A Word from the Lord to Build Up, Encourage and Comfort

Look Past The Natural
Submitted by Yolanda Ballard

Things aren't what they appear to be. Do not look at the circumstances surrounding your situation but look to Me the author and finisher of your faith. Do not judge your situation as if you are losing the battle or not by how you are handling it. Do not judge it by saying you do not have the victory over it because you do not feel that you are overcoming through it the way you would like.

Don't you know that all things work together for your good because you are Mine, and all of your steps are ordered by Me? I am your loving Father, and I am concerned about your attitude that you have as you walk out your trials. Cast all your care upon Me for I care for you. Be anxious for nothing but in all things ask of Me and I will reply graciously. But remember that it is all in My timing will you see the answers to your prayers manifest for I am working in you endurance.

Let go and let Me have total control of what you face each day for I am stretching you and preparing you for mighty things to take place through you. Yes, I am preparing you so that I can do a mighty work through you for yes, these are the latter days, and I promised you that I would pour out the rain. An outpouring of signs and wonders and miracles I will do through you. So do not fret that you feel you are not overcoming the way you would like to be. Remember that I am in control of all things and let Me be the judge of your actions.

I lead you and guide you into all truth, and I deliver you always from the snare of the fowler. I cover you with a blanket of My glory. I engulf you in My grace, and I bless you with all good things because you are Mine. Look up for your redemption is drawing nigh. Yes, I am drawing you closer to Me and preparing you for My return for you are My bride and I embrace you with My love. Yes, I love you so and long for the time when we will be together in glory. It is sooner than you think.

Prepare your heart by examining your attitude towards others and toward what I allow you to go through. Refrain form murmuring and complaining. Count your blessings. Do not allow the enemy to rob you by focusing on the negative circumstances. Yes, count your blessings one by one and be grateful for I am your loving Father and I supply all your needs. Yes, even those things that might not be comfortable or pleasant at present. Look to Me and not to your own strength to endure for I am stretching you and preparing you. You are about to run your final stretch of the race and yes, it will be hard and the times will be treacherous, but keep My word in your heart and keep Me before you always.

Reach out to Me and I will keep you safe for I cover you with a multitude of angelic hosts that surround you always. Yes, they are assigned to lead you and guide you through the storm and protect you. Yes, I keep My promises for I am faithful. These are the latter days and you are My people, therefore, you are victorious. You are mighty warriors. You will overcome because I say that you will. Keep My word in your heart. Do not look at the circumstances because things are not what they appear to be. Now just trust Me, says your God.