"And the angel said to them, 'Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.' Luke 2:10.

What is the meaning of the word prophecy? A prophecy is a message inspired by God, a divine revelation. 

The word prophet appears in approximately 65 verses in the Bible. 

I say WOW.... again WOW... I see so many messages with claims that God told them to share these thoughts and nuggets of information with the masses. There are so many ?? There are many claims so hold on to your hat because the storm and horrific things are on the horizon. OMG! 

The thought of discovering which one if any is truly a message from God can be mind-boggling... And can make many physically worried and or sick! 

When I googled the word prophecy my feed hit overload.. My eyes widened, my breathing became labored.. and the thoughts of what is to come sent my mind in overload... yikes 😳

The times ahead can be a scary thought. 

However, my relationship with God gives me peace in my soul that He is in control. He has revealed to me a LOVE for His children that is beyond our own human understanding. Is that a prophecy? If I look at the meaning of the word prophecy then that is indeed a prophetic statement. 

I would rather stand on the prophetic words “God's LOVE” than any other message. I have chosen to look ahead through the spiritual eyes God has given us. I chose to look to Him and only Him... 

I do believe He speaks through a chosen few.. not the masses. But He is accessible to anyone who listens and spends time with Him. Anyone that will open their heart and soul and let Him in. I do believe that messages from God are messages that will not make us run around like Chicken Little saying the “Sky is falling”. 

I do believe. We must not make light of any message heard... But !  we must investigate, we must sift all messengers, and their words through God’s heart and test it against God's word. 

I feel many study the word and then twist it to make themselves feel important in the eyes of man. Many use scare tactics to bring attention to themselves, under the premise of "God Said". I do believe we must arm ourselves with God! His Love and His word so we can see through false words with our own spiritual eyes... 

And if things in our future look scary stick close to Him... He is our protection. He is our future. He is our light source. He is our First Love, He is our All. Don’t wait for an intermediary to tell you what may come .. God will tell us what He wants us to know.. in His timing... He knows if He reveals too much many will carry unnecessary anxiety and fear... 

He is the God of Peace. He is the God of Love. And when we trust Him for our soul's future, we can lay our heads down at night knowing He’s Got This !!! Today, Tomorrow, and Forevermore!  Stand back and watch Him !!! 

He WOWs me!!! 

It’s Him, It’s always Him! 🥰

Tune in and listen with Soulful ears, watch with soulful eyes. Love and Trust Him with all your soul, all your heart, and all your might! 

“When people speak messages on God's behalf, do not refuse to listen. Instead, think carefully about everything, to see if it is true. Remember to obey anything that is good. But keep away from any kind of bad thing.”1 Thessalonians 5:20-22 EASY

“But when someone prophesies, he speaks to encourage people, to build them up, and to bring them comfort.” 1 Corinthians 14:3 TPT

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

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No Fear (Lyrics) - Kari Jobe

• ·       “A drowning man cannot be saved until he is utterly exhausted and ceases to make the slightest effort to save himself.”

   

  Meaning of vigilant: keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

   

  The word vigilant appears in the Bible approximately 11 times. 

   

  Are we a product of our own selfishness? Have we taken our eye off the ball?? Are we asleep at the wheel? Are we complacent?

   

  What and who are we chasing? Are we taking others with us? Or does our quest to be bigger and better leave us void of substance? 

   

  I do feel when life gets rocky, many do not know where to go for answers. They struggle, They withdraw, and retreat to a darkness that will eventually consume their very existence 

   

  There is a dark presence in our world. I won’t mention any names. Because I do not want to give him any attention or fan fair. But most know His name, many dances with him on a daily basis. He prowls in the darkness just waiting for you…Lerking for his prey.  

   

  Is that scary ??? It should be ?? 

   

  But what can we do? Can we stand the heat? or will we burn in the flames?  The question becomes how do we combat the evil forces in our world and become victorious?

   

  I say since this is a Bible word study let's examine the scripture for clues. In Ephesians 6:13 it states. 

   

  “Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.”

   

  But what does that mean ??  

   

  It means we are at war daily. And we must be vigilant in our quest to chase our inheritance. We must chase and maintain our spiritual place within God's army. He is the only presence that possesses the power and strength to fight the evil in our world.  It is also written that He will fight our battles and also win the war.  

   

  I can hear in my soul… Rise up. Be vigilant… And stay as close as you can to the Father. It is there that we are loved, It is there we are safe. It is their His light will shine with such an intensity the darkness will have no choice but to flee.  

   

  Its Him, Its always Him 

    

  The Whole Armor of God

  10  Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11  Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12  For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13  Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14  Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15  and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16  In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17  Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18  And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people. Ephesians 6:11-18

  
  

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God Our Protector (by Steve Bell)

Life is ten percent what you experience and ninety percent how you respond to it. — Dorothy M. Neddermeyer

The meaning of anxiety a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome:

There are approximately 53 verses in the Bible that speak of anxiety. 

Fear and Anxiety are emotions that are truly complex.  As I study the word anxiety I can only feel unequipped to truly write this from an educated perspective. I am not a psychologist nor a therapist. But I can speak from my experience. And my wanting to know more about this emotion so I can help the ones I love that suffer at the hands of such a debilitating emotion. I do believe the emotion of fear was a God-given emotion to protect us from danger. 

I feel anxiety seems to manifest itself from prior frightening experience. It leaves a vivid memory in our subconscious mind that forms a trigger that mirrors a fear that we once had.  When these triggers are activated by the mind it can make these emotions come racing to the surface. 

It can cause your pulse to elevate, your palms to sweat, your thoughts to race, and breathing can become labored. The fight or flight thoughts begin to kick in.  It can cause a surge of adrenaline rushing through your body in hopes of assisting you with an action of either fighting or fleeing.  

I do believe the mind is complex and learns to distinguish the difference between a true genuine danger and one that is rising from previous experience. Both can be debilitating and can rob you of living life to its full potential.  It can STOP you from many beautiful life events and people that may have crossed your path. 

Are you aware that even Jesus suffered from anxiety and fear??  It’s documented in the Scriptures, read Mark 14: 32-34

There Jesus taught us that Our Father has left us with many remedies.  The number one answer is to seek His face.  Listen for His whispers.. and ease your grip. We have a tendency to say I am giving this to you Lord please help me, take this from me... 

But too many times I see .. is it just a verbal request?  We offer it to Him with a closed fist. Do we keep the problem tightly protected in the palm of our hands?  I say relax take a deep breath and begin to slowly open your Hands one finger at a time. And when your hands and your heart are fully open.. Ask Him to take this fear from your heart and let all your anxiety flee... 

And when you face your opponent, you may see that it was not worth your inner peace... it was not worth your health, it was not worth your freedom. And perhaps the reason for your anxiety was nothing like the picture in your mind. It may be a learning experience that has made you stronger.. and the issue seems so small, and you will find that it was not worth your thought. 

I do believe it is a constant struggle to leave it with Him. And not pick it up time and time again. But He is our strength. He is our refuge. He is our peace. So I say when the urge comes and fills you with the anxious fight or flight response, that you fly !! Fly into His loving protective arms... and He will see you through. 

Its Him, It’s always Him 

To my family and friends who suffer from anxiety, I am here for you. ♥🙏🏻🕊 I can only offer you my understanding heart, an ear to listen, and a shoulder to lean on. Always remember don't let anxiety rob you of life. Because you are His child.. and He loves you beyond measure.

They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” He took Peter, James, and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. Mark 14:32-34

‘Do not fear, for I am with you;

Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’Isaiah 41:10

I sought the Lord, and He answered me And delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4

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