Monday, December 13, 2010

Feeling Distressed?

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7).

Yesterday as we were pressing into worship at church the Spirit of God said to me, tell them do not be dismayed for My heart is full and My eyes filled with tears because many are distressed but I say to them today be strong and very courageous; do not be dismayed!

I couldn’t help but noticed how the worship team pushed and pressed us into worship and yes after a while I could feel the anxiousness and distress fall away and the Spirit of God arise so beautifully in our midst. It was so beautiful to have Him enter into our praise and thanksgiving as hearts submitted, put away their fear, let the spirit of distress fall away and exchanged it for the peace and security of His glorious presence. Truly amazing!

Distressed means to be or feel extremely upset, anxious, or unhappy.

And the Lord says in this hour I am calling you to capture every negative and unbelieving thought. I know the weariness that is on your soul as you distress over your present condition but I Am commanding you to cast every care and every situation on Me. I am calling you to cast down and put off everything that would cause you to magnify your current problems rather than magnify Me, your Lord and God. For in this season you will have to learn to truly rely on Me as a vital necessity and you must not allow any of your current situations or circumstances to be exalted above Me and My glory. Have I not said that you shall have no other god before Me? Your enemy is seeking to cause you to make your situation an idol before Me. If you are going to defeat him in this lie you must cease from your striving and know that I Am God. I know you are weary My Beloved so I say draw near unto Me for have I not said come unto Me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest? Have I not also said, take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I Am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls; for my yoke is easy and my burden is light? My child you have this blessed assurance in Me; will find rest for your soul as you draw near in trust and cast your burdens at the altar. Have I not said to cast your cares because I love and care for you? You will have to believe Me and take Me at My Word. Just Believe and know that My Word shall never fail. My Word shall never fail you, it shall not abandon you nor shall it ever cease in performing just as I have commanded. Do not be afraid dear one. Rise up and take courage and be encouraged I Am your FATHER, Your ABBA. Call unto Me, I hear you and I shall never forsake your asking, I shall always reward your coming before me and your contrite and broken heart I shall not despise. Be persuaded of this one thing; you have a High priest that is aware of that which you are afflicted with for He Himself said, “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death.” Beloved press into Me with praise, worship and pray with a spirit of thanksgiving. I have made a way out for you, you are not locked into your current place, I am a God of change and at My appointed time you will see the manifestation of My promise. Do not lose heart My love, you have come too far to turn back now.

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