Small Straws by Marsha Burns: Beating yourself up because you feel like you do not measure up will only serve to set you back spiritually. There is no upside to self-degradation. Begin to look at how far you have come and what you can do instead of what you cannot do. Remember that you can always rely on Me to help you through the rough patches. Do not be afraid.
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
April 7, 2025. Lift up your heads that hang down. The Psalmist David wrote: “Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God.” You all go through down times, but David had the answer – HOPE! He knew that he would once again praise Me, and his countenance would again be lifted! Remember I am your answer!
Psalm 43:5 “Why are you in despair, O my soul? And why are you disturbed within me? Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him, The help of my health and countenance and my God.” Robin Robinson Bohlin
April 7, 2025. Things are not what they appear! You have seen some events that seem like disasters in your life recently, but those things are the lies of the enemy designed to distract you from the plan and purpose I have for you. Do not give in to the father of lies. His only weapons against you are deception and fear. Stand against his attempts to cause you to turn away from Me. I will never guide you wrong!
Revelation 12:9-10 “And the great dragon was thrown down, the serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him. Then I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, ‘Now the salvation, and the power, and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren has been thrown down, he who accuses them before our God day and night.’” Jonas Bohlin
April 7, 2012. (Reposted) Stay the course. Stay on the path. Don’t be swayed by your surroundings. You seem to be going downhill from where you were headed and eventually where you want to go. What is happening is not a problem. There is just a dip from the level where you were. You are close to where you will bottom out. Be patient and walk in tight harmony with the others you are with. When you start back up to the level where you were, the horizon will soon appear and you will be able to see more clearly the goal line. You will finish together. Right now just keep walking in one accord.
Romans 15:5-7 “Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God.” Bev Robinson
April 7, 2012. (Reposted) Stand firm in what you believe! You are going to be tested concerning what you know as truth. Trials will come at you from every possible angle in order to see what you are made of. This will be a gut check. Either you do or don’t have the intestinal fortitude to withstand the upcoming scrutiny. Now is not the time for compromise. There have been times in past when the testing like you will endure was not as crucial. My disciples stood strong against the strong winds that came against them. I have and will continue to strengthen you and sustain you in the days ahead.
James 1:12 “Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.” Kevin Robinson
April 7, 2012. (Reposted) Take your seat here beside Me. Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father. He lives inside you to bless you with heavenly things. God has hidden you in Jesus. Where He is, you are. He has given you access to all the Father’s spiritual blessings. Be determined and diligent in collecting your inheritance. Holy Spirit is the executor of your estate. He says, claim your inheritance and sit down here beside the Father in Jesus. This is your first and greatest gift. You can live each and every day in His presence. He has the roads before you mapped and made safe. Do you lack wisdom in any area of your life? Just ask and I will respond if you believe and then act on your belief. Sit down and rest to enjoy your inheritance.
Ephesians 2:4-6 “But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by favor you have been saved), and raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” Ras Robinson