Small Straws by Marsha Burns: For those who have been in a time of turmoil and difficulties, put the past behind you and move on. The days ahead will be better as you press toward the mark of your high calling in Christ. There is a plan and a purpose for you to achieve, but you must rise above the dead ashes of the past, says the Lord.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans that I have toward you, says the Lord, plans of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.
March 8, 2025. You are blessed and highly favored. The angel spoke this to Mary, the mother of Jesus, when he entered her home, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” Wouldn’t it be something if this was your new greeting? Can’t you just see the quizzical expression on others’ faces, just like Mary’s? Let’s try a test, you and Me. Begin to greet each other this way and see if it doesn’t change how you feel about them – Selah!
Luke 1:28-29 “And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was very perplexed at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this could be.” Robin Robinson Bohlin
March 8, 2025. My rest is available no matter what you are facing. I know there seems to be more on your plate than you can manage. There is wonderful news for you…you do not have to manage the stress of the situation. Allow My Spirit to work. As you allow Holy Spirit to have control, your mind will begin to be at ease. You will discover that I can handle your stressful situations so much better than you can.
1 Peter 5:6-7 “Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” Jonas Bohlin
March 8, 2013. (Reposted) I don’t need sacrifice. I am the One who sacrificed for your salvation, healings, deliverance and blessings. What I need is your obedience. I want you to have success and blessings. Much success and many blessings come to you as you follow Me in your obedience. I always extend to you favor, but obedience brings many bountiful blessings. I say in My Word that I will handle your enemies if you let Me. Not just people, you don’t have many people enemies. But some other enemies are depression, gluttony, anger, fear, poverty, blame, misuse of time, etc. Obey Me and see these things dissipate one by one, some quickly …some slowly.
Proverbs 16:6-7 “By mercy and love, truth and fidelity [to God and man-not by sacrificial offerings], iniquity is purged out of the heart, and by the reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord men depart from and avoid evil. When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.” Bev Robinson
March 8, 2013. (Reposted) Wheat harvest season is coming soon. The anticipation of a rewarding crop is very high with wheat farmers. Easter comes early this year and the other important holy days follow with a crescendo of Pentecost on May 15. Pentecost was like a grand harvest festival of thanksgiving. On that first Pentecost after the resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit came and rested upon all those on the roof top in their prayer meeting. Some believe that on that very day the church was born as a first fruits expression from heaven. They came to be known as Christians. Pray about giving this year with a cheerful heart a first fruits offering from your own harvest. God loves a cheerful giver. He loves you!
2 Corinthians 9:6-8 “Remember: A stingy planter gets a stingy crop; a lavish planter gets a lavish crop. I want each of you to take plenty of time to think it over, and make up your own mind what you will give. That will protect you against sob stories and arm-twisting. God loves it when the giver delights in the giving. God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done.” Ras Robinson