God's Presence is Enough! - July 24, 2009

Hello Friends,

Jesus is amazing! He is wonderful! He is beautiful! He is all that and so much more!!!

He is interceding for you at this very moment (Romans 8:34) and is your greatest supporter and encourager! He wants you to rise to the top, to soar into your appointed destiny, to finish strong in this race to receive your gold medal with him on the winner's stand!

And he knows that along the way, it can be very hard at times. Remember that he lived this life as a human and knows everything you are going through! This is why Jesus says to you, "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me! Get away with me and you will recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest." (Matthew 11:28, The Message Bible)

If you have been feeling overwhelmed, discouraged or disillusioned in any way, I want to bring you encouragement straight from the throne of God. First of all, I want to assure you that through the battles, the Father is strengthening your faith in ways that would boggle your mind, if you only knew! I also want to encourage you to run into the arms of your loving Father who has always wanted you and who will never, ever give up on you! Go to the that place of intimacy with God, no matter what it takes. Ignore the discouragements and enjoy the huge heart of the One who adores you! Lay your frustrations and anxieties on the One who has the broad shoulders to take the load and choose to fix your gaze on the Lover of your soul! He loves you so very much! He has chosen you to be His forever!

If you have been wanting to throw in the towel, listen to these words from the Lord to your heart:
"So we're not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace!"
(2 Corinthians 4:16, The Message Bible)

His unfolding grace! That is His astounding grace that keeps on presenting itself to you each time you require it! God's grace is enough!!! It is enough for you to make it through the difficult times! It is enough to give you hope when you are disappointed. It is enough to give you vision when you have lost sight of the goal of your faith. It is enough!!!!!

Earlier today, I heard these words from the Lord...

"Don't despair. I am still for you. My heart hasn't changed one little bit. I know you don't understand all my ways. I have not asked you to. But, one day you will see everything for the way it truly is--from my perspective. Until that time, know that I am with you and I am for you! I will be everything you need! I AM everything you need! Keep drawing into me. My presence will never disappoint you! My presence is everything you need! My presence is your ultimate destiny!!! Keep coming after me because I will never disappoint you!"