In the morning when I awake, I am urged to listen, then to write. This does not happen every morning, but many mornings. When I listen, words come from a still small voice inside. This morning, I heard the following:
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You are my people. I will not harm you. If I love the lilies of the field then why would I not love you?
I carry you wherever you go. I treasure my moments with you. Your life is important to the sanctity of the church. Give back, bring peace, encounter love. Persevere in strength, in knowing I am with you even unto the end of all ages. Where my treasure is there my heart will also be.
Be fortified in your youth but come to me when you are burdened – do not wait. For when you are troubled I will restore your faith in me.
Blessed are those who seek me, they shall inherit the earth. Envision all that I have in store for you. Worry not about others and what they think. Capture MY heart, and I will strengthen you.
Many times humans want to do it ‘their’ way and not heed my instruction. If only they would listen – they would not falter.
Grant me your time and your energy – think not of yourselves but of those who are in need. Take care to bring glory to the very nature of God – the great I AM.
Why are you so proud America? Is this where you want to be? Fall on your face before me so I will restore your people. I can take hold of the bitter root and remove it permanently but you must be willing to uproot it yourself. Restore my people.
Give grace to others who have offended you. It is not your journey, but theirs who’s needs to change. Mark my words, their journey will not end but only begin if you set before them the grace they need to journey onward.
You are on the cusp of ruin today.
Open your eyes America or you shall be lost. Define what you will in whatever way you choose to blame your government, your neighbor, your children, your parents, your school systems. The need is great to bury the old way of bitter hearts and open the new way of forgiveness.
If you do not heed these words you will be defeated. Destruction will come to your path and every good and right thing will pass away.
Your lives are my journey. To take up any less of a story is incomprehensible. You are my story and nothing should prevent you from caring about that story. Journey with me. Trust me – forgive - make peace – find love in your hearts – not hate and discontent. It is the only journey that will prevent this world from self destruction. Do not wait! Do it now so you can powerfully influence others.
Take up my yoke and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart, and you’ll find rest for your souls. My yoke is easy and my burden is light.
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It’s true, there does need to be repentance.. and we need to live in congruency with the principles the country was founded on… Thanks for showing a path!
.-= Paul Klaszus´s last blog ..Rollin’ with the Punches! =-.
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Hey Kellie…thanks for sharing. We are in an interesting time for sure and I do agree that what we need at the core is to return to our first love. We get off track when we neglect to understand the great Love of God for us and then tend to figure out ways to muddle through on our own. As the self gains more control in our lives, the consequences to our choices get more out of control and further away from our moorings…as individuals, communities and as a nation. We do need reminding where the core of our strength and vitality lies…in the Lord!
We have certainly lost our bearings in our nation and it is more than evident to anyone who is willing to see.
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As a people we tend to think we know the right way. But were wrong “as a people”. We’re arrogant, we’re trusting in ourselves.
As a people we need to come to know Him that made us, Him that sustains us, Him that comforts us. He cries out to us to come back, He says there is away that seems right to a man which ultimately leads to death, He says My ways are not your ways and my thought are not your thoughts, Come to me….. That’s exactly what we need to do. The source of our strength is not within us, but within Him who nourishes us and supplies water to the vine where His people have come to abide in.
Thanks Kellie for the reminders…
.-= Bill Cowan´s last blog ..Self Help Books to Get You There =-.
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Kellie Reply:
April 23rd, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Paul, Bruce and Bill,
I really am in awe of those who are courageous enough to respond to something like this. You take a stand when putting your name to anything so controversial. I had no clue what the outcome would be, still don’t for that matter, but I have faith in the harvest of God’s mighty work so I’m sure it will produce whatever it’s suppose to. Thank you for your comments gentlemen.
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Kellie,
I love the entire post, read it from top to bottom and agree whole heartily with every word. We do need to change are ways.
Thank You for the post! I would be honored to retweet and share this on FB
Bill
.-= Bill Hartman´s last blog ..Day 26 – Discover Your Niche =-.
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Kellie, You are the courageous one, writing these words, letting them flow from your heart and what you know to be true. Yes, the focus of our country has strayed and many of our people have lost their faith in God. But there are also many of us who are on a righteous and loving path, knowing the truth of who we really are. There are counselors and therapists and doctors and groups of caring citizens who have flocked to disaster sites, offering their time and caring and services to those in need. There are people who pray and meditate and dedicate their lives to fulfilling God’s purpose, and many of them live right here in this country. And there are those who are helping to keep our country safe by being in the armed services, the fire departments and the police departments. I’m not saying that all of them are caring, God-loving people – but many are. I belong to an international distant healing group, sending out healing to total strangers with love and caring and a sense that we are all one.
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Strong post Kellie. These days so many are not acknowledging the one who makes life possible. This mornings readings were on your point. Psalm 95 and 96, ….Come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our maker, for he is our God. We are the people he watches over, the flock under his care….
Thanks so much for lifting us up and shinning the Light on our path.
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Thought-provoking post Kellie. I agree wholeheartedly that blame is not useful in crisis. I do believe that relying on our higher power to guide us is essential, and I struggle sometimes with knowing what is divine guidance and what is my ego! Thanks for the reminder about the yoke being easy and the burden being light when I trust God to handle the details, and turn my will over to him/her.
.-= Jacqueline Green´s last blog ..Mood Management for Moms! =-.
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Kellie,
Such a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing the words you have heard. Turning back to God, caring for those in need. Your power of faith shines through.
Have an awesome day,
Val
.-= Val Wilcox´s last blog ..Which Bridge in Life to Use… =-.
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Great post. We do need to go back to our basic values and learn to be more selfless. The other way is the wrong way.
.-= Mario Miranda´s last blog ..Easy Does It =-.
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Hi Kellie,
Thank you so much for sharing these amazing words with us.
It is through this transparency and openness of sharing that we can all grow together for the purpose and plan for His Kingdom. Bless you in all that you do.
Make it a great day!
God Bless,
-ed
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