So much hinges on your prayers, My beloved. So much hinges on your desperation with Me and your times of intercession. Satan knows that your time is precious and that if he can waste even a minute of your prayer time, he has drawn away power from those who so desperately need it.

Pray like everything depends on prayer, because it does!

Lay your head on My shoulder and let Me comfort you. You must learn to bring all of your burdens and cares to Me so that I can help you, because the ones that are coming are more than you will ever be able to bear alone. I promise you that I will always be there. The burdens will never be more than you can bear, for we will carry them together.

Do you want the most beautiful‚ pure, clear channel? Do you want My Words to flow with clarity, beyond anything you can now imagine?

If you want My Words in their deepest, purest form to be what flows and gushes forth, you must choose to let Me lead you. You must choose to let Me create in you a broken heart. You must choose to grab the hem of My garment and refuse to let go till I bless you with this priceless gift. Then you will become this kind of tool in My hands, a channel of My Words‚ and you will know the greatest joy your heart could ever want!

Oh, the wonders and the ecstasies that lie ahead of you! If you could see the end of the road, you wouldn't flinch for one second! But though you can't see the end of the road, for I have hidden that from you, if you take the time to look at the future through My eyes, then you will be able to see things more through the eyes of faith; you will know that your future is a bright one.

Having more faith and trust is one of the wonders that you will experience. Because as we become more and more one‚ I can not only see through your eyes and speak through your lips, but you will also come to see through My eyes and hear through My ears, and to understand My thoughts more clearly‚ for we will be truly blended.

Satan has desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat‚ but I have both prayed for you and have held you close and will be your shield through his attacks. If you will snuggle close to Me and let Me be your shield‚ the Enemy will not be able to touch you. And when you are victorious, strengthen your brethren.

You are a tool that I have picked up and have shaped and fine-tuned and honed for a special task, but there is yet more work to be done before you are ready. So when the sparks are flying, just remember what I've said—I intend to use you and I will use you. I have promised it and I will fulfill it.

You must learn the lessons I have for you where you are‚ so that your channel can be clean, and so that My Words can flow fully and will not be lost through breakages and the decay of rust. This is the time to polish your channel till it shines, to inspect the joints and make sure they're well sealed against leaks with the sealant of My truth. The things I want to share through your channel in the days to come will sometimes be very powerful‚ and I can't afford to have your pipes bursting under the strain. You must test your pipes now and repair the leaks and broken seals and faulty valves so that when the time comes I can cause the water of My Words to flow freely and direct it securely to where it's most needed.

Get your eyes off yourself and what a hopeless mess you are! You don't know how to fix the problems, but I do. So quit trying! Seek Me at each turn, and I'll tell you step by step what to do, and as you do what I instruct you to do, the rest will fall into place.

Don't worry about your failings! Just pick yourself up, rebuke the Enemy, and don't waste your time dwelling on the mistakes or struggling with the garbage he throws at you as a result. Focus on Me and walk away from the mess‚ and let's keep on keeping on, arm in arm, you gazing up into My eyes.

Making a mistake is a small price to pay for the treasures of the spirit that I want to give you‚ so praise Me for this time of humbling and renewed desperation and closeness to Me. Just put the mistake behind you and go on now with fullness of faith that when you humble yourself and look to Me fully, I'm able to work all things together for your good.

(Dad:) I don't have a magic pill that can make all of life a breeze, but I can tell you this much: The trials and testings and purgings you endure to make you pure and a broken, loving channel and vessel are worth the price a million times over!

(Dad:) The Lord's Words can change hearts for the better. His Words will decide the course of history. His Words will empower you and many others in these Last Days. It's only His Words that will see His children, and many others with them, through the darkness ahead. It's only His Words that will give hope and light to a dying world.

You‚ as His channels, have access to hope and life and strength for millions through the power and truth of His Word. Are you going to use your gift to unlock the very treasures of Heaven for a starving world, writhing in darkness?

(Dad:) You can only go as far as you're willing to let the Lord take you. So let Him take you all the way—all the way to the bottom, all the way through the depths‚ so that He can take you all the way to the ultimate victory and all the way to Heaven and the greatest reward anyone could ever hope for: the praise of the Almighty Himself!

Go for it with all your heart and mind and spirit, and not only do I guarantee you won't be disappointed, but I guarantee you'll be absolutely thrilled with what He can do with a "nothing" like you.

It's time to put on your armor and go forth to battle! You have the power of My Spirit to strengthen you. My love flows through your veins! My Word scintillates in your mind and heart! My spiritual force field pulsates around you! None can so much as stand before you, for it is I that shine forth! It is nothing of you. We have become one, and none can stand against Me. Attack!

You've got to see each battle for what it is: It's a challenge and a test‚ a workout to strengthen your muscles and build your energy levels so that you'll be ready to run and win. I know it's tough, but you've got to get over this hurdle. Although I could spare you from it, that wouldn't help you in the long run. Therefore I must let you fight through, so that you'll gain the experience, strength, and faith that others can make it too. So don't despair, and don't get discouraged with yourself, because I made you as you are and I allow these struggles so that you will become the fighter I need you to be.

Be patient, My love. I know it's hard to keep plodding ahead when at times things seem pointless and futile or like very little progress is being made. But there's a purpose in all this. It's so that you will be ready to accept the commission that I've prepared for you.

I want you to be clean in heart and mind and spirit, fully able to rejoice in the ecstasies of My glory. One day you'll be able to sing your song unto Me before the whole universe. But with great glory comes great sacrifice. I understand that better than anyone, for I had to go through the ultimate sacrifice, but you were worth every second of it. So don't be weary in well doing. Someday you will say the same when you see the souls saved through your labors, and you enter in to your eternal reward. "It was worth every second of the battle."

Do you think that those in Heaven who shine the brightest with My glory are radiant just because I happened to make them that way? Do you suppose they've had it easy? No. They've been willing to sacrifice and to give up so much for the glory and shine that they have. They've chosen to be nothing and to receive nothing of the praise of man so that they may do My bidding, and because of this they've received of My Spirit an hundredfold.

I know your heart and that you'll never be satisfied with second best or with giving Me only a part of yourself. I see your longing for My highest will‚ and I will reward it with more than you can now comprehend—because you don't long for My best that you may be glorified, but that you may be one with Me. You're willing to pay any price and give up anything to follow closely. It will cost you, but I know you will never be satisfied with anything less, and you will have the reward that you seek.

I want you to launch out and try new things! It's time to stop hiding behind your shyness; stop looking at the waves and your vessel. I want to use you. The bottom line is: Are you willing to be used? If you are‚ then step out and saw off that branch and quit worrying about how you'll ever be able to do it! I'm transforming you, and as you need the talent or ideas, I'll be there to give them to you in full measure. Just look to Me in all you do and I'll do the rest. Get going! Just say yes, and the rest will take care of itself‚ because I will take care of it.

It's the little times of hearing from Me and checking in with Me all the time that will make our continuous conversation possible.

If you want change, then you must have faith—faith in My power to transform you, and faith in others so that you don't put them in a box because of past wrongs or mistakes. You must now look at each other through My eyes and see the new creatures that I will make of each of you. You must see each other with the eyes of love and faith‚ as I have instructed you. Only then will you be able to move ahead in the spirit as one body fitly joined together. You won't be able to do this on your own, though, for it will take times of coming before Me in humility, time spent at My feet together‚ time spent humbly lifting one another to Me in prayer.

This Revolution was born in prayer, prospered in prayer, and will only fulfill its great commission to be a light in the darkness of this day through prayer. You will only find the power to accomplish the great tasks I have set before you through prayer.

(Dad: ) In unity is strength! Just as feeding off the Word and hearing from Jesus are integral to strengthening His Endtime Army, so is the fellowship of the saints. It plays an important part in providing you with spiritual strength and power.

Think not on earthly values and rewards, but think of the much higher satisfaction, the much greater rewards that I give to you, My children‚ who stick closely by My side and love Me with such great love. Eye has not seen such rewards, neither have they entered into the imaginations of your heart, but I can reveal them unto you by My Spirit.

Come to Me early in the morning and commune with Me. Make it a habit to quietly listen and take instruction. Even if you don't record it, taking that time will strengthen and renew you for the day.

You must look to Me, and then live each day as if it were your last, always loving and caring for others.

As you learn to focus more and more on the things of the spirit, I will place a mantle upon you that will cause those who look at you to marvel at My power in you! But none will marvel as much as you will. I promise that in the days ahead, you will look at yourself in awe and marvel at what I have done! You will hardly recognize yourself for the wonder of what I've done in your life!

As a sculptor who has wrought long and labored with every ounce of his strength, who has poured his heart and soul and mind into his life's work‚ his masterpiece that expresses his very being, even so have I worked on you, My faithful bride. Even so have I worked and patiently chiseled and shaved, a little here and a bit there, pouring My vision and My very essence into you, shaping you—gently sometimes, and tapping harder when necessary, but always in love and for a purpose—that I might turn you into a manifestation of My being, My heart and My Spirit, that you might be an expression of My love, My joy‚ My passion, My ecstasy.

So also do I cherish you and guard you with My very life, for you are My greatest treasure, far beyond value, and inextricably bonded to My heart forever! Look not upon yourself, but look upon Me, for in so doing you will see what you are to become. You're a part of Me. You are My expression of love to the world, even as I came to Earth as an expression of My Father's love to you.

Trust not in yourself and your own wisdom, for true wisdom comes when you have taken the time to hear from Me and be directed by Me.

Oh, the love that I have for you, and how it soars when you sing praise to Me!

Blessed are they that hear My voice and who recognize it as Mine and obey the things that I command them without delay. Time is short and your life is but a vapor.

Come to Me with your requests and make known to Me your wishes, and I will give of My abundance, My storage houses, and pour down showers of My blessings upon you!

Help those who seek Me to find Me. Help those who reach for something in life to come to Me. Be My eyes, My feet, My love to this world. Never forget that in every instance I want to love, to give, and to heal through you.

Great men and women are made through their great yieldedness, quietness of spirit, humility, and coming to Me. They are made through the moments and hours when they take the time to listen, when they take time out of their busy plans and lives to come meekly before My throne and hear from Me.

When I impress upon you the need to hear from Me, you must do so without procrastination or delay!

I want to use you to fulfill My will, and all it takes is for you to say yes! My calling for you and desire for your life is so much more than you can fathom, so much more wonderful than you could wish for! But it takes a step of faith to trust that what you cannot see is planned by Me, and that I will not let harm come to you, but rather will prosper you.

When you stay in the spirit and in My will, constantly praying, life is so much better; you're happier because you have that close link with Me all through the day.

How blessed are My children of David! What wealth have they in My Words and in My Spirit, which I pour freely upon them. How I love to love them!

Cleanse your mind of the thoughts of the day and lie now in My arms. Just let all of the cares and worries, the battles and trials melt away, as you lie quietly, listening to My heavenly music. I've waited all day for this moment of quiet with you. You've been talking to Me all day, working on the business of the Kingdom, but now it's time to trade business for pleasure—pleasure with Me!

Even though you may not be able to watch the sun rise‚ you can still see it in your mind's eye. You and I can go to a quiet place in your heart and mind and we can commune as we watch the sunrise. I can make it rise for you, just as you make Me rise when you come to Me and love Me.

The unity that you have with each and every one in My Family generates tremendous power. The white-hot energy that comes from loving others sends the Enemy packing! So utilize it! Make it one of your weapons of choice in this new era.

As you lie in bed, waiting for sleep to come over you, know that I am there by your side. I gently stroke your head, and I hold and soothe your heart. If you remember that I'm there‚ you'll find the rest you need. That's how you can set aside the burdens of the day, and just lie quietly in My arms. I can whisper to you and love you the way you need to be loved. Whatever kind of love and strengthening and assurance you crave in your spirit, that is what I will give you. I will give you what you want and need. My privilege is to love you.

Stop for a moment and turn your head. See that person over there? They look like they're in need of some love and encouragement from Me. Can you be My hands, eyes, ears and lips to give them a little love and affection from Me? It doesn't have to be anything fancy. Just a loving word, a gentle hug, or a pat on the back will do. They want it, and I want to give it, so will you please do it for Me? Thank you, My love!

When I walked on Earth, sometimes My body didn't feel like it could go another step. I was tired and weary, and sometimes wanted to just curl up and go to sleep. But at those times when I couldn't do that‚ I looked to My Father and asked specifically for patience and strength. He always gave it to Me, and I accomplished My mission.

Thousands of years ago, I exhorted through My Apostle Paul that everything should be done with love: "Let all your things be done with love." Now, in this new day of love, how much more should all your actions, all your thoughts, and all your words be guided by love.

Time really is short! And the time to start making sure that every moment counts is now! Right this moment, start making every moment count. Whether you're turning every thought you have into a prayer, or helping further the Kingdom by witnessing to everyone you come in contact with, or whatever I show you to do at the moment—make it count!

How do I destroy the works and inroads of the Enemy? By hiding from him? No, by confronting him with the light of My love and truth, which chases away the shadows of darkness.

Train up your young in the way they should go, so that when they reach the age of accountability, they will have heard all the counsel of God they need.

You need a cleansing every day, a spiritual bath. And as in bathing the body, sometimes certain parts need more soap and scrubbing than at other times. It depends on what you've been doing, what parts you've gotten dirtier, etc. So don't be discouraged that you need cleaning. It's a part of your physical life and needs to be a regular part of your spiritual life too.

Knowing what a mess you are helps you to not be judgmental of others.

Part of walking humbly with Me is achieved by humbling yourself before others. I desire humility in My brides, and open‚ honest, humble communication one with another. This is essential in this day and age, when the Enemy tries so hard to divide. Show yourself weak and in need of help, which is hard on your pride but good for your humility. This is a goal.

The righteousness that brings peace‚ quietness and assurance is My righteousness. You cannot have such righteousness without coming to Me‚ for all men are sinners. Yet if you depend on Me and My righteousness, I impart great quietness of spirit and peace of mind and heart. These are gifts that come as a result of depending wholly on Me and surrendering completely to Me.

Who is willing to go beyond the conventional to the extreme, to the utter abandonment of personal desire, and have it replaced by a desire to follow Me into whatever field, whatever battle, whatever task they are asked to do? These are the people that I can use to the ultimate!

All of you are called to serve, and no one is above others before Me. The point is to find your calling and then to abide in it in steadfastness and loyalty. For only in this way can the kind of fruit be won that I seek to bear through you, My Family of Love, the children of David.

It's Valentine's Day. Let Me be your Lover‚ the object of your passion, and then I will fill you with My love for others. Your love is human and can be dry, cold, or selfish at times. But My love is always warm‚ passionate‚ giving, and attuned to the needs of others. Unselfish love, never-failing love, impartial love, generous and caring love‚ outgoing love—you have longed for this, and I am the only One Who can give it to you. So let's love today, and My love will overflow from your cup to the cup of others.

You long to rise to greater heights in My love, My Spirit, and you can do this. You can come and lie with Me in the bed of love and let Me whisper in your ear. Let Me take hold of your spirit and draw you into the heavenly realms of love‚ where love rules and reigns supreme over all actions, all desires‚ all wants and wishes. Then, motivated by this heavenly love, your carnal desires will fade; your earthly passions will be transformed by My love and power.

My darling, sometimes I simply want you in utter abandonment‚ without anything that would distract from our great love. There are times when I want you all to Myself, where no earthly thing will distract you. Follow Me now, and I will teach you. Come‚ My darling. Come.

(Dad:) I know you're a very emotional character, but the Lord can take the reins of your emotions today and keep them in check. Stay on guard and speak slowly. Avoid anything that would cause you to react too quickly. In this case, haste makes waste. So go slow and you'll get there quicker.

"In your patience possess ye your soul." Learning patience is an important part of your growth. Even though you often get upset when things don't work out the way you think they should, by taking time with Me, I can defuse your temper and frustrations. I can help you see that if things don't work out the way you think they're supposed to‚ then you simply need to bring the situation to Me and we can refigure together.

In our unity is your strength. When you are one with the Pillar, you are one with My power, My anointing, My wisdom, and My love. Then you're plugged in and you become a channel of My love‚ not your own. My love never fails.

You need to overcome your self-righteous spirit with the power of My love. That's the only thing strong enough to overcome it.

Why do you distance yourself from Me when I can help you and make things easier? You still have the subconscious mindset that coming to Me will take too much time or will be a drain, even a weariness. This is the opposite of the truth. Taking time with Me will refresh you. You must form the habit of coming to Me about everything. It takes effort and time to do this, but it saves time in every area of your life, as you don't have to walk through it wondering if you're in the right place or doing the right thing.

You made some wrong decisions and have become besieged with battles as a result—battles that you might have been spared otherwise. But don't get discouraged and give up hope, as I am always present to heal‚ to repair the breach, and to bring life and warmth where there was none. All you need to do is jump into My arms, listen to My voice, and begin the upward climb, being pulled by My loving hand. You don't have to do penance; all you must do is obey, which brings on the cycle of growth and progress and victory.

I can help you to see with the positive corrective lenses of My Spirit, and not through the natural lenses of your carnal mind. It's humbling to have to wear My glasses, but you see more clearly. You derive two great benefits from using My spiritual glasses: (1) You become more humble and dependent upon Me, and (2) you can also see much more clearly. So which would you rather have: Pride and clouded vision, or humility and clearer sight?

Don't let yourself become stressed. Yes, there are many projects you could do, many needs you could meet, but not all are needful at this time. Therefore be faithful to follow Me, to ask Me, and to counsel together with others, and I will lead you to the priorities and bless your efforts with lasting fruit.

What does it mean, "They overcame by the blood of the Lamb"? It means that through the shedding of My blood‚ through My forgiveness, which heals and cleanses, and through the power you receive when you rely on Me, even in spite of your sins, you can overcome all things!

I have chosen you to be My vessel‚ but you need Me to fill you as well. A vessel without the filling up of My Spirit is just an empty shell. But with My infilling, My Holy Spirit working and moving in you, you become an instrument of My power and you can do whatever you're called to do. But the contrary is also true: Without My infilling, My anointing, you're just a shell, and even the good works you do will mostly come to naught.

Your future is secure within My hands. Your future is bright and beautiful, for you have chosen it to be so. By choosing to follow more closely, by choosing to yield more fully, you are enhancing the prospects of your future. For My blessings come through yieldedness and submission, and you have chosen to give Me your all.

When you become desperate with Me, I am then able to do miracles. Your prayers allow Me to act in ways and fix situations in ways you never dreamed possible.

When you're in the Word you don't have time to doubt or worry about the future. My Word will give you the perfect peace that you need. So when you're feeling fretful about the future‚ come to My temple and spend time communing with Me and reading My Word, and your fears will be put to rest.

My love knows no boundaries, and this is the love that I wish for you to have—a love that loves the unlovely and does good even to them that hate you, for through this testimony of My love, others will be drawn to Me.