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Rainy Days

Dear Child,

Life depends a lot on your outlook. Rainy days are usually seen as disappointing. "Oh, no," the girl sadly pouts, "I can't ride my bike. It's raining." Many happy events planned for outside are viewed as disasters when the rain tumbles from the sky. "Why, of all days does it have to rain?" the bride utters holding back a flood of tears. When perfect plans are changed even by a simple rain shower, a sense of resentment and blame is often felt. "God, I prayed. How could you let it rain?"

Is it any wonder that I am hurt by how easily you are moved to distress by unwanted rain, but you see the poor and needy and don't shed a tear. You are not moved to crying out to me when sin is all around you, but you want me to come to your rescue when raindrops fall from the sky. Is the plans of your day more important than the hurts that come to people in the world because of unrepentant sin?

You see the rain, but do you also see the teardrop that fell from the child last night that lost her innocence while she laid in her bed. You hear the thunder roar, but do you also hear the child pleading for her father to abandon her. "Daddy, please don't leave. Daddy, please!" she desperately pleas.

I send rain to bring nourishment to the plants of the soil and the animals to be quenched in a hot dry day. The earth gets a nice fresh cleansing, and it knows I will faithfully bring the sun again to shine brightly for its needs. Are you lacking in faith of my sovereignty and provision? Are you so selfish you care more about the weather than a broken heart?

Life is a balance that does not revolve around you. Before you begin to complain pause to see My outlook. You will find the the Son is always shining brightly even on the stormiest of days. And you will develop a sensitivity to what is really important in Life.

Lindy Abbott 2010

Fair or Just?

Dear Child,

"It's not fair!" I hear your wounded heart cry. "Why did I get passed over? Why did she get the best and I get what is left over? How did this happen to me?"

Hear this, and take heed, life is not fair. It never has been for you nor will it ever be. Life is not fair for anyone.

And hear this, listen even deeper in your soul, life IS just! It always was and always will be, even to the end time of the earth. It rains on the good and the wicked. The sun rises for My children and those who choose the way of My enemy.

But never forget, I am Just!

Is it fair that one person is born in a country of wealth and opportunity and another is born in a country poor and torn by war? Is it fair that one has a loving family and another is abandoned, rejected, or has a family full of hatred and sinful living? It is not fair, but it is just.

I am the lawgiver and the judge of life.

Lindy Abbott 2010

You are Costly

Dear Child,

Does the bean tell the farmer its worth? Does the garment tell her seamstress its price? Does the song tell the writer its market value?

Certainly not! In the same way you, My created one, can not determine your worth. Only the one who creates knows the value of the creation and is able to set the price.

You are costly! Your price was set at the cross of Jesus. He died for you, so your sins may be forgiven, and  you can have eternal life in Heaven.

Never mistake salvation as a free gift costing Me nothing. Everyone can freely receive the most costly gift of all time - salvation through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is the good news, the complete gospel story!

What are you worth? What is your value? Your purchase price was Jesus' death on the cross. See how valuable you are to Me?

Lindy Abbott 2010

Live Simple

Dear Child,

It is so easy to complain when you already have so much. How few complain who materially have nothing. They live a simple life.

You know you lack when you live among wealth, but those who live among poor take great pleasure in the littlest of daily sustenance or worldly treasure.

You think you need more because you see more, and then you want more, and never know what it is to be joyfully content, having a lack of wanting things.

You see the beauty of the natural world and vainly try to capture its splendor in decorating your home or deciding what to wear. Those who have no home or opportunity to choose what to wear take time to marvel at the beauty of their natural surroundings, if they have not become poor by falling from wealth.

Blessed will be the one who is poor in spirit knowing her spiritual need is so much greater than her physical. She will be an heir to My kingdom in Heaven.

In life, take little, and live simply. In doing this you will never want or need to compare or complain.

Lindy Abbott 2010

Shine Through You

Dear Child,

See the sun shine through the branches, filtering down to bring spectacular rays of light to every corner that once only knew darkness? My Light has come into the world, but the world rejected the Light.

My Son shines full of perfect, graceful love. Are you living in His light? Are do you still linger in the shadow? Are you able to let your deeds be illuminated by the Light? Don't choose to live in darkness of the world. Let His Light break the chains of bondage that comes with living in an evil, dying world?

You claim that you  want to be enlightened. You want to embrace truth, but you can not  know truth apart from Me. I am the lawmaker. I set the world in motion. My way is the only way to real life. You must confess, repent, and allow Me to make clean your heart, mind and soul. Your mind is the doorway to your will.

As My Light radiates through you, I am drawing the hurting, lost and crying souls wandering aimlessly through life. Oh, some pretend to have it all together - whitewashed and dazzling for all to see, but the eyes of the heart don't lie. It is through the eyes that the real condition of a soul is seen. These precious ones long to know peace, rest and unconditional love. Don't turn away from the needy.

Be all that and more by letting My light shine through you. As the web of branches allows light rays to filter through to the ground below bring the source for life, the broken places in your life provide pathways spreading My healing  light through the fragment that are yet to be made whole. What you deem to be a negative, I perceive as a vessel bringing life to others. The very weakness you believe makes you less, allows Me to use you more.

In Christ, you are completely perfect - everything I planned to you be. So let His light shine forth, in your beautiful smile radiating my glory for all to see.

Lindy Abbott 2010

Your First Love?

Dear Child,

Who is your first love? Who or what do you think about every hour of your day? What occupies your time, energy, and thoughts?

Do you remember when I first called you? Do you remember when you answered, "Yes, Lord"? Do you remember the rushing joy of knowing. . .knowing you were loved, alive, awakened, free. Do you remember when you first knew Me - when you understood I was the one and only God, surrendered to Me and became a new?

How is it that I have fallen out of your favor? When did that passion fade? What shined more brightly than Me? Who absorbed your undivided attention to the point you could barely remember Me?

And through it all, I have remained faithful to you ... wanting, hoping, longing for you to return.. I have never left you. Never once did I give up. And still I have not lost My hope for you..

Oh, My child, remember Me. I am your one and only  first love! I will not share that spot in your heart with another.  I am your cleansing breath in the fresh morning dew. And at the end of the day I long to hold you as you  fall fast asleep. When will you ever understand, I am all you ever need.

I bid you to love Me with all your heart, mind and soul once again, as you did in the first days when to you I became known to you.

Love Me. Need Me. Adore Me. I am always waiting for you. You are forever my darling child.

Lindy Abbott 2010

Spirit-filled Living

Dear Child,

Spirit-filled living awakens every fiber of your soul. Do you not know that your body is a dwelling place for the Spirit? Wherever you go He goes. You are never alone. He sees what you see. He experiences what you do. He hears what you listen to. Do you ever think about this fact?

When you walk into a place of ungodliness, He enters with you. You are not alone. When you watch a movie with inappropriate scenes, you are not alone. When you pour an addiction down your throat, He still remains within you.

My promises to you are certain. I will never leave you nor forsake you. Through purity and lewdness, the Spirit is forever dwelling in you. In light of this truth, be mindful of the Holy Spirit, as you make your choices.

Spirit living encompasses more than a constant, permanent indwelling - though, this alone mysteriously cannot be fully understood. As you surrender your daily will to Me, I pour out a fresh anointing upon you. Spirit-filled living empowers you to see, hear and act with supernatural sensitivity and power to be united with Me in purpose.

Spirit-filled life doesn't empower you to accomplish your plans. It enables you to do far more for Me than you ever could conceive on your own. Live for Me, partaking in My work and rejoice in the fulfillment of seeing Kingdom work that would be impossible apart from being Spirit-filled. Enjoy the Spirit-filled life!

Lindy Abbott 2010

Trust Me

Dear Child,

Trust Me. I am worthy of your trust. You trust the sun to rise in the morning in the east and to set at night in the west. Can you not trust Me to be just as faithful? I am so much more. The surrender of faith to Me, knowing I am personally taking care of you, walks on a deeper spiritual level then faith alone.

In faith you believe what I say is true. Faith comes by hearing My Word. It is by faith you are saved. I ask you to walk by faith and not by sight. But faith only carries you so far.

It is trust that allows you to step of the cliffs in life knowing I am there. And as you free-fall, trusting I will gently catch you in My all encompassing arms.

You should trust Me completely, handing nothing back. Trusting Me with all your heart, mind and strength, will take you to new spiritual heights. You will see when others don't. Be calm when others can't. And be at peace when others won't.

Don't worry when you're trusting Me walk in paths others won't go. I am with you. I will never leave you or forsake you. I don't lead my children in a pack. You have a personal relationship with Me, not a generic one. No two relationships are exactly the same.

You can not follow others steps and by faith believing what they are doing is also what you must do. I am too personal for living by rules. It is in trusting Me that you will be filled with My spiritual joy, a contentment that transcends everything else. When you trust in Me you will experience life abundantly with freedom to be everything I created you to be.

Trust in Me with the faith of an innocent child. I will never disappoint you when you commit everything into My hands. I am so trustworthy.

Lindy Abbott 2010

In the Quiet of the Morning

Dear Child,

Hear Me calling in the quiet of the morning. I am waiting to spend time with you. Don't rush past Me. I have been watching you sleep. You are so beautiful to Me. Think of Me as you awake. I am always here. . .waiting for you.

Before the chatter of the day, talk with Me. I have so much to say and I so want to hear your heart poured out to Me. I want to not only listen but to help you sift through to know what is important. . .to lighten your load.

There is a small window in the morning that can be just for Me and you, but you have to rise to meet Me. As soon as you wake, you have to turn your thoughts to Me. I am thinking of you. Wont you think of Me?

So much good, wonderful blessings I want to start you out with for your day, but I can only give them to you if you come to me. Don't skip the quiet of the morning with Me. Speak, I am listening. Listen, I am speaking. Open, I will fill you up with a fresh anointing of My Spirit.

I am everything you need. Nothing can compare to Me. No one can provide for you as I can. I know your thoughts before you speak them. I anticipate your desires. I long to be your everything, your One - Go-to-source!

Listen - do you hear it . . .the still quiet of the morning. . .there is still time. Come to Me. I am waiting.

Lindy Abbott 2010

Enter The Dawn

Dear Child,

Do you see me call? By the light of dawn, I am entreating you to come to Me. Drink from my fountain of new mercies. Do you hear me calling? By the chirp and tweeter of my birds, I beckon you to listen to Me. I am here in all fullness. Do you feel the moist air? I am refreshing your face with life giving moisture. Do you smell the breeze? I fill it honeysuckle for your delight.

I light your path. I awaken your thoughts. I wash your face. I cover you in fragrance. I am your total life support. I am all you need. Can an idol bring you any of these things?

Do you see the little morning bird softly landing on the branch. She doesn't doubt it will support her. She with grace and ease lites, walks and takes off again. Do you see her actively moving about the yard for her morning food? She doesn't fret - instead she takes her fill.

Who made the sunrise this morning? Who told it was time to call it day? Who moves the world on its axis in perfection? It was Me. Can't you trust in Me?

If I care enough to bring the light of day for all the world to see, don't you ever doubt on Me. I am faithful. My creation cries it out to you - "He is faithful". It is all they know to say, but you have so much more than all creation.

You get to love and know Me all throughout the day. Don't you ever forget I started your morning. I provided all the world would need. How much more, dear daughter, am I going to care for you? You are my precious child.

See, hear, feel and smell the dawn. I did all for you. I want you to have a great day. Trust in My faithfulness. I've got you covered. Trust Me!

Lindy Abbott 2010

Peaks and Valleys

Dear Child,

Take a walk with Me. All I ask is that you put one foot in front of the next. Don't be concerned about the destination. Just know that you will be with Me and in My perfect will.

Do you trust Me? Can you possibly head out on a journey without knowing where you are going? It takes faith. . .not in the path but in the One that shows you the way. Am I worthy of your faith? Am I faithful? Have I ever lead you wrong?

Oh, My sweetest child, I know the road you need to take. From my view, I see the peaks and valleys, though you often can only see the next step. You have to trust Me! When I am leading, I will never lead you astray. I know the walls you must climb; I know the places you must see; I know the lonely roads you must endure. Life on earth is never a straight road, nor is it ever completely paved with ease.

You will never find your way without Me. I have your map. I will write it on your heart day by day.

The peaks are often easier than the valleys. You can see so much further - it's a glimpse of the big picture. In valley-times of life, I give you a God-sized view of what is unfolding below. You gain vision, an insight to strengthen your conviction that you must move on.

In valleys, you stumble and even fall. You cross through the flooded roads and see the destruction. So much pain, so much wrong, so much unknown. You may feel so incapable and alone. Walk with Me. I know the way and I will lead you.

Trust me to never let you be destroyed. Hope is found in My pretense, but you must choose to come near. I will never leave you, but I will never force you to stay. I hold you in My open hand, never tightly trapped inside My fist.

As you lend your will to Mine, you will discover the lessons you must learn. I am transforming you into the image of Christ, who I created you to be. You grow by great leaps in the valley. And in time, I will let you see the bigger picture, when your understanding immensely increases in the view of the peak.

But you will always need Me, if you ever want to know your chosen direction. So, take a walk with Me and trust Me every step of the way.

Lindy Abbott 2010

Sleep, Dream, Rest

Dear Child,

I designed sleep for you. You can not live without it. So many of my daughters lack a good night's sleep. When you fill your life with too many responsibilities, it is hard to wind down at night. You feel you can't afford to sleep when you still have so much to get done.

And the quiet - after the family is resting in bed - sparks creativity that is so easily hampered by distractions, interruptions, and demands. You must learn to be aware of Me throughout the day. My Spirit will guide you to do My best.

The world is so noisy. Satan wants to convince you to need more. No day ever has enough minutes to do everything you think you must do. Don't be a slave to a schedule. Spend time with Me first. I will help you unpack your agenda. Don't let the places to go, appointments to keep, events to support, and activities to entertain to keep you from Me.

At night, talk to Me. Let Me help you end your day. Be careful, Satan knows if you don't make time to sleep you will go out of your mind and body can't function properly. You will be slow to make decisions, lack reasoning abilities and your body will began to work against you.

I designed your body not only to sleep, but to dream. Experiences need to be filtered through the dreaming process. Dreams help your unconscious mind to learn, evaluate, sort and store your daily events. Learning to rest is a key to having a meaningful relationship with Me.

Rest in My presence. Be rejuvenated. You will accomplish more kingdom work - what I will you to do - as you learn to sleep, dream and rest. I love you so much, take My best for you.

Lindy Abbott 2010

Beauty

Dear Child,

I have a special name I love to call you - Beauty! As a little girl you  had many dreams. Some were for an wonderful afternoon of play but others you gently folded into the deepest part of your heart as a cherished love letter tucked away for only your eyes. You instinctively knew you were destined to be beautiful, and you longed for the day to reach this ultimate fulfillment - to be known as Beauty.

A pretty Easter dress, pretend dress-up play, Valentine's Day, your daddy's hug, the applause of a recital,  boyfriend crushes, movie dates, a first kiss,  - all awakened this desire in your heart to be loved and known.  It is the mystery to the feminine heart. I gave these desires to you from birth. I destined you to be - Beauty!

Of all the evil plots against women, the one most important to Satan  is to see that you never fulfill your heart dream to be loved and known as beautiful. He tempts you with sex before marriage through movies, songs and an ungodly culture. He offers alcohol and drugs to keep you numb and vulnerable to wrong decisions.  He robs you of your innocence, rips apart your dainty dress, and lowers your self-worth.

He wants you to forget who I made you to be - Beauty! I know you relate. You have looked into the mirror feeling anything but beautiful. You have endured the pain of feeling pushed aside as yesterday's news, full of broken dreams, buried in shame, and wounded. Don't close the door on Me.

Underneath all regret and sorrow, the heart desire I gave you is still there needing to be nurtured back to life. I can pour the living water into your spirit as you turn from these harmful ways and seek to follow My ways. I will wash your feet and you will find the path to walk on that will bring you to the life I have always wanted you to live.You are so important to me; I am swept away by your uniqueness and beauty.

Let me be your Knight in Shining Armour - your Prince - that rescues from the Evil Captive One. Through the cross he has been slain. I long to rescue you to live in My palace and to bask in My royal presence as long your heart desires. Do you see my hand reaching out to you? Grab it so I can lift you up. I will bring you into My kingdom, to a life that is full, vibrant and totally feminine. You, my daughter, are truly a Beauty to behold!

Lindy Abbott 2010

Do You See the Wind?

Dear Child,

Do you feel the wind? Do you see the gentle breeze tickling newly grown leaves on branches of the tallest trees?  Do you hear singing birds returning home with enthusiasm knowing their cycle of life is beginning again? Do you see the array of colors, the immeasurable pallet of  hues sprinkled about the ground in the blossoms of early spring?

Do you smell the fresh air washed by the strong winter storms, bursting forth new supplies of oxygen? Do you recall how a few weeks ago everything remained dormant, but now plants are growing and  providing nourishment for its own grown and others?

Did you think about all these details? Did you time the birds return? Did you tell the buds to bloom? Did you speak the leaves to grow on trees as far as you eyes can see? Did you paint the colors in the sky or call the earth to rotate for a new rising-setting cycle of the sun?

How long did it take you to prepare this masterpiece - a simple early spring day? One day, amongst three million days before today - how much coordination does it take to get it composed into a symphony for your pleasure? You may feel the wind or see the effects of the wind, but only I can see the wind.

My dear daughter, I do all of this for you and so much more. Let me anoint you with your daily filling of the Holy Spirit so that you can see what I see, feel what I feel and be empowered to do supernatural kingdom works I have planned for you. Just as I work out the very tiniest detail of a beautiful spring day, I delight beyond comparison in My purpose I have planned for you.

Walk with Me. Purposefully listen to Me speak. Join Me in the life giving work that I choose specifically for you to do. Make no excuses. I will supply much more than all your weaknesses and inabilities. Come to Me. Be available. Present yourself fully willing as you wait to trust and obey Me. I promise, daughter, no day you ever plan will compare to the one I have prepared for you!

I give you all of My love, the love of a doting Father. It is yours for the taking.

Lindy Abbott 2010

In a Box, On a Shelf

Dear Child,

Where is your Bible? Is it in a box or on some shelf? Does it collect dust or do you use it to collect treasure from Me? Does it bore you, seem irrelevant, hard to apply to your current life or confusing to understand? Is it easy to read a little devotion with a verse or two and some nice words written by a lovely Christian than it is to go to the source of life?

Could it be that you have become spiritually and mentally lazy? This happens when you are given your sustenance without having to work for it. Handouts deaden the desire to be motivated to discover truths for yourself. Ever notice how someone receiving an unemployment check, often stops looking for work. The same happens with food stamps. Who is going to do the hard work of planting a garden and tending to the crop if they can go pick up what they need at the grocery?

If you eat out every day, you have little use for a cookbook. Who rushes to get the book if they have already seen the movie? It is the same with My Word. If you nibble light meals here and there, you get filled on snacking and don't really have the appetite and drive to work on your own dinner. Stop filling yourself with Biblical bon-bons from the latest hot book or TV preacher. Work through the Bible yourself hungry to know who I am and what I desire.

It is time to get your Bible out of the box and dust it off from the shelf, and open it for yourself to see what I have to show you. Bible study with Me is very intimate and personal. One lesson plan doesn't fit all human needs. Come to Me with an open heart and I will direct your time in My Word.

Go open your Bible, and feast on My presence. I love you. You will always have My father's heart for His little girl!

Lindy Abbott 2010

I Hear Your Voice!

Dear Child,

Do you ever wonder how I could possibly hear your voice? In the midst of all the sound in the world, and with all the loud attention-grabbing trouble that's around, how is it plausible? Do you wonder if it really matters at all if you talk to me? Can I really see you when you cry to sleep and do I know the burdens in your heart?

You turn on the news and hear about a child that has been missing. It seems a new accident or natural disaster is constantly being reported. And you see another story about the countries fighting wars. Apparently most leaders can't stop bickering and the people they govern go ignored. So, it is no wonder that you doubt that I can really hear your voice through the noise, cries and needs in the world.

I am not like another. I am the one and only true God. My abilities are limitless and quite higher than a human. Be assured deep within your soul - I Hear Your Voice! As the sheep knows the voice of the shepherd, I clearly hear your whisper. I know the voice of my child, as a mother interrupts the needs based on the tone of the infants whimper. I read the quiet of your heart beneath your words. Not one utter misses my notice, for you have My constant, doting attention. I eagerly await for you to direct your thoughts to Me.

To you, this is simply an impossibility, but never forget, I am God! I can do all things. Nothing is impossible for Me. And to hear your voice, this is one of the greatest things I do because I adore you and I so want a loving relationship with you. So believe Me, when I tell you that I am waiting, and I want to hear from you all through out your day.

Lindy Abbott 2010

Are You a Hypocrite?

Dear Child,

I don't even like asking you this question: "Are You a Hypocrite?"  It seems so ugly, and hurtful. The truth is I know already if you are, but I want you to examine your own heart. Do you know what else is true? The people closest to you, especially those you live and work with know the answer to this question also.

The Pharisees are a clear picture of a hypocrite. They practiced a lifestyle filled with holy rituals. They thought it was enough to do well. I look on the inside. Is your inner life holy? Are you compelled to do what I impress on your heart or do you follow a list of "do's" and "don't"? Have you ever been taught that I seek a relationship, not rituals and sacrifices? 

The Pharisees were very good at religion, masters of religious studies, but still they did not know Me. There is a difference in knowing about Me, and knowing Me. Think about a person that you know some information about like your neighbor or another parent at a ball field or school. You may know where they live, what kind of car they drive, how many children they have, even if they go to church or not . . .but are you related to them. Do you know them as you know your own parents, husband or child?

When you know Me, you are adopted by Me. I am your Father God, you are my child. We are related. The more time we spend together - the better you get to know Me. We have a permanent relationship: Father and daughter. Having a relationship with Me is the beginning.

If you say one thing or act a certain way when "people" are looking and listening, but are frankly different when no one is observing, you really need to take a very honest look at yourself. This is not a surface issue, dealing how you dress, what you eat, and were you go. No, you are going to have to be still and dive into the creases of your heart. The little folds and corners that you don't want light shined into.

Is your heart truly the same on the inside as it appears on the outside?

Lindy Abbott 2010

You Are Accepted

Dear Child,

Focus on what I am going to say, because it is hard to believe. You are accepted by Me. My love for you is not based on what you accomplish or your reputation. You are approved by Me because you have received what Jesus did for you. He finished the requirement you could never achieved for yourself. Once you are justified to be in My presence and you always will be. Your present, past and future is settled.

Every child born into the world has been born into sin; except for Jesus. While you were born from the seed of Adam, Jesus was begotten of the Holy Spirit. No one can be considered good, meaning sinless, not one. I know all about you. I am completely aware of every second of every day of your life. I am attentive to details and familiar with your ways.

I want you to know, I was there. It hurt Me so much because I wanted to step in, to get you to stop, and to wake you up to the truth. I am restrained by your freewill. I created you with an ability to choose for yourself. I wanted you to be able to make a heart decision for Me, for you to want to love Me with all your heart, mind, and spirit.

In knowing everything about you, even the things you can't even bring yourself to completely face, I love you through and through! When I think of you, I don't think of your past or your sin. . .I choose to see you through Jesus in all of His righteousness, Holy without a blemish, absolutely free from sin.

Now listen really close to these next words: How others think about you is irrelevant in My Kingdom. People are so often blind to their own sin. They want to forget they are in the same condition are everyone else, totally and utterly depraved; apart from Jesus no one has any hope of being qualified for heaven. So when someone looks down on you, reminds you of your past, rejects you, or brands you with your sin, look to Me.

I know it hurts, but you have to remember their opinion doesn't count. They may consider you disqualified, unwanted or an embarrassment to the church. I am so sorry they make you feel this way. Just remember, My prodigal girl, you are welcome in My home! And take these words to the core of your soul. . .you are accepted by Me!

My opinion of you is filled with My all-sufficient grace! I am your Father God - the Lawgiver and the Judge. I had the first Word and I will have the last Word! When your name is written in My Book of Life, you are accepted eternally.

Embrace this all the days of your life: "You are accepted! Welcome Home!"

Lindy Abbott 2010

Count The Cost

Dear Child,

There is nothing easier in life than getting saved. It is solely My sovereign work. I say, "Look to Me and be saved." But the cost of discipleship is great, so before you say, "Yes," count the cost. Discipleship requires you to leave your life as you have planned and to wholly follow Me. If you are not willing to forsake everyone and everything else in life, you are not ready for the cost of discipleship.

I do not say these things to discourage you from desiring salvation. I speak them because abandoning all else to Me, losing yourself - your dreams, your pleasures, your glory - must be the cry of your heart. In order to grow closer to Me, you must let go of the things in the world. You will live a life separated unto Me - not your will, but Mine - is the mantra of a Christian's life.

Discipleship requires you to live your life for My pleasure and glory. The earth you live in today is not your home. This is not the place you will have great reward. Your treasures are in your heavenly home. Do not store up earthly treasures that are temporary and worthless for all eternity. The cost to some will be losing a career, to others it will be the rejection of family, and to others it will be imprisonment and tortured. Each of these are the cost of being a believer in Jesus as the truth, the way and the life.

Many will attempt to enter heaven on their own merit, through their choice of people, on their on terms. But this is a cruel deception that gives false hope of eternal security. There is by one name only, Jesus, that you can be saved. No one can come to Me accept through Him.

I want you to have Me. I long for you to know Me. Be warned, the cares and riches of this world will choke out My life in you. Salvation is for everyone, but not everyone is willing to pay the price of discipleship. Have you counted the cost?  Are you following salvation into discipleship, forsaking your life to live fully to Me? Believe Me when I say what I will give you is greater than anything you could gain on your own.

Lindy Abbott 2010

Can You Hear Me

Dear Child,

It is easier for someone deaf to hear Me than someone with hearing. Pause, and re-read this statement. I don't want you to miss my message. I created sounds and ears. Sound and ears are good. On earth everything I created for good is warped by Satan for his purpose. Earth is not the perfect place to hear My voice. Satan has made certain to provide enormous hindrances. Noise is not always good. It can be purposely distracting.

Your ears can hear sounds that are destructive, unnerving, and even painful. While the world provides intrusive clatter, I am speaking to you. Can you hear Me? Do you even know how to listen? My voice is heard without your ears; it is heard in your soul and spirit. Even in loud continual noise, My voice can be clear. Learning to listen for Me takes practice in My presence. You have to be still. Don't lose patience. It is like learning how to tune a radio to the proper station. You will recognize My voice when you hear it, because I dwell with you in Spirit. You must trust Me. It takes faith to hear Me and you must believe what I tell you in the Bible.

When your heart cry is "I believe God!," you will find it easier to hear My voice. You will gain understanding. This is why I say, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God!" The more you read the Bible, and believe It to be the Truth, you will discover hearing my voice to be as natural as an infant knows its mother's voice.

When you struggle to hear Me, don't become anxious trying to force yourself to imagine what I might be saying. Rest, knowing it is not your work to do. I am the One doing the work for You. Celebrate, knowing that no one can ever take my voice away from you. Satan does not want you to know or believe this. He wants you bombarded with information, sounds and thoughts so that you don't have any waking time to listen to Me. This is why I created you with a hunger and thirst that only I could fill.

Hear Me, I am speaking. I am not silent. Listen for Me.

Lindy Abbott 2010

I Can Reach You

Dear Child,

Even on your darkest or loneliest days, when no one seems to understand or be able to help, I can reach you. I know your need, even before you become aware of it. Turn your heart toward Me and I will overflow you spiritually, as people and the ways of the world never can. I meet you in the secret places of your soul, places so deep your own consciousness may never go.

I am Spirit, not limited by flesh and blood, time or space. While you can't fully grasp all that I am, I  know you completely. And  through Christ, I see you in His righteousness, transformed into His image, the essence of who you really are. In Heaven you will experience life as I created it in the beginning - perfect, sinless, whole. 

There will always be people that just don't get it. They will never comprehend all I created you to be. Rest, knowing your present state is not permanent. Your time on earth is just one star twinkling in the night of eternity. You have so much to look forward to, and so much to live for as you come to know Me and make Me known to others.

Just as I can reach you, I long to reach people from all nations... to fill their empty void, to comfort them in suffering, to bring hope to their total despair. You are never alone in the world. Where ever you go, I am there. Take me to the darkest places in your life and in the world. I will show you by My light the path you should choose. As you follow Me in obedience, I will reach others for My Kingdom through you.

Reaching and filling you is not an end, but a beginning. It is a beautiful harmony of emptiness finding fulfillment, as a desert soaks up a torrential rain.  A creative melody that is to be heard where ever you are. You in Me and Me in you. It is the mystery of life sought for by all who are inquisitive, thirsty, and needy. Many false gods seem appealing, reasonable and good. But I alone am the real God, there is no other besides Me! As people open their hearts to hear My Words, and believe, they will receive Me.

Never forget, I can always reach you! I am everything you need.

Lindy Abbott 2010

Never Met Expectations

Dear Child,

I know you are hurting. It is hard when you know you have blown it, especially when those you love let you know that you could have responded better. Feeling like a failure, you ponder what is the use of trying, giving or living. You hear understanding, love and acceptance when you kneel before Me, but as soon as you get up and try to move on, people in your life are all too ready to correct you and tell you how much you missed the goal in your Christian walk.

You will never be able to be an example of Christ-like perfection. Even in total reliance on Me or more honestly, in casual reliance on Me, the very best you have to offer must be bathed in the covering of My grace. I know you. When I look to you, I see the righteousness of Christ, not all of your shortcomings and failures. I see who you are in Christ and all the wonder I created you to be. Most people don't know how to see others with such great love.

Never see yourself through the eyes of others. See yourself through My eyes, which are so more loving, graceful and able to know the truth of your soul. You weep inward because you disappoint others outwardly. Rarely if ever will you have a person in your life that will see you as I do. The sin in your life that is so easy for others to conquer is not their own sin. Every person struggles with personal failures, and hidden sins. It is easy to boast in areas you do good, and to cover or ignore the deepest struggles of your own will.

Be humble when you sin, confess it, repent and receive My grace. Some people would desire you to go through some kind of purgatory to pay for your sins, but that is not my way. Though people may question your ability to walk in My forgiveness and grace, I don't not want you to wallow in sin or beat yourself up. Once you have repented and received my forgiveness and grace, lift you your head and walk in the mercies that are new each day. Others my try to chain you to pass failures, because you don't meet their expectations, but I sent Jesus in the world so that you would experience freedom from the bondage of sin.

It is easy for sinners to cast stones at others, especially at My children, who are not yet sinless. Don't pretend to be sinless. Remind others that you are a sinner saved by grace, and able to be forgiven and walk in my mercy. The key is to live your life to please Me and My expectations of you.

Live life confident that you are My work in progress. And whether others accept it or not, you - being my child- get to walk in forgiveness and grace. It is a blessing of being My daughter. Don't let others take these blessing from you. Jesus came to earth to live a life as a man so that He may die personally sinless a death of a sinner for all who sin that you might as frequently as needed receive forgiveness, acceptance and beautiful grace from Me, Your Father God.

When you come to Me with a broken and contrite heart, you meet My expectations, and you will leave My presence totally restored. Walk in this truth - and be set free to live unto Me.

Lindy Abbott 2010

Well Done

Dear Child,

I don't judge the way the world does. I look into the heart of each and see who is truly surrendered to live their life under My Lordship. Some will choose to live life selfishly doing what they want, seeking to satisfy their desires or to be "big" in the eyes of others. Dear Child, I want you to live to the fullest. When you live sacrificially, giving your will to Me, you join Me in kingdom work. Trust Me,  I will produce the increase.

You might not be able to see the growth produced in the hearts of others as you serve Me, but in trusting Me, leave the effect of your obedience to Me. I will produce the increase as you walk in faith with Me. Never allow the world's judgment to cloud your obedience remembering that people can't see what I can see, and often they don't know what I have told you. Listen for My voice. I will guide you through life.

You are not in a competition for My love or approval, so don't compare your part in kingdom work to others. I love each of My children without partiality. I want all of my precious children to be conformed daily into the image of Jesus, becoming more single-minded toward Me, separated unto Me.

To be faithful, in surrendering to Me, you must spend time with Me. The things of the world will constantly compete for your attention and heart. This is a competition you must resist in-order to  grow in knowing Me and allowing Me to teach you.  In doing so, you will always be living your life to do My good and perfect will, and  you will hear Me proclaim to you, "Well done, My good and faithful servant! Well done!"

Lindy Abbott 2010

It is a Competition

Dear Child,

So much of life in the world is a competition. You need to be careful how you approach competitions, since they are judged by other people. I don't want you to be a people-pleaser. I do want you to live your life to please Me. Being a winner in My eyes can take the pressure off of worrying about what others say and how they judge.

Don't get Me wrong; competition can be good for many reasons. It helps you to understand that you will be rewarded in heaven for the work you do for Me on earth. Do you remember the parable of the talents in Scripture? Each person was given a different amount of money and the owner returned to see how each used their talents, an amount equal to a yearly wage.

The one given five talents invested it wisely and earned five more. The one given two also invested it wisely and earned two more. But the one give one talent was afraid of losing his portion so he buried it. In life you each have a portion entrusted to you by Me. The way you invest it is important.

If you have a real, personal relationship with Me, you can listen to Me and I will lead you in the ways you can best use what I have given you. When you are obedient to Me you always win, and will be greatly rewarded with more in heaven.

The one who was afraid didn't know Me. He thought I was a hard man. You know I am holy, just and loving, He judged Me without taking time to draw near and develop a relationship with  Me. Even if he would have done the very least with what he had been given, simply putting it in a bank to receive interest, the talent would have had increased. Don't bury what I give you. Use it for Kingdom purposes.

You are only responsible for being faithful with what I give you, so do not compared yourself to what others are given or do. Walking in faith, knowing I will guide you every step of the day as you seek My desire for your life. Rest knowing you are never in a competition for My love. All I have is yours. You are the apple of My eye.

Lindy Abbott 2010

Slow Down, You are Moving too Fast

Dear Child,

Slow down. Take a deep breath. Close your eyes, and think about Me. You have the time.

Do you realize Jesus never rushed? Love, grace, and peace can't be rushed. Do you remember? Jesus arrived three days after Lazarus died. He sat by the well when He was wearied from His journey, and there He spoke to the Samaritan women. He withdrew from crowds to be alone on the mountain to be refreshed by Me. I am here - anytime you choose to withdraw from activity to be alone with Me.

Did you ever read in the Bible Jesus ran, hurried, or pushed to get done? He moved as the Spirit moved. He took time to teach with parables to illustrate Kingdom principles. He spoke the Words I gave Him to speak. Wait for the Spirit to lead you and to guide your words.

The only way you run out of time is when you are doing something I have not asked you to do. Everything is perfect in My timing, but you can only learn this as you learn to be still with Me.

Life is not an event. Each step is an essential part of the journey. Isn't that how Jesus lived? He noticed the people along the way that others would have missed: the little man sitting in the tree, the older women touching his clothes in the crowd, and the blind man by the edge of the pool. When you rush you miss divine appointments. These are special treasures for in your life that I don't want you to miss.

Think about it: Jesus had time to talk with the centurion, to let His feet be washed with tears, and to write in the sand. So when people try to move you quickly through life, pause, and  speak with Me, as though you did not hear. Jesus learned not to be pressured by people who continued asking him for a response. He moved in My timing. I want to encourage you to experience life being conformed to Jesus' pattern as life was meant to be for you.

When you begin to move to fast, think of Me. I will help you see what is most important, so you never have to miss what is best in life.

My love is always drawing you to Me.

Lindy Abbott 2009

Beloved Daughter

Dear Child,

You are My daughter, with whom I love; with you I am well pleased.

Many daughters have experienced great brokenness because of deep hurts from their fathers. In this pain, it can be difficult to know Me, as your Father-God. The word "father" carries with it deep wounds of rejection and unfulfilled longings to hear words of  love and acceptance.

Daughter, be willing to be vulnerable in My presence. I will not leave you empty. My words are truth, healing, and everlasting. The words you've longed to hear from your father will fade in the fullness of the words I will speak forth to your soul. You will be filled, overflowing, consumed in My grace and love. When I speak to you, let My words sink deeply into your spirit.

You are not a servant or a slave to this world, but you are My daughter through spiritual adoption. You are My child, an heir to all that is Mine, a co-heir with Christ Jesus. When you talk with Me, you can call Me your "Abba, Father." I will not leave you hurt or disappointed.

You are my beloved daughter! I say this again and again because I want you to hear the words I am speaking to you. I want you to receive them with all the tenderness love can hold. My desire is to saturate your being with this message until you accept and believe it to be your truth. "I am God's beloved daughter!" needs to fill every corner of doubt  in your heart.

Give it a try; say it aloud; get use to hearing it, because it is the truth - "I am God's Beloved daughter!" When I hear you say those words, knowing that you are learning to believe it is true, I am so pleased.

I love you, My dear beloved daughter!

Lindy Abbott 2010

You are You-nique

Dear Child,

I made you. You are not a result of a collision of particles, accidentally evolved molecules, or a statistical chance of inherited chromosomes. You are original, a brand new person. You have been told by the world that you can be anything you want to be, but that is not true. What you can be is everything I created you to be!

Don't compare yourself with others. I didn't make you to be anyone other than you. I only ask that you be the best you that you can be. I gave you all of the talents and abilities you need. You are accountable to accomplish your absolute finest for Me. When you fail or fall short of your best, you can receive My grace through repentance. With grace you succeed, failing forward. Trust Me! You can do something in a special way that no one else can. You are Unique!

Let your uniqueness define your path of life as you seek Me for specific direction. Every day matters because, I have a special purpose for you; every single day. That may be hard to imagine because you cannot comprehend how everything weaves together. I can. As you learn to be still in My presence, listening and then obeying, you will taste the abundant life of living within My perfect will for you.

Think how common the women I used in the Bible were: Rahab used her roof and a string, Dorcas created cloth, Lydia opened her house to others, Ruth picked up scraps in a wheat field, Rebbecca drew water from a well. These were all simple, everyday women that I created for a purpose - just like you. Your life will make a difference when you live it for Me!

I love you, My one-of-a-kind girl!

Lindy Abbott 2009

Exchange Stress for Simplicity

Dear Child,

Christmas Season brings additional emotional and financial stress to your life. This should not be so. Recall with Me the Christmas Story in the Bible. Let us look at the shepherds who lived out in the fields keeping watch over their flock by night. The shepherds were abiding over the sheep, much like I ask you to abide with Me.

They were being faithful to the work they had at hand. It wasn't a highly sought after job, but still they were watching to make sure the sheep were safe to give birth to their baby lambs. These shepherds were not looking for a better place in life, seeking the pleasures they wanted to do. They were focused not where they wanted to be, but instead they were being faithful with where they were.

Everything you will always need is already in you as you abide in Christ Jesus Who indwells within you. You can stop looking for something outside to satisfy you within. Be faithful to the responsibilities I have given you. Don't stress trying to manipulate life to produce what you want or what you think you need. I will show up in a powerful way when you simply are faithful with what I have already given you. You  will never be able to produce for yourself anything greater in life than what I want in your life.

Be faithful in the present moment. Everyone has a sinful past, but everyone is welcome to choose to be in My presence. Let's think back to the Shepherds. Amazingly, an Angel stood before them saying, "Do not be afraid, behold, good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:10-11 NKJV). As soon as the shepherd's heard this message they immediately left, with haste, to go see.

I tell you to "be still" which actually means "let it drop from your hands". I am the same yesterday, today and forever. Let go of whatever you are holding onto so tightly, so that you can "be still" and take the time to "know that I am God." You can't be still, and come into My presence, to seek Me and be found, until you let go of things in your life.

During the Christmas Season, it is easy to focus on material stuff, and things that your culture or religion stresses as being most important. But I tell you to throw off everything that hinders and entangles you, so that you will have time with Me. Be ready, declutter your life, lighten your schedule! When I call you, be ready to come immediately and see what I have to meet the deepest needs of your soul. Simplify, be faithful with the few. Be still, let go. And prioritize your life to what I hold most dear, My relationship to you, My child.

Lindy Abbott 2009

No Mercy, Know Mercy

Dear Child,

The world that you live in can be an ugly, painful place, but so can your inward world, the place in your heart. This is because you are depraved in your nature, since the day you were born. You were born into sin. The fact that you are a sinner is a painful truth, but moreover, the fact is some people have no mercy for those they view as wrongful sinners. Sadly, they forget that they too are a sinner.

I am sure you have felt it many times. You enter a crowded room but no one makes eye contact. It is like you are invisible. You walk up to say a word, and you get a cold shoulder. People pretend to be in a deep in conversation or too busy with the task at hand. They have to answer the phone, solve a problem, share a great story or rush off to run an errand. They try to avoid you because they have no mercy to give to a sinner like you. They have heard about you, your testimony of being a sinner saved, and want nothing to do with you.

Learn this important lesson...you can't give to others what you have never received. Perfect people don't have mercy. They have never needed it, so they never been blessed with receiving it. They belong to a group of people who don't go too deep nor take their mask off. You see, people can always pretend on the outside that everything is just 'great'! They have a nice family, husband has a great job, and children do well in school and extracurricular activities. They have all their needs met:  food, clothes, home, friends, car, and money in the bank. What more could a person need they wonder? Mercy is the resounding answer. . .mercy!

If you know Me, you know mercy. I am so merciful. Without mercy you could never have restored your relationship with Me. It was by My mercy that I forgave your sins. Mercy has allowed you to know the righteousness that only comes through surrendering your will to living your life for Me alone. You don't have to work to receive My mercy, you just have to open your hands and let go of your will for your life.

If you cling to self-sufficiency, you can't reach out to receive. My mercy never runs dry. It is newly given to you every morning, to face anything that comes your way and to cover anything that happened yesterday. The promise of  My mercy brings with it great hope. By knowing mercy you are released from the shackles of sin, to walk. . .even skip into today. Come to Me, know the depth of My mercy, and walk lighter today. 

Lindy Abbott 2009

Stop Pretending

Dear Child,

You can stop pretending. Dress-up and playing house was fun when you were a preschooler, but now that you are a grown lady you don't have to keeping up the act. Don't be fake, especially with Me. You can't trust everyone, be discerning, listening to the Holy Spirit. Some people are just waiting to get some juicy news to blabber to others. Ask me to help you. I will guide you to people who will be true friends, who will be confidants and wise counselors.

Sunday morning is one of the biggest days of acting, as My children go to gather at the church but want to make sure they adjust to the "I'm fine" church-y masked smile. Oh, how hard it is to be real, to allow yourself to weep tears of loneliness or anger at the altar steps that seldom gets used anymore.

I see my children sitting in the pews all pious. One lost his business this week to bankruptcy. Another is crushing under the coldness of silent treatment from her spouse as her marriage crumbles. I see my child who drank a little too much last night and went a little too far with her date. And there he is again, slipping in after the music hoping to be unseen, he wouldn't want people to know he is still grieving the death of his mother. It has been almost a year. On a few pews up, sits a person struggling with prescription drug abuse and just a few inches away is a church member addicted to shoplifting.

The pain of being in a crowd but not connecting, feeling so hollow, like no one really cares or could ever understand. "If only they knew the truth...." "I can't dare tell a soul..." "I am a terrible person, why did I even come...." "Look how happy they are like they don't have a care in the world...."  For the most part, you are ashamed, and afraid. What would people think if they knew you still sinned?

Well, I will tell you what I think! You are my priceless treasure, my sweet child that I love so very much, and so unconditionally. What I think about you matters more than anybody else.You can't pretend with Me, I know the truth already. You might as well confess your sin and sorrows as soon as possible. I can forgive you, comfort you and provide all you need. You can stop pretending with me. I love the 'real' you!

Lindy Abbott 2009

Did You Hear the Applause

Dear Child,

As you walked under the cottonwood trees this winter, did you take the time to listen and hear the applause? The crisp, dry leaves covered the limbs of the tree, refusing to let go, waiting patiently. But did you notice as you passed under the tree I ever so gentle blew the wind over the leaves to speak My heart of approval to you. As they swung back and forth, gently hitting one another they made beautiful musical noise, like the trickling water in a spring, or a gentle choir of thanksgiving and praise. "There is My girl! I love her so much. Clap for her little leaves. Let her know how special she is to Me. Let her hear My heart of knowing she is my precious daughter, and I am so proud of her!"

Do you know how often I think of you? How I sing your praise? Are you looking for approval for others when you already have full unconditional acceptance from Me. I love you not for what you do for Me. I love you for who you are in Me! You see, I love you and applaud you for just being yourself - the person I created you to be. Sure, not everyone will like you. Some people think that people different from them are "wrong", but this is so not true. Each person is created in My image and Jesus died for them. If that doesn't help you see that I value and love all of the children I create, You simply don't know Me.

I like variety. Anyone that knows a little bit about Me sees how obvious this is. Just look out of your window at all the different kind of plants I have made. No two are identical to Me. One cottonwood might look just like another one to you, but to Me it is uniquely placed on earth and growing up at its own pace. Have you ever counted the number of leaves on a tree? I have! And believe Me, just because two tree stand side by side, when you get down to the detail like the number of leaves, they are so unique.

This is why you are so special to Me. There is not another girl in all the world just like you! I planned it this way. I wanted you to be uniquely you. So walk a little slower, listen to My whisper of approval, and be confident to be who you naturally are. You are so beautiful to Me, just as you are!

Lindy Abbott 2009

Call You by Your Name

Dear Child, I know how much it hurts. When people accuse you of things you don't do or when someone calls you a horrible name. It is bad enough to hear it firsthand from that person's own mouth, but how more soul crushing to know that you have been talked about. Then when you cry and reveal your pain, the excuses start rolling. "It was only a joke." "I thought that is what he said." "I did nothing wrong."

It hurts to the core of your being because the people you love the most, the ones you allow your heart to be open and vulnerable to are the very people who can slash you the deepest with words. Do you remember when Jesus walked the streets to the Place of the Skull which is called Golgotha? It was when he was walking, bearing His cross, that the multitudes witnessed all the abuse He had received. Jesus was mocked, called names, spit on, struck, belittled, beaten, and ridiculed. His broken body could barely drag the weight of the cross, but soon on the cross He would bear the sins of all  people.

When you are mistreated remember that Jesus, suffered all things so that He could empathize with you and be able to intercede on your behalf. He knows what you need. He knows how you feel. He recalls the weight of the pain of being rejected, trashed, and totally disgraced. I want you to remember one thing. It is the most comfort I could ever give to you if you are hurting from the words of someone close to you . . . "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine."

Don't ever let someone else determine your name, your value, or your truth. "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you." When your tears pour down your face like flood gates being opened, look to Me. I am calling you by your good name. You are my daughter and you are precious in My sight.

Wipe your tears away, and let me see your smiling face, you are deeply loved and very special to Me.

Lindy Abbott 2009

Who Is Your Hope?

Dear Child,

Hope! You hear it everywhere you turn. Hope! Everyone is offering it. Hope! People are longing to have it. Hope! Apart from Me, hope is vain, shallow, and empty. What others offer you is counterfeit. Hope is not a commodity in and of itself. Hope depends upon that object you are hoping in. Your hope is fulfilled in Me! I, alone, am the only hope you can stake your life on and grow your faith by. I will never fail you.

Many offer hope but they will never deliver apart from Me! There is one hope, one truth, one faith! Be careful who you hope in. The object of your hope is your god, who you depend on, who you obey, who you believe in! Place all of your hope in Me. You will never be disappointed. I will satisfy you and provide for your every need. It is so true in the wicked world that there are people who are filled with an evil spirit over which the person has no control. Many cases as these seem hopeless, and people who are suffering from the control of evil are miserable.

While it often appears to man's eye that he may have no reason to live, I see individuals differently. I know I can heal anyone who comes to Me truly seeking to be set free, and willing to repent from living that is not right according to My Word. Do you know why you and everyone who has ever lived always has hope? Do you remember when Jesus was in the garden of Gethsemane? His heart was so broken and blood was already flowing freely in His sweat. In genuine agony He cried out to Me, "Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me!" It was as if time froze in this unanswered prayer. To Jesus, in that moment, the heavens were dark, the doors were shut and I gave Him no assurance that I would ever answer this tearful pleading prayer.

Yet, I want you to think on this for a moment. All hope would have been lost for eternity if I answered Jesus' prayer. Even if Jesus called forth the angelic hosts acting in His own will  and allowed Himself to be miraculously removed from the cross to be spared His cruel death, there would never be any real hope. But the good news is and always will be - Jesus did live a sinless life, died a sinners death by becoming everyone's sin on the cross and rose on the third day to eternally conquer the curse of death.

Hope! Many claim to be able to give it, but what they offer is fleeting and a counterfeit. Real Hope is truly the message of Jesus! Jesus is the one and only who can provides the ability to be reconciled with Me through His redemption from sin, and His gift of eternal life given to all who will believe! Renew your heart to have steadfast faith and go freely sharing the only real hope in life for everyone.

Rest in knowing I know what is best for you, and as you remain submissive to My will you will be flooded with My hope!

Lindy Abbott 2009

Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks!

Dear Child,

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing and in everything give thanks; for this is My will in Christ Jesus for you. I want to teach you a little about real joy, prayer and thanksgiving. Give me a few moments of this day. You will learn something worth your time.

Remember to have joy in life! Every child of Mine should live joyfully in the security and assurance of being certain that you are saved. It is easier to have the security of being a believer, in being certain of what you really believe to be truth, than to know you, being saved, have the assurance of daily salvation. Do you take the step of faith believing in Jesus, knowing you are always free of the penalty of sin?

While on earth you will continually find yourself in the presence of sin, but it is at these precise moments that you will experience the salvation of being free of sin. The grace and freedom that comes from being forgiven of sin through your acceptance of Jesus is the very act that brings deep joy into your life, on a daily basis. I gave you the Holy Spirit as My guarantee to you that you will have acceptance into Heaven, but  My guarantee is even more relevant as you knowingly experience that I, Who have the power to save you from Hell, also have the power to save you from the bondages of sin while on earth. In this truth, rejoice!

Remember the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. You are righteous in My eyes because you are living in Christ, and the Holy Spirit is living in you. I no longer see your sin when I gaze upon you. Instead, I see Christ's covering over you in all of His righteousness. You have done nothing to acquire your righteous state, and matter of fact there never was anything you could have done, since you were born into unrighteous sin. Righteousness is a gracious gift given by Me to you in response to your acceptance of Jesus as your Lord and Savior. 

When praying fervently understand that My knowledge is greater than yours and when a prayer seems to go  unanswered you are not able to see My response. Often I have to work in ways that protect you because you ask without knowing the outcome of what you request. Fervent prayer takes great trust in believing I will do what is right and necessary in the situation you lay at My feet, surrendering your will to My will. While Thanksgiving may be a seasonal thought for many, you need to live a life of thanksgiving, so that others will be drawn to ask you what you are so thankful for and when this question comes, be ready with your answer.

I love you so much! Continue in rejoicing, praying and thanksgiving - these are evidence of living a Christ-centered life!

Lindy Abbott 2009

Are You A Watchman for Truth?

Dear Child,

You are called, sanctified by Me, Your Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ. May My mercy, peace and love be multiplied to you. Contend earnestly for your faith which I gave once for all times to you, My child. Be cautious, people will creep in your local fellowships unnoticed. People whom, through foreknowledge of their actions,  I long ago marked out for condemnation. These ungodly people will try to turn My grace into lewdness and deny Me and My Son, your Lord Jesus Christ.

Throughout the times people have led others astray. They speak evil and often they do not know it. They have gone in the way of Cain, running greedily after false gods for their profit, and perishing in rebellion, rejecting My authority. They walk among you at church. They fellowship with you without fear, but truly they are serving only themselves. They are clouds without water, carried about by the winds; late autumn trees without fruit, twice dead; pulled up by the roots; raging waves of the sea, foaming in their own shame; wandering stars for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever.

Notice their description - they are without the eternal living water, have no fruit, not rooted in My Word, moving along the latest raging popular high wave and wondering about seeking stardom and fame. These people are in secret grumblers, complainers, walking according to their own lusts. In public, they will speak great puffed-up words, flattering people to gain advantage.

After I saved the people out of the land of Egypt, there were those destroyed who did not believe. And the angels who did not keep their proper domain, but left heaven, I have reserved in everlasting chains under darkness for the judgment of the great day. As Sodom and Gomorrah, and cities throughout time, have similarly given themselves over to sexual immorality and gone after strange flesh, are set forth as an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.

Do not be fooled. Be a student of my Word. Make it your daily job to know right from wrong. To live a life of loyalty, dignity and respect for others. And don't take the freedom you have to speak or worship for granted. Be a Watchman for Truth! Accept nothing less than knowing what you believe  and teaching others My complete Truth. Know it and stand up for it, do not ever be ashamed! And never forget, you are never alone, I go with you always, even to the end of  days.

Lindy Abbott 2009

Experience My Peace

Dear Child,

My peace I give to you. Don't rush into the day without spending "alone-time" with Me. Daily come into My presence and I will fill you up, to provide for all of your needs for this day. I only give out daily bread. You can't stock up one or to days a week, so that you can skip a few of divine appointments. I planned you to have a daily need so that you would be continually dependent upon Me.

Do you want to know peace, an absence of striving within and without? My peace - total unconditional reconciliation with Me - is available to all My children. You received positional peace with Me when you trusted in Jesus to be your Truth, your Way, your Life! But daily, you must receive functional peace as you experience My loving acceptance, forgiveness and restoration to meet your daily circumstances.

Peace! Everyone wants it. People keep trying to obtain it, and some even try to give it to others. Many greeting card wish you to have it, but still it seems no one can truly find it. Oh, you may find a way to sit quietly, to escape to your favorite coffee shop or to stroll through a nature path, but this is conditional peace so easily evades you. As the trials and temptations appear, you quickly lose what "peace" you thought you only earlier obtained.

This kind of peace starts to drift away as soon as you re-enter your day. The phone is ringing, food needs to be prepared, house needs cleaning, children are wanting, husbands are needing - that sense of tranquility that you found in the quiet escape from life's demands so quickly washes away. As a castle stands for a while safely until the tide rolls in, and then right before your eyes it melts away as though it never was, and it will never return again.

I want you to know dear child, when you come to Me in pieces, and slow your thoughts down to spend quality time with Me, I will give you inner peace. My peace does not wash away. It surpasses all understanding. My peace is not affected by the storming elements of life. It is true peace. You have peace with Me, a permanently reconciled relationship, and peace in Me, a refreshing fellowship with My Spirit.

My peace I give to you, and nothing or no one can take it away. When you leave My presence, always remember in the core of your being your are at peace with Me. So when you begin to feel like your falling into pieces, remember your peace is in Me. Now go and give My peace to others.

Lindy Abbott 2009

Don't Be Ashamed

Dear Child,

Don't be too ashamed or disgraced to lift your face to Me. I know your sins, and your guilt has reached to the heavens. Nothing is hidden from Me. I am your Father, your Sovereign Lord, and I do forgive! I have mercy on you when you sin.

Come to Me, Christ made you worthy to be in My presence. You can do nothing to separate yourself from My unconditional love. It is pointless to try and cover up your iniquities that are clearly known by Me. Let Me free you from debt-hold sin has on you. Look to Me. Acknowledge your sin to Me. You owe a debt that you could never pay. Jesus already did all that needs to be done. As soon as you confess your transgressions to Me, I am faithful and just to forgive you from all of your sin and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness. You can never out-sin My grace and forgiveness.

Jesus bore all your transgressions on the cross. He became sin for you, that you may never have to be in bondage to sin, never living overpowered by the traps sin lays. Even if you think you have sinned greatly and you are overwhelmed by shame. Cry out to Me. I will blot out all your iniquity. I can never cast you away from My presence or take the Holy Spirit from you. Even if you have done a very foolish thing, I will restore you to the joy of your salvation and renew within you a steadfast spirit, a willing spirit, to sustain you.

Only I can do this for you. No one else is like Me because I alone can pardon sin and forgive your transgressions. You are the remnant of My inheritance, My adopted child. I delight to show you mercy. Know this fact - that I am abounding in love for all who call to Me. I am always forgiving and good. I am your Father God, you are safe with Me. I will spread My protection over you, as I bring joy to you and lift up your soul. Come to me, My child, know the peace and freedom of My unending forgiveness.

Lindy Abbott 2009

Are You Withering?

Dear Child,   

Are you withering, feeling pressed in every direction? Are you running about on empty, having nothing to give to others? Are you tired, thinking you will never find refreshing rest? Lend Me your attention, I want to give to you.

Comfort, yes, comfort is what I long to bring to you. Truly, the spiritual war is real, though all your sins are pardoned, your enemy still fights, and he aims to defeat you. He wants you to dry up, and wither, but you need not live life his way. You simply have to receive from Me continual blessings of living water.

Prepare your heart for Me, making straight your will to walk along life's pathway of obedience, so come to Me to receive My blessing. Through Me, every valley in your life will be exalted, and every mountain or hill brought low. The crooked places shall be made straight and the rough places smooth. My glory shall be revealed in your life and everyone you encounter will see 'it' - a living testimony to Me.

Understand - All flesh is as grass, and all its loveliness is like the flowers of the field. Physical beauty is not lasting. The grass withers and the flowers fade - surely people are as grass. Your flesh also will wither and fade, but My Word stands forever. You are my living Word! For some people the only Scripture they will ever see. This is your true eternal beauty.

I created you to live eternally but not in your flesh, therefore don't spend so much time and money preserving your flesh that is not eternal. Be more concerned about your internal moisture level. Be still, examine yourself. Are you withering within?  Comfort, refreshing, overfilling comfort is what I long to pour into your being as we spend time together.

I come to you. Are you making time to come to Me? Realize - you never have to live a dry, withered existence. As a branch remains on the vine and is continually nourished, you should remain in Me. The youth shall faint and be weary, and the young man shall utterly fall, but if you will only learn to live life waiting on Me, I shall always renew you. You will be strengthened, not weary and wilting. 

Remember - you are Mine, I have chosen you. Never fear a time of drought or wilderness, for I am always  with you. Be not dismayed nor discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you in all of the seasons of life

Lindy Abbott 2009

Flying High, Falling Down

Dear Child,

What would you rather do: fly high or fall down? This doesn't seem like much of a choice? Who would rather fall down than fly high? Let me explain the ways of My Kingdom before you answer this question. It is such a delight for Me to see you filled with love, enthusiasm and a sense of purpose as you serve Me in your spiritual gifting. Nothing will bring more joy to your soul then being able to do what I created you to do.

People might describe a time of joy as 'flying high', but I want to show you how great it is for you to 'fall down' when you have Me. In My Divine ways, many Truths are paradoxical. Some people call these a 'divine paradox', like Proverbs 13:7, "There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing. And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches."  Second Corninthians 12:9 says, "In order to gain strength, you must omit weakness." And here is another one: it is by losing you life that you gain it!

Spiritually gifted teachers, compassionate caregivers and effective missionaries aren't born, they are developed through many times of learning how to walk by faith and not by sight. When I see my daughter  listening to the questions of young girls, fully engaged in telling them about Me and My ways, it is so precious! Or when My daughters full of mercy are spending time with the elderly who need extra tender, loving care to remember that they are useful and life has meaning, it brings me great pleasure. Just a few days ago, I was thrilled to see My lovely girl standing in front of church with her husband and little toddler as the congregation prayed for them since they were about to experience life as a missionary in Singapore.

I want to remind you, it takes a lots of practice learning to walk in your gifting. You won't always get it right, so never consider quitting to try.  Matter of fact, you may feel incapable, like you just aren't cut out to be my gifted child. When you think this remember, I know you better than you know yourself. So trust Me, learn to fall forward. Every-time you fall look up, I will be there to give you a hand, so you can take your next step toward flying high for Me.

So, dear one, when crisis or trouble begins entering into your world, look for what I am getting ready to do on your behalf. Turn to Me and I will show you the rainbow in the cloudy sky, opening the next door for you to walk through by faith when you saw the previous one just swung shut and locked you out. These are the ways of My Kingdom.

Lost causes are waiting to be won. The hopeless are getting ready to be filled with purpose. The hurting victims of sin are transforming into being victoriously whole. Those who daily die on earth are entering eternal life. The proud are being taken down from their lofty place, and the humble are being exalted. Because in My Kingdom, you must go down before I can lift you up and learning to fall teaches you to fly. Go ahead, walk by faith today.

 

Lindy Abbott 2009

Pray To Me

Dear Child,

When Jesus prayed, He prayed to Me. You are to be Christ-like. He set the standard and example for how you should live. When you pray, pray to Me, as Jesus did. Something so simple can be so confused by man, especially those who speak about Me but don't know Me. Don't be confused or misled. 

Anyone can talk about Me, know a lot of facts about Me, and even write books about Me but to know about Me if very different from actually knowing Me personally as Father God. Jesus knew Me intimately. He only spoke what I told Him to speak and He did what I willed Him to do. He cried out to Me, His Abba, His Father, in His times of need.Like Jesus, bow your knees in prayer to Me, the Father of your Lord Jesus Christ. 

Through My Spirit in your inner man, Christ dwells in your heart through faith; that you may be rooted and grounded in My love (Ephesians 3:14-15 NKJV). You pray to Me, through My Spirit, by faith in Christ. Prayer is so simple, but at the same time so profound. Wise people miss its simplicity, making it some elaborate mystical ability spoken in uncommon language. That is why I tell you that you must have child-like faith to have a personal relationship with Me. It is with the words of a child, totally believing and trusting that you pray to Me. 

Don't miss this simple truth: Jesus dwells in you through My Holy Spirit. Jesus is in your heart, through your faith. Faith that believes He is your, one and only, Lord and Savior of your life I want you to "be able to comprehend with all the saints, all My children, what is the width and length and depth and height - to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of Me (Ephesians 3:18-19)."  

You see, Christ love passes knowledge. Wise people amass great knowledge, even about Me, but they miss My love that surpasses facts. Pray to Me, not relying on human understanding, thinking in human terms. Let go, set yourself free from knowledge to be with Me. Even though you don't fully comprehend My ways, which are higher than human ways, be relational to Me. I am able to do exceedingly abundantly above all you ask or think, according to My power that works in you.Prayer, like this, brings Me glory in the church by Jesus to all generations, now and forever and ever (Ephesians 3:20-21). 

Free yourself, your heart and mind, in prayer to Me. I want you to experience and understand My love I have for you. I look so forward to hearing and speaking to you! Come to Me in prayer with the boldness and access given to you through your faith in Jesus, your Lord.

Lindy Abbott 2009

Come Spend Some Quiet Time With Me

Dear Child,

Good Morning Sleepy Head, Come Spend Some Quiet-Time with Me. Before the demands of the day start, before the phone begins to ring, before your family needs your help, come to me. I see how much you are trying, how you are giving life all you have to give! Now, come to Me. I want to renew your spirit and fill you up with Me.

I want to give you my perspective. You have been tired lately, easy to get upset. So many people need help, so many people are hurting. You can't minister to others until you let me minister to you. Do you remember when Jesus went into the desert for forty days? Satan tried all he could to beat Him up emotionally, to trip Him up, to get Him to make wrong choices. But what happen each time? Jesus filled with the Word, and My presence, was able to respond with a Biblical Worldview answer.

What do you think Jesus was doing all the time Satan wasn't bothering Him during those forty days? He was spending time in My presence. He was listening to Me and I was listening to Him. We were having sweet fellowship. My Word was His food, His sustenance. He was being filled with My desires and heart for Him, My purpose and plan for His life. 

You, too, can come to Me and be filled with the Word, and My presence. You can listen to Me and I will listen to you. We can have sweet fellowship together and My Word will be your food, your sustenance. You will be filled with My desires, the purposes and plans I have for your day. Satan will try to trip you up, just like he did Jesus. But by coming to Me first in your day and keeping a focus on Me throughout the day, you will know how to respond to his attacks. You will recognize his wicked, sly voice and be alert to the traps he tries to set.

Come spend quiet time with Me. After being filled with my grace, love, hope, and peace; you will be able to shower these blessings on others. Your children will be blessed. Your husband will be blessed. Your friends will be blessed, along with anyone you meet this day. Because when you take time to be blessed by me, you can be a blessing to others. My blessing is multiplied through you to everyone you touch and meet.

This the beauty of being a Christian, you are able to be Christ to others. Grab your Bible, a notepad or journal and a pen. Find a quiet place, and come to Me. I am waiting for you. I so want to bless you and help you see your life as I see it. Don't stop to talk to another, check your mail, answer the phone. I am  so more important, come to me! I love you so much!

 

Lindy Abbott 2009

Enter Into the Secret Life

Dear Child,

I am amazed how hard it is for you to remember Me. It is not an amazement because I lack of foreknowledge. It is an amazement filled with sorrow. I want you to have an abundant life, full of grace, inner peace, and an overflowing of the Holy Spirit. Try this: think of Me first each day, before your coffee, greeting the family, or getting dressed.

When you step into the day, and leave me behind, you will never have everything you need for what is certain to come. Practice being in my presence as soon as your eyes open. Sing Me a new song, praising Me for the new day. Equip yourself with your spiritual armor, center your plans around me. Focus your thoughts on your spiritual life. Pause to listen; I have life-giving words just for you.

Satan is waiting for you to slip. Spending focused time with me in prayer before your foot touches the floor, will keep you steady. Then Satan will be wishing you would crawl back under the covers, thinking 'oh, no, she's up!' Arise so full of Me, you send him running at first glance. Let him know you are not easy prey.

Every human awakes into a new day, but you, my dear child, can awaken into the Secret Life. This is the mystery place that no one can enter without the covering of the blood of Jesus. When Jesus died on the cross and conquered the curse of death, the curtain was torn from top down, giving you complete access to me. I am longing to pour out my love, acceptance and blessing on you.

I see everything you will need to get through the day. You need time with me, as much as you need a fresh warm cup of Java. I hear my children say I can't open my eyes until my first cup of coffee. I long to hear my child testify, "I can't roll out of my bed, until I have had my fill of God in our secret place. I can't live without His presence."

Creation cries out the me each morning; the rooster crows, the sun rises, the dew sets, the bird seeks its breakfast and tweets a song of morning joy. Listen, look, and imitate the consistency of creation. I am continually inviting you to enter into a life I have perfectly designed for you to enjoy Me. I love you so much and completely accept you as you are. You are always safe with Me. Awaken, Enter, Enjoy and be Filled!

 

Lindy Abbott 2009

Life's Great Mystery

Dear Child,

Embrace this glorious truth - you, who were once dead, are spiritually alive! Doesn't this excite you? It thrills Me because when you are spiritually alive, you can enter My presence and have a one-on-one personal relationship with Me, Your Father-God. It is for this very reason that Jesus, My Son-God, was born a man!

Some people try to explain life as everyone moving toward a mysterious 'oneness', to be absorbed into god. They explain this to be as a drop of water falls into the ocean becomes one with the ocean. They know not what they are saying. Pretending to understand life's great mystery, they speak nonsense. Think about it - once the drop of water enters the ocean, it ceases to existent. This is not how I created spiritual life. You are eternal. You will never cease to exist.

When you become one with Me, your unique being, who you are, never ceases to exist. My plan and purpose for you doesn't end with salvation, nor with physical death. When you become 'born again' into My Spiritual life, your real purpose for living only begins! When you die, your life continues for eternity, and to My Joy you will be with Me throughout all eternity.

You are alive in Christ, and will live forever spiritually alive! Now that is something to rejoice about! Go ahead, rejoice! Sing to me a new song, a song of love, joy and life. I am listening!

 

Lindy Abbott 2009

Come to Life

Dear Child,

Do you hear Me calling, "Come to Me; come to life?" I want to share with you a deep Spiritual truth.

I begot Jesus; He is God. I can only beget God. When I made you; I created a human. You are not God, nor can you ever be. I made you with the most complete resemblance to Me in all creation. Humans are the greatest physical life form on earth.

You are not of the animal kingdom! I set you apart from animal life, by creating you in My likeness. You have a conscience, emotions, reason and free will. At birth, you are biologically alive, but since sin entered the world, you are spiritually dead. Spiritual life is a higher life that exists only in Me. Because of sin, you are born separated from Me. I cannot be in the presence of sin.

Your mother begot you; You are human. When she made something; she created an object, like a statue without life. A human creation will never have human life. Parents do not make children; I form them in their mother's womb. When you entered this life and first laid in your mother's arms, you were physically alive, but spiritually dead. Your life testimony begins at conception.

Jesus is My one and only begotten Son, I have no other begotten children, nor will I ever again. What is begotten is of the same kind. A cat begets a cat. A cow begets a cow. A human begets a human.

When I begot Jesus, He entered Mary's womb both spiritually and  physically alive. He was and is fully God, begotten by Me into physical human life. Jesus was not made, like you. He was not beginning His life at conception. He is the always Existent-One, Creator God, Elohim. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end.

I love you too much to leave you spiritually dead and separated from Me. I want you to come to life! I proclaim in My Word , "while you were yet a sinner Jesus Christ died for you and Jesus is the truth, the way and the life no one comes to me except through Him." This is the Good News of the Gospel - you and every other human can come to spiritual life!

Celebrate this truth - You have come to life!

 

Lindy Abbott 2009

Christ-life is Inside You

Dear Child,

You are trying so hard. Give trying a break and start trusting Me more. When Christ-life is inside, you can't lose it! You can only be able to keep something that you first acquired by your own efforts. You have been saved by faith in Me, not by your abilities or your works to attain faith. I keep 'you in Christ' and 'Christ in you' by sealing you with the Holy Spirit, your guarantee of eternal life, your life in Christ.

Just because you are a Christian, you will not live without sin. A Christian is not a woman who never goes wrong; she is someone who is able to repent, receive the grace of forgiveness and be enabled to turn from sin. I know you get weary of having to pick yourself up over and over after each stumble, but it is the wonderful Christ-life in you, enabling you to persevere in your spiritual walk.

You are different from people of the world who just try to be good, hoping to do enough to please a god or at least man. They believe  I will love them because they are being good. They may think about Me or even try to imitate Jesus, but this is not the true Christian life. Deep inside, they know they never measure up, nothing is good enough, causing them to strive even harder.

You know differently. You understand any good you do comes from the Christ-life in you. You know that I loved you while you were yet still a sinner. I even let Christ die for you when you were a sinner, not because you were good, pure or deserved it. I did it because I love you.  No one can be saved by trying to please me. Salvation comes by accepting the Christ-life to live in and through you. Since you are saved by Christ, continue on , daily, moment by moment living the Christ-life.

You are the body through which I work. Every addition to this Christian body enables Me to do more. You help others by being part of the body of Christ, allowing Christ to live in You. He, alone, can help others through you. I rejoiced when you freely accepted Christ-life. The time for choosing will come to an end. Presently, the opportunity to choose to have Christ-life is still available. This time is short, quickly coming to its end. Share and Pray for those who have yet to choose Me. I  am waiting, to give as many possible the chance to choose Christ-life.

I  will transform you from within, making you 'good,' because I love you! Share this good news with those you love. Let them know about Christ-life and how much I love them!

 

Lindy Abbott 2009

What Are You Living For?

Dear Child,

When you took your first breath in life, you were totally dependent on others. Through the years you learned to find your unique individuality, your sense of purpose, as you longed for independence. Every precious baby I create must one day decide what she is going to live for? Each of My children are different, but all share a singular purpose: to bring Me glory!

Today, I watched a precious baby girl I created 8 weeks ago. She rested contently in a stroller after being fed. She doesn't have a home. Her mom has let her go because she clings to addictive drugs. Will she ever hear how much I love her?

My heart cries for both she and her mom, who is really only a child herself. At age 13 she was gang raped; even thinking about it brings up so much pain. Her life has been a downward spiral, a path of destruction. I love her so much it hurts. What does she and her little baby girl have to live for? How shall they ever glorify Me in their life?

Have you ever considered what you are living for? What is the goal and purpose of your life? What is the central core reason for everything you do? Everyone lives for something. How do you spend your time, money and talents? The answer to this question is the key to seeing your purpose for living.

You are going to live for eternity. Your days on earth are tiny moments in comparison to forever. What you decide to live for on earth is critical; it determines your eternal life. I want a relationship with you, one that is real and everlasting! Do you believe Me? Do you believe that I love you?

My Word says, "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Can you truthfully say that statement describes your life? I want you to live for Me, to be an ambassador for Christ, to be a living Bible for people to come to know My love for them. Do you know why? I have so many children that need to experience My love. Are your arms available to tenderly cuddle My abandoned child or to reach your hand out to my little girl who feels so worthless to tell her about Me? 

I long to be your reason to live. Living life for Me fulfills the hunger in your heart for meaning and purpose. Run to Me, My arms open wide. I want to show you how to live for Love, and  bring Me glory in your life!

 

Lindy Abbott 2009

Do You Need a Little Help?

Dear Child,

Do you need Me? I hope so. I want to help with all your needs. I care a lot about the little details of your life. Often what appears minor can be so important. Throughout your day, speak with Me. I want to oversee the intricacies of your life. Be certain, I know how to provide for you, discerning what you really need. Share your plans and aspirations with Me. I'd love to give you insight, helping you to identify the true desires of your heart.

Think about baking, if you leave out a tiny teaspoon of baking soda you will have a very flat cake. In gardening, if you don't pre-soak hard seeds they never germinate into plants. In marriage, simply making time to sit by your husband without speaking a single word, encourages and energizes him. And during Bible School, when the children daily bring their coins, thousands of dollars can be raised for missions. Every little bit helps, and little details are very critical.

When your heart cries out, I hear you. Even when you muffle the sound of your tears into a pillow, I don't miss one tear drop. If only you could grasp how much I care and that I know about the wicked things drawing near to you. I desire to warn you, if only you'd listen for Me. It pains me when you don't think of Me, turning to another source. I am a jealous God; I never want to see you with another. I created you to be dependent on Me.

Make Me your first source for help!  I am always accessible. You are My exceptional child. When you need answers, support, direction or friendship, reach for Me. I will supply all your needs. I am your Jehovah-Jireh, The Lord Who Provides! Let Me enrich your life. Call out to Me!

 

Lindy Abbott 2009

Do You Need a Spiritual Spell-Check?

Dear Child,

I miss you. Are you struggling again? Do you feel distant, unable to press in to Me? In Christ, you have within you a spiritual spell-check? He entered your heart when you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior. The Holy Spirit is in your inner man, dwelling in your heart through faith. This is why I tell you to walk by faith, not by sight. In faith, believing Me, He will reveal to you everything you need to know.

When is the last time you allowed the Holy Spirit to check your heart? Let Him show you what you need to check for possible corrections. Sin causes so much destruction and pain, leading you off the path of My perfect will for you. Even if you unknowingly pursue evil plans, you are moving far from Me, grieving the Holy Spirit. Don't trust your own heart. It can be deceitful, and even wicked.

Let no one deceive you with empty words, My Words are full of life. Permit the Holy Spirit to reveal to you understanding and knowledge in Scripture. My Word is living, effective and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing deep into both soul and spirit (NKJV Hebrews 4:12). Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit, finding out what is acceptable to Me.

You were once darkness, but now you are light in Me (Ephesians 5:8). Walk in My Word, as it lights your path, discerning the thoughts and intents of your heart .Take time to be still. Lay everything before Me, being willing to obey. I will direct your path, showing you how to make your steps steady by following My Words. I want you to shine!

Remember, you are My precious workmanship; I created you in Christ Jesus for good works. Through Jesus you have access by the Holy Spirit to Me. Listen to the conviction of the Holy Spirit, as you draw close to Me.  Check your spiritual walk, ensuring that you are doing what I prepared for you. My plans for you are perfect. I long to have you come to me.

 

Lindy Abbott 2009

There is Nothing New Under the Sun

Dear Child,

I know you like to be creative. It is the way I designed for you to express yourself from birth. You are My one of a kind creation. I formed you in My image in your mother's womb. I am your Creator God, Elohim. I create, that is Who I am!  In the beginning, I created all things, and it was very good. You also began life enjoying to make things. The difference is when I create, I bring something into existence. When you create, you use something I created to express a thought, feeling or idea.

When you finish a craft,  project, song, or blog, you sit back thinking you created something brand new. Guess what? "There is Nothing New Under the Sun." I don't say that to dash your spark of excitement in being satisfied with what you have done. I say it to keep you remembering that all you do that is good is done in and through Me, and most importantly for My glory.

I want you to be creative, to find beauty in all you do. Follow the dreams I place in your heart and embrace uniquely who I created you to be. I give you so much freedom when it comes to design, enjoy the freedom to explore.

So, sing a new song, draw a picture, redecorate your bedroom. Do it all to My glory and praise for everything I have given you. I delight in your enthusiasm. I love you so much, and I look forward to you coming to Me with your "creations" saying, "Look, Dad, see what I did?"

My heart bubbles with acceptance, "That's My girl! Way to go!"

 

Lindy Abbott 2009

Which Comes First? Recieving or Giving

Dear Child,

I am the great Giver. It is who I am and what I do. I am all-sufficient. I have everything to give. I have what you need. You must become a receiver. You were created to be a taker. When you were born, your spirit was destitute. Regardless of the affluence of your birth family, you were in absolute poverty in your spirit. You needed life, not physical life on earth but spiritual life that lasts forever. Just as the earth needs the sun to have life, you need Me to have life.

I call out, "Come to me, all, and I will give to you." I want to give eternal life, and when you have it, you will never perish. No one can snatch you from Me; neither can anyone ever take eternal life from you once you have received it. You see, I give, and you must first receive from Me in order to be a giver in life. When you ask in faith, with no doubting, I will give to you liberally. It is never wrong for you to ask Me for anything you lack. I want you to receive all that I have to give to you. As the sun continually pours out its light at all times, I am always giving.

I gave My only Son to bring light into the world. I did not send Jesus to condemn the world, but so that everyone in the world might be saved through Him. After you believe in and receive Jesus, you will be drawn into the light. You will be glad to have your deeds, done in Me, a clear testimony of what I haven given You. By being a receiver, you can give Me great glory. As you receive from Me, you will blossom and bloom just as the earth does under the sun.

It was My desire to send Jesus to do My will. What I say may sound confusing to you, but Jesus came down from heaven to give life to everyone who believes in Him. I give you to Jesus who will raise you up in the last day. This is My will that everyone who sees Jesus and believes in Him may have everlasting life. You are not able to see Jesus with your physical eyes. The Holy Spirit through grace allows you to see Jesus in your spirit, to know Him. Jesus gave himself for the life of the world. He freely gives you all things.

Trust Me, commit your ways to Me, rest in Me. I want you to delight yourself in Me, and I will give you the desires of your heart. Yes, I will always give you what is good. Come to me and by receiving, you too will become a giver like Me. By being a receiver, you can announce to everyone how great and glorious I am.

Go ahead, Ask Me. Take, receive, and then give.

 

Lindy Abbott 2009