wrong? Does anyone say, “What a terrible thing we have done!”? No! All are running down the path of sin as swiftly as a horse galloping into battle! How can they say, “We are wise because we have the word of the Lord,” when your teachers have twisted what I say? These lying teachers will fall into the trap of their own foolishness, for they have rejected the word of the Lord. They give assurances of peace when there is no peace. People hope for peace, but no peace will come – until I come!
People have hoped for a time of healing, but found only terror.
Son, My grief is beyond healing and My heart is broken. I will be merciful only if they stop their evil thoughts and deeds, and start teaching and obeying the truth.
Stop murdering your unborn children! Stop harming yourselves by worshiping the things of this world!
Lord, I will wait for You to help me, for You have heard my cry. You will lift me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire of this world. You will set my feet on solid ground and steady me as I walk. You have given me a new song of praise to You. Many will see what You have done and be amazed. Now that you have made me listen, I finally understand that You don’t require my offerings. You require my obedience. I take joy in doing Your good will, for Your words are written on my heart.
Lord, may those who try to destroy and humiliate me be put to shame. May those who take delight in my trouble be turned back in disgrace. As for me, since I am poor and needy, You are my helper, my Savior, and my God. Do not delay in rescuing me from those that trouble me.
Son, My children are like fragile clay jars, which hold My Spirit, and this makes it clear for all to see that their great power is from Me, not from themselves. When they become pressed on every side by troubles, they will not be crushed. When they are perplexed, they will never be in despair. When they are hunted down, I will never abandon them. When they get knocked down, they will not be destroyed. My children have My light shining in their hearts.
Lord, I looked at my life; my entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, I am just a breath. I am merely a moving shadow, and all of my busyness ends in nothing. I want to busy myself for Your Kingdom.