Journals of the Heart

Word of the Day

Come into My all encompassing, steadfast love and the heaviness will lift, for My yoke is easy and My burden is light (Matthew 11:30). Cover yourself with a garment of praise and a thankful spirit. See your ashes turned to beauty, and your mourning to joy. (Isaiah 61:3). I destroy the darkness for I am Light. I am life and life more abundant for you this moment (John 10:10). I am pouring out the oil of gladness today.

Come; let Me illumine any areas of darkness in your life and heart. I am sovereign over the darkness and there is no place for any foe to hide from Me. The darkness desires one thing and that is to distort the true vision of Me, causing you to see Me as either uninterested or the cause in your plight.

I have engraved you into the palm of My hand, calling you the apple of My eye (Isaiah 49:16). Your every breath is important to Me. Even now I am taking the tip of My finger and I am tracing out the very lines of your essence, tracing out the lines of your life held within My hands. My light transforms and has brought you out of the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of the Son. This transference is a process, a journey; therefore do not be dismayed for I am not slow in coming to you. I am not slow in fulfilling My promises.

Beloved, I am always right on time. And right now, I am very aware of your situations and circumstances. Are you aware of My presence? Look up. I am near. Breathe, for I am as close as the breath of your mouth. After all, you are My beloved and I cherish you. I will never leave or forsake you. I am near. Breathe… Read More…

“See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me” (Isaiah 49:16 NIV).

“For You cause my lamp to be lighted and to shine; the Lord my God illumines my darkness” (Psalms 18:28 Amplified).

Prayer

Lord, help me to be ever mindful to lay my burdens at Your feet. So many times I get caught up in the business of life and before I know it I am inundated with burdens I was never meant to carry. I choose to come into Your presence with a thankful and grateful heart, full of wonder about who You are. When I come into Your presence, where no darkness can abide my dark thoughts, situations and circumstances are invaded by the light of Your presence. There is no other place I would rather be than with You.

I am engraved and tattooed forever in the palm of Your hand. I am ever before You. You are steadfast and Your timing is always perfect. All Your promises are yes and amen in my life. I will not fear nor will I listen to the lies of the enemy about Your character and enduring love. I abide in secret place of Your love as You fulfill the destiny of my life. Amen

Reflect and Journal

1. Have you been bearing burdens not meant for you to bear? If so, what are they? It is important to name them in order to identify any lies the enemy may have told you in order to make your rest in your own sufficiency.

1. Take time to release these burdens, even if you have done it a thousand times before it matters not.

1. Reflect on the Lord tracing the outline of your life and heart with His finger. It gives Him such pleasure.

1. Write a love note of thanksgiving and praise. Listen and write what He says about you as He traces your name with His love.