Small Straws In A Soft Wind - April

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April 1: Be kind to yourself. Replace harshness with mercy in that place in your soul where condemnation often rules. I have not condemned you, says the Lord. My love for you outweighs your mistakes and awkwardness. Receive forgiveness. Isaiah 53:5-6 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.

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April 2: This is a time when you can solve long-standing problems, but you must not dwell on the problem as much as you seek the solution. I will give you the wisdom you need to see what your next step needs to be. Do not be afraid to move beyond where you are. Put your trust in Me, says the Lord. Psalm 119:133 Direct my steps by Your word, and let no iniquity have dominion over me.

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April 3: You are moving in the right direction, but there are still issues that need to be ironed out before you forge ahead. There are things that have not been addressed that must be made clear. Do your best to leave no stone unturned, says the Lord. Do not forget to access My wisdom in the process. James 1:5 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.

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April 4: You are about to turn the page in your personal history. The old things are behind you as you step into the new. Press on with the assurance that I am with you, says the Lord. You will choose every step of the way to either face new challenges with faith and hope or grumble your way to despair. Choose wisely; you can make a difference in the outcome. Joshua 24:15 And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

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April 5: Take the time to evaluate your life and circumstances, and methodically go about what needs your attention. Do what is not only best for you, but for those around you. This is a time to be unselfish as you consider others and their needs. I am establishing in you a clean heart and an upright spirit, says the Lord. Psalm 36:10 Oh, continue Your lovingkindness to those who know You, and Your righteousness to the upright in heart.

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April 6: Be strong and stay steady as you navigate unusual and unexpected things that suddenly arise. Take things that surprise you in stride, and make adjustments as necessary. I am your foundation and strong structure, says the Lord. Build your life, and establish your circumstances on the Rock of My salvation. You belong to Me. Psalm 62:6-7 He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, and my refuge is in God.

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April 7: Consider what I have given to you, says the Lord, the knowledge and wisdom of My word and the power of My presence. Guard closely the purity of My Spirit within you and do not cast your pearls before swine. Exercise your discernment to know when to speak and when to shut up. Let Me lead you in all things. Matthew 7:6 Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, let they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.

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April 8: To those of you whose lives has been hectic, use every opportunity to rest and be restored and renewed. Be good to yourself. Whatever things need attention can wait long enough for you to quiet your soul. Be still in order to allow your body to be rejuvenated before you forge ahead. Psalm 23:1-3 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.

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April 9: Now is the time to settle into a more comfortable routine. Evaluate the things that are truly important to you, and let go of everything that complicates your existence without being beneficial. This truly is a time to simplify your life and become stronger than you ever thought possible, says the Lord. Micah 7:7 Therefore I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me.

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April 10: Leave the past behind, and reach for the highest and best that you can be. Rejoice in your triumphs and learn from your mistakes. Keep your vision clear by focusing on your relationship with Me, says the Lord. Set yourself to hear My voice and obey My leading. I will never lead you astray. Isaiah 53:6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

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April 11: In a dream I saw a small enclosure with one horse and five large eggs with four of them containing two embryos each. The horse was protecting the eggs until they hatched. I believe the interpretation is this: The horse represents the power of the Holy Spirit and His nurturing for the fruit of the Spirit to be born and manifest fully in us. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

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April 12: Be careful that you do not get overwhelmed. You do not have to fix everything in your life all at once. You have time to sort out your issues thoughtfully and come to a logical conclusion. Your strength will be in your ability to have patience. Romans 5:1-4 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; an perseverance, character; and character, hope.

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April 13: You have had some breakthrough, but you must be careful to not get overextended either physically or financially. Stay within safe boundaries, and allow Me to show you exactly what your limitations are, says the Lord. This a time to conserve. 1 Corinthians 10:23 All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify.

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April 14: It is important that you position yourself in the Spirit to move into the next phase of existence. Positioning is vital to your readiness and progression. Establish yourself in right relationship to Me, and allow Me to give you the wisdom and knowledge you need to know where you are and where you are going, says the Lord. John 15:4 Abide in Me and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.

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April 15: Do not underestimate the power and work of the enemy, but also do not underestimate the power that I have given you to overcome and be victorious. I have heard your prayers, and I will give you the strength and the wisdom necessary to succeed. Rise up in faith and be done with fear. The time has come for progression. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.