I love you.
This year belongs to me –
as do you.
So know, I have both; in all ways.
There is no way you can be left behind,
I “go before you and will be with you”. (Deut. 31:8)
I “see all your work and your love;
not one labored breath goes unnoticed.” (Heb. 6:10)
Dead-gaze on me, be entranced and shadow my ways,
then your confidence will come easily, your burden will feel light and your heart will get sure:
Sure that you “will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.” (Ps. 27:13)
Child, please, wear the world like perfume, on one moment – and off the next,
not penetrating your deep, not altering your mind, and having no significant hold on you.
Violence: Let the pain hit, then let it waft into my being.
Opinions: Listen and let them rise.
Fear of man: Get a whiff and then let them go.
Goods: Say nice that you have them, then breathe deep – my love.
Then, I will permeate your insides with my infallible grace.
Your mold will more easily fit mine and your mind will mock mine. (Ro. 12:2)
Don’t let enemy forces fool you into thinking my love can be thwarted.
Don’t let them plunder your joy, peace and patience by demanding an already established timing.
It may look like you are being besieged, but I am the one who controls the word “proceed.”
It may look like I want to hurt you, but every time I am helping you to grow, glisten and glean truth.
Pain is temporary, but my care, compassion and consolation withstand.
Hardship doesn’t mean I love you less or that I hold you less – it means the world will hold a little less of you when all is said and done.
What comes against also has the capacity to push me into you with the same force.
Let it be so; let me rule.
So, child, watch carefully that you don’t plan against me, but plan with me.
You may set out a course, but, know, I am determining each movement. (Prov. 16:9)
There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the me. (Acts 5:39)
My ways are the ways that lead to the places you want to go; let’s go together.
Let’s move holding hands, rather than me pulling you through the mud –
we will both be happier, move easier and enjoy the journey.
You will delight in my love rather than resist it.
You will find I have so much good laid out for you – even in a world of set land mines.
Distraction abounds around you.
But so do I.
Keep your eyes set on what matters, what will fill you, what will change you.
I am always there, make a choice to see me above the diversions.
See the birds chirping, the sunset and my habitat of love, before you reach to answer that text.
Enjoy your children laughing, before you throw your face in front of a screen.
Welcome your spouses inviting words, before you think of your next scheduled activity.
Here my ready-to-lift voice above the talking fear-puppets of the world.
My love rises above world issues; it contains the only answer to genuine peace.
Love people like they are me,
but don’t let them rule you like you are Judas.
Money, people, things, toys, voices, actions, words,
they will try to gain a hold in your life,
they will try to rule you by opinion, feelings or control,
but just let me hold you, as you love,
wave to them as they pass you by,
and you will be okay, we will hold firm together.
When you realize you can’t control another’s peace, you start to find yours.
When you step back from looking at others progress, you make yours.
No weapon forged against you shall prosper. (Is. 54:17)
When you realize this, you make instruments of love,
and you start singing new songs that make people break down and cry.
Your love begins to dance.
Discouragement will knock on your door,
let that salesman of sleazy goods pass by ungreeted.
You won’t be rude, you’ll be as shrewd as a snake
and I like that kind of thing… (Mt 10:16)
because my encouragement exists all around you.
Hear the knock, say they “There it is”,
but don’t pull open that door,
and, together, we’ll make it out okay.
That sleezeball has never been known to bring an ounce of anything that is from me,
why mess with that?
Jealousy, lust, comparison and pride –
they are like gangrene; they hinder my healing, helping and calming work in you,
don’t let them steal your view of what I am at work to do.
They love to come in, take over and make healthy ones fall.
Don’t think you are above their grasp,
for they sneak in…
when that one person does just a little better than you,
your eye strays just a tad too far,
you look at her appearance and mark yours bad.
you pat yourself on the back and vow to keep letting your awesomeness shine.
Set up your fence this year, so that you and I can play, laugh and move within safe confines,
we don’t need predators hanging around with us.
Let not money be your guide, dear child.
Sure, on earth it rules,
but in my vast kingdom,
that transcends the farthest known galaxy of human comprehension,
I do.
Lift me higher and you will see how high I extend.
Let me rule and you will start to see how much I rule.
Take a chance of faith and I will see your faith…
and then I’ll answer by faith,
to give you more and more faith.
You’ll come out the other side saying, “Wow, look at me now!”
And until we meet at the banqueting table, dear one,
be not afraid, I can’t stop thinking of you,
Come, be with me, and I won’t lead you wrong.
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Kelly, I love this beautiful, poetic message. So much truth and love woven together with imagery. Thanks for writing and hosting. Happy New Year!
Thank you so much Karen. God is good to us. So excited to do this year with him. Happy New Year to you too! May it be blessed.
Oh how I needed these beautiful reminders today, my friend. I’ve felt so tied to my to do list lately. I want to focus more on doing 2016 with Him instead of trying to control every minute myself. Many blessings to you this upcoming year, Kelly!
Candace, I am so glad this spoke encouragement and being into your soul. What a gift we have with God.
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Kelly, your posts are always so jam-packed with inspiration! Thank you for your writing, for sharing your beautiful heart, and for hosting #RaRaLinkup! May the Lord increase your influence for Him this year.
This resounds in my heart right now: Come, be with me, and I won’t lead you wrong.
I am so glad they are inspiring Betsy. I so want all of us, including me, to be blessed by God as we read them. I love his faithfulness.
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Beautiful truths to start the new year, Kelly! Be blessed, sweet lady:)
Thank you dear friend. Much love to you in 2016!
The voice of a prophetess rings through your words!
Why mess with that?
Good question. Why?
Thanks for sharing words that stir.
Thank you Michelle for your heart and encouragement. Much love to you.
Such beautiful encouragement to begin 2016. God has every contingency already thought out. When we start to say but… He has the answer ready. His word provides us with all we need. Thank you for these uplifting words. Happy New Year friend!
Let’s go with God bringing the fullness of all his love! Woot! Whoot!
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Beautiful post Kelly! I love the idea of “doing” 2016 with God. It puts everything into perspective. Without him we can do nothing!
Me too. Let’s be with him, knowing, he will take care of the rest.
Oh Kelly, I heard God speaking thru you today thank you. Susan
This is a true blessing to hear, Susan.
Beautiful reminders, Kelly! It’s like a believer’s fight song for 2016! Thanks so much for sharing and hosting this fun link up. God bless you !
Thank you June. Let’s go out believing!
Wonderful words of encouragement and wisdom! Thank you for that today, and for hosting! Happy New Year 🙂
What an encouraging word, Kelly! I love that verse from Deuteronomy 31 — one of my favorites! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Happy New Year. 🙂
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Beautiful!!!
Kelly,
What a glorious and God honoring perspective you’ve given us here…Such riches in Him. This spoke to me: “Hardship doesn’t mean I love you less or that I hold you less – it means the world will hold a little less of you when all is said and done.” Yes. So true. Blessings to you 🙂
Kelly, such a beautiful post! My favorite line:
“Hardship doesn’t mean I love you less or that I hold you less – it means the world will hold a little less of you when all is said and done.”
This is such a needed perspective. I love the picture of the world holding less of me. So many thoughts resonated today.
Happy New Year!
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Lovely reflections and direction as we begin the new year. 🙂
Kelly,
I love the way you weave your words. Joining with you in being covered and surrounded by God’s awesome love that cannot be thwarted. Happy New Year to you and joining you in our spiritual missions in 2016. In His strength…not ours!
Blessings,
Bev
Powerful post, Kelly! I took a break from blogging during the holidays, but it’s so great to be back and have your words be such a blessing to me. Happy New Year and GOD bless you, beautiful friend! 🙂
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