Small Straws In A Soft Wind by Marsha Burns:
I am taking you in a direction that seems unfamiliar and strange at times, so you must pay attention and not leap ahead before you are sure of where you are going, says the Lord. You will be dealing with situations that seem to be beyond your ability to deal with, but trust Me to lead and direct your steps.
Psalm 37:23 The footsteps of a man are straightened out by the Lord; and he shall want His way exceedingly.
2 Thessalonians 3
Paul’s Exhortation
For the rest brethren, pray for us, that the Word of the Lord should run and should be glorified, as also to you; and that we should be rescued from the unnatural and wicked men; for the belief is not of all. But trustworthy is the Lord, who will support you, and will guard you from the evil. But we rely in the Lord as to you, that in which we exhort unto you, both you are doing and will do. And may the Lord straighten out your hearts in the love of God, and in the endurance of the Christ. And we exhort you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, for you to be in readiness from every brother walking disorderly, and not according to the tradition which he took to himself from us. For you yourselves know how it is necessary to imitate us; for we have not acted disorderly among you; nor freely did we eat bread from anyone, but in toil and trouble, night and day, working so as to not overburden any of you. Not that we do not have authority, but that we should give ourselves as an impression to you for the imitating us. For also when we were with you, we exhorted this unto you, that if any does not want to work, neither let him eat! For we hear some are walking among you disorderly, not working, but intermeddling. And to such we exhort and appeal by our Lord Jesus Christ, that working with tranquility, they should eat their own bread. But you, brethren, you should not tire doing good. And if anyone does not obey our word by this letter, signify and do not intermingle with him, that he should be ashamed! but not as an enemy esteem him, but admonish him as a brother! And may the Lord of peace Himself give to you peace continually in every manner. The Lord be with all of you. The greeting by my hand, Paul, which is a sign in every letter; so I write. The favor of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you. Amen.
September 26, 2024. It’s time to “batten down the hatches” and time to hold on tight! “Batten down the hatches” is a Navy term meaning to prepare for the storms ahead. In other words, prepare for trouble. Just because trouble is coming, it doesn’t mean that you lose your peace. Just like Jesus spoke to the disciples about their lack of belief during the storm, I say to you today – use your belief through the troubled storm and keep your peace.
Isaiah 43:2 “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” Robin Robinson Bohlin
September 26, 2015. (Reposted) You have My favor because you love Me. I know your heart better than you do. I see within you the gifts and blessings that I have imparted and I count you as My treasured one. Favor unlocks all the grace from My throne of grace. You have become My vessel of honor throughout your life. You are trusted by your King. Welcome to My courts of honor and favor. You have the key to My heart.
Ephesians 6:24 “His favor is with everyone who has an undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ras Robinson
