Turn Your Hearts To Me

Happiness on Earth is possible everyday if you will but turn your hearts to Me in all things. When you are attached to this world, the waters become cloudy. Life becomes a confusing struggle. When you surrender all that is, when you go with the flow, when you allow, then you are the closest to Me. I fill the void where nothing else can. You were not created to struggle and strain, only love… including yourself. This is not vain-glory. It is a necessary part of real joy. When you take care of yourself in healthy ways, you are taking care of the storehouse of the Living God Who cares so deeply about you. (March 30 Devotional Entry)

New Life

New life springs forth from a heart that knows it is loved and supported. When you see a turn-around in someone, you will know that they have recognized somewhere deep within themselves that they are valuable. Whether someone has told them or they have become still enough to recognize My continuous encouragement. The world is hurting so. Fill it with hope and love. Share the Good News of My abundant Love. I Love all, and I come to all. All do not recognize Me fully, for the world drowns out My Loving Whispers. But when they are quiet -- really quiet -- they know. (March 21 Devotional Entry) (Isaiah 43:18-19a, Jeremiah 31:1-4, 1 Kings 19:11-13, Proverbs 10:12, 11:25, 12:25, 17:22)

Hearts Will Feel At Peace

Troubles abound and fear quickly follows. The world is trying to make sense of the nonsense. It is only when surrender comes that hearts will feel at peace. The hurrying and scurrying around for endless, vain-induced living tires and wears out the Spirit. The Spirit cries out for freedom, for air, for realness. The Spirit longs to live freely within each and every one of you. But it cannot as things are -- so many distractions to the gentle guidance and comfort provided at every moment of every breath of every life. (March 16 Devotional Entry) (Matthew 10:39, Colossians 3:2, Romans 8:11, John 14:26-27)

Real Change Is Possible

No fighting will accomplish what great love will change. There is no comparison. Humans try to change things but cannot, because their ways are destructive. When they come to know Me, the Real Me, then real change is possible. Do not be discouraged that things take longer than you would wish. Your Master did not change all in His Earthly time. Nor shall you. But you will change some through your life of appreciation of all that is. Be still, and be free. Free yourself from the rules, which bind hearts to fear, anxiety, pressure, shame. Free yourself to My complete acceptance of you. (March 15 Devotional Entry) (Galatians 5:14-15, Matthew 5:44-48, Matthew 19:26, John 8:31-32, John 13:34-35)

God Loves You: The Missing 'Peace'

I woke up feeling very inspired this morning. It's a bit chilly outside, and the sky is a beautiful, clear blue. I'm working on plans for the Third Annual "God Loves You" Retreat, which will take place in June here at Winterberry Lodge. This year's theme is The Missing 'Peace'. Our two gifted speakers will be sharing about The Holy Spirit. It has been such a treat for me to host this quiet retreat these past few years, and I hope to be able to do so for many years to come. (John 14:26-27)

See Me In Everything

Freedom from struggles… there is only one solution. Surrender. To Me. Give all over to Me. There is no other way. “Go with the flow” of Me. You will never find peace and happiness in this world if you are looking to this world. Fleeting are the moments if they are not tied directly to Me. See Me in the sunset… joy. See Me in the flowers… joy. See Me in the faces of the elderly, the homeless, the children, the hopeless, the defeated… joy. See Me in the animals, critters, creatures of every kind… joy. See Me in you… ecstasy! (March 7 Devotional Entry) (Luke 17:33, Matthew 25:35-40, Romans 11:36, Acts 2:28)

The Change From Within

Honesty. With yourself. Honesty about how you are feeling about your life, about your world. When you are open to being honest about your emotions, you can change. The change from within will change the world without. It’s not how you are feeling about anyone else or their life. That doesn’t matter. It has never mattered. How are you feeling about your life? What is right now? How are you feeling? This will tell you where you need to go, what you need to do. Do not worry about how others are living. Be at peace with the world. And shine. Shine brightly. Be like the morning star cresting the mountain. Illuminate by your love and peace. Shine. (March 6 Devotional Entry) (Luke 6:45, Matthew 7:5)