Small Straws by Marsha Burns: Refuse to drown yourself in sorrow. You cannot change what has happened or what you are going through, but you can access the peace that passes understanding. Put your trust in the truth of the Word of God, and begin by taking your first step into a new day of possibilities. Be strong and of good courage, says the lord.
Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
April 8, 2025. My father used to make this statement of belief, “Say it is so, when it is not so, because it is so, so that it will be so!” The Lord says, YES! This is My statement of belief as well. Speak into the atmosphere what I have shown you even if it is altogether untrue at the moment. This takes great belief, trust and courage. Let your words shape the foundation of belief – speaking even when there seems to be no evidence of change.
Mark 11:23 “For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.” Robin Robinson Bohlin
April 8, 2025. It’s time to hone into My presence. It’s time to become a whetstone to be sharpened and to sharpen those around you. Who are your whetstones? Do they sharpen you to do better, to be better? Your circle matters. Are they directing you to the Father, or to themselves? When you talk about the Father to those around you, I will draw them to Me. You be My voice and say what I tell you to say.
Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpens iron; so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend [to show rage or worthy purpose].” Pam Jackson
April 8, 2012. (Reposted) I know you have an abundance of energy. You always have because this is the way I made you. You naturally enjoy playing and were taught to enjoy work at an early age. All of this is good. There is something you need to learn to keep enjoying them both. Learn to pace yourself. Listen to me closely and I will give you wisdom. Work, then play, then rest. This is a cycle of life that can be developed as long as one lives. This brings health to bodies, church bodies, businesses, organizations and most entities on earth. Pacing is a key to living life to the fullest. Learn from Me.
Proverbs 16:11 “The poise of the balance is righteousness with the Lord; and His works are righteous measures.” Bev Robinson
April 8, 2012. (Reposted) From Genesis to Revelation I’ve noticed how the first thought, word, or action establishes a precedent for the remainder of the events that follow. The Lord says, “Just as I began the first chapter with the phrase ‘In the beginning’, and end the last chapter with the word, ‘Amen’. Will you allow Me to be the first thing you start with, and the last thing end with each and every day? “Amen” means you are in full agreement with what I have accomplished. Will you acknowledge Me at the beginning, throughout and at the close of all your days? Will you embrace Me in every aspect of your life?”
Revelation 22:12-13 “Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” Kevin Robinson
April 8, 2012. (Reposted) A little disturbance occurred that troubled your heart. To you, it is big and important while to others it does not seem to matter. Get used to troubles like you are experiencing. Learn from each one the appropriate response to make in the common bond of peace. Over time, you will increase in your abilities to let some things rest without stirring them up further with a fleshly reaction. An apology for any part you played in this little disturbance would be the right thing to do. The Lord says, “Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and others. I will exalt you and grow you up as needed. I do not condemn you. Rather, you are My chosen child. I love you.”
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” Ras Robinson