Saturday, October 8, 2022

Rest in Your Heart and Mind

 

In the past month in every spare moment that I could manage, I have written over 40 pages (perhaps a little less at the moment) on "mental health", both from a secular and spiritual perspective.

My 'busyness' is partially my fault. I need to say 'no' more (it really IS okay to say 'no' sometimes, instead of always catering, always trying to be kind and thoughtful; sometimes that can be taken advantage of -- enough said) ...but much has been necessary with the move to a new province, combined with health (physical) matters.

And yes, there are portions that are definitely distractions, hindrances and/or roadblocks from our very real adversary. I am praying that the Holy Spirit will help me to be more disciplined and organized, instead of getting lost in a shuffle. That is not my usual way.

That being said, I'll continue... 

About twenty pages are in the 'queue'. The other twenty are still [very] rough draft. In doing research, in order to present helpful information from reliable sources, I was amazed at the availability of articles on the subject. 

I wondered how it was that "mental health" material (from news sites to videos, and even in email newsletters) was suddenly cropping up everywhere...

Then I discovered that October 10th is "World Mental Health Day" (a global awareness day), meant to draw attention to and support for mental health. It was first celebrated in 1992 in over 150 countries

I had no idea, and have never heard of it before. Neither have I ever seen posters. At any rate, as I wrestled with mental health issues, it was placed heavily upon my heart that multitudes of others were suffering too. 

This was confirmed by a close friend...once I "finally" mustered up the courage to admit that I was having problems. Like so many others, I was hesitant to tell anyone.

Okay -- I was afraid to say anything to anyone. After all, I am a Christian and I was under the impression, or rather, was living out the "consequence of false doctrines", that 'real Christians' did not suffer mentally, and if they did, they lacked faith. This is a bold-faced lie.

I realize that the timing is the Lord's - I also realize that others (not medical professionals, but fellow believers) have written about this, or given their testimony, as my research has revealed this to me.

My heart delights in the way the Lord works to BEGIN healing. O yes, I do know that He only has to say the WORD and we would be healed, but His ways are not our ways, and His wisdom is beyond our reasoning.

He can heal instantly, progressively, or not at all. It is our heart condition He is most concerned with, as He desires none of us should perish, but rather all to repent, be forgiven and to be with Him in eternity. [2Pet3:9]

It is so easy to forget that this life is temporal because our survival instincts are strong, unless we are truly off-balance and unwell. 

Yet, God cares deeply for us. Miracles happen every day - we just rarely hear about them...but we keep believing in miracles - and so we should because they do happen, ARE happening, and shall happen!

God did not stop performing miracles after the Bible was written. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. [Heb 13:8] It is just that we who are living in the latter [end] times are forewarned that false prophets will arise, and 'they' shall do signs and wonders.

We are told to test and to pray about everything. It makes me feel sick in my spirit knowing that even the false prophets are speaking 'certain' truths (if it will make them more believable), such as 'try the spirit to see if it is of God', and 'pray', and 'seek god' (small 'g' intentional because false prophets do not speak of the ONE true, living God).

Truthfully, without the Holy Spirit these days, we can easily be deceived and according to scripture, IF possible, we will be. The Lord alone will be the one to help us when things get so deceptive that it will be hard to tell the true from the false.

Don't believe me? How much history were we taught in school that we believed? How many times did ordinary people trick or deceive us? Never?

Snakes are hiding in tall grass; poisonous spiders wait quietly. We must be cautious and tread carefully.

Satan has his people, his 'ministers' everywhere, and they can be most attractive, or charismatic, or both. The dark side will count on PRIDE in people to deceive them. 

What do I mean? Pride would tell us, "Hey, I have the Holy Spirit; I won't be deceived." That is true IF we involve Him, but how often do we leave the Lord out of our decision-making?

If we do not obey scriptures that say to TEST EVERY spirit, or to PRAY about everything, and just assume we will 'know', then we are setting ourselves up, and the enemy will laugh.

I do not think that we can expect to catch everything the enemy is doing these days, not WITHOUT Jesus, or without the Holy Spirit's leading. Things are just too chaotic; too bizarre, too irrational and sudden. 

I myself need to sharpen my ways. There were things that we never used to have to bring to the Lord, but it is getting to the point where nothing is 'petty' anymore.

New habits need to be formed; disciplining ourselves must become consistent and far-reaching. Something to consider...

I have chosen to title the upcoming small series: Fragrance of the Healer


There is a folder that I have named "Domino Effect usage". I labeled it that because of the articles in it where the Lord used the word 'dominoes'.
The first article I placed in the folder was titled, "We Overcome (published in 2008). The Lord spoke of things happening, and it was the first time He emphasized dominoes to me (regarding things coming).

Excerpt (of We Overcome):

For they prepared their hearts for the 'suddenlies' and the unexpected

For He who loves His children will teach them, then test them. 

He will lead them and guide them. 

He will forewarn and protect them.  

Things that are coming will be positioned like dominoes, with intent, strategically placed, with precision. For He, who loves His children will teach them, then test them. Things coming will have the 'domino effect', but God prepares His people.

Source: We Overcome 

(posted April 2008 -- reposted May 1, 2015)

[End excerpt]

There are numerous articles the Lord gave me with prophetic words, which are to God's glory alone, not mine. The prophet Joel and the apostle Peter both foretold that God would pour out His [Holy] Spirit in the last days, and sons and daughters, young and old, would prophesy.

There are multitudes who claim prophetic messages today - some I discern are truly of God; others I do not. The Lord taught me (and often reminded me) not to believe every spirit (no matter how 'good' or 'Christian' one sounds), but to test every spirit to see if it was of God.

I have made my share of mistakes in discernment, but the Lord will teach us. We test the spirit by His written Word (Bible). It must align with what is written. [1Jn 4:1]

The spirit of prophecy is the testimony of Jesus (meaning HE is the main focus - none other). [Rev 19:10]

He is exalted, not only for His sacrifice in willingly laying down His life for the salvation of mankind, but because He is God incarnate. He is our HOPE, our peace - our everything.

Below is a writing that I penned from the Lord nine and a half years ago. There is a part (over half way through) that speaks of - TRIBULATION - but I knew (at that time) that He did not mean the seven-year tribulation that the Bible speaks of.

But I wept as I re-read it yesterday because in this life we all go through tribulation. The word is defined as a time of: 'great trouble, anxiety, suffering, affliction, burden'. 

Yes, we all go through those times, especially in this darkened, sinful world. I have hundreds of articles. Therefore it is impossible to remember what each one is about simply by the title.

I wept because God is Sovereign, wise, not limited by time or space -- and always ahead of us like a Good Shepherd guiding us. I was in Georgia when I wrote this, having only been committed to the Lord about eight years. It was a time of tribulation for me - and discipline.

Fast-forward to now, almost 10 years later. It is another season of tribulation, but glory to God, I am not under His chastisement this time, but held by His great comfort and steadfastness.

If we are His, in 10 years we have grown, changed, become more like Him. If in 10 years there is no change in one who claims to be a believer, then it is merely lip service, and not heart dedication. That is what I believe. He works inwardly in us...renews our mind, creates a clean heart, renews a right spirit within us. [Ps 51:10]

The Lord has been so patient with me that it is truly humbling. He really does take the 'least likely'. In all things He is glorified. At this time, the physical pain I have known for a few years now has increased. It might be called a 'great tribulation'.

However, let it be known that it is NOT the great tribulation that the Bible speaks of. Many suffer [great] tribulation in matters such as the death of a loved one, through finances, careers, work, or through family troubles and struggles, whether mental, physical or spiritual... and more.

May the following message draw you closer to our loving Saviour (Messiah) Jesus/Yeshua. May comfort, peace and reassurance (hope) be your portion - and may the Lord be glorified.

What I would like people to understand is that all long messages are not typically done in one sitting. The message may come in portions over the course of hours, days (and occasionally) even weeks.

This one took from the early hours of the morning until early afternoon. The reason I remember is because the Lord was doing a work in me and it was not a comfortable season - it was a necessary one.

After six years in the United States, the Lord returned me home in 2014, being about seven months into the seventh year. Be as glad and grateful for times of discipline (chastisement), as well as times of comfort, hope and peace. 

Why? Because it means you are His child. [Prov 3:12; Heb 12:6]

Now to the message...shalom in Christ.

                      †

 May 15, 2013 - [o5.15.2013]


This is a long message. I have tried to divide it up with subtitles, so that those who prefer to take in a portion at a time can use the subtitles as a marker, so to speak. This came after prayer, early this morning. Even I had to read it more than once. I remember what it is about, and what the message is.

But it is the same as having a conversation with someone, say someone like you. After we part ways, I remember most of what is said, and the message or the 'gist' of our conversation, but it would be cool to go over it again, to see if I missed anything.

What the Lord says is meat to be chewed slowly. His wisdom is far beyond mine (my wisdom is foolishness to the Lord). One cannot compare the intellect of an ant to a human being. That is just a fraction of the ratio of our intellect compared to El Shaddai's (comparing an ant to a human).

I have no problem with people sharing this message...I am merely the envoy (messenger). It matters not to me if the website is given or not. It is not for my glory at all, it is to the glory of God (YHWH) alone. 

All I do ask is that you [please]:
[1] do not change anything (add or take away from it).
[2]  please do not be deceptive, pretending you got the message. Just humbly share that another of the brethren , who prefers anonymity at this time, received the message. They have granted permission for message to be shared by others to show the love and concern of the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

My heart is that the Lord ALONE receives all glory, and secondarily that His people and all who take the time to read it will be strengthened and ministered to by the Creator, our King and Lord.  Bless the Lord; worthy of all praise, glory and honor.

   
 Trust Me with Your Life


Do not give up; neither be afraid. You know that your faith must increase so that you may endure to the end. Yea, you have prayed for increased strength and faith. You have pressed in, bringing all things to Me, keeping Me as your constant companion. You dig into My word, knowing that faith comes by hearing and hearing by My Word (the word of God)  I AM that I AM.


The circumstances around you are very real, impossible to ignore - raging waters, waves beating upon themselves in chaotic motion, blasting winds that show no mercy. 


Shall you be as Peter who began in faith, only to allow his eyes to acknowledge his circumstances, thereby defied and even nullifying his very faith? At first, Peter's faith was as that of a little child.  

He stepped out of the boat in faith.  Yet, his mind acknowledged the impossibility of walking upon the water and his mind declared the foolishness of his actions. 


Doubt stemmed into fear and the fruit of it blossomed into unbelief. A fiery dart of doubt pierced the mind of Peter. He took his eyes off of Me and looked around at the physical realm, heard the raging wind and saw it push violently against the waters; the reality of the circumstances were all around him.  "Lord, save me", Peter cried out.


In that moment of doubt, he began to sink - yes, the proverbial (and in Peter's case - the actual) "sinking feeling". As he cried out to Me in desperation (Lord, save me), swallowed up by fear and unbelief, I took a firm hold of him and placed him back into secure surroundings, out of the waters of the deep and the unknown.

Knowing that doubt mushrooms into fear and unbelief, I reproved Peter.  "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?"  [Mat 14:31]  Do not doubt Me. 

Shall you be as Job who came to understand that all his good ways and good works availed nothing; that even his righteousness was as filthy rags? He came to realize that he too needed to be saved, so he repented and sought forgiveness from his holy and righteous God.

The Lord of the Battle

You must decide and choose wisely - to not be overwhelmed by the raging and the chaos all around you. Keep your eyes upon Me, casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of Me.

[see 2Cor 10:5

Bring doubt into captivity, for doubt is the seed from which fear shoots forth and its fruit is unbelief.  I continue to remind you, for all My people have need of reminding.


Keep a repentant heart and stay humble before your Creator.  For by Me, you shall scale a wall and run through a troop.  My angels go forth at My command.  Have I not equipped you with armor?  Have I not taught your hands to war and your fingers to fight?



 Have I not taught you that the weapons of your warfare are not carnal, but mighty through Me to the pulling down of strongholds?  [2 Cor 10:4]


Have I not exhorted you saying that you wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world and against spiritual wickedness in high places. [Eph 6:12] 


Do you not believe or know that I AM the Lord of the battle?  Will you place your life in My hands and trust Me with the outcome?  No flesh desires to die, yet it is appointed unto man once to die and then the judgment.  [Heb 9:27]


Death is appointed unto all, for the wages of sin is death. Yea, but I have overcome the world and hold the keys of hell and death.  Not even Satan himself can take you out before the time that I have appointed.  


Why fear death?  There are those who are Mine that are appointed to witness My return.  Those who are Mine that are not appointed to witness My return in the flesh shall be with Me. Fear not!  Set your mind on the things which are above and death shall have no dominion over you.


Great is My Love

Whether you live or whether you die, will you still praise Me?  All My thoughts are not known by man, nor is full understanding within his grasp, for My wisdom is beyond man's comprehension; My thoughts and ways are far higher than those of mankind.

Does an ant comprehend the thoughts and ways of a man?  Does an ant know the hour of its destruction?  Yet, an ant is part of My creation.  Lo, remember that man was formed in My image, unlike any other creation.


Come closer - deepen your intimacy with Me, for vast and deep I AM.  Trust Me as an infant trusts its parent, for I AM your Creator.  Great is My love for you.  Those who are Mine know that this world is not their home.  They are foreigners, aliens here upon the earth.


The spiritual realm is more real than the physical realm, yet even that is hard for many to grasp.  The physical realm is ever-changing, yet now the evil that has manifested in this world is ever-increasing.  Chaos and corruption, deception and hatred increase.


Deception and Strong Delusion  

 
Holographic light show-800 drones
- 2020 China -

Those who create the chaos plan to bring order, to rule as they so choose, to diminish the population and to destroy all that stands in their way.  They pretend to protect, but the intent is evil, the agenda very real. There are those who honor the leading rebellious fallen angel, who has convinced his worshippers that he is god.  He cares not whether you call him Satan or Lucifer, or the name of any other false god.

Satan's idea of creation - counterfeit man
AI - transhumanism

He cares only to carry out his own plan in which he rules as god. Great is his wrath; he knows no justice or mercy. As it is written, for a season, he shall have his way and death shall go forth at his command, but he cannot rule Me or stay My hand from protecting My own.

Apostasy increases daily, and the falling away from Me will astound and delight the masses. Deception and a strong delusion will overtake those who do not truly seek truth and one by one, multitudes will turn from Me, desiring and honoring their temporal lives more than desiring and honoring Me or the eternal.


The majority will not even realize that they are believing a strong delusion.  They will call evil good and good evil. They will believe the falsehoods that please them and reject truth, even hating the bringers of truth. 
Persecution escalates daily. Countries which have not known persecution are beginning to see and hear it - it shall increase steadily and powerfully. Many are and shall be martyred. Their blood shall cry out for justice. Thus it is written; thus it is true.

 Be at Peace  


Look not around you in fear.  Come to grips with the fact that this world is not your home. You shall overcome the evil one by the blood of the Lamb and the word of your testimony; [you must] love not your life unto death.  My people are protected right up to and including their appointed hour.

Even he who penned My words for mankind, such as Psalm 91, eventually succumbed to death, yet with his life, he knew to trust Me.  He was protected as he continued in My will, right up to his appointed hour. He came to understand, accept and be at peace with the fact that this world was his temporal home.


Walk not in fear and unbelief - walk by faith and not by sight.  Walk boldly (strong) and confident (assured) that I hold you and your life in the palm of My hand.  My holy angels guard over you and all that concerns you.



 Trust your life to Me, fully confident that I care for My creation.  I care for you. Be at peace with not having all the answers, knowing that I AM Sovereign (fully in control). This world will not accept My people any more than it accepted Me. You will be hated, just as I was hated. The bringers of truth will be despised and called evil, possessed, a terrorist, one to be dealt harshly with. You need not fear.  I know the end from the beginning for I AM the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.

I order your steps. When the enemy comes against you like a flood My very Spirit shall lift up a standard against him.  So shall they fear My name from the west and My glory from the rising of the sun. [Is 59:19]

As I lead you and you obey My leading, you will walk unafraid.  You will have the peace that passes all understanding (a peace that the world does not give) and through Me shall your hearts and minds be kept by My peace. 

The Clash of the Kingdoms

 
vessels unto honour

I choose to work in and through My creation.  My chosen vessels of honor will complete the tasks they are given individually.  None shall take them out before their time.  Multitudes shall live to see My return. Be at peace.

Trust Me. Great blessings and miracles are coming, as surely as horror and great destruction are. It is truly the clash of the kingdoms. Fear not.  

 
My angels surround you, as surely as they did Elisha, even when his fearful servant could not see them.  They were revealed to the servant at Elisha's request. Keep in mind that even Elisha had an appointed hour to leave this world (earth).


Fear not.  Those who are Mine know and understand.  My word shall go forth and not return void.  It shall accomplish that which I please and prosper in the thing where I send it.  [Is 55:11]


Greater anointing (infilling of My Spirit - lamps filled with oilwill fall upon My people.  The people who know Me shall do the greater works; they shall be strong and do exploits, as it is written [Jn 14:12; Dan 11:32]


And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. 
[Dan 11] That which has never been seen before shall take place.

As surely as multitudes will fall away, surely shall multitudes also come into the kingdom.  Be at peace.  Hold fast to your faith, no matter what you see around you, for all that you see is truly the clash of the kingdoms.


Abort pride and self-righteousness.  Embrace Me and cleave to Me.  Walk in trust and obedience.  Do justly, love mercy and walk humbly before me.  It is no mistake that you are here, for truly you were born for such a time as this.


Try Every Spirit 

 
There seems to be an 'epidemic' 
of false prophets and false shepherds

Do not be swayed by the words of man (no matter how eloquent).  Try every spirit to see if it is of Me. You do this by My Word, yea, but be wise, for Satan himself can appear as an angel of light.  His ministers likewise can appear as ministers of righteousness.

Satan and his ministers speak My word and counterfeit My works also, with mighty signs, wonders and miracles...so it is written.  Think upon Pharaoh in Egypt and the sorcerers (magicians) in the court of his palace.  Therefore, you must not only try the spirit by My word, but also bring it to Me in prayer.
read Zech 11:17 - remember the
'third eye' and the Illuminati symbology
wolves mingle with sheep - disguised
(see 2Cor 11:15)
 
You must seek Me in all things.  This is, in part, why the trials of your faith have been so severe.  Faint not in the furnace of affliction, no matter how intense the heat or the fiery flames. Know that I AM with you, purging the Body of Christ, readying My people to be united with Me.  I have been and am preparing My people for all the wickedness that is upon them and for the great tribulation that is here, ready to increase beyond imagination.

To have joy and peace in your heart does not mean that you walk around with a perpetual smile.  True joy is in knowing that you shall be with Me in eternity and that I AM with you even now.  


True peace is in being confident that your life is in My hands and that all the plans I have for you shall be carried out, as your life is surrendered into My competent hands, dying to self.  I ask only that My people be a willing vessel, empty of self and obedient in doing My will.


My will for you is perfect in every way.  I have created you for such a time as this, with plans for good and not for evil.  If I AM for you, who can be against? 


Faith versus Unbelief

we will NOT bow to your authority
We serve the one, true living God alone

I work all things out decently and in order.  My timing is not your timing, for I AM not bound by time or space; neither am I limited.  Those who believe I AM limited are not knowledgeable about their own doubt that has led to unbelief.  Many works are not performed due to unbelief.

And they were offended in Him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.  And He did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.  

[Mat 13:57-58]

I will not work with unbelief, for it opposes faith and faith it is that pleases Me.  [Heb 11:6 Some say, 'I had faith, but still my prayer was unanswered.'  


To that I say, 'How do you know that it was not answered?  There are times that a prayer was not answered according to your will, but was answered according to Mine, which you disproved of.  There are times that you think it is unanswered, but just as Daniel, you must wait.
Selah

I have said that My ways are not your ways, nor My thoughts your thoughts.  When I was crucified, Satan laughed; evil men felt victorious and unbelievers mocked those who believed.


When I was resurrected, Satan hid for a season, evil men lied and brought forth deception, but many came to believe.  Those who believed already were strengthened in their faith.  Shortly after My ascension, the true believers were gathered together and were filled with My Holy Spirit.


Mankind will never know all things upon this earth; neither will mankind come to understand all things, despite their wisdom and their most valiant efforts.


A Bloody War with Many Battles - Prepare

  
spiritual battles are real
Satan has his 'feast' times also

Listen to those who I send your way. You will know those who speak on My behalf. Yet I caution you once again (and again, if necessary), try every spirit to see if it is of Me. Bring all things to Me. Stay closer to Me than ever before. Read My word; pray about all things. Watch and pray. Do not enter into denial, fear or unbelief. Keep on the full armor. Cast down imaginations, especially doubt. Walk by faith, not by sight.

You are in a bloody war. The intensity of this war has not yet manifested.  It is near at hand. The battles you have witnessed and the battles which you fought and are fighting are miniscule in comparison to that which is to come.
clone or impersonator?
impersonator Steve Bridges (deceased 2012)
with Bush 2006

Governments deceive their own people and many are those who believe them.  There is a plan that has been employed and has been at work since the days of Nimrod and the tower of Babel.  Yea, but the hatred towards mankind goes far back, even before the Garden of Eden. I have told you this before.

Fear not! This is what I have told My people from the very beginning - fear not! Freedoms are being taken; the people are becoming angry.  Soon they shall be enraged; rebellion rules the hearts of multitudes in every nation, within every tribe and clan and in every tongue. 
Sin is rampant across the world. Hatred, injustice and corruption are everywhere.  People point fingers at the innocent and the innocent are murdered.     

Justice and mercy have been forsaken.  Hunger and desperation shall sweep across the nations.  Fear shall rule and the hearts of men shall fail them.

 
Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego
We will NOT bow...we serve only YHWH
the one, true, living God

When facing Satan and his armies, or evil men, be as Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in saying, 'whether our God delivers us or not, we will not bow to you'. Do not rise up in rebellion. Look to Me, for I shall direct your steps. Follow My leading. That is faith and trust in action - for the three Hebrew men understood that this life is temporal.  

They looked forward to spending eternity with Me (their God/Yhwh) and trusted their lives into My hands.  I delivered them after I walked with them in the fiery furnace. 


Their faith was tried severely.  They came through victorious, their earthly king came to see that no flesh was burned, not a hair was singed, nor did any of them smell of smoke. The king bore witness and acknowledged My power and through it all, I was glorified. This is where you also must be in your faith...faith as a small child.

As the three Hebrew men, as Daniel in the lion's den, as David when he faced Goliath, so must you also come to the place of complete trust, overcoming fear and unbelief.  

 

I shall purge you (and have been), just as I did Job, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, Daniel, David - and even as I did Peter. All of My people are purified and tried. Stand - Your life is in My hands. It is your choice to repent if there is need of repentance; your choice to surrender your life or not; your choice to believe and know Me; your choice to trust and obey.

Emptied Vessels Filled with My Spirit  

Jesus (Yeshua) the ONLY way
back to God

Those who have repented, surrendered their lives, who trust and obey are about to rise up mightily. They shall be vessels unto honor, indeed, doing the greater works, strong in doing exploits.

The clash of the kingdoms has begun. These are the latter days. The hour is late. Woe, woe, woe to the inhabitants of the earth. Indeed, the devil has come down, having great wrath (anger, rebellion, hatred, power), for he does know that he has but a short time (an appointed season). 
The signs are all around you.

Prophecy is being fulfilled. Do not be deceived by signs in the sky or by creatures (aliens) unknown, for Satan and his armies are masters of illusion.  
Jesus the Messiah returns with a sword
coming out of His mouth (Word) -
Rev 19:15
not an arrowless 'bow' in His hand

Beware of  the counterfeit

Many will succumb to strong delusion, for they do not seek truth. (The truth is in the Bible.)

I AM (Jesus/Yeshua) the way, the truth and the life and no man comes to the Father but through Me. [Jn 14:6]
Indeed, try every spirit, every spirit, every spirit to see if it is of Me. Many false christs and false prophets have gone out into the world. Many are teaching doctrines of devils and the traditions of man.

Rejoice, knowing that My Spirit shall fill My people afresh to such a degree that even the demons will tremble. Yes, I in you and you in Me.  Emptied, clean vessels filled with My Spirit shall war against evil, and shall do mighty things. These are those who seek to glorify Me. Victory is in My hand.


I AM the Lord of the battle. You have come into the kingdom for such a time as this. I repeat this for you must come to understand the truth in it. Obey all that I ask of you (even in the small things). Endure the trials.  Praise Me in tribulation. I AM with you.


Stand back! Watch how I use you as a vessel unto honor, as a mighty instrument in My competent hands. Offer up thanksgiving and praise, for truly you are in the days that were foretold by Me and by the ancient prophets.


They would marvel to see these days unfolding, watching the prophecies that they spoke come to pass. All of creation groans. Rejoice; I AM with you.  Close your ears to all naysayers; close your ears to doubt, fear and unbelief; close your ears to those who condemn you for speaking truth, to those who say 'peace and safety' and 'love, love, love'.


Woe to those who are as vessels unto dishonor.  For when they say 'peace and safety', sudden destruction shall come upon them, as travail upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape.  [1 Thess 5:3]  


Yes, you must walk in love, but do not embrace sin along with the sinner. Even as I angrily turned over the money changers' tables, My love for mankind also rejected sin, injustice and unrighteousness.


Be a Holy People 


be holy = set apart (from the world
and its ways)
[1Pet 1:16]

Be holy (set apart) as I AM holy. Again I say, walk by faith, not by sight.  Believe and know Me, trust and obey Me and watch what I shall accomplish through My people, yes, even through you. Touch not My glory. Humble yourself and I shall lift you up.

Get it down into your heart; believe the words that I speak. Let My Word be written on the tablets of your heart; speak My Word
. Come to Me, yes, bring all things to Me. It is not doubt or unbelief when you bring all things to Me, to try the spirit to see if it is of Me; that is obedience to My Word. I honor obedience.

Allow no room for pride, self-righteousness (holier-than-thou), nor any religious spirit to be found in you. Crucify the flesh, daily picking up your cross to follow Me. Keep a repentant heart and continually forgive as necessary.


Know that you know that you know - believe My Word for this hour - that truly you were born for such a time as this. Do not concern yourself with death, nor fear it. 
Trust Me with the appointed time of your departure from this earth. Do not walk in fear and unbelief because of the chaos and evil around you. It is true that all My people have feared at some point in their lives, which is why I continually say 'fear not'.

The difference between those who fear and those who live in fear is that My people overcome fear.  Yes, flesh trembles at My presence but your heart must be at peace with Me.   

You should not be afraid of Me, but you should fear Me.  This sounds as a paradox, yet it is written that 'the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom'What did Moses speak to the people when they were afraid of Me?

And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove (test) you, and that His fear may be before your faces, that you sin not
[Ex 20:20]  

Sin is an abomination and all the unrepentant shall be judged.  Hate the sin, repent and be forgiven, for this reason, the blood of My Son was poured out.  Yet shall you continue in sin that grace may abound? [Rom 6:1 Exhort one another daily, while it is called today; lest any of you are hardened through the deceitfulness of sin[Heb 3:13]


 Trust Me for I AM with You
cleave to God through the cross 
through Yeshua (our Jesus)


Who knows if I have not chosen that you should witness My return, in all My glory, as it is written?  Just as Peter asked about John's demise, after Peter was forewarned of how he would die, My answer remains the same.  

If I will that he should tarry (remain) until I come, what is that to you?  Follow you Me.  [Jn 21:22]

Be at peace. Do all that I require of you. Rest in your heart and mind, knowing that all is in My hands; knowing that I love you. Be not impatient (My people can be so impatient). Wait upon Me. Wait, I say, upon Me. 
Be strong and of good courage. I will never leave or forsake you. Those who fall away leave and forsake Me. I do not leave or forsake them. They love their lives more than they love truth or Me.


Stand strong in Me, holding fast to your faith. 


Teaching them to observe all things, whatsoever I have commanded you; and lo, I AM with you always, even unto the end of the world.  Amen  [Mat 28:20]

ORIGINAL POST: Trust Me with Your Life


for His glory alone


penned by

Bonita                dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com

(NOTE*: The post remains as the original. The only thing I changed was to update the pictures - BP [link to original provided])

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Jesus Cares About Our Mental/Emotional Well-Being

 (NOTE*: Revised September 20, 2022 BP)

Do You see me in this difficult place, Lord?

Our Messiah Cares Deeply

Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? [equivalent to a penny approx.] And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.

Fear you not therefore, you are of more value than many sparrows. 

[Mat 10:29-31] (spoken by the Messiah Jesus/Yeshua)

The Berean Standard Bible, as well as the NKJV [New King James Version] translates the latter part as: Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.”

[…] without your Father’s ([1: knowledge[2. consent[3. permission.”  The last three words are used in the [1: NAB [New American Bible], HCSB [Holman Christian Standard Bible] and ISV [International Standard Version] respectfully.

It is a standard doctrine (teaching) and a well-known (but not always believed) fact that nothing happens outside of God’s “knowledge, consent/permission”. It is either believed that the true, living God is Sovereign or He is not.

We either believe God [YHVH/YHWH] to be Omni-sapient (all-wise), Omniscient (all-knowing/all-seeing), Omnipresent [ubiquitous] (present everywhere at the same time), Omnipotent (all-powerful) …or we believe He is limited.

People can get into fruitless debates over “free will” or facetiously state that God is limited because He cannot create four-sided triangles (and other frivolous nonsense or dredging up dry (deadpan) humour); fast, ground-skidding curve balls.

Just let them fly by. Such things are trivial and temporal, and not worth any upset. The Creator of all is fully aware of all that goes on, and despite what some may surmise, He cares, our Lord and Messiah cares deeply.

Our Triune Nature

Many have no problem stating that God is monotheistic (ONE real God; one true living God), yet stumble when trying to explain Jesus/Yeshua and the Holy Spirit – yet, the three, though separate, are ‘one’.

I used to, until I came to understand Jesus as the WORD of God (come in the flesh, and walked amongst us), and the Holy Spirit being the very essence of God. It took me awhile to understand how man is made in His image.

When I was young, I always thought the ‘soul’ and ‘spirit’ were the same thing, so that we had a body and a soul (spirit). One day, someone pointed out a scripture to show me that it is written that we are body, soul AND spirit.

For the Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the diving asunder of SOUL and SPIRIT, and of the joints and marrow [BONE/BODY], and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. [Heb 4:12]

The Word of God deals with body, soul and spirit. Man is a triune being; one real person with a soul and spirit. We are one being with three separate parts. Some may debate the verse up above, but scripture interprets scripture.

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. [1Thes5:23]

I love it when things all come together in TRUTH! My purpose in establishing that we are triune is an effort to assure the reader that God cares about every part of us, body, soul and spirit.

When something greatly affects one part of us, it will ripple and affect every part of us, some areas strongly; others barely, but it affects us. Some may wonder what the scripture about the [little] sparrow has to do with body, soul and spirit.

Some may think it is not related. However, they are. The opening sentence in the book of Matthew has the apostle telling us about Jesus and the responsibility He gave his 12 apostles.

It is written:

And when He had called unto Him His twelve disciples, He gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. [Mat 10:1]

Jesus covered a gamut of topics, however, [these topics] addressed not only what was expected of them, and what they could expect from others as a result of their mission, but He also reassured them of His love and care, in order to alleviate fear and initiate calm, rest and inner peace (quenching doubt).

Do Christians Struggle with Mental Health?

The answer to the above question is a resounding YES! We can struggle and many do. It is not a sign of weakness, or lack of faith. There is a myriad of reasons why this can happen. It is not so cut and dry, or something that can be described in just a few sentences or paragraphs.

Last month I touched upon yet another ‘dark place’ that the Lord had brought me out of, (The Lord Waits Patiently – August 18, 2022), but I spoke prematurely. I had mentioned how things had been building for some time (I am paraphrasing now, but the gist of it is the same); however, it came to various peaks, and I had believed it (my meltdown) was over.

I had stated that if I were to go back, I could say it all began in 2017, but I zeroed in on the last two and a half years (naturally) because that is when everyone’s world got turned upside-down and inside-out.

One thing I learned about a very long time ago is the stigma that still hangs as a stench in the air in most Christian circles when it comes to the area of mental health. 

I have been working on an article in the hopes that it will help others because I know that I know that I know that I am not alone.

Every person alive has a breaking point. Some reach it, some do not. 

If you are struggling, you are not alone. If you are confused, or feel hopeless, or have been suffering silently because you feel like no one would understand or even care, you need not suffer alone.

Many do not know how to describe what they are feeling or going through, or they are afraid of being judged wrongfully,  rejected, ridiculed or avoided. My friend, you do not have to be silent.

I lived through gossip and backbiting, betrayals and rejections, right along with lies and false accusations, misunderstandings and harsh judgments.

I intimately know the emptiness of isolation and aloneness. If it were not for Jesus, I would never have made it this far.

He IS our refuge, our strong tower. We CAN tell Him anything, any time, anywhere...and in fact, He prefers it (desires it). He understands us better than we understand ourselves. He knows all our faults, shortcomings and flaws - even knowing all that (for each one of us these things exist and they vary), He still willingly laid down His life upon a rugged tree (cross). So great is His [agape] love!

When a Christian has a meltdown or a breakdown, tongues often begin wagging, but fear not. I urge you to be strong enough to not take on bitterness or hatred (no matter how tempting or justified), even if you have to work through a rollercoaster of emotions [to accomplish it]. 

On the other hand, you may be surprised at the non-judgmental hand(s) that reach out with compassion, a listening ear and understanding. The very first one we should confide in is our Maker. 

Yes, this is a topic that I was going to go to my grave with. Although I did speak a bit to a dear friend, in confidence, I was too ashamed to go into it too deeply, or reveal how long I had been suffering silently.

Thinking I was alone, a wreck for a Christian, a weak and useless 'warrior' (in fact, I told myself I was not one at all, just a 'wannabe'), even one who failed to endure; ashamed of my weakness, and not understanding what went wrong with me and why. 

Searching my heart, searching, searching...and coming up with all the wrong answers - even being persuaded sometimes by the adversary, yes, the accuser of the brethren. 

He knows how to come at us, what buttons to push, and O! how he loves to repeatedly kick you when you are already down. Then, adding guilt and condemnation to the mix, I have been undone.

In my next article, I will share more, for the intention is transparency, no matter what anyone decides to think of me. There are others in the body of Christ who need help; who need to know that they are not alone.

You have come this far. It is going to be okay - but it cannot be accomplished in a defining way without Christ Jesus (Yeshua).

Remember, it is not just about the soul realm (mind, mental health etc), but also our body, and more importantly, our spirit. For when we leave these temporary vessels that we now live in, it is our spirit FIRST that looks to eternity. The glorified bodies (for those saved) is after the resurrection.

We are triune beings and all three parts must be cared for.

But friend, it is not over until it is over! There is hope. Christ (Messiah) Jesus is right here - AND - He is right there with you. If you can shake the negative thoughts (cast them down) out of your mind and take a moment, even a few moments to let the Lord know you need Him!

There were signs I saw back in 2018 when I noticed I was weeping over little things, or suddenly bursting out in silent tears without explanation. I began to silently compare myself to Jeremiah, not because I considered myself a prophet, but simply because he was known for his weeping (he was so moved at the condition of the world, the downfall of his beloved people and nation, the sin condition, and his own life) …

Jeremiah suffered major depression and anxiety. Read Lamentation; read the book of Jeremiah. Listen to his anguish and suffering, yet he countered it, time and again with what? Fragments of hope. Jeremiah would not let go of God or his trust in Him, or the hope he had in Him.

Time ticked on and I was seeing other signs out of the ordinary, signs such as irritability, moodiness, sleep disturbances that would change into chronic fatigue, and pain – nonstop, chronic, seemingly never-ending, physical pain that soon spread into the soul realm, into the mind, reaching to the emotions and feelings.

Shattered by Meltdown or Breakdown 

Do you feel like you cannot keep it together?

At this time, I am picking up the pieces – actually, the Lord has been doing that, and slowly putting me back together. I am in a fragile state at this time. I say that not for sympathy, but as a reality.

No matter what my flesh, the world or any devil throws my way, I will not let go of my King and LORD. I will keep on my armour, and fight each battle when and as led. At least, I sure am trying...

It is Yeshua (my Jesus) that has held me up, and kept me together. Please bear with me, as my energy and abilities are not quite up to par. It takes me quite awhile to do things, if they do get done in a certain day at all...though I am trying.

Do I have all my mental faculties together – imagination, thoughts, memory, perception, reasoning, knowledge and will? Hmm, for the most part, yes, I like to think so. However, it is a fact that I do have moments, however brief. 

We serve an awesome God (so tragic that the word is overused for everything but God); a magnificent Creator, a loving and good Father, a wise and Wonderful Counsellor.

Hang in there, brother, sister, friend, stranger – you are NOT alone and yes, there IS hope, and the HOPE is in Jesus, who loves you even if you feel unlovable. Christ does not reject us, leave us or ever forsake us.

You do not need much - just a mustard seed of faith

Hold fast, my friend, even if all you have seems as tiny as a grain of mustard seed – that’s enough!

Casting all your care upon Him; for He cares for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about seeking whom he may devour;

Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. [1Pet 5:7-9]

There is a reason why the Lord allows us to go through what we go through. Typically, we do not understand 'why'. He is not cruel. He is wise. Growing pains --- hurt. The furnace of affliction is "HOT" (even up to seven times hotter than normal).

I realize it “feels” like you are alone, and outwardly it may well be that way (that you are or have been alone/isolated), but you are not a castaway, nor are you [spiritually] alone. 

You are greatly loved! Hold on; help is coming!

for His glory

Bonita                     dovesofthevalleys4@gmail.com

Addendum: I hope to have a more in-depth article up no later than the weekend, Lord willing. BP