Category: Seeking God’s Will

Guilt and Self-Criticism

Child, you take on guilt and self-criticism of many things. Then you beat yourself up over every mistake. So next time you make an error, come to Me with what you think you broke. Bring it to Me. Turn it over to Me. Because I understand you’re human, and I understand your weaknesses.

But know this, I will make you strong. Child, quit beating yourself up. You have many self-inflicted wounds in your spirit, due to your own self-inflicted beatings. Stop it. See and behold, you, My daughter, My child, one I created a creature of beauty.

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You are wonderfully made. (Phot0 by Deborah Crocker)

When you look in the mirror, you see wrinkles and age spots. Even your nose and lips, you criticize. My child, do you know I created that nose and those lips. So, every time you criticize them, you are criticizing My creation, what I made.

So, stop it. See yourself as I see you, My beautiful daughter, My beautiful creation, the daughter I created. You, My child, you.

Yes, there are flaws of selfishness and greed. But as you yield to My love for you, I will erase and remove these flaws one at a time. Also, you will notice guilt and self-criticism are gone as well.

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Child, I will make all things beautiful. That was My intent all along and I will have My way for in the end all things will be beautiful. For I will have My victory.

Thank you, Lord, for talking with me.

Child, it is My pleasure to talk with all My children. If only they would listen, stop running around aimlessly or so preoccupied with their own agenda and media. Then they could hear My voice calling on their hearts, souls, and minds.

Because I am calling on each one. I am calling their names. If only they would listen, then they could hear My love words for them. I do indeed love each one and I will set them free from all that holds them in bondage. That is My intent, to set My people free.

You think it is only politics or debt that holds My people in bondage. No, My child, it is much more. Just as you have strongholds of guilt, shame, unforgiveness (especially of yourself), a judgmental attitude (especially of yourself), and assorted addictions, others do also.

And I intend to set all of you free, free indeed. It is My will that all be full of My glory, My Presence, and My Holy Spirit. I died suffering the worst earthly death to set My people free so they could walk, live and breathe in My love for them.

God loves you more than you can know. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

They think I am a God of rules and punishment. But no, I am a God of eternal love, freedom, and forgiveness. So, if they would come to Me, then I would set them free and cleanse them from all that holds them in bondage.

I would set them free to a new life and re-create them into a new creature, a new man, a new woman, walking, living, and breathing in My love for them and My victory. Now, come to Me, for I will set you free.

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For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17

“If you abide in My Word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:31-32

Therefore, if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. John 8:36

This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:17

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Obedience Brings Freedom

My child, I say unto you, “Obedience brings freedom.” You want a diet, a program, or a plan. But My child, it is obedience that brings freedom.

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Freedom, success, and victory is possible with God. (Phot by Deborah Crocker)

When you are on a diet, program, or exercise plan, you obey the structure of that plan. You hope it will bring you desired results. But why not obey My plan for you? Then you will be on My program and My plan for you.

My plan for you is the highest and the best. So why not follow My instructions in obedience and yield your desires to My will for you? In fact, Child, obedience is a key to freedom.

When you follow a structured diet plan, you are obeying its rules. So why not follow My plan for you? My plan will bring you victory and success.

But Lord, I can’t seem to stick to any plan for that matter.

Believe. God has already designed your victory. (Phot by Deborah Crocker)

Oh, why do you doubt, My child of little faith? Know ye not yet, I AM the God of all, over all things? I have all power and all ability to set you free. So come to Me for your deliverance. My truth shall set you free.

But Lord, what is truth?

The truth is I AM the God that healeth thee. I AM the God who gave His life in exchange for yours. I AM the God who loves you more than any other. And I AM the God who reaches out to you in love. In fact, I AM for you, and I want your success and victory.

Child, I have come to save the world, whosoever will believe. You believe I rose from the dead. Now believe I can bring forth your victory. You don’t have to stay in this place of defeat. Because I have already planned for your victory. Now you just need to believe it.

But Lord, when it comes to food, I go braindead. In fact, I become a zombie and mindlessly overeat.

My Child, this is a trap of bondage to compulsive overeating. Because I created food for you as nourishment for your body, not as a stronghold of defeat. Child, I have come to set you free. So walk in My freedom today for I have already planned and delivered your victory.

It is not My will for you to walk in defeat and shame. But it is My will for you to walk in victory. Now, My child, go forth today in your victory.

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Look For Your Victory (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

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For with God nothing is ever impossible and no word from God shall be without power or impossible of fulfillment. Luke 1:37 AMPC

Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work withing us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:20 NLT

Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Mark 9:23 NKJV

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Freedom Through Surrender

Child, you can gain freedom through surrender.

Lord, I don’t understand.

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My Lord will give you victory. (Picture by Deborah Crocker)

Child, I offer unto you freedom from all that entraps you, for I AM the way to freedom. It is through surrender of your will to My will that your freedom is released unto you.

The more you surrender, the more you are set free. This does not sound logical to you, freedom found in surrender. But it is so, for I AM the God of the universe, and all things will be as I declare it to be so.

Now go forth in Your freedom, the one I designed for your life. Go forth in your victory. Never give up, except to surrender your will to Mine. Then you will be filled with My power and strength to go forth as I lead you to victory.

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Freedom comes through surrender to God’s will. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

I have a victory designed for each life. If only they would stop running in their circles long enough to seek My will and then surrender, then they would find their victory. Because I am a God of victory, I have already planned the best for each life.

In fact, I win every time, no matter what you see. Know this, as you look around to behold what you see, I AM the WINNER overall. And I always have the victory for I am the God of victory. So, rejoice, my child for your victory is at hand.

Child, your victory is here now! Already done. So, rejoice!

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I have not yet reached my goal, and I am not perfect. But Christ has taken hold of me. So, I keep on running and struggling to take hold of the prize. My friends, I don’t feel I have already arrived. But I forget what is behind, and I struggle for what is ahead. Philippians 3:12-13 CEV

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say, rejoice! Philippians 4:4 NKJV

For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2Corinthians 3:17 NLT

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Yesterday’s Success

Child, yesterday’s success was because I helped you. I gave you the strength to make it through without binge eating. Although you almost messed up when you ate those pecans, but I took the desire for more away from you.

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Yesterday’s success was because of God’s help. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

So, your yesterday’s success was because of My Presence with you. Know I will heal you of this binge eating. Trust Me. Look to Me for your instruction on how to eat. Listen as I lead you. Then follow and obey My instructions.

If you focus, listen, and follow My guidance, you will succeed in your personal victory. Because I will be leading you and I always win the victory. After all, you asked for My help, and I intend for you to win too.

Lord, I need your wisdom, just to get through each day and make decisions as I go. I need your wisdom even to relate to those You place in my life. Help me to bring You honor and praise.

Thank you for the weight loss in spite of eating those pecans after supper. I can’t believe I lost another pound. Wow! Thank you for Your help.

Child, if you had stuck to the plan I gave you, it would have been more weight loss. Listen to Me and follow how I lead you. Then you will have more success for I am success. In fact, I am victory.

Yesterday’s success is not enough. I intend for you to be successful in this weight loss journey and your life as well. In fact, all who seek My will, listen, and follow as I lead them will win their victories, especially over “self”. Because I always win.

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If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask HIm, be sure that your faith is in God alone. James 1:5

I [the Lord] will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. Psalm 32:8 (Amplified Bible, Classic Edition)

But Jesus looked at them and said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.” Mark 10 :27

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It Just Takes Faith

Lord, I know it just takes faith. So I’m asking You to increase my faith, especially to overcome my compulsive overeating. This is what bothers me the most.

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Believe it! Because it takes faith. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)
  • If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. Matthew 16:24
  • . . . If you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, “Move from here to there, and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20

Child of Mine, not even losing excess weight is impossible. In fact, it’ll be easy. Because it just takes a little faith.

  • However this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting. Matthew 17:21

Child of Mine, yes, it will take some denying yourself and some fasting. So start today with denying yourself and some fasting too.

But Lord, I don’t like to fast. I don’t want to fast.

Child of Mine, know that everytime you say, “No” to calories-laden food pleasure, it’s a form of fasting. Everytime you say “No” to temptation, you’ll grow stronger. So begin your walk in your new strength today.

  • Jesus said to him, “If you believe, all things are possible to him who believes. Mark 9:23
  • “Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief.” Mark 9:24

So, Child of Mine, it will take some fasting and letting go, for your victory. Are you willing?

Lord, I am willing, but I am weak.

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Trust Me Child, Because today is a day of victory for you. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

Child of Mine, I will help you.

  • Let the weak say I am strong. Joel 3:10
  • The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trust in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him. Psalms 28:7
  • In the day I cried out, You answered me, and made me bold with strength in my soul. Psalms 138:8

Child of Mine, you already have the strength to say “No” to temptation for I have already given it to you.

  • You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1John 4:4

Yes, Child of Mine, you have all the power you need. As a matter of fact, you already have all the strength you need to overcome and destroy all the giants of defeat in your life. Because the victory to overcome is already yours. In fact I have granted you victory.

  • I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will guide you with My eye. Psalms 32:8

Child of Mine, I will lead you to the victory I designed for you. After all, you just need a little faith.

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Success and Victory – What Does God Say?

Lord, how do we get success and victory over all these issues in life? At times, I don’t know what to do about my weight, my eating, my job, or just daily life.

Child, quit trying to figure everything out. Because I will work out all things for your good. Just trust Me and watch as I work out all the details.

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God will help you gain success and victory. (Picture by Deborah Crocker)

But Lord, what do I do about this extra weight I’m trying to get rid of?

Go back to seeking My advice about what to eat, how much to eat, and when to eat. Trust Me as you did before. Trust Me again as your weight loss coach.

Quit trying to create new rules for you to follow. You never stick to them anyway. Just focus on asking My advice about each time to eat or when you want to eat

The most important thing you can do is follow, rather obey, My instructions. I promise you success and victory if you will seek, trust, listen, and obey. In other words, submit your will to My will for your life.

For therein, is your key to success and victory. Quit trying to control yourself and surrender yourself to My control. Overall, you’ll be greatly surprised and thrilled with My results for your life.

In fact, I have already planned success and victory for you. So now go forth today, praising Me for the victory I’ve given you. Rejoice My child, rejoice for your victory is now, today.

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones. Proverbs 3:5-8 NLT

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them. Romans 8:28 NLT

Despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. Romans 8:37 NLT

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Freedom From Entrapment

Child, I’m offering you freedom from entrapment. So come to Me all throughout your day. Then I can help you walk in freedom, joy, and peace. But you must come to Me first seeking My direction over all your choices, even your food choices. For then, I can set you free from your food addiction.

Lord, I don’t know what to do.

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God will lead you to your freedom. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

Come to Me all throughout this day. Talk to Me about everything, especially before making decisions. Because then I can lead you to what is best for your life. And I will give you victory. After all, you do want victory, don’t you?

Yes Sir, I do.

Then, Child, the only to guarantee you have for victory is to walk in My Presence. Because there you will find peace, strength, and wisdom. As you seek Me, I will lead you. In fact My Child, I have victory for this day already planned for you. So look for it.

Instead of your “to do” list, why don’t you make a “Victory list” for today. Throughout your day, list your victories. Try this every hour. Then you can see how blessed you are.

As you look for your victories, you’ll find them. They will not be hard for you to see. Just open your eyes. Because I have placed them all around you. Just look and see what I have done.

Also turn your eyes away from evil of all kinds, your so-called news, your so-called social media, and your so-called entertainment. Turn your eyes upon Jesus . . .

Lord, I turn to You. Help me today in all I do and say. Guide me in all my eating and not eating too. Indeed, I want freedom from this entrapment of food addiction. So I ask You, help me defeat this enemy within my life.

I give myself to You. Have Your way in my life. Thank you for hearing my prayers and My heart-cries too.

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You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You . Trust in the Lord forever, for in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength. Isaiah 26:3,4

And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction. Mark 5:34

For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” Romans 8: 15

Surrender is the key. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

What Is Success?

Child, you think success is accomplishing goals. And your focus has been on your own created goals. Do you not know yet, I have My goals for your life?

I say success is being full of My Presence and walking in My Presence. Success is being full of My Holy Spirit. Success is fulfilling all I have called you to.

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This is success. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

You think success is your accomplishments. But I say unto you, success is not in your accomplishments. Rather success is found as you yield yourself to My will. For I do indeed have plans for you, plans to give you a hope and a future. I have plans not to harm you, but to prosper you.

You think prosperity is abundant money, having all your needs and desires for pleasure fulfilled. But no, I tell you prosperity is peace, peace of mind, heart, and soul. Prosperity is assurance that I am with you always guiding all your steps and your ways.

True success and prosperity is knowing how much I love you.

Lord, I miss the quiet days when I was able to spend more time with You.

Child, it’s not the quiet days you miss so much. Rather it’s My Presence with you that you miss. During those past quiet days at home, you focused on My Presence. Now you’re too busy with your “to do” lists, your self-created goal lists, and Your diversions of entertainment and pleasure.

You focus on secular news and lament over what you see or hear reported. You eat for pleasure. In fact you look at and focus on many different things.

But it is My Presence you need, not your accomplishments. It is My Presence you need for fulfillment.

So Lord, what am I to do?

Come to Me, all throughout your day. Not just during your morning quiet time, but all throughout your day.

And no, I will not be another item on your “to do” list, checking off your time spent with the Lord. In fact, I want to be by your side all your days, not something on your “to do” list.

Rather I want to be your Helper, your confident and your friend, In fact, I want to be your everything. Make My Presence the center of your life.

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This is success. (Photo by Deborah Crocker.)

Then you will see all the blessings I have for you instead of being frustrated over your lack of accomplishments and resenting others for theirs.

Don’t look at others ,look at Me for I will meet and fulfill all your needs. Because right now, your greatest need is peace of mind and a quiet spirit. Those can only be found in My Presence. So come to Me for I am the answer you’re seeking.

Because only I can fulfill your needs and give you a quietness within your soul, mind, and heart. That My Child, is where true peace is found, in My Presence.

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Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made to God; and the peace of god, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ. Philippians 4:7

Grace, mercy, and peace will be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. 2 John 1:3

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