Reconciliation

A War Of Words

by Lori Anne Hale October 23, 2022

written by Lori Anne Hale

[Vision: I saw links being removed from iron chains, shortening the length so that the captives had less mobility.]

The groanings of this people shall only increase in the coming days as more constraint is placed upon the burdensome shackles they already bear. For indeed more restrictive measures are planned with the intention of inhibiting freedom and modifying behavior. And so, again, an attempt is being made to curtail the freedom of expression given to all Americans as the few seek to impose their will upon the majority through the very amendment they are looking to destroy.

Then it is with intimidation that the voice of reason is being silenced by promoting the idea that any who stand in opposition to the progressive views currently being pushed upon this people are a threat to democracy, though it is those pushing that form of propaganda who are the real villains. Again, these detractors should be ignored as their inflammatory remarks are meant to perpetuate hatred, and, as such, are not to be trusted; just as it is with anyone who looks to pit one against another.

Then to engage with this latest war over words is to fall prey to subterfuge, because the debate over “linguistic evolution” is simply a ploy to misdirect attention from the true battleground. Therefore, let the wise not be caught up in the conflict over pronouns and gender, for arguing with the foolish will gain you nothing.

For it is not upon this temporal plain where the fight should be waged, as a war of words often only leads to division, and as such, secures the enemy’s position. Remember, his strategy has not changed, that being: to divide is how he conquers hearts, leading many into the pit of despair. Recognize then, Beloved, that the real battlefield remains in the unseen, which is where a volley of warfare should be unleashed against the spirit of confusion that is running rampant through your nation. For there is still time to stem this progressive tide that seeks to fully envelop America until she loses her distinctiveness, and is assimilated into the globalist agenda currently attacking her sovereignty.

Then resist the urge to clap back at those who have accepted this lie which, on the surface, purports inclusion and respect, yet demonizes any that don’t agree with its premise. Seek the path of love and reconciliation instead of charging headlong into public debate. For to overcome this enemy force, the spiritual atmosphere over your nation must be cleansed of his influence, as it is his voice that must be compelled to silence.

Therefore, do not assert words and sentiments that will knowingly stir up strife with others. Stay away from this form of inciteful rhetoric, as an argumentative exchange of this sort will not bolster your witness. But rather, seek to persuade others to believe in the One who is Truth, as it is only in Him that those bound under this cloud of confusion can receive clear understanding, once the lies of the enemy have been dispelled.

“Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. And the Lord’s servant[fn] must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.” 2 Timothy 2:23-26

(Received: 9/19/2022)

October 23, 2022 0 comment

Empowerment

Clear The Decks

by Lori Anne Hale January 5, 2022

written by Lori Anne Hale

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“Clear the decks!” are My orders to the fleet, as more treacherous waters lie ahead. The clutter of unfinished business should, therefore, be resolved now, because some are harboring resentment born out of offense; offense that, if left unattended, will serve to hinder their voyage. Although some will attempt to stow their load below deck as if in a cargo hold, this added weight shall have an adverse effect upon their spiritual buoyancy. For when the bigger waves of adversity hit, those unnecessary burdens shall cause the balance of these vessels to shift, keeping them from making any clear headway.

Yet because, for some in My fleet, this clutter has been allowed to linger, its presence is attached to their lives like old barnacles that, if remain unaddressed, will eventually erode a ship’s hull, leading to further deterioration as the briny waters of distrust and suspicion seep in through the breaches caused by this crustaceous bondage.

Then before raising anchor and setting sail, the Captain has called for a thorough inspection of each vessel attached to His fleet, wherefrom aft to stern, port to starboard, deep introspection is given so that any encumbrances of shallow thinking are left behind: those thoughts that are bound to unforgiveness. For it is then that the bows of each vessel will be lifted, enabling them to cut through the waters of this life with relative ease.

Therefore, release this old baggage: give it a heave-ho and toss it overboard. For this excess cargo has only served to stymie your spiritual growth and impede your ability to genuinely love others, as you cannot offer to another what you yourself have not known.

Then understand that, in some, a large pile of resentment has built up, acting like a barrier that cannot be penetrated from the outside but must be torn down from within, in order to allow My love to touch the very core of your being. For it is then that you will be open to receive the fullness of My affections.

I have seen (across the entire breadth of My fleet) the weight of resentment added to My ships, for the enemy has been moving quickly to see that his cargo of propaganda is accepted on each vessel’s manifest. Yet because many cannot see the grudges that are forming, they continue to agree with his message of mistrust. And as a result, resentment has spread like an epidemic throughout the Church, plaguing the hearts of My children, because many now have ought with their neighbors (and even strangers), as those who are vaccinated have been pitted against those who are not, and vice versa.

So then, everywhere resentment is found must be cast off, whether that be towards your fellow citizens who strictly adhere to the pandemic protocols, or to those who do not. Even those grudges which have formed against government officials seeking to oppress the general public with more restrictive measures must be discarded, as it is these harbored offenses which allow the enemy a foothold in your lives. Remember who your real enemy is, for he seeks to conquer through division. And don’t forget that the King whom you serve is the author of reconciliation, which is the attitude that should be ever-present in your hearts.

So again I say, “Clear the decks!” so that you are then able to extend the love of Christ to everyone, no matter their view on the prevailing issues in the world.

“A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” Proverbs 19:11

(Received: 12/15/2021

January 5, 2022 0 comment

Hope

Yesterday Is Over

by Lori Anne Hale March 31, 2021

written by Lori Anne Hale

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Yesterday is over, there is only today. Yet so many of My children are still holding on to the past, carrying it within their hearts as if in a satchel, where each failure, wound, or offense can be easily accessed, then examined over and over again.

However, this does not depict what it means to live as overcomers, as unresolved pain hanging around their necks like a heavy milestone, is keeping them from knowing the full freedom granted them through My Son. And while some of them would say about these cares as being just “water under the bridge”, until they have opened their hearts and allow “reconciliation” to complete its work, they shall never be able to walk in their truest identity, for “what was” will always keep them linked to who they used to be.

But this needn’t be so, since Christ’s atoning blood has already severed these chains. Therefore, the only way the past can maintain its power in their lives is if they grant it the permission to remain by refusing to break ties with “what was”. And since it appears easier to leave well enough alone, many who are Mine (those whom I call “triumphant”) do not live as winners, but instead, stand on the podium of this life in a lesser position, similar to that of a runner up, as one who finished in second place.

Although, at the end of their days each of My own will ultimately end up in the winners circle, it is the ‘here and now’ where I am focused, for My children should regard themselves as victors in the present day, thereby shaking off the shackles of “what was” through repentance and forgiveness, as some have yet to yield their whole selves in surrender to the finished work of the Cross.

Are these children saved? By all means yes! But each one who is Mine must undergo the process of sanctification, where their inner man is crucified like Christ until the old is dead, and they are transformed into the image of My Son.

Then which of My children should accept a consolation prize, when I have placed the crown of victory upon their heads? Why any should settle for a lesser position is foolishness, for what wisdom is there in living as paupers when permission has been given by the King of all kings to dwell upon this earth as His noble children, those who are heirs to His throne?

So then, see yourselves as such, and no longer listen to the liar, whose deceptive words have convinced many believers to stay shackled to the past, even though these bonds have been unlocked, and are, therefore, easily shaken off.

Then, dear ones, stand in today, eager to finally put the past behind you, so that the voice of “what was” can no longer trouble your heart. This does not mean that those failures, wounds, and offenses are to be ignored, but neither are they to be brought forth as a source of justification, in order to support the idea of victimhood. If amends need to be made, then step forward and make peace with your brethren. If you were the one injured, then repent of your unforgiveness and lay down this grudge, for which of you has the right to hold issue with anyone who has wronged you when the One who is perfect forgave all, even those who sentenced Him to suffer an excruciating death on the Cross?

It is time for this generation of My children to rise up as victors, and stop living in second place, as you who were called have the right and authority to take back dominion from the devil, even though he has come to those who would listen with words that sound reasonable: words which convince these who are champions to assume this lower rank so that he is able to maintain his place of dominance over their lives.

Then while it is today, rid yourselves of “what was”. And as you begin discarding these old, heavy chains, a new sense of internal freedom shall be birthed, thus giving way for a fuller expression of My Son’s love to manifest in your lives. For you were called to be the living embodiment of Him before family and strangers alike: those who testify of My goodness in any and every place your feet touch the ground.

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”-John 8:36

(Received: 3/23/2021)

March 31, 2021 0 comment

Insight

The Lion And The Lamb

by Lori Anne Hale August 12, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

The Lion shall lie down with the Lamb, for where there had once been enmity, there only exists peace. The One who is called “Jehovah” was slain to avert the Father’s wrath, so that those who deserved punishment could be found blameless. For in Him their regrets no longer bear any consequence since His death broke the chains of judgment. So like a young sheep who was led to the slaughter, He walked this lonely path, for it was His life alone that was chosen to be the sacrifice for mankind.

Then His arrival on earth was not that of a normal child, for though He came down from heaven as a babe, even the day of His birth was marked with the sole purpose: to be the righteousness of man incarnate; the One who would exemplify, in human form, the incorruptible qualities of God. Until that time, man only knew law and judgment, but His death changed all of that, for He became the “New Covenant” between man and God, where only grace and mercy await the repentant, leaving absent the fear of reproach. For those found in Christ now share in His perfection, and therefore, are seen as well-pleasing and acceptable to the Father.

It was through the brutality of the Cross that He sought to reinstate harmony back into the world, for He knew this painful end was the single answer for bridging the deep chasm of sin which kept man from truly knowing the Father. It was no accident that He became the Savior, for this was the understanding He carried all the days of His life.

So while some may see Him just as a zealot who was martyred for His beliefs, His crucifixion was more than symbolic, as the spilling of His blood made this act of atonement permanent for the criminal and the transgressor, who are vile in nature, and truly deserving of condemnation and death.

But if it were not for Him, who else would have had the right reputation to bear this burden? For though He Himself was guiltless, He bore the blame of the whole world upon His shoulders. It’s not that He simply laid down His life for another, or for what He believed (since heroes of war and other men have been willing to do the same), but that He was undeserving of the judgment He received, for all of God’s wrath became His portion to endure.

Yet, His death on the Cross was not His end, for what came after was the proof that He was sent from the Father, as God’s One and only true Son: the One who appeared in human form to serve as the perfect mediator between the Father and those He created: those who were formerly considered outcasts due to their earthly and spiritual lineage; for the generations of man would have remained banished from God’s presence unless Jesus had stepped in to restore man’s fallen state.

So when believers talk of the ‘Lion and the Lamb’, it is a picture in the natural realm of two who cannot coexist. Yet, in the spiritual, it is a depiction of the peace which has come to the soul’s of man, for now all have the opportunity to rest in eternal forgiveness because Christ came as the Conquering King: the Lion of Judah who has triumphed over sin, and as the spotless Lamb who bore the penalty for the world’s iniquities.

Then He forever laid to rest the hostility between God and mankind, so that any who choose to follow after Him might walk in freedom, as new creations: those, who through His sacrificial blood, now stand chaste and pure before the Father.

Then who would refuse this glorious gift, and decline the advantage His death has brought them?

And though “None!” should be the reply to this question, alas, many are the number who shall decide to remain debtors. For though His offer includes what they owe, these are unable to see the benefit of surrendering their offenses to Him. Yet, without His intervention, surely these must pay their debt, for there exists a high price that is counted against every transgressor. However, not a single individual on their own can satisfy the amount due, for to be set free from this obligation requires perfection.

But who has ever been able to claim this reputation? No one, save One, for Christ alone has borne this distinction. Therefore, it is in His name and through His blood that a person is left owing nothing, for He took every single charge against man and accepted the penalty the world rightly deserved so that those He loved could be rejoined with their Creator.

Though humbly and lowly He entered the world, His death was nothing short of magnificent, because in those moments of pain and anguish He forever crushed the bond between sin and death. The seal which once marked man’s fate had finally been broken, exemplified when His tomb lay wide open. For when that stone was rolled away, it spoke of this eternal shift, where the barrier which kept mankind from God the Father had been removed.

So now, those who are the most undeserving can share in His reward, for none are denied when repentant and contrite. Then, it is through Him alone that a more amicable relationship with God and man is restored. It is His presence in their relationship which enables someone to say, “God is my friend!” This was the reason Jesus came and was put to death. For though He may have died as a Lamb, upon His resurrection, He rose as a roaring Lion: the One who finally reconciled mankind with the Father.

“Who, though He was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:6-11

(Received: 8/9/2020)

August 12, 2020 0 comment

Insight

Laying Down Offense

by Lori Anne Hale June 14, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

Oh when will My children, those who have been seated in heavenly places, stop railing against worldly injustice and focus on Who really matters?

Because He did not enter the realm of humanity to fight against the culture of politics, to then say he was a ‘warrior for social justice’ is to bring his deity down to man’s level, where what is considered today as socially just, changes direction quickly, like the wind. One day it may blow from the East, but the next have a completely different heading because it is inconsistent in nature.

So then, My Son did not arrive on the earth to trumpet the ways of man, for how fickle are the hearts of humanity when one day they embrace a behavior as morally evil but the next have a change of mind. And though slavery, poverty and many forms of oppression existed during His days on the earth, My Son never stepped foot into the political arena where the pursuits of man are found, for again, His agenda had a higher purpose in mind, one that was unlike any other before seen on the earth.

So then to attach His name to any political philosophy is to say He was equivalent to humanity. For the only kingdom He came to overthrow is found in the dark abyss of the spiritual realm. This is why He never took up any civil causes nor aligned Himself with the radical religious sects found among My people in that time. His message to all was clearly stated, which was to love Me wholeheartedly, and then, to love your neighbor as yourself. For when this becomes the prominent ideology in the hearts of man, then what form of prejudice or social injustice has the power to pit brother against brother?

Therefore, My own ought to be careful when it comes to associating His name with any political movement of today, as the roots of these philosophies are embedded in the hardened ground of humanistic thought: the field that fosters selfishness to grow. For though social justice sounds good on the surface, its remedies for righting the wrongs found in society have little to do with love, but, instead, seek to punish those thought to have oppressed another by putting them in a disadvantaged state, where vindication is really the underlying agenda of those who take up this fight. And though My Son came to liberate the captives, it was the spiritual chains of darkness that He broke.

Yet many, even My own children, are still focused on the physical strife known to mankind, and so go about solving societal differences using their own sensibility, attributing these attitudes to those of My Son. However, the only vengeance My Son ever sought was against the one who had stolen the keys of true liberation, and thereby showed no mercy to the spirit of darkness when He descended into the pit and stripped him of power and authority.

Understand then, that the field of worldly injustice is not the true battleground, as the war against hatred and racism will never be won in the physical realm as long as sin is alive and dwells in the hearts of each individual. And since it is the way of mankind to harbor grudges, or seek some sort of retribution against those who have supposedly wronged them, it is deemed justifiable to have ought against another, even if ill-will towards others stems from a person’s ancestral line. However, many believers have forgotten My instructions regarding an offense, whether it be a result of experiencing personal insult or sharing another’s slight, where neither of these circumstances should be met with the reaction of injustice. For in this life it is expected that offense will come, but My command remains to forgive, no matter how many times another transgresses against them.

So then, who among My children have the right to hold contempt towards another when all have sinned and fallen short of My glory? Where is the one who can say their indignation is sound when, in their own hearts, they have not only trespassed against their fellow man but have surely sinned in some form or another against Me? Yet, instead of becoming enraged and letting anger fester, I took the step to reconcile all mankind unto Myself. And because I love each individual deeply, I am willing to forgive every offense no matter how egregious the sin.

As a result, who can then point a finger of accusation towards his brother without having several pointed right back his direction? Instead of finding fault with their neighbor, aren’t believers instructed to examine their own hearts first, for who then can find themselves without fault, and cast the first stone of judgment?

However, there was only One who could stand up and claim this position of righteousness, but He chose instead to offer the world compassion, and accepted the undeserved penalty of death for crimes He never committed.

Some would say they are showing empathy by validating the offense felt from the sting of discrimination (whether real or perceived), with some even kneeling as a signal of their agreement that a certain segment of the population has more justification to be offended because, to them, others with lighter skin have known more privilege, and therefore, this inequality must be corrected by giving a certain minority group special rights: those which go beyond that of the ordinary citizen. For this is how the compassionate road is being defined. And woe to anyone who does not go along with this idea, for they are described as being racist: those who are hard-hearted or callous to the sufferings of others.

Unfortunately, some of My own who have picked up these responsive cues from society, and are allowing themselves to be misled. For real compassion may see the injustice, seek a divine remedy, but doesn’t necessarily agree with its list of demands; meaning My children are not to support the right to be offended, as they should stand upon a higher plateau: that Heavenly ground where love and forgiveness are found.

Those who claim to be His followers should not conflate My Son’s ministry with any form of worldly justice, for the restoration He came to bring had nothing to do with fairness, as not a person alive can say they deserve anything but the penalty of death. For whom among mankind knows the virtue of a sinless life?

And though My own should walk in the same manner as He did (having compassion for the throngs of humanity), these must not be led by their emotions, as feelings can often be misleading. For the way in which I desire to see these current events addressed looks nothing like what many in My Body are espousing.

So then, stop running ahead and agreeing with a voice that is not My own, as your actions will only add to the division already felt in this land. Lay aside, therefore, your disagreements, for the infighting among those in My camp only opens the door for the enemy to get in and cause strife within My Body. Stop pitting yourselves against each other, and forgive every offense, for My Church must be unified now more than ever in their mission to save the lost.

So focus upon this, the point about which all can agree: that My Son came to bring redemption to a world that was in great need. This message is still the same and has not changed. So stand together with this important thought: that your lives were forever changed because you encountered His love, and that, through repentance, you were washed clean by His blood, enabling you to walk in true liberation, where every offense is forgotten and every insult abated because the forgiveness you freely received was then extended to another.

Then instead of joining your voice with the rally cries of injustice, let your mouth speak the words of Truth, which declare that, without His intervention, My justice will be dealt. For any who are not found under His covering shall not be spared from judgment and spend eternity in darkness.

Then stop with the sniping, or the snide remarks towards one another, and get about My business. For while many believers are wasting time bantering back and forth in the pursuit of childish arguments, the enemy is prancing about unencumbered, snatching up those who are lost. Therefore, I say, “Put these childish arguments away and act like those who have had their sentence commuted: those who should have been sent to death row but found grace instead. For none who are called My children, did themselves deserve the merciful hand I extended.

Then with humble and grateful hearts go out into your communities, not to protest against the government, but to search for those, who like you, need to know the compassionate love of My Son. For when the neighborhoods of this country are flooded with My goodness, then, and only then, will the hatred lessen, because the offense has been traded-in for forgiveness, causing My peace to flourish instead of animosity and angst.

“Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. “But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:17-21

(Received: 6/4/2020)

June 14, 2020 0 comment

Insight

The Triumphant Entry

by Lori Anne Hale April 5, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

The triumphant entry of My Son was a declaration to the world that the true King had come at last. Yet, the overall effect this announcement had on those, who at that time, were considered scholars of My Word, was denial. So, although they spent their days studying and memorizing My earlier writings, these learned men missed what I was doing at those moments because their hearts were clouded by sinful thoughts and a selfish agenda. This prophetic fulfillment was overlooked by those who claimed to be authorities on the Scriptures, even as it came to pass right before their very eyes. For these religious leaders had developed their own ideas of how My Kingdom would unfold here on earth. So then, to have the Messiah actually come from a carpenter’s son, was not something they could fathom; for they believed the One who had been foretold would surely hold a more stately position amongst the communities of men, as someone who was already well respected.

Then, how could this One who rode in on a donkey be the King who would save them when He came from nothing and had no earthly backing that would exalt Him to rule over those considered their enemies? For wasn’t it promised to My people that soon a Savior would come to free them from bondage, where they would no longer be held captive by their enemies?

But because the haze of bigotry and arrogance covered the perception of these leaders, they would not consider or give credence to the claims of My Son’s true identity. To them, this procession of donkey and palm branches was offensive, and nothing but a farce, for surely the One sent by Me would arrive on a noble steed with a mighty army marching behind him ready to conquer every earthly foe that would dare come against “My chosen people”.

Unfortunately, these missed the deeper Truth being revealed while My Son walked the earth; though He satisfied every prophetic word that told of the Messiah. Yet, even with undeniable evidence of who He was and is, many still try to refute the facts proving the actuality of His deity. However, even today the notion that Jesus of Nazareth became the King of all Kings is refuted by some considered experts in biblical studies; for these teachers argue that the historical accounts (though accurate), which speak to the validity of His birthright, may hold a hint of bias because they were penned by those who walked closely with Him and therefore cannot be held as legitimate recordings of the past.

Yet, to dismiss what has been credibly proven reveals a predisposed attitude towards rejection, for these theologians seem bent on demonstrating He was just a man, thus lessening the value of any eyewitness accounts of these actual events. However, though some have tried to diminish what happened during the days of My Son’s ministry, who has really been successful at these attempts? Hasn’t the power of His name only grown stronger throughout the ages? And instead of His followers decreasing in number, hasn’t the world witnessed a great multiplication of believers?

Then, when He rode into the city on that humble foal and the crowd began shouting, “Hosanna!”, this was the earthly announcement to the world that He was indeed the Savior: the One I had sent to strike down the enemy’s illegitimate rule and authority over the lives of mankind. But to see Him as such meant those early teachers would have to discard their preconceived notions about how the Messiah would be ushered in; for they believed His coming meant a national shift would occur where My people would assume dominance over their oppressors. And so, these could not see Him as their ‘Conquering Hero’, who would rescue the whole human race from the clutches of sin and death, and defeat their actual enemy: the one who is after the soul.

But because these learned men misinterpreted what they had studied and read, when I brought forth the real Savior, He was met with contempt, as if He was a criminal (since He did not fit into the scenario they had depicted when they taught or discussed His arrival). Then as pride and resentment began to fester in their hearts, these scribes began to plot and plan, hoping to contrive a scheme that would lead this Lamb to His end. And as is often indicative of mankind, when self-regard becomes the trait that is embraced, even the death of the most innocent can be justified as not only tolerable but also permissible. Then, the reason given for taking My Son’s life had nothing to do with His own guilt, for within Him there was not even a blemish of fault to be found. He never uttered a careless word nor had an improper thought. His heart was ever pure, even up to the point where He surrendered to the undeserved punishment of death.

On the altar of the Cross, He laid down His life, where the shame of the world became His burden to carry. Then, when He sat on that donkey and traveled through the streets, the palm branches laid out were a symbol of His victorious defeat over the devil. Yet, the enemy and his cohorts were not prepared for the shock that was coming, for Satan, too, was blinded to what My Son and I were really after. To say he was fooled would be an understatement of what really took place when the enemy’s authority was stripped away right out from under his feet.

Then, to think the devil could ever pull anything over on Me is quite laughable, especially since he doesn’t possess the ability of foresight, so he couldn’t know what would happen once he pressed those religious leaders to seek My Son’s crucifixion.

Then, down from his lofty chair did the enemy fall as the keys of dominion were stripped away from him, unlocking the padlocks and chains incarcerating the souls of humanity. Oh, how far the enemy has fallen from the place he once held; for now it is My anointed who retains the power and authority over him. My Son’s triumphant ride was never about exalting Himself on the earth but was, in fact, the pronouncement of His coming Kingship: as the One who will forever be seated at the right hand of the Father.

So on occasion when My children see the branches of a palm tree, let them think upon that moment when My Son was announced as the Messiah, and what these leafy green fronds mean for them. For not only did this triumphant ride firmly establish His rule, but it also revealed His intentions to save mankind from darkness. Therefore, the sound of “Hosanna in the highest” should still be proclaimed amongst My own as words of thanksgiving for what their Savior has done. Then, in recognition of His triumph as their true Champion, the hearts of My own should forever be found grateful. Because without His willingness to step forward and remain committed to the path I had chosen for Him (the one that pointed to certain death), who among them could ever say they are no longer known as “sinners”?

How delighted, then, should each of My children be when they remember how far they have come; for how poor was the condition of their souls before the blood of His love washed over them?

Then, indeed these have more reason than most to boast; but not about themselves, since none of man’s accomplishments can hold a candle to the heights My Son attained when He stepped into the position of “lowliest”. Then, if any should boast, let it be of His name alone, for He is the only true victor! Then, to My children: those who remain in right standing with Me: those who have ultimately won, let your thoughts ponder what you have freely received and were undeservedly given. For how many that have earned the penalty of death are found sitting at the King’s table?

Therefore, so each one could be spared the sure punishment for their crimes and be worthy to be called “sons and daughters’, He had to step in as the propitiation for their crimes so that these could be granted permission to enter My gates and access My throne room. Then those who are considered “redeemed” should not withhold their praise because to fully express their adoration for His unselfish gift, the sounds of “Hosanna” should be heard and lifted up; not just by a few, but by all of those who are partakers of His new covenant and are known as recipients of His perfect love.

Then with joy and excitement, sing out His name; for truly your Savior has triumphed over the enemy and has bestowed upon you the victory of everlasting life. So praise Him who alone deserves to be worshipped, and let your songs be joined with all of Heaven, singing “Hosanna, the Messiah has come!”

“Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” Zechariah 9:9

(Received: 1/17/2020)

April 5, 2020 0 comment

Hope

The Rubicon Of His Love

by Lori Anne Hale February 12, 2020

written by Lori Anne Hale

The rescuer of mankind has come with deliverance in His wings so that the soul of every human being can know the justification that flows from being made clean. From the heavens He descended bearing the saber of Truth in His hand so that all who would receive Him could find the redemption of their sins.

How fortunate it is for mankind that He came, for if not for Him, then their lot in life would remain unchanged, with death and darkness their only reward after spending a lifetime of toiling as slaves. Yet, in that singular moment when, as an infant, He drew His first breath, everything in the universe began to shift as it prepared to move back into full alignment with My original intentions.

For when He became the caveat that suspended forever the law of sin, every part of creation which had fallen was made clean again. His death on the cross was My provision for linking mankind to wholeness, and His resurrection the proof that every word He spoke while on the earth was the Truth. Therefore, ought not man be compelled to accept My Son as Savior? Shouldn’t a person’s heart ring with glad tidings because of the blessing which His gracious gift lavished on humanity? And wasn’t His the greatest reward ever given as He became the sacrificial Lamb upon My altar?

For when He was asked to step into this place of total surrender, He neither refused nor did He falter. Instead, He willingly came forward as the one chosen to bear every stain of iniquity upon His shoulders. Yet, knowing the price to be paid would be costly, He still made the decision to endure the Cross and it’s torture, as the One who would release man from the penalty of his transgressions. Then as His last words were spoken and He cried out, “It is finished!”, this proclamation described what His death had accomplished. For he didn’t simply die a martyr (as one does when being made an example). No! His final breath, just like His first, contained the power of Heaven and the rich ardor of My affections.

Since it was His divine purpose to re-establish the “unity of relationship” between mankind and their Father, now any and all can approach Me, for the recompense for their evil ways has been paid. Yet, there are still so many who refuse to accept the Truth about who He was and still is: who choose to deny His very existence, and see their repudiation that He is the Christ as the only evidence needed to refute His claims: that this One, who is referred to as Jesus, truly is the Savior.

But if it weren’t for those who have chosen the Truth, wouldn’t His life have been spent in vain?

For aren’t the masses of mankind still oblivious to their fallen state? And don’t the multitudes of the lost still outnumber those who are saved?

Yet, He still laid down His life knowing that only a fraction of humanity would choose to follow Him. He gave what was required to furnish the way so each and every man, woman, and child could savor the sweet taste of freedom. Oh, how splendid was His offering and how loving the gesture He made! For who else would have paid such a heavy price for the unjust? No one but My Son!… because He saw something of value in each human being, and so He agreed to be the permanent mediator between us. And here is where He still stands, as the Chief intercessor for the world, as the One who remains continually before My throne, crying out for those who are lost, and He will not rest until all those who are My own have returned: those who carry the mark of their true home.

So now that the ramifications of sin have been undone, any who choose can be rejoined to the genial bonds of eternal fellowship. Oh how agreeable does man’s soul become once he is acquainted with My Son! How good-natured his heart turns once he no longer feels the oppression of the downtrodden. For whose countenance could remain in despair after the unconditional love of My Son has manifested itself upon them and crossed the path of those in desperate need?

How then could any continue to wander down the remorseful road of sin when this better way has been opened, where a soul can be made new again? Shouldn’t this extraordinary path (which was cut with the innocent blood of My Son) be more preferable, for it only imposes one stipulation to journey on its smooth terrain? This easy requirement is simply the acknowledgment that My Son reigns supreme and that He is once and for all the rightful King, the one who came to take back what was stolen from Me, who now sits at My right hand as the only True Heir over everything.

Therefore, all who believe in Him have been given permission and the right to assume the title of sons and daughters of My Kingdom, as those who are seated in Heavenly places, for their hearts now belong to Me. But of those who are perishing, there can be no resolution to their depraved state unless they, too, choose the path of reconciliation by accepting My Son and receiving His offer of forgiveness. He is the only way for anyone to be saved from what surely awaits them on the other side of this life without His virtuous blood to cover them.

Oh how hearty in strength and how mighty in power does each drop of His blood contain! For it can break every unyielding chain of bondage and wash away the stains of corruption (those regrettable decisions that keep a man held hostage to his past). So then, who could refuse His generous offer and reject the gracious gift of redemption He has bestowed upon mankind?

Sadly, there are more who are bound to stay partnered with their sinful compulsions than are those who will turn aside from their selfish ambitions for the elevated lifestyle of My Kingdom. And although it grieves My heart to see so many who are perishing, My thoughts become lighter when I remember those already known as My children. For when I look upon those who are My chosen, there is a radiance of pride that reflects in My eyes because it is the joy of a proud Father which greets them as One who is loving and approachable even when their behavior has been somewhat questionable.

Yet, these I have included in the line of My most treasured possessions are those whose worth to Me is counted as priceless. For isn’t it the sincere love of a Father that continues to see the potential in His children, who chooses not to dwell on the obvious flaws in their character because He knows these will be worked out of their being through growth and maturity? So then, why would any still hold to the belief that I am not kind, even though rumor has it that I am taciturn or distant, and that I regard mankind with a skeptical eye, ever ready to punish anyone who steps out of line?

But what a contradiction this is to the posture My heart really carries, which has been displayed for the world to see and was exhibited through the sacrifice of My Son. For what would cause someone whose only goal is to condemn, to then offer any form of reprieve to an offender? If it is true that retribution is what I am after, then why give mankind any form of relief? Why then would I allow One who was so precious to Me to become the reparation for mankind’s sin? Yet, this is precisely what I did, because it is always and forever My love for humanity that motivates My heart towards action.

So though there are many who will refuse to believe My intentions are true, and quite a few more who will cast aspersions about My character, it does not change the affections I carry, for nothing can diminish this devotion as it is ever-present and will remain a constant that never ceases to be. Therefore, at any time, those who please can experience My expression of perfect love, for it has not been set aside for just a small number of people, as if some are more worthy of My devotion.

For when a person crosses over the “rubicon” of My love, it is an eternal exchange that bears witness, for the soul of this one has now entered an irrevocable status and cannot be separated from Me again. For even if at some point, should someone choose to reject Me, their position in My heart is immovable, as the consistency of My love is not contingent upon the reciprocal nature of a man’s heart. Therefore, the ardent expression of My love is changeless.

So then, if it is not the authenticity of My love that is in question, why would any refuse Me?

The struggle to receive Me must then lie within man himself, because My good qualities and sincere devotion should cause him to run My direction. But instead, it’s to himself and others that he searches to meet his present need.

Oh, how My heart grieves over these, as I watch this current sea of humanity flow away from Me! Yet, I know there are some in this large populous who will, at a certain point, see that a better life can only be found in Me. And though knowing this brings Me gladness, it doesn’t alleviate My concern for the many who are perishing.

But who can force anyone living to kneel before Calvary’s Cross, as it is always the choice of the one whose soul is fading to receive His pure offering? Oh, if those who are lost could only know the depths of My fondness, how quickly would these turn to repentance and surrender their life to Me without further objections.

So then the Cross held this simple but poignant message: My love for this world is immense, and My Son’s death became the payment for every sinner’s past, having swung open the door to My habitation where their troubled soul can at last find rest.

“This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:9-10

(Received: 2019)

February 12, 2020 0 comment

Encouragement

The Keys To Success

by Lori Anne Hale November 18, 2019

written by Lori Anne Hale

The demonstration of My power is something to behold, for it has the might to move every mountain and demolish any well-fortified barrier. The strength My hand can muster has the ability to level any obstacle set in a man’s path. Because I am not governed by the limitations placed on mankind, I am not bound by the same laws which apply to the human race.

Therefore, when I lift my hand and apply its force in any direction, all that is standing must yield to My command. So if this is true, who exists that can pose a threat to My will becoming a reality? If it is indeed My desire for a person’s circumstances to change and go a different direction: if he has complied with My wishes through willingness and obedience, then all involved with this struggle must bow to My orders and fulfill My wishes.

When one of My own agrees to expand our current partnership and readily adheres to My terms and conditions, then there is no circumstance that cannot be overcome. Once a child of My own becomes fully invested in our relationship by giving themselves to Me in complete surrender, then the restrictions that had bound his life are broken off (those limits he still considered valid from his former pact with the world). For when this child’s name was applied on the dotted line of My new agreement, it was written in the blood of the Savior, so that this current contract nullifies every previous clause required from his old alliance, and fulfills in a perfect way each obligation it demanded.

Since this new partnership between us was formed, its provisions have been clearly stated: that as long as the other party was willing to allow Me to lead, and to obediently follow My instructions, then each and every time a barrier presents itself, I would tear it down. For I always keep My end of the bargain and never once have I faltered on fulfilling My promises. I will always honor My word to those who faithfully follow Me (though often is the time My own children miss this condition when seeking a resolution to a struggle, and then petition Me for an answer). But because I am merciful and love them even when their actions deserve a penalty, with Me there is a chance I will still move on their behalf without these terms being met (though this is not always the case because it is obedience that I’m after).

However, a misunderstanding has developed in some of My own involving the actual structure of our partnership, and this misreading of My charter has caused many to stumble. For when these failed to grasp the two essential keys necessary to have a successful relationship: willingness and obedience, confusion came upon them, for they misunderstood their part in our covenant by having overlooked My basic requirements. Yet, most only focus on the promises and disregard the steps I have established for making My vision into a reality. So then, the expectation these hold is that their actions are not a factor when it comes to seeing My future realized, even though I have offered many examples throughout the history of My children, describing what it looks like to walk as one of My chosen: as those who receive the best in the land.

For each one who was willing to obey My instructions only knew success. However, those who disregarded My directions only met with calamity or distress because these did not take My words seriously when I stated My expectations rather clearly, and then engaged in behavior that would lead them away from My heart and onto the desolate road of disobedience, putting My promises just beyond their reach.

For though I am able to redirect those who have wandered back onto My sure path, these must be willing to comply and obediently follow My charge again. For when I laid out the road to salvation and gave its single condition, these obediently agreed to this term by accepting My Son as Savior. But there is more to living a life with Me than just salvation. For attaining the prize of heaven isn’t My only goal. I desire to have a people who genuinely love Me: those who above all else long to know Me; whose true agenda is not about obtaining, but instead are focused on developing a true friendship: one that rests on complete trust (for I have proven Myself to be more than loyal).

Still, many only seek Me for answers and only knock on My door when they are in trouble. These carry a small view of what has been given to them through our partnership. Therefore, these restrict themselves, for they continue to take matters into their own hands and try to flush out a solution for their problems by searching out every possible avenue to find the most satisfactory conclusion. So then, these appear to be “tossed” (of being batted around by the waves of indecision), as they cannot seem to figure out which is the best decision.

Yet, even after all of this, because My children stepped into the fountainhead of My mercy, even their future mistakes are found in reconciliation and covered with My grace. For though I don’t hold these choices against them (as a means to disqualify their right standing with Me), there can still be ‘natural consequences’ suffered because they chose to go their own way. But even these ramifications can be smoothed over by the power and might of My hand. For in moments like these, My heart is still for them.

Oh, how much frustration and pain can be avoided if My children will just trust Me and obey My word of instruction. For when challenges come, with My guidance, these can easily be handled if My children will partner with My strategy and allow Me to show them the way through. And although these instructions sound simple enough to follow, because many of My children lack in the area of trust, they still have a difficult time believing that I carry the strength to overtake the enemy, or the force to break down any of his barriers.

This doubt is the reason faith is not exercised when making decisions, and there is an unwillingness to go where I am leading, or do as I am asking, though time and again I have shown Myself more than trustworthy. So My children should rest with the expectation that I will come through for them again! For it is My good pleasure to bless those whose confidence is in Me because I am the Rewarder of those who diligently seek out My face.

So to My children I say, “Let go of your own plans and submit to Me. I promise to be with you wherever you go. And if you pay close attention and follow My edicts, you will only know success. For this is My promise and My word of Truth to those who are willing and obedient.”

“Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many. I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.” Proverbs 4:10-13

(Received: 8/4/2018)

November 18, 2019 0 comment

Hope

Messengers of Hope

by Lori Anne Hale July 9, 2019

written by Lori Anne Hale

Do not be afraid when turbulent waters enter your land and things around you appear to be grim because those in power, who are seated in high places, make choices to try and silence My voice. This is the way of man. For sin has taken hold of his heart, and so he makes plans to shut down anyone who would shine the light on his darkness and expose him for what he truly is. Any attempt to keep My words quiet will fail, for I am able to speak over the walls man tries to erect!

Because there is anger inside some who are in charge, they push forward with restrictive agendas meant to regulate dialogue so that not everyone has the freedom to openly speak. This aggressive behavior is often seen in those who seek formal office, for many of these have known the pangs of rejection, and so loneliness has brought them to the place of hate which prompts them towards action. Thinking a swift and deliberate strike is needed to quiet any voices they consider dissent (especially coming from those who have a more Heavenly mindset), many leaders opt to legislate sinful behavior as “acceptable” by writing it into laws that promote tolerance, for then surely the guilt and shame they feel regarding their own conduct will eventually go away since all of the speech they defined as “ridicule” has been silenced.

However, My voice always brings man to a place of choice – where he must choose to walk away from his transgressions and change how he is currently living by stepping into something new through a connection with the Truth, and thus, doing away with the agonizing thoughts of condemnation which have filled his head. Yet, it is always each person’s decision to either stay in this place of remorseful solitude or to accept Me as Savior. For when someone consents to My friendship, then every empty part of his being is filled with perfect love, the kind that has the power to overtake the broken parts of his heart and seeks to remove all shadowy thoughts… but each individual must choose.

Unfortunately, most decide to stay in the place of darkness, afraid of what accepting the light of My goodness might bring, thinking the changes I may ask of them are too big as they consider all they could lose. So then, these sink back into the deep ravine of misery where they have become accustomed to living.

But what they don’t realize, is that I never intended to have anyone walk through the journey of life on a self-guided tour, nor rely on their own efforts to bring about positive change. I am not this type of Savior!

Though My work was finished on the cross (this is true), that doesn’t mean I am done helping mankind. I am continually before the Father interceding for all of humanity. Because My heart has always been filled with His perfect love, it is complete in every way, so I never have a negative thought nor do I speak of the way each one behaves. When I am before the Father, My prayers of intercession are always directed forward, speaking words of affirmation, always in agreement with His will. For as I contend for mankind, My voice fills the atmosphere with a hope that speaks life to those who are weary by offering them the place to find true rest. My petitions are continuous, meaning I never cease appealing to the Father on man’s behalf. Because I am not bound to this world any longer, I do not grow tired or become exhausted as men do in their well-doing.

Now, the position I hold as King exposes the heart of every human being and shines the light of love on his true condition, as one who is lost and in need of someone to show him the way to real freedom. This is where those who follow Me join in. For you are considered My representatives and known as ambassadors from My kingdom, the ones I have chosen to speak for Me. Because I lived My life as the example for you to follow, just as I only spoke what the Father was saying, the same goes for you. All of My words and works were in conjunction with Him, I never operated separately, We are continually of one mind…HIS! Therefore, laying down My life was always the plan!

So then, when I walked the earth and the Father spoke, I only ever said, “Yes!”. Though I knew what was coming, I was focused upon the outcome that My sacrifice would bring. So, willingly, I laid down My life, knowing this humble act created the way for man’s wandering to cease and afforded him the opportunity to regain back his position of sonship. Without hesitation, I stepped into the place of atonement and laid down My life for the whole human race. Yet, not a single drop of My blood was squandered nor an ounce of My suffering counted as waste. My death put an end to man’s lonely days by opening up the path for him to walk into something “more” and forever set aside his feeble attempts to live life on his own.

You see, man is incapable of finding true fulfillment in his heart apart from knowing Me. He will forever be lacking and in a place of desperation, unable to ever be satisfied by his own choices because his decisions lead him away from finding contentment. This absence of internal harmony causes him to continually look for other alternatives to fill the void inside. Therefore, whatever wholeness he might feel lasts for only a moment and is erased as quickly as it arrived.

So he moves onto something else, thinking surely this next idea will be the ticket, only to find emptiness and a sense of dissatisfaction from the energy he has expended. Yet, there is a fervor that takes hold of his heart as he seeks to find the one thing that will fill him up inside, only to be repeatedly let down by everything he tries. Because each person was created with insufficiency in his heart, he needs someone who will point him away from these misguided endeavors of salvaging his life all alone. But, who will show him the way to Me?

This is why Beloved, you must step up as My messengers of Hope; those who speak out the truth of who I am by showcasing the only path to real peace, and the way to rest from all striving. So each of My chosen have been selected to bring the Message of love to the masses, and announce the glad tidings of My kingdom which has the power to overturn the enemy’s lies and break the chains of those in bondage. For the Father and I are in agreement with this plan, as the path His children are to travel.

So, because the Father has selected this as His perfect will for your life, as part of the journey He designed for you to travel, keep moving forward, for I am interceding on your behalf. And as you listen to His urging, the Holy Spirit will guide your steps and keep you on the correct path.

“…but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. Therefore He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives to intercede for them. Such a high priest truly meets our need – One who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens.” Hebrews 7:24-26

(Received: 2019)

July 9, 2019 0 comment

Hope

An Appointed Time

by Lori Anne Hale April 17, 2019

written by Lori Anne Hale

Down to the ground, he sank, his knees buckling under the strain he suffered as sorrow and grief took control of his heart, devastated by the sudden news he had received.

Without planning for its appearance, sadness stepped in at that hour, bringing dark tidings with an improper introduction, giving no advanced notice or early warning, nothing to signal heartbreak would be coming. Absent of manners, pain rushed in taking over his world like an unwelcome guest, as one not well received, yet with plans for an extended stay, hoping to remain for quite a while.

Blanketed by affliction, his countenance became covered with a more somber expression as the initial blow of bereavement struck, draining the air from his lungs (giving the sensation of suffocating), for his breathing seemed frozen, keeping him from recovering the ease of composure he had earlier held. “Before” became the delineation, the border between then and now, as forever had moved in (like a foreign agent) establishing an unchangeable boundary, refusing to let him cross back over, setting him on the side of “after”, with no hope of gaining entrance back into the days without mourning.

When Death makes an appearance, showing up on the doorstep of life, there is not a single lock, bolt, or chain which anyone can set as a preventative measure to keep out his timely arrival. Bearing a travel case containing “imminent” and “final”, he evokes the sense of helplessness inside those whom he comes to meet. For no one can decline a call from this lightless stranger when he turns up and must relinquish the soul he has requested, then take his hand of fate as their escort into the hereafter, the place where each will forever remain. So, as if carrying a macabre calendar containing the names of every individual who will set foot in this world, a prearranged time has been appointed as an inescapable meeting, one that was decided long before a single person was born. With the singular responsibility of predestination, Death executes his role with accurate precision, sustaining the changeless plan to withdraw each man from this life.

So where can a man hide when this solemn figure shows up?

If it is indeed the divine order of time, then “too early” and “too late” do not exist, but are only understood in the sentiments of “too soon” by those who loved another dearly, by those whose hearts are overwhelmed by pain.

For many, the flow of life may appear to be random, with an unexpected ending rising up to catch the unprepared off guard; seen primarily in those who thought old age would be their ending, but even then would not be ready to embrace the call of eternity, though they are inadequate to prevent the inevitable.

Therefore, since every man alive is assigned a departure date, death will at some point touch each life and extend his unyielding grip, drawing away those assigned to that specific moment, leaving the one who remains with the feelings of “cheated”, held in anger over their loss. As a consequence, in the one left behind, an irreconcilable conflict arises, as his heart and mind argue with reality, struggling to accept the inalterable absence which demise has created; opening an irreplaceable hole that is filled with oddness, widening to cover every aspect of his existence, making the familiar seem somewhat peculiar, for his every effort is connected to sadness. Therefore his whole life seems in league with misery, without any clear consolation as the path to ease his discomfort or recover some solace.

Since he is unable to process the pain which has grabbed hold of his being, he finds himself feeling unprotected, without a defensive shield to block out the anguish brought in by adversity. Aggravated by regret, his thoughts shift to self-loathing as he retraces his history, remembering those moments which “should have been”- when he should have been the bigger person, should have been the first to apologize, and should have been more forgiving. But now finality has entered, erasing any hope of reconciliation or of changing his previous mistakes, taking with it the opportunity to say, “I’m sorry,” leaving him with the feeling of “unfinished”. For he had intended to resolve the matter between them but believed “time” was an accommodating friend, thinking he had plenty to spare, and he would eventually get around to making amends.

But who can perceive when life will conclude or know the end when it is drawing near?

Therefore, even those given an estimation of days cannot ascertain the absolute end (though it is only a short span of time). For man is powerless to predict the future and is incapable of seeing his closing with the smallest fraction of his existence going beyond his knowing. Yet, he must surrender to a greater force, one outside of himself, leaving him unable to resist the call of his departure when it approaches and can only agree to its’ timing regardless of his feelings. For the choice to remain alive is taken out of his hands altogether, leaving him with only a single option.

But, a man needn’t fear when this day appears, when the occasion of death is upon him, for I have ensured the way of safe passage for all those who would believe in My name. With these, it is a seamless transition of moving from this world into another because I have given the assurance of guaranteed entrance into My Kingdom where the sting of death can never find them. For the repercussions allotted these individuals were taken away when they relinquished ownership of their former mistakes over to Me, and, therefore, set aside any due penalty.

So then, when that day comes along carrying within it “completion”, darkness will not be found near, for when I approached these with the promise of life everlasting, they readily agreed to My offer, thus securing eternity’s bliss, which is known to those who have set their soul in My care.

Then, for the ones who have suffered loss, whose hearts have felt the pangs of grieving, I have the power to bring the truest sense of relief and healing by filling it with real hope, thus shifting it over from sorrow and lifting it above the heartache of lament; leaving no room for despair and regret because gladness has bid these emotions farewell. Instead, I offer an unshakable joy which originates from eternity and rests in a heart filled with expectancy by the one who has experienced the virtue of My constant goodness. So then, once a soul knows appeasement, every trouble is forgotten because it is no longer bound to the yoke of distress.

Long ago We made a decision that man would indeed need rescue, which would require someone to enter in with the proper aid. So, I was sent to give up my life. This act of surrender cost man nothing at all, yet what he gained placed him in the right standing to have deaths sentence repealed, adjudicating his soul from the judgment of guilt, allowing him to know the relief of honest forgiveness and remove him far away from any error. Since I accepted the blame, I took all the shame (even from the most thoughtless of actions, those regrettable choices which are unchangeable), leaving the one who has carried this bitter remorse with no obligation to stay in his self-hatred, for I came to restore the correct reputation of any who would choose Me.

So to the one left with the sense of “unfinished”, with the feelings of unresolved suspended over his pain, having the reminder of things left undone in words which can never be said, to you I say, “Come! Let Me be the One that you turn to and allow My perfect love to be the place you find comfort”. I send no one away and accept all who recognize Me as the answer. I am the only One who can bring you true harmony by setting your soul in the peace of full closure because I have made everything complete. Not even a strand of the past is left undone, nor is there a chord of pain left to unravel. My love is the binding force which heals all who are brokenhearted and sets them free from the ache of sorrow by replenishing their heart with the anticipation of a radiant tomorrow. For once the wind of My Spirit breathes into a soul, I revive it with “new” life that flows with the eternal promise of rest in those who recognize Me as “Savior”.

“When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:55-57

(Received: 9/18/2018)

April 17, 2019 0 comment