Small Straws In A Soft Wind - June
 

June 1: Set yourself in hope and strength to move ahead, knowing that I am with you to show you the way and to lead you in the way of triumph. Walk in the reality of My purpose for the days ahead. Be strengthened and renewed in confidence for your future. 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.

June 2: There are things you can change and things you have no authority over. The time has come for you to make certain changes that will bring greater stability, and to accept with grace things beyond your control. In both circumstances you would do well to ask for the wisdom necessary to do what is before you. Ask and you will receive! James 1:5-8 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

June 3: Even though unfolding events are not what you expected, that does not mean that I have abandoned you or that I am not in the details. Refuse to focus on disappointments or get discouraged. You have not yet seen the work that I have done and am doing in your life. Stand fast in faith. Isaiah 46:10 I declare the end from the beginning, and ancient times from what is still to come. I say, My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.

June 4: Breakthrough in various areas of your life and circumstances will begin to be evident. Advancement has been elusive and difficult, but it will be like a small leak in a dam that will give way to full flow. Patience and perseverance is still required. Isaiah 43:19 Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

June 5: I am moving on the hearts of My people to be kind and to refrain from judging and condemning others. When you judge your are judged, and when you condemn you are condemned. Make a supreme effort to exhibit godly behavior in every situation, and your lovingkindness will be rewarded. Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. For you will be treated as you treat others.

Jun 6: In these days you must stand strong against division, strife and contention. Be at peace in your own heart with everyone regardless of your differences. You cannot accomplish this by behavior modification; it will become the result of walking and living in the Spirit. Romans 8:5-6 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

June 7: Refuse to be manipulated or dominated by fear. Rest assured that I love you and am with you to lead you through even the scariest situations. Find your place of peace in being one with Me. You can trust that I will bring you through the maze of difficulty and uncertainty. Only believe. 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.

June 8: Watch for opportunities to deal with things that have been beyond your ability to square away. Divine order is the order of the day as issues that have been a nuisance will be settled. When the burden is lifted you will enjoy a sense of freedom and peace. 1 Corinthians 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order.

June 9: Make a deliberate effort to come into My presence and to worship in spirit and in truth. I will fill you and anoint you with My Spirit. Come and be one with Me where you can rise above the things of the world and all things flesh. Leave your worries behind and dwell in the place of blessed assurance.Isaiah 32:17-18 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance forever. And My people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.

June 10: You are still waiting for the old phase to complete before you can begin a new cycle with confidence. Delays are exhausting, but soon you will be able to progress. Put a lid on impatience; it will be just a little while before the past is in the rearview mirror. Isaiah 43:18-19 Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

June 11: Prepare to enter a season when My gift of grace will be extended without restraint. The enabling power of My Spirit will be freely offered through love and mercy to all who are positioned spiritually to receive it. Set yourself now to be available for this outpouring. Psalm 84:11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.

June 12: I have gone before you to prepare the way. Things will never be the same as before, but you can move forward with assurance that you can survive and thrive in the coming days. Stay connected spiritually with Me so that you can receive divine direction. Philippians 3:12-14 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

June 13: Formulate your goals and point yourself in the right direction. Change will not come overnight but will come with every positive step, one day at a time. When things get tough, do not give up. Persevere. Romans 8:25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.

June 14: Maintain your spiritual equilibrium. External conditions can easily destabilize you, but you must find your center in your relationship with Me. There is a vast difference between the temporary and eternal. Circumstances constantly change, but I remain the same. Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

June 15: These are times when you, My people, must stop being stubbornly entrenched in self-centeredness. Make a concerted effort to be generous in your evaluation of every individual. When you lift up others you will also be lifted up. Philippians 2:3-4 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

June 16: Your foundation in Christ remains strong, and it is time to build again on that firm foundation. What you build will not be according to the dictates of men and religion, but will be by the Spirit of God. You will build with hope and the promise of a new beginning that surpasses every other beginning. Move with the power of the Spirit as you enter this new phase of existence and fulfillment of purpose. Matthew 7:24-25 Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.

June 17: Bring all of your frustration to Me. Otherwise you will take it out on others, which could ultimately ruin relationships. Be mindful of how you treat everyone even when you do not intend to be unpleasant. Be aware of your attitudes, and let My love flow through you like a river that will refresh those around you. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.

June 18: I was reminded of the old song lyrics: "Accentuate the positive; eliminate the negative; latch on to the affirmative; don't mess with mister in-between." There is nothing we can do about what is already done and behind us, but there is plenty we can do in going forward. It is vital that we conform to the Word of God and align ourselves to do His will in order to receive His benefits and blessings. Psalm 5:12 For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield.

June 19: Small corrections can make a big difference, and I am showing you things that need to be corrected in order for you to have a better outcome. Your tendency will be to over-correct, so it is important that you pay attention to that aspect of your life. See to it that you do not get down on yourself, but rather recognize that no one is perfect. You are simply being transformed. Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

June 20: You have heard the adage, One man's trash is another man's treasure. But I tell you that even when you are treated like trash and you feel like the scum of the earth, you are My own special treasure. I value your life and have made a way for you to know Me intimately and to live with Me eternally. Come to Me and know that My love for you is beyond the reach of those who have tried to tear you down. Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

June 21: These are days of readjustment. There are things that you let go of that need to be picked up again. It was right to let go, but now it is right to pick up the pieces and move on and leave your disappointment and discouragement behind. Take your next steps with confidence and hope. Psalm 31:24 Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope in the Lord.

June 22: When confusion sets in and you do not know how to proceed, begin again and allow Me to direct your steps. You must calm down, stop being afraid and listen for My wisdom. I will most certainly speak to your heart. Position yourself to hear. Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel.

June 23: A lack of self-control is the evidence of allowing your carnal nature to rule. Self-control is not only a virtue, but is a fruit produced by the Holy Spirit in you. Seek to be filled to overflowing with My Spirit, and the fruit will be evident in who you are and in everything you do. Galatians 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

June 24: I have been hearing the voice of the Lord in my spirit saying: Delayed but not denied. This was given to me personally, but I believe it also applies to the body of Christ having to do with things we are waiting for. Continue to be patient without losing hope. Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.

June 25: To those who feel out of place or adrift, I am your anchor in the storm and your very present help in trouble. When it seems as though you do not belong, remember that you belong to Me and I belong to you. Come to Me for comfort and a sense of eternal belonging. Hebrews 6:17-19 God also bound himself with an oath, so that those who received the promise could be perfectly sure that he would never change his mind. So God has given both his promise and his oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary.

June 26: You have asked for wisdom to know how to deal with difficult problems. Have you listened? Have you paid attention to My still small voice urging you to do what you have not considered? It is one thing to ask and another thing to receive. You must silence your frustration and self-criticism and be at peace before you can hear. John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.

Yes, we must know His voice in order to follow Him. Great post. Thank you :281:

June 27: The changes you make at this time will have a consequential and lasting outcome. You sometimes think that what you do does not make a difference, but that is not true. Everything you think, say or do will produce its own results. Galatians 6:7 (Amplified) Do not be deceived, God is not mocked. He will not allow Himself to be ridiculed, nor treated with contempt nor allow His precepts to be scornfully set aside; for whatever a man sows, this and this only is what he will reap.

June 28: You have heard it said that your word is your bond. I say to those who have depended on someone who is unreliable, it is time to switch gears and find someone whose word you can trust. Seek My face for wisdom and direction. Psalm 146:3 Do not put your trust in princes, nor in a son of man, in whom there is no help.

June 29: Regardless of the difficulties you face, there is nothing too difficult for you when you abide in Me. Refuse to be overwhelmed or allow your fears and emotions to override the fact that I am with you. All you have to do is the next thing; just take the next step. I am with you. Luke 1:37 For with God nothing will be impossible.

June 30: It is imperative that you represent My Kingdom on the earth. You will do this by example; by exhibiting My character and nature. I am a generous God, and My people are like no other because they know Me and are one with Me. Do not say that you know Me and then live and behave as though you do not. Isaiah 58:7-8 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out; when you see the naked, that you cover him, and not hide yourself from your own flesh? Then your light shall break forth like the morning, your healing shall spring forth speedily, and your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.