Small Straws In A Soft Wind by Marsha Burns:

Watch for the temptation to be discouraged and receive unwarranted criticism. Know that you are My own special treasure, and disparaging words are not from Me, says the Lord. The correction that I bring will not result in despair, but will give hope for newness of life and an opportunity to grow spiritually.  

Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

July 16, 2024. Just because you have discernment doesn’t mean that everything has to be addressed. Discernment is given for wise action and prayer. Discernment is My gift given from Heaven. Jesus had the gift of discernment, but He rarely used it to address issues. He knew EVERYTHING because He was fully God yet He had to bridle His tongue because He was fully man. Rejoice in having this gift but use it wisely.

Philippians 2:13 “For it is [not your strength, but it is] God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose] for His good pleasure.” Robin Robinson Bohlin 

July 16, 2024. Do not let your clean surroundings and “perfect” situations frame your understanding of what it means to be successful. Most of the times your harvest will depend on how you take care of the messes in your life. If having no problems is the measurement of your success, it could be you are missing what it takes to create a harvest. Rejoice today in whatever state you find yourself in and be thankful for the harvest I have for you.

Proverbs 14:4, “The only clean stable is an empty stable. So, if you want the work of an ox and to enjoy an abundant harvest, you’ll have a mess or two to clean up!” Budd Rodgers