Archive for June, 2007
The Prince of Peace means to restore what will be (and has been) lost through sin…
Psalm 126 (Reversal of Zion’s fortunes) :1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, then we thought we were dreaming.
“My child, so it shall be when the Lord restores what the greed of sinful humanity has destroyed. Little one, there is much to come that will be difficult to endure. Many will lose hope. [...]
Posted: June 30th, 2007 under Hope, Tribulation.
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You cannot imagine the joy these words wrought in the heart of this pure and lowly Virgin…
Luke 1:28 And coming to her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.”
BVM: “My dear little one, you cannot imagine the joy these words wrought in the heart of this pure and lowly Virgin. My heart quickened and my spirit soared. It took heavenly grace to keep me [...]
Posted: June 29th, 2007 under Mary.
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You cannot go wrong in hiding yourself in her, for did not I myself do the same?
Luke 1:27 …and the virgin’s name was Mary.
“My child, she is pure and lowly. In her you will find a safe refuge. If you hide yourself in her, I will see only her perfections when I look at you. Your own imperfections will be covered with her mantle of purity. [...]
Posted: June 26th, 2007 under Mary.
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The gift of life that God grants to those united in marriage has been trampled and discarded…
Luke 1:25 (Elizabeth said,) “So has the Lord done for me at a time when he has seen fit to take away my disgrace before others.”
“My child, there was a time when children were seen as a great blessing. But not for this generation. The gift of life that God grants [...]
Posted: June 24th, 2007 under Culture of Death, Marriage.
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The gift of life that God grants to those united in marriage has been trampled and discarded…
Luke 1:25 (Elizabeth said,) “So has the Lord done for me at a time when he has seen fit to take away my disgrace before others.”
“My child, there was a time when children were seen as a great blessing. But not for this generation. The gift of life that God grants [...]
Posted: June 24th, 2007 under Culture of Death, Marriage.
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He who stands before God can only speak the truth.
Luke 1:19 And the angel said to him in reply, “I am Gabriel, who stand before God. I was sent to speak to you and to announce to you this good news.”
“My beloved, he who stands before God can only speak the truth. Ponder this deeply and see if your own life [...]
Posted: June 22nd, 2007 under Truth.
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Even those of deep faith are assailed with doubt on occasion…
Luke 1:18 Then Zechariah said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.”
“My child, how many doubt my Word! Even those of deep faith are assailed with doubt on occasion. This is so that they will know their [...]
Posted: June 19th, 2007 under Faith, Humility.
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Surrender to the Spirit in love and service, much will be accomplished for the kingdom…
Luke 1:17 He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of fathers toward children and the disobedient to the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people fit for the Lord.
“My child, enter into the mission of the Baptist, which is indeed the mission of [...]
Posted: June 17th, 2007 under Church, Sinners.
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There is nothing I will not give to those who lead my little ones back to me…
Luke 1:15b-16 He will be filled with the holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb, and he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God.
“My child, be filled with the Holy Spirit. Let the Holy Spirit guide you as you guide my lost sheep back into my [...]
Posted: June 16th, 2007 under Grace, Sinners.
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I have sent my own Mother to prepare my way…
Luke 1:14 And you (Zechariah) will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his (John’s) birth.
“Rejoice, my child, for the herald has once again come to earth. This time I have sent my own Mother to prepare my way, to call sinners to repentance. Oh that today all would [...]
Posted: June 14th, 2007 under Mary, Mercy, Repentance.
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