December 14: The spirit of fear is a task master that demands worry and destroys faith. Rise up against it and refuse to do its bidding. It will do its best to ruin your life in the Spirit, but I have given you power to overcome and claim the victory. Luke 10:19 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

December 15: Judging others for what they do or do not do stems from a position of pride. Take a good look at your attitudes and motives and seek to be humble. Your service to Me will only be genuine in humility. Proverbs 16:18-19 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

December 16: When you seek My face, you do not have to come in any particular mood except your desire to fellowship with Me. You can come when you are happy, sad, perplexed, or assured. The important thing is that you come, and you will be refreshed and renewed spiritually. Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

December 17: I am pouring out a blessing and will honor those who have been faithful to live with integrity and walk in truth. You have honored Me by being faithful to My Word. But those who have not honored Me will reap what they deserve unless they turn from their wicked ways. The separation has begun. Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

December 18: Do not confuse discernment with judgment. Discernment is a work of the Spirit to distinguish between right and wrong, good and evil. Judgment stems from the human nature and is an evaluation by comparison, which often leads to condemnation. Set your heart to live and walk in the Spirit and treat others as you want to be treated. Matthew 7:1-3 Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?

December 19: Beware of becoming apathetic in your service to Me. There are demonic forces that strive to divert your attention from walking in the Spirit to living in the flesh. Shake yourself awake and make Me your first love. Revelation 3:15-16 I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.

December 20: You know that you should be kind to others, but I say to you that you also need to be kind to yourself. So many of you, My people, beat yourself up on a daily basis for falling short of your expectations. Stop and know that I see you and know you and love you. Allow that love to permeate your being so that you can begin to love yourself also. 2 Corinthians 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.

December 21: Continue to rise, and do not settle for where you have been or let your circumstances get you down. There is more for you to do than you have achieved. Encourage yourself in knowing that I am with you to lead and guide you. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

December 22: Hang on to the things that really matter in your life. Settle the issues that interfere with what you hold dear. Let go of whatever hinders spiritual focus and your intimacy with Me, and take your rest in My presence. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.

December 23: Your hunger for spiritual truth will begin with a desire to learn. When you think you already have a good grasp and knowledge of My kingdom, you might find yourself at a standstill. Growth is a sign of life. This is a time to stir up your sense of curiosity to discover what you do not know and move forward with an excitement for what is yet to be discovered. Revitalize your spiritual walk. Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

December 24: Stay on course and continue to maintain proper focus. Seek My face earnestly for direction and guidance in difficult situations. Most of what you are stressed about is out of your control and beyond your reach. Release yourself from the torment of regret. Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

December 25: Be quiet and still. Allow My love, joy and peace to inhabit your atmosphere so that there is nothing else; no worry, fear, rejection or condemnation. Just Me. I will be your companion, your strength in weakness, your clarity in the midst of confusion, your contentment in temptation. Let Me be your all in all. I am with you! Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

December 26: Shake off the things that have kept you preoccupied and tied to the world. Today is a new day; live it with resolve to seek first My kingdom. Set yourself to not only know about Me, or know about the spiritual realm, but to experience and live the truth that you have discovered. I call you to be a true disciple. Luke 14:27 And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.

December 27: Ask Me to give you the strength to endure as you leave sorrow behind and move towards a brighter future. It will not be easy because you are not through the worst of it yet, but a positive attitude will serve you well. Put your trust in Me to bring you through. Psalm 84:5-7 Blessed is the man whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage. As they pass through the Valley of Baca (weeping), they make it a spring; the rain also covers it with pools. They go from strength to strength; each one appears before God in Zion.

December 28: I have called to you to quiet your soul and keep your emotions under control. Yet, you still allow disappointment and frustration to take you out of the flow of My Spirit and remove you from a place of peace. It is as though you were on a roller-coaster ride of ups and downs instead of remaining solid in your faith and trust in Me. Refuse to allow your circumstances to dictate to your sense of well-being. Stay strong and be steady. Psalm 62:5-7 My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, and my refuge is in God.