My child,
Do you notice that the enemy tempts you with the same disappointments over and over again?
And, because these things are soft spots in your heart, they dilute who I have made you to be.
And what I have made you to do.
These areas (dreams with your husband, kids, ministry open doors, health issues...) these areas have the ability to trip you up.
They already have a foothold... a stronghold.
When the enemy wants you to "give up" or to sideline you, all he has to do is dangle one of these things "that didn't work out the way you wanted" or one of these things that wasn't fair... before you.
And when he does and you follow his train of thinking,
you are diffused, sad, and not fully living in the strength, power, wisdom and beauty that I've called you to live in.
My child, you are My radiant one.
My colorful one.
My joyful, overcoming one.
You soar on the wings of heaven, and you bring Me to the world around you.
So when you are starting to feel like things don't make sense,
and you got robbed of having your dreams fulfilled...
Remember that your time here on earth is short. Part of the purpose of t his time is to test you.
I do want you to ENJOY it.
This is your biggest overcoming.
Joy and peace in the moment.
There are hard times but life is not supposed to be the trudging and drudgery of "well someday..."
I am I AM. I and true here and now.
Everything I say you can pull on, on this earth.
And, you will have all of eternity to reap the benefits of what you chose here in Me.
Believe what I have said.
Thank Me for My promises, even before you see them being fulfilled.
In this, you will be strengthening yourself.
Here you will be, and will stay, fortified.
This is your breakthrough.
I am your breakthrough.
This is where your life is the truest testimony of Me.
And this is where you simply getting up and breathing everyday is brilliant warfare.
When you get thoughts of sadness and thoughts of "oh well, I guess things aren't working out..."
· look to Me
· begin to praise Me
· see My face, and lift Me high.
Here the enemy has no power.
Here you are living in the victory of My glory.
Here you are My friend.
Remember—when those thoughts of missing out waft past you—do not follow them.
There is no value in following them.
Laugh with Me.
Stomp them under your feet.
And, experience the favor, the embrace, the love, and glory of My presence.
You are My precious one.
You are powerful.
You are My beloved.
Above all, remember that, My child.