Tag: God’s love

“Experience My Love” – God

My child, tell the others how much I love them so they can experience My love too. It is more than “get saved”. It’s to live in and experience My love for them, for I truly love each one.

If only they could comprehend the infinity of My love for them. If only they could understand infinite expanse of My love for them. Then they would gladly come into My Presence.

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Experience God’s Love (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

But alas, some listen to the lies of the enemy who tells them I only want to control them and make their lives miserable. They suppose I am full of impossible rules of submission, performance, and more work. Nay, I say. Lies, lies.

What I do want is to fill their lives with joy unspeakable, love without boundaries, inexpressible love, and peace within their hearts, souls, and mind. This peace is inconceivable to those who reject My love.

My Child, it’s My pleasure to be with My children just as it’s your pleasure to be with your children.

My Lord, how we all need you, your love, the peace you give, and the joy we have in your Presence. Oh, the sweetness of life is your Presence, the joy of being in your Presence. Thank you for your love.

In fact, I am the God of eternal love, not the condemning God that the enemy, the chief liar, accuses Me of being. Yes, I am the God of the unconceivable, beyond your comprehension love, love beyond eternity.

I know it is hard for you to fully understand the fullness of My love. But as you come forth into My Presence you will understand more and more. Indeed, as you seek My Presence, you will experience more and more of My love, joy and peace.

My Lord God Almighty, I do want Your Presence with me. I do want Your love.

Experience God’s Love (Photo by Alexis Crocker)

Child, I also want you. This is so I can fill your heart, soul, and mind with My love, joy, and peace. Try to understand the fullness of My love.

The enemy, chief of liars, has portrayed Me as the hard judge just waiting to punish you every time you step out of line. Not so, I am the God of eternal beyond comprehension, eternal love, joy, and peace.

What I offer to those who will accept it, is a life of love, joy, peace, and assurance of victory, no matter the circumstances. So come, My child, come receive what I offer you, a new life of love, joy, and peace, a new life of victory.

Come receive. Because I am not a God who takes away joy and demands your sacrifice. No, instead, I am a God who willingly sacrificed Myself for you. I gave all of Myself for you so that you could freely receive true life eternal.

Experience God’s Love (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

Come, experience My love. Bask in My love, a love you have never had before. Because I offer you true life, more abundantly full of love, joy, and peace. Now come receive what I have in My hand for you. It’s just waiting for you to receive.

Yes Sir, here I am. Fill me, Lord with Yourself. Fill me with more of You. I choose You. Help me to walk in Your will, in all things, in all my ways.

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What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? Romans 8:31-32

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John3:16

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13

It takes faith. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

Listen And Obey Without Hesitation

Child, if you will listen and obey without hesitation, then “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will guide you with My eye.” Psalms 32:8.

Lord, that’s what I want. Guide me, lead me.

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Then, My child, you must be willing to listen and obey without hesitation the first time, not later. So follow My instructions immediately when you hear My voice speaking to your heart.

But Lord, how will I know it’s You and not myself speaking to myself?

Child, you will know. My children hear My voice, “Your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it,’ whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left” Isaiah 30:21

Lord, I want to hear Your voice.

Then My child, you must be willing to listen. Be still before Me and listen. Be still before Me and listen. Fine tune your ears. Shut out all distractions and be willing to listen and obey. Also, be willing to follow as I lead you.

Be still and know I am God. . . Psalms 46:10

Lord, what do you say now?

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Child, I love you; I adore you, and I will never give up on you no matter how many times you turn away. I will always be calling your name and I will always be calling on your heart. So come before Me now, My child, and let Me speak to your heart, soul, and mind.

Then I will fill you with Myself, My Presence, so that you may go forth sharing My love with those I place in your path. Even those that irritate you, share My love with them. Even those that intimidate you, share My love with them. And even those who hurt and disappoint you, share My love with them.

Because that’s what I do. Many have hurt and disappointed Me. But yet, I continue reaching out for them, each one, to share My love with them. Even though many reject Me, I still continue reaching out to them in love.

Because I am patient, I will wait as long as it takes to reach each one. Also, I am constantly providing opportunities and additional chances for each one to come to Me in surrender so that I may bless them. I plan to each one individually with My love, My precious tender love.

Since I’ve already made the sacrifice. I’m only waiting for them, each one, to suddenly awaken from their slumber and spiritual blindness to come to the realization of My deep love for them, for each one exactly where they are and what they are doing. I am still calling on their hearts, souls, and minds.

Come home, My child. Come home, for I am waiting to bless you with blessed assurance of My love for you. So, come home My Child. Run into My waiting arms to receive you with My forgiveness of all your past, all your present, and even all your mistakes in your future.

In fact, I will heal you of your brokenness, both inside and out. So come forth, My child. Come into My Presence for I am calling your name. I have not forgotten you and I never will.

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But it is up to you to choose, for I will never ever force Myself upon you. No, instead I am forever waiting for you, to receive you into My arms, to love you and to cover you with My blessings of love eternally.

Come to Me, My child. I am calling your name. In fact, I have your name written on My hand. I will never forget you or forsake you. I will never cheat on you for I am the one who loves you more than you can imagine or know.

So come to Me, My child, for I am here for you. I offer unto you a life filled with joy and peace, love and joy. Come unto Me, My child. Come unto Me.

Never Give Up! (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

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

Never Give Up! (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

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)

Believe it – Accept It

Believe it, My Child, I’m working to increase your faith. And I never give up on My children. So don’t give up on yourself. Your victory is coming. In fact, your victory is here today. Believe it.

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It’s a new day of victory. Believe it. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

Lord, increase my faith. Because I’m afraid, I’ll just repeat the same old patterns.

Child don’t be afraid. Just know I am with you Because I will help you and strengthen you. I’ll work out all things, even your mess ups. In fact, I’m going to use them for your good.

How Lord? I feel like a failure.

Child, you are not a failure, just a struggler learner. But know this, I am here to help you and I will lead you along the way until you find your victory. For I am your victory.

Lord, I’m talking to you now. I’ve found you, but not victory. Because I’m still walking in defeat.

Child, look up for I am your victory. If you found Me, you’ve found victory.

But Lord, why am I still walking in defeat? Why am I so easily defeated? It seems every day I walk in defeat.

Child, that’s because Satan has placed a veil over your eyes to keep you from seeing your victory. He also whispers in your ear, “Failure, failure, you’re a failure.” And you listen to those words.

But know this, My child, Satan is a lair. I am truth. And if I say you are victorious, then it is so.

But Lord, it doesn’t look like victory to me.

Child, what are you looking at? Because you’re not looking at Me. That’s for sure. So how many times do I have to tell you, I am not a performance-based God. Instead, I am a forgiving God of love and acceptance.

After all, I died for you and all others too. You are covered by My blood. I am victory. Therefore, you have victory. Believe it. Accept it.

Now don’t look at what you see. Instead look at Me. Then you’ll see victory.

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Believe it! (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

But Lord, why am I so defeated by my foolish ways?

Child, I have come to set you free. Accept it. Believe it.

Know this, I have all the faith, strength, peace, and love for you in my hand. Therefore, accept it. Believe it. I love you and therein is your victory, not your performance and not your own striving to follow all the rules, not the rules you created for yourself, or the rules placed on you by others.

After all, I have come to set you free. So, rejoice and accept your freedom and your victory.

Lord, I don’t know what to do.

Child, come to Me. Allow Me to shower you with My acceptance and love just as you are, warts and all. Accept it, believe it. Because I am reaching for you. Reach for Me.

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Now don’t look at what you see. Instead look at Me. Then you’ll see victory.

But Lord, why am I so defeated by life? Why am I so defeated by my stupid selfish ways?

Child, I have come to set you free. Accept it. Believe it! In fact, I have faith and strength, peace and love for you in My hand. Accept it. Believe it.

Because I love you. There is your victory, my love, not your performance, and not your striving to follow all the rules. After all, these rules you created for yourself, or that placed on you will not give you victory.

I have come to set you free. So, rejoice and accept your freedom and your victory.

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Hope brings faith. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)

Child, come to Me. Allow Me to shower you with My acceptance and love just as you are, warts and all. Believe it. Accept it. Because I am reaching for you. So reach for Me.

Child, you are not defeated, you are victorious. Accept My Words, Believe it! Speak to yourself, “I am victorious.” I created all with My words. My Spirit is within you. Therefore, use your words and My Word to speak forth your victory.

Everyday speak My words into your words. Therein is victory, My Words in your mouth.

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Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Psalms 34:8

How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Psalms 119: 103

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Ephesians 6:10

The thief does not come except to steal. and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10

I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word. John 17:20

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40 Days of Victory- Part 3

Presently I am on Day 11/40 Days of Victory. God has been so wonderful to me. Only once, during these Christmas celebration days, was I tempted to break my semi-fast. But Praise God, I prayed, and He delivered.

For the time being, I’m stuck in a recliner most of the time and using a walker to get around very slowly due to foot surgery. Therefore, I declared I was going back on God’s original food program for me. This is the same way of eating that He gave me in 2013 when I lost 90 pounds.

Me, in 2013, weighing 241 pounds

Me-After losing 91 pounds on the God Plan – age 61- Victory in Jesus
Me, at age 72. Yep, I gained a little weight back.

Yep, I’ve gained some weight throughout the past years. But Praise God, after crying out to God again, He reminded me of the original way He instructed to eat back in 2013. So y’all, it’s back to the basics.

Now, especially since I stuck in this recliner recuperating from foot surgery, it’s even more important to maintain reasonable eating habits. Because we all know if you sit in a chair constantly, (now going on three weeks), you WILL gain weight.

So, for the most part, I’ve been sedentary, except for trips to the restroom using my walker. Due to my curiosity, I somehow managed to stand on my bathroom scales. I held on to my walker and removed my house shoe on my good foot. Then I put my foot with a cast on the scales and stood up.

Now big surprise. The scales showed I have indeed lost weight since the day of my surgery and that’s weighing with a cast and pj’s too. Wow! It pays to eat in obedience to how God instructed you. He’ll give you victory every time you follow His will.

Feed On This – 40 Days of Victory

Day 1: Thank you, Lord, for telling me, “It is a gift, not dessert, accept it in love”. I’m starting over again, eating how You instructed me to.

“Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven”. Matthew 6:10

Day 2: Thank you, Lord, for removing the guilt from me. Instead, You granted me peace.

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. Romans 8:1

Day 3: Thank you, Lord, for restaurants that let you order take out meals. I ate half of it for lunch and the rest for dinner, along with a small satsuma.

. . . He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks; and he who does not eat, to the Lord he does not eat, and gives the Lord thanks. Romans 14:6

Day 4: Thank you, Lord, for helping me eat what is sufficient for me. I may be stuck in a chair due to surgery, but You are helping me.

Likewise, the Spirit helps us in our weaknesses. . .. And we know all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:26, 28

Day 5: Thank you, Lord, for helping me resist temptation to eat pecan pie. Yep, Hubby brought one home. I told him, “I’m not eating any.” He said, “Good, more for me.”

And He put all things under His feet, . . . Ephesians 1: 22

Day 6: Thank you, Lord, for helping me choose to eat what is beneficial to me.

Therefore, do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:17

Day 7: Thank you, Lord, for granddaughters cooking for us. Especially since I can’t cook on one foot.

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Colossians 3:17

Day 8: Thank you, Lord, for the gift of taco salad.

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is a gift of God. Ephesians 2:8

MORE TO COME-

Surrender is the key. (Photo by Deborah Crocker)