Word of the Day
Beloved, as you arise and proclaim My Word, know this, when the Word enters your ear by the sound of your voice, it penetrates—it goes into the very core separated between joints and marrow. It cuts away the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life.
When the Word comes in and cuts away the flesh of ungodly desires and habits, it can be painful, but I am always there to bind up the wounded and heal the brokenhearted (Job 5:18). Putting to death the flesh causes humility and freedom to be who I say you are, enabling you to flourish.
As you go about your life reading and ingesting the Word, it will also burrow itself into the deepest held secrets and dreams of your heart, convicting on one hand, releasing on the other.
My child, your heart contains many things. I need to remove the things that block the dreams and purpose I have placed there. Sometimes your dreams are hidden because you see yourself as unworthy, incapable of such bigness and hindered by past failures or lack of obedience, discipline or apathy. Many times the words of others who did not believe in you can echo through the chambers of your mind causing fear and doubt.
If you have felt in any way that you have been unable to please men, then you will have a tendency to believe you cannot please Me. The most awesome thing about Me is this; I love you just because you are. This unconditional love I give is a sure foundation to move out from—a secure place to build from.
Therefore, I am going to the very center of what you believe and cut away the root issues which cause you to act incorrectly or perceive wrongly. By doing this I enable you will see the very motives and intents behind the things you do.
I am going to turn your heart inside out with great grace and love and let you see all hindering factors, all sin, in order to lay them down. I am removing all things standing in the way of fulfilled destiny. I do all this with mercy. Never forget how I suffered all things, all temptation in order to sympathize with your weakness. I never ask you to do something you cannot do in Me. I went first to lead the way. Follow close and all will be well.
Remember, mercy triumphs over judgment. My kindness leads to repentance and you are cleansed by the washing of My Word (Ephesians 5:25-27).
“Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ “(Matt: 4:4 N IV).
Prayer
Lord, so many times I have been lazy and don’t take the time to speak Your Word out loud. I know this is important to do. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word. When I speak Your Word my ears hear and it goes into my spirit. This process builds faith. The more I say it, the more I believe it. And the more I believe it, the more I say it. Help me to realize the truth and beauty of this process.
Convict me and release me. Show me the hidden dreams of my heart and help me to walk out, with faith, the ones I am aware of. Remove every dam of obstruction that blocks dreams and visions from coming to the surface where they can be heard, seen and embraced. I so desire for the motives of my heart to be pure in Your sight. Go to the very roots and remove all hindering factors, all sin and lay waste to the plans and schemes of the enemy. Cause me to be wise as a serpent and gentle as a dove (Matthew 19:16).
I receive Your work on the Cross and lay all temptation and weakness at Your feet. I embrace victory and liberty to be. Lead and I will follow Your heart of mercy and grace with a heart of repentance. I receive Your kindness and am cleansed this day by the washing of Your Word. Amen
Reflect and Journal
- Ask Him to reveal any hidden areas and do not dismay when He does. They are only revealed to be destroyed thereby freeing you to walk in the fullness of purpose and destiny. Receive His mercy and kindness.
- Reflect on the power of the Word to not only cleanse but to reveal the dreams of your heart planted there by Him.
- Take time to write down the dream of your heart and look at it face to face. Then submit it to the Father with a heart of agreement. Search out His Word and find scriptures you can speak to gender faith. If you suffer with fear or lack of self-worth, or any other hindering factor, start with scriptures which tear down the enemies lies and impart faith. You can then move on to those which embrace your dreams.
- Reflect on His mercy triumphing over judgment in your life and how His kindness has ministered to you so many times and brought you to repentance.