Tag: hearts to obey

October 9, 2026 – Ears to Hear/Hearts to Obey

Good morning,

I Am calling you to focus your whole mind, will, and emotions toward Me. There are too many people and things vying for your mind and attention. In order to focus there are some things that must be put on the back burner and others that must be burned by My fire. I Am a jealous God. I require you to desire Me more than your necessary food. You have been occupied with so many other things that our covenant has become second to those idols. Come now and I will receive and restore you in every way. You will be revitalized in those places where you feel burnt out. The purpose of realigning is to straighten out the crooked places that were once straight. I only chastise those who I love. I love you that is why I must deal with these things now. Shake the demonic shackles off of your mind, by inundating your mind with My Word! I have given you authority and power, you decree what I speak and you will see the heaviness flee. This is why you have been feeling weary and overwhelmed. Too many oppressive forces have been allowed to call for your attention, some of it has come dressed up as a godly business, yet it is only busyness. Some of it is just busywork that is siphoning the grace that was given for true Kingdom work. The enemy will use anything to keep your attention diverted.

You must depend on your time with Me from your prayer and worship. Seek Me early and I will make known to you where I Am directing you each day. You will not be easily led into the traps and the webs of the enemy. You will find yourself being built up in your inner man, no more feeling stressed out from ungodly steps taken. Your foundation will be strengthened as you seek Me like when you first loved Me. You will go from glory to glory, strength to strength. Come on back to your first love. 

“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)

“And we all, with unveiled face, continually seeing as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are progressively being transformed into His image from [one degree of] glory to [even more] glory, which comes from the Lord, [who is] the Spirit.” (2 Corinthians 3:18)

“O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.” (Psalms 63:1-2)

Love,

Pastor D.

October 2, 2026 – Ears to Hear/Hearts to Obey

Good morning,

Yes, I know that you are so thirsty and hungry for much more. You are longing for more of My presence. The norm of church life is not satisfactory for the five wise brides. The busyness of the ‘normal’ is not feeding your thirst for Me. I know that you are not looking for a new pattern, or a new thing, it is to follow the glory cloud, not an organization. My true worshipers are crying out and heard by Me. More of you My Father, I hear, and I Am assembling the thirsty and hungry. No, you are not a rebel, you are one of the remnant that says, “there must be more”. Yes, I Am answering you. Your heart longs for Me, not following an idol god, full of occupying your own importance or desires. No, there is a remnant that is being knitted together that are heeding My call to come closer. You will no longer be held in bondage because of the fear that you are so different than those that are passive and content with idol worship of religious norms. I Am calling you to come closer, know that this hunger will move you and shift you to a place where you are peculiar even among those who say there are peculiar. Waiting on Me, may seem hard but it is never futile. It may look like you are a wild mare, as you are following Me. Know that you are not out of line but you are heeding My charge. You are not alone, there are some that have not bowed their knee to the religious systems, you will all follow the glory cloud. You have tasted and seen that I Am good. This spiritual hunger for more is of Me, I have placed the discontent there to cause you to get up and follow Me. Do not assimilate to the status quo of the religious norm. You may seem like an outcast like Elijah, by yourself in this hunger, but you are in fact flowing with My anointing. Those who will not come under this hunger for Me, will find themselves as Saul, fearing man instead of Me. I Am calling you from every part of the earth, you hear My voice, you recognize Me drawing you from the complacency of religious activities to holy hunger for My glory and My fire! It is a royal priesthood gathering. I will not put new wine in an old wine skin. The old wine skin cannot contain or hold the new wine of My glory! Do not be afraid of following the glory and leaving the familiarity or comfort. Do this while not forsaking the assembling of the righteous remnant, as the day approaches!

“Not forsaking or neglecting to assemble together [as believers], as is the habit of some people, but admonishing (warning, urging, and encouraging) one another, and all the more faithfully as you see the day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:25)

“Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be [completely] satisfied.” (Matthew 5:6)

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” (1 Peter 2:9)

Love,

Pastor D.

September 25, 2026 – Ears to Hear/Hearts to Obey

Good morning,

Stand still and learn to be still in My Presence. My children there is a transformation taking place at most seasons of your life. It is as you practice being still in Me that you develop a deeper sense of hearing, understanding and then walking in the knowledge and insight that I send. There are now so many voices, some are sent by Me, some are voices that bring confusion, and others are the loud voice of the enemy. As you sit and be still in Me you are actively participating in becoming familiar with distinguishing My voice above all of the others that you may have been allowing to make you take steps that cause you to be anxious. All of My words to you will bring encouragement and strength. I Am not about taking from you but adding to you. Do not be moved! I have set your destiny before you were ever known by anyone. I Am faithful to bring you to the promised land that I have already given to you. There is no giant, no enemy, no trial that can stop it. Many things try to hold it up and cause you to stagger between My promise to you. Do not be moved. As you learn to be still you will develop a steadfastness in Me. Be attentive to what I Am doing. It is a new thing for you. The smoke of the hard season is lifting and you should have learned that everything can be shaken except Me and My Word. The foundation that you have chosen will remain steady as all others fall away. The season that you are walking out of that was full of conflicts, confusion, and chaos has led you to the new. You are now stronger, wiser, and more confident in Me than you were before it all started. As wars and rumors of wars have brought perilous times, those built upon a sure foundation did not move from their conviction. Now, you that are discerning will see and speak forth the renewal, reimbursement, rewards, restoration, transformations, and the transfers that have stored up for you. Now say with Me, that you who believe this will receive double for all of the things that was stolen or destroyed. Know that all who have sown in tears shall reap in joy. I have pressed down and multiplied back to you for all of the devastation that you walked through. Shift your eyes and get ready to rest from all of your cares. I have laughed your enemy to scorn and have rebuked him on your behalf.  I Am for you and woe to any who would come against you. Hold on, don’t move, I have spoken it and it shall be. I, the Lord will go before and fight for you.  Darkness trembles at My voice! Come and be still and learn of Me.

“The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against the anointed, saying, Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh. The Lord shall have them in derision.” (Psalms 2:2-4)

“Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalms 46:10)

“They will fight against you. But they shall not prevail against you. For I am either you, says the Lord, to deliver you.” (Jeremiah 1:19)

Love, 

Pastor D.

September 18, 2026 – Ears to Hear/Hearts to Obey

Good morning,

There are waves of justice that are coming upon you. Waves that will move the spirit of injustice off of you. The enemy has been lying through the manifold troubles that have come to you. Know that I have rebuked the liar, the thief, and the deceiver from your life. Now you open your mouth and take your seat of authority, and do not be moved. In the heavens, here in My court, I have commanded the enemy to be still and to repay all that he has stolen from your life. Every accusation and decree that he has brought against you is an illegal claim. He has crossed boundaries that he has no power to be in. Open your mouth and declare to him that he can not cross! Call to remembrance that I have given you all authority over all of the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. This is My Word given to you. I have even prepared a table for you, right in the presence of your enemy. I Am your defender, and I have vindicated you. The waves that are flowing over you for justice will give you new vitality; then I will anoint you with fresh oil. Every lie of deception will be brought low, and the light of My Word will incinerate them.

Hear Me, this is the month that you will cross over the limits that the lies have kept you in. You are now clothed with a garment of praise as you agree with My Word and step into your authority. Step over the lines that have been established by others, not by Me, and experience freedom in knowing who you really are. Do not succumb to the spirit of heaviness brought through lies and deception. He has nothing in or on you. Do not believe his lies.  Abide, dwell, and live under My shade of justice. 

“Listen carefully: I have given you authority [that you now possess] to tread on serpents and scorpions, and [the ability to exercise authority] over all the power of the enemy (Satan); and nothing will [in any way] harm you. (Luke 10:19)

“Stir up Yourself, and awake to my vindication, to my cause, my God and my Lord.” (Psalms 35:23)

“For the Lord loves justice, and does not forsake His saints; They are preserved forever, But the descendants of the wicked shall be cut off.” (Psalms 37:28)

Love, 

Pastor D.

September 11,2026 – Ears to Hear/Hearts to Obey

Good morning, 

My coming is imminent; our covenant is awakening you to your identity in this present darkness. My children have been in a stage of preparation; it has been a time of finishing all that I have started in you. Within you, all that I Am is waiting for your mouth to line up and speak with power into all of the areas in your own heart. I have been raising you as a part of the remnant. You are My workmanship, My precious ones. Rise and shine now to the authority that I have called you to walk in over your life and those around you. Speak life into your territory, your family, and assignment. I Am here from the heavenlies declaring who you are, and I need you to say so on earth. Do not lose yourself in the many cares of this season. We have been destroying cycles of resistance, and you are coming into a place of restoration and replenishment. Every season is shifting; some will receive renewed vision, others will gain greater insight and awareness, still others will see favor over areas that looked as if they would never change. Your time of crushing is about to shift to a time of scattering the wisdom you received during the time of testing. You know that I use everything for good, and nothing is ever wasted. These are not flowery words of encouragement, but strong words that will hold as you cross the boundary lines that were set as you were being tried. There have been times, and I know them, that you encouraged yourself. Times you could not tell your closest confidante what the enemy was stirring up in your life. In your weakest moments where all you could do was call on My name. I was right there, whispering to you that you would not fail. Knowing that you would arise from that place that the enemy thought he had destroyed you. I laughed him to scorn, for I know you more intimately than anyone. So, today you stand with more strength, wisdom, and confidence to run on. Very few know the depths of the darkness that you walked through, nor the tears that were shed as you fought your way to your high place. I did not orchestrate those times, but I have used every one of them to make you a formidable force against the darkness. Enjoy every banner that I will give you as a token. This is a new year. Remember this: You are My treasure, and whoever touches you touches the apple of My eye!

“For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].” (Ephesians 2:10)

“Show me a sign of [Your evident] goodwill and favor, that those who hate me may see it and be put to shame, because You, Lord, [will show Your approval of me when You] help and comfort me. (Psalms 86:17)

“But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness. Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me!” (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Love, 

Pastor D.

September 4, 2026 – Ears to Hear/Hearts to Obey

Good morning, 

I hear your call for help to overcome these circumstances. Discouragement, disappointment, delays, obstacles, and hardships seem to be at every turn. You must fix your mind on things above, not on those things that will change. Some of those things will change suddenly. You have come to Me, the Lord of the Angel armies, for My strategic plan of victory against these enemies. You know that when the enemy army surrounds you, there is a greater Army that covers you and protects you. Yes, and even fights for you. I say to you to resist the temptation to lie down and sing songs of sadness. Though you may sow many tears in this season of battle, know that it is just a season. It is a particular time set apart for a purpose. The purposes will be made fully known to you as you forge ahead steadily and patiently. Those who endure steadfastly with a determination to see what I promise to all who are faithful will see the goodness I set aside for you. The way I bring you is not always what you think or perceive the road should look like, but this is faith. Look not at the things you see. All the seen paths, delays, and struggles are bringing you to a way that your character is being formed to withstand and be a bold, holy one. Just as it was recorded that My Angel fought and withstood the Prince of Persia to bring a Word to my servant Daniel, there is a war to keep your desired results hemmed up and kept away from you. We succeeded then, and We will not be outdone on your behalf. Check your arsenals; are you fully dressed? Are you being thankful? Are you loving and forgiving others? Are the words of your mouth acceptable to Me? Are you speaking truth?  There are so many ways that My children continue to mature. Close all windows and doors that I speak to you about. I Am your Father; I care about everything that concerns you- spirit, soul, and body. Do not become spiritually sluggish or dull. As you continue to stand and renew your mind, you will move into the good will of your Father, and nothing will I withhold from you. I have spent this past year perfecting things in you for the year of 5787, for you to be purified as We celebrate the process of you becoming more like Me, your Father.

“And we desire for each one of you to show the same diligence [all the way through] so as to realize and enjoy the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you will not be [spiritually] sluggish, but [will instead be] imitators of those who through faith [lean on God with absolute trust and confidence in Him and in His power] and by patient endurance [even when suffering] are [now] inheriting the promises.” (Hebrews 6:11)

“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord bestows grace and favor and honor; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” (Psalms 84:11)

“Concerning this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull and sluggish in [your spiritual] hearing and disinclined to listen.” (Hebrews 5:11)

Love,

Pastor D.

August 28, 2026 – Ears to Hear/Hearts to Obey

Good Morning,

You have withstood many tests and trials this year as you are being readied for deeper days ahead. I have allowed the testing to sharpen you for many victories ahead. Testimonies of My faithfulness will come forth from My ability to keep you in perfect peace during these storms that you walked right through without being overtaken or giving up. Stand and listen, and see there are many of your brothers and sisters who are proclaiming and shouting the victory as well. You were never alone as you walked through the valley of the shadow of death. I was there, and a multitude of angels were there too. Now you see as you and your brethren wave the flag of victory, that you were covered with them traveling the deep and seemingly sinless valley. Yet know that even in your darkest places, I lit the way that you might be able to keep walking the path to your victory. I have you and your times written in the palms of My trustworthy and capable hands. You have been in the crucible being forged into purer gold. You have been here numerous times as I continue to remove the impure things that would keep Me from shining through you. Take comfort in My Word being in you, and the hope that it brings in your heart that I Am perfecting everything that concerns you, and even hard and difficult things I use to work for your good. Soldier on, for you are divinely armored to go through and come out unscathed by any weapons that are formed against you. You are an overcomer because I have already overcome the world, and therefore nothing shall hurt you; even death has no victory over you! I Am seeing to it that you will awake in My likeness. You will always come forth as pure gold.

“As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness” (Psalms 17:15)

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” (1 Peter 5:8-9)

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalms 23:4)

Love,

Pastor D.

August 21, 2026 – Ears to Hear/Hearts to Obey

Good morning,

Remember, children, that you are the light of the world. Look and see that the world is growing darker still, so you must go forth and shine. As things get even darker, My grace shines stronger and brighter as the noonday sun. Stop letting yourself be placed underneath circumstances which tend to stifle the light, but let grace embolden you to shine through every heavy circumstance and be overcomers. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. My Word is good. A little light dispels great darkness. I have placed the light of My Word in your heart, so let it spill out from your being. Be a witness of My goodness to you. I will give you the words to say and the right seasonings to go with your speech. You do not need to fear men’s faces; just be genuine and honest, and I will anoint the truth spoken. It is My lovingkindness that draws. I Am in you; allow Me to flow from your spirit. We know that the days are evil, yet we need to redeem the time. Do not waste another moment waiting and hesitating. I Am with you always. You can do all things that Holy Spirit has taught you, and He will lead and guide you into all truth. Yes, I have ordered your steps along the path. You are My glory carriers, and you will experience new levels of strength, healing, deeper wisdom, and revelation. This is the season to gather in a harvest of souls, won by one. I have placed you in this present darkness to show forth My glory and be My witness to a lost and dying world. Revive and let My Spirit blow upon the embers of your heart, and be aglow with My light. You know, as sin abounds, grace abounds much more. Abound, My grace and glory carriers!

“Therefore see that you walk carefully [living life with honor, purpose, and courage; shunning those who tolerate and enable evil], not as the unwise, but as wise [sensible, intelligent, discerning people], making the very most of your time [on earth, recognizing and taking advantage of each opportunity and using it with wisdom and diligence], because the days are [filled with] evil.” (Ephesians 5:15-16)

“You are the light of [Christ to] the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden;  nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.  Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good deeds and moral excellence, and[recognize and honor and] glorify your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:15-16)

“But when He, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth [full and complete truth]. For He will not speak on His own initiative, but He will speak whatever He hears [from the Father—the message regarding the Son], and He will disclose to you what is to come [in the future]. ” (John 16:13) 

Love,

Pastor D.

July 31, 2026 – Ears to Hear/Hearts to Obey

This is the prophetic word from July 2012.  God prepares us far in advance.  Think on this word given almost 14 years ago! 

     You have been in training for reigning in the coming days.  I know that for many this has been a war on the mind as well as the areas of your body and relationships.  You will arise from this time as one that is fully persuaded.  You will not be easily moved or shaken.  For the personal shaking that you have endured has made you stronger and you have learned how to depend and trust Me.  You have leaned your entire personality upon Me. 

     Small foxes have crept into My House, sent to try and cripple My children.  The attempt has been to hinder you with many obscure and unclear thoughts, that he tried to embed in your mind and heart.  His purpose is to hinder and rob you of your purpose and destiny; with confusion, discouragement, and distractions.  I have given to you ministering angels to help you along the journey, to aid you in staying the course.  Holy Spirit gently speaks to you My Word, this is why you must lean entirely on My Word.  He will speak to you what you have allowed from My Word to be placed within your heart.  That is why I have told you, to keep your heart pure.  With the pure, I will come to purely.  Keep your eyes on Me, I Am well aware of the hanging and looming, oppressive spirit that is trying to move you off course.  I know that the enemy waits for the wounded, the weary, the discouraged, the ones whose vision has become blinded, and he uses them to assault the stronger ones as well.  That is why I Am always sending you help from the Kingdom, I Am the Lord Warrior.  I Am mighty in battle!  My help is My mighty messengers, war-faring angels, that war on your behalf, so that you are not alone. 

   Hear Me, and understand that I Am sending a great shift in what you perceive and know as My church.  I Am shaking every House that bears My name, and yet does not know My ways.  I Am deep-cleaning those who are Mine to further bring out all that I have placed inside, in order to affect the land that I have given to them.  Many have been under pressure and they have been pressed for this time, now they will arise with the fresh anointing on behalf of all that have allowed their light to grow dim.  You are to stand and do not lay down the Sword that I have placed in your mouth.  Speak the Word that I give to you and every evil spirit will begin to flee.  I will be allowing you a time to be strengthened for what must come on the earth.  It must come, in order to separate the wheat from the tare.  It must come so that you may see what is in you, and oh, you will be astounded of the faith that is in you.  Up until now not many have seen Me as their God that supplies all their needs.  Many have never had to depend upon Me, for their ways were always sufficient for them.  Now, in families there will come forth My ordained Joshua’s, Joseph’s, and Moses’.  Those who have My heart, My message, My plan, and will not deviate in order to build their own Kingdom.  Those whose heart is after My own, those who have gone through the test in order to walk the path that I chose for them, a set apart path.

     Know this, that I Am faithful to watch over and provide for My own.  I Am the Lord and I change not.  I will provide for you beyond your ability.  I will carry you, beyond your comprehension.  I will be to you, your God, the One Who is more than enough.  I will bring your children from afar and those who have turned away I will turn their hearts back to you and Me.  I only need your full attention.  I will be able to do much more if you agree with me.  Do not fight against Me, do not waste any more time doubting or playing in the fields of flesh, for I Am bringing even this to work for your good.  In learning more of Me, you will truly learn to trust Me with your life.  Let go and let Me be your God.  The God you have only heard about and have known very little of Who I really Am.  But this is the day that many of My own will finally know Me.  I will be Light to you in a time of darkness, Bread to you in place of hunger, water in a dry and weary land.  I will be your All, and you will love Me more than you have ever loved before.  It will look like the hardest time, but with Our eyes, We will see that it is like an oasis in a desert land, a warm light in a cold dark place.  It is the prelude to Our great date of celebration.  You will be carried in My arms and fully protected.  I Am sending a fresh wind to revive all that I have given and I Am placing new revelation alongside the refreshed.  I Am the Lord and I cannot lie.                                                                                                                                                     

     “I had heard of You [only] by the hearing of the ear, but now my [spiritual] eye sees You.” (Job 42:5)

     “With the kind and merciful You will show Yourself kind and merciful, with an upright man You will show Yourself upright, with the pure you will show Yourself pure, and with the perverse you will show Yourself contrary.  For You deliver an afflicted and humble people but will bring down those with haughty looks.  For You cause my lamp to be lighted and to shine; the Lord my God illumines my darkness.” (Ps. 18:25-28)

     “Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us.” (Eph. 3:20)

Love,

Pastor D.

July 24, 2026 – Ears to Hear/Hearts to Obey

Good morning,

Listen and take heed!  It will be as in one moment the sun is shining and in the very next as dark clouds loom. Darkness is violently trying to overtake the light, but the light will prevail in greater force.  For this nation has pushed the Almighty to the side. Yet, I have some who refuse to bow their knees to Baal.  They are the reason for my long-suffering, My bride, My church, those who love Me so deeply.  I have been calling for my bride, the church, to purge, purify, and prepare for her soon-coming King.  Some have not heeded My voice at all, and it has been as if I am crying in the desert. They refuse to draw close enough to hear Me. Still, some are sensing an urgency; even some who have left My house are coming back, for they sense a drawing to Me. For those who have been close, I hear your cry, and you are why I am stirring Myself up. Some of my children have become distant and hard-hearted, and I continue to pour oil and fire to aid and assist them to stay interested in Me. They have fallen and deceive themselves into thinking they stand. I Am crying, “Awaken and stir yourself up to Me. I have been the one upholding, preserving, and sustaining you from the evil around you. Our enemy is running with vengeance to try and deceive this nation. I need My people to be alert!”

I have held My peace, and soon I will let go, because of the cries of My little ones. In My house there will be only holiness. This is a time for a repentant heart; My people should be crying out on behalf of this nation. Otherwise, this great nation will be brought to shock and horror, for their acts of discarding Me, their only hope. They have built their own gods, and they have become their own source. Shortly, there will come a great shaking that will begin in the northeast which will be duplicated in the west.  It will cause fear and dread in men’s hearts, but not for long. They will turn and curse Me, for their trust is in themselves. I will allow them to have what they have spoken against Me. They will reap sorrow, because they continually reject My mercy.

My children who have prepared themselves by praying in the Spirit and building themselves up in their faith, the Spirit has brought them to My feet to learn My voice and the voice of My word. They have hearkened to My call and renewed their first love. They shall be strong and victorious; they will overcome darkness and shine forth, they will be radiant, for their hope is in Me. They will be brought forth as pure luminous gold. I will not disappoint her, for she is Mine, and nations will look and see My glory through her.

Those who have ears to hear, hear clearly. Prepare with a time of fasting, prayer, and worship. Desperately seek Me, for your living does depend upon it.  I will hearken to your voice, for you have hearkened to Mine. You have made Me your refuge, and I will come and cover you. I will reveal Myself to you as El-Shaddai, the Almighty God who takes care of His own and supplies needs and gives hearts’ desires. For you there will be an everlasting sun even through the days of darkness.

“Therefore, [let me warn you] beloved, knowing these things beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unprincipled men [who distort doctrine] and fall from your own steadfastness [of mind, knowledge, truth, and faith], but grow [spiritually mature] in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory (honor, majesty, splendor), both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” (2 Peter 3:17-18)

“Yet I hold this against you; You have forsaken the love you had at first. Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent: I will come to you and remove your lampsand from is place.” (Revelation 2:4-5)

  “Do everything without murmuring or questioning [the providence of God], so that you may prove yourselves to be blameless and guileless, innocent and uncontaminated, children of God without blemish in the midst of a [morally] crooked and [spiritually] perverted generation, among whom you are seen as bright lights [beacons shining out clearly] in the world [of darkness]” (Philippians 2:14-15)

Love,

Pastor D.