“Follow After Jesus”

 Hello precious ones of God, draw near to Me each day and let Me, your Savior Jesus, fill your heart with My love and grace. Is there anything in your life that makes drawing near to Me difficult like business, negative thoughts or distractions? Give them all to Me and trust that My sovereign grace will make a way for you. Then come and spend time with Me each day and be refreshed by My love for you.

  My dear children come close and see that I am good and My plans for you are good. Seek after My will in every situation, good or bad and I will lead you to still waters and green pastures. If you choose not to listen to or follow Me, I will let you walk your own way. But if you choose to listen to Me and obey Me, you will walk in the abundance I have for you. Nothing will be able to destroy My plans for you when you walk in obedience with Me.

  Each day as you read My Word and meditate on My great love for you, your heart will soften towards Me. You will desire to know Me more and more as you see My hand working in your life. Seek after Me at anytime of day and I will teach you My ways of walking through every day situations. Then you will be walking in complete surrender to My will and love.

  You have free will to follow after Me and My truth. You may be someone who loves and knows Me but still chooses to walk in your own ways or the ways of the world. You may not easily hear and listen to My warnings or corrections. So I will let you walk in your own will and resources. But you who listen intently to My corrections and warnings and receive then in your heart will thrive in My love, mercy and grace each day of your life. Your truest desire is to live in a way that brings glory to Me, your loving Savior, and follow in My will. For you know that walking in My will is where true protection is found.

  The desire of My heart is for you to follow after Me so closely that you hear and respond to My every warning or correction. Then you will walk in My protection from your enemies while you are lifted up above them. No matter how difficult life becomes you can always walk in My peace, love and joy. I will protect you from those who would try to harm you. When you follow Me in obedience nothing can stop My will in your life.

  “He says, “I removed the burden from their shoulders; their hands were set free from the basket. In your distress you called and I rescued you, I answered you out of the thundercloud; I tested you at the waters or Meribah. Hear, O My people, and I will warn you – if you would but listen to Me, O Israel! You shall have no foreign god among you; you shall not bow down to an alien god. I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open your mouth and I will fill it. But My people would not listen to Me; Israel would not submit to Me. So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices. If my people would but listen to Me, If Israel would follow My ways, how quickly would I subdue their enemies and turn My hand against their foes! Those who hate the Lord would cringe before Him, and their punishment would last forever. But you would be fed with the finest of wheat; with honey from the rock I will satisfy you.” Psalm 81:6-16

  “For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart. I will be found by you,’ declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 29:11

  “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not be in want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his names sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23

  “For in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling; He will hide me in the shelter of His tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. Then my head will be exalted above my enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.” Psalm 27:5-6

  “Then Jesus said to them all, ‘If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for Me will save it.” Luke 9:23-24

    If you desire to know Me and My will for you, come close to Me by reading My Word, praying and seeking My will through your day. I will lead you to walk in My peace and love. It is your choice to follow Me and I will let you live with the consequences of your choice. But if you choose to walk in obedience, then take up your cross and follow Me. The joys and difficulties you experience as you learn from Me will cause you to desire all I have for you each day. Then there will be nothing that can stop My purposes for your life.

  We will continue reading Psalm 81-85.

Blessings,

Patricia Terrell

Run to the Father's Great Love

  My Dear Children, as your Father in heaven, I care about every aspect of your life. I rejoice when you are full of joy, and I ache when you have despair. Whatever you are going through, I am with you to rejoice with you, to comfort you, and give you My peace when you’re heart is broken. Seek after Me with all your heart and receive My peace that I generously give.

  The love that I have for you is greater than you can comprehend. When you choose to sin, a distance forms between you and Me. But in the moment that you realize it - stop, turn away from it and face Me, your loving Father, with a humble and contrite heart, seeking My forgiveness and I will restore you completely back to Myself. As you continue in this way the restoration you receive frees you to know Me and My love for you in ways you have never imagined. I will help you grow and I will equip you to be a blessing to others as you serve My will and purposes for you on this earth. Come each day and draw close to Me, your loving Father.
  The great love that I have for you causes Me to watch over you always as I provide for your needs. I am pleased each time you are obedient to My Word as this causes our relationship to grow closer and closer. But when you choose to sin there is an interruption in our relationship. If that sin is not addressed with Me and forgiven the interruption becomes bigger and bigger causing your heart to become less sensitive to My Holy Spirit. When all of this begins to happen My heart is grieved over you.
  I will patiently wait for you to respond to Holy Spirit as He convicts you of your sin. As you realize what you have done and you have sorrow over your sin know that I have waited for this moment! Don’t run from Me in shame and condemnation, but run to Me. My open, loving arms are always ready to receive you back to Myself. As you humbly repent of each sin and seek My forgiveness through the blood of Jesus, I will forgive you. I will restore you to a close walk with Me because I love you.
  As you grow stronger in this and other acts of obedience I will bless you in many ways. I will lead you and encourage you through My Holy Spirit. I will inspire you to grow in the direction I have planned for you with the help of other people, writings, and numerous other things to help you live the life I created you for. In time you will come to know Me and My love for you in a personal way. When you do, you will truly love Me and desire to walk each day with me. This is My heart’s desire for you My child. Walk with Me daily in obedience, seeking Me in all that you do. I will help you be a blessing to those around you as you follow My will.
  ^“Restore us, God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved. You transplanted a vine from Egypt; you drove out the nations and planted it. You cleared the ground for it, and it took root and filled the land. The mountains were covered with its shade, the mighty cedars with its branches. Its branches reached as far as the Sea, its shoots as far as the River. Why have you broken down its walls so that all who pass by pick its grapes? Boars from the forest ravage it, and insects from the fields feed on it. Return to us, God Almighty! Look down from heaven and see! Watch over this vine, the root your right hand has planted, the son you have raised up for yourself. Your vine is cut down, it is burned with fire; at your rebuke your people perish. Let your hand rest on the man at your right hand, the son of man you have raised up for yourself. Then we will not turn away from you; revive us, and we will call on your name. Restore us, LordGod Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.” Psalm 180:7-19
  “Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you. I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning. Israel put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption. He himself will redeem Israel from all their sins.” Psalm 130
  “For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” Hebrews 8:12
  “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”1John 1:9

  I love you with all My heart and I desire that you would turn to Me when you sin and let the blood of Jesus cleanse you from all sin. Then run into My arms and follow Me as I lead you into My will and purpose for your life.

Let’s begin reading Psalm 81 – 85.
Blessings,
Patricia Terrell

“When the Storms of Life Come, Remember My Love for You”

My precious children,

   Are you going through a trial or difficulty that seems too large to get through? Whatever your situation is, I your Jesus, am patiently waiting for your requests as you worship Me. In My love for you I will move mountains to accomplish My will for your life.

   My children, In this world you will have many different kinds of distress in your life. No matter what you are going through you can turn to Me in faith. Make your petitions known to Me, according to My will, and I will answer your prayers. As time goes by and no change has happened do not doubt; I am always working for your good. Instead, read My Word and stand strong in your faith by walking with Me everyday.

   My glory is displayed through the faith of My people in their suffering and difficulties. When trouble arises turn to Me in prayer and seek Me in your situation. Draw close to Me by following Me in everything you do. My love and protection will be with you because of your obedience.

   My timing is not your timing, but I move according to My perfect will. Do not grow weary in waiting for Me to answer your prayers. Do not doubt My love for you and My desire for what is best. Turn your eyes from yourself and the difficult situation you are in and look to Me in My Word, and through praise and worship. As you do, My love for you will fill your heart with love for Me so that you will rest in Me through any storm you face. You will have My peace when there is no peace around you as you wait for Me to answer your prayers.

   “I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands...You are the God who performs miracles; You display your power among the peoples. With your mighty arm You redeemed Your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. The waters saw You, O God, the waters saw You and writhed; the very depths were convulsed. The clouds poured down water, the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth. Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind, your lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though Your footprints were not seen. You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.” Psalm 77:1-2 & 13-20

   “For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through His blood shed on the cross.” Colossians 1:15-17 & 19-20

   “But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” James 1:6

   My children, I love you more than you know. I desire to help you through your life, but you must turn to Me in faith. Trust in My goodness, don’t doubt. When you face difficulties I will be there to help you. There is nothing I won’t do for those who depend on Me and rest in My love and goodness each day.

We will continue to read Psalm 76-80 for one more week.

Be blessed,

Love Patricia Terrell

“Trust Me in all things, then walk in My love”

Hello Dear Ones,

   You bring great joy to Me, your Jesus, when you see and understand how much I love you and desire the very best for you. It doesn’t matter where you are today, My grace is new each morning, so turn your heart to Me and seek Me. I will show you life as I designed it to be lived.

   My Dear Ones, I, your Jesus, see your heart aching and growing wearing about many things. I desire that you would give Me all your worries and fears. When you give them to Me your heart will be free to depend on Me. Then praise Me for your daily blessings and walk with Me in peace. This is how you honor Me with your life and you become a blessing and a light for others around you.

   There are many troubles in this world that can weight down your heart and mind. These troubles are always present, but your heart doesn’t need to be weighed down by them. It is good that you know what is happening, both good and bad in this world. But turn to Me and give Me your fears and concerns and I will give you rest. Then trust Me to handle everything in My will and timing.

   As you grow in your dependence on Me for all your needs and desires, your heart will grow closer to Me. Your heart will be filled with praise over blessings and answered prayers. Your heart will turn from its dependence on the things of this world to dependence on My love. As you walk with Me in this freedom, the joy of your heart will come through Me, not your daily circumstances, good or bad.

   As you daily spend time with Me and grow in the knowledge of My love for you personally, your heart will desire to honor Me with your life. There will be a glow about you that many will see and desire to know about. Your life will be a blessing for others as you live and love through My love.

   “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7

   “When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” John 8:12

   “For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’sake. For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.” 2Corinthians 4:5-6

  “I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. I say to myself,        
  “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him.” The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.” Lamentations 3:19-26

   My children, no matter how difficult life may get I am always there for those who belong to Me. Lay all your worries down at My feet and seek Me in everything you do. I will lead you daily in any situation and help you live for Me and to be a light for the world to see My glory in you.

We will begin reading Psalm 76-80 for two weeks.

Blessings,

Patricia Terrell

“Rest and Follow”

Dear Ones in Christ,

  There are so many things each day that can cause you stress, fear, or anger. I, your Jesus, understand what you are going through and I long to lift you up above your circumstances so you will be free to be a blessing to others even when your life may be difficult. Draw near to Me each day and receive My love and guidance for your life. Call to Me and I will answer.

  My Dear Ones, It is My desire that you draw near to Me so that I may lead you in many ways for the glory of God. As I lead you through your day to day life you will find rest for your soul even on those difficult days. I have so much to share with the world through My children who rest in Me and follow My leading. Will you draw near to Me each day as you read My Word, rest in My peace and follow Me?

  My Children who chose to follow Me have abandoned their desires to live for the world so that they may live for My purposes in this world. They have seen the difference first hand in their lives when they go their own way compared to when they rest in My love and follow where I lead them. My rest is important because I know better than you do when you need to step away from the busyness in your life. I will lead you to rest at times because it is what you need so you can better serve others through Me. When My children decide to follow Me whole-heartedly, they will have a greater impact on others for My glory and for the Kingdom of God because they are doing My perfect will. If you desire to follow Me, then seek Me with all your heart and you will learn about the ways I desire to lead you to serve in the world.

  “Then Jesus said to His disciples, ‘If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for Me will find it.’” Matthew 16:24-25

  “Whoever serves Me must follow Me; and where I am, My servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves Me.” John 12:26

  “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28

  My Dear Children seek Me each day and follow Me. Let Me lead you into a life lived through Me that will bless you and others you may impact because you are following Me.

We will continue reading Psalm 71 – 75 for one more week.

Love in Christ,

Patricia Terrell

Dear ones in Christ,

My dear sister Patricia is feeling a bit under the weather. She was very distressed about not feeling up to writing you again this week. So I told her to go to bed and get some rest and I would write the letter to you all. I'm sure you will all keep her in your prayers.

For those of you who don't know me, my name is Brenda and I'm the one who started these weekly Scripture reading messages 3 1/2 years ago. Two and a half years ago I passed them over to Tricia and I have watched and been amazed at how God has grown Tricia in this area of writing and listening to God. I have been her editor all through out this time and I have had the pleasure of reading these letters and going over them before you all get them.

Tricia started out writing in my own style. But then her style started to emerge. She hadn't written anything since she was out of school and so it was a challenge to her. But she tried hard and her writing skills greatly improved.

As Tricia grew in the Lord, so did her writing skills. The closer she got to God in obedience and submission of spirit and will, the more I sensed the Lord coming out through her letters. For those of you who don't know Tricia well, she has a very sweet, child like spirit that I deeply admire. The kind that Jesus talked about when He said that we need to have child like faith. It is simple and trusting, loving and wholly devoted to God. I strongly admire this in her and wish that we all could have such simple, loving trust in our Heavenly Father.

Well, this spirit of hers is what the Lord uses to teach and train her in following Jesus. She struggles as we all do; but she is learning to quickly take all her troubles to Jesus and ask Him what she should do in each situation. She has been learning to listen to the voice of God, test the spirits as the Scriptures teach, and then follow His leading. This is what the Scriptures say that all of us as believers in Jesus should do.

Over the last year, God has done some amazing things with these weekly letters. The voice of God has become so clear to Tricia that she writes out what she hears the Lord speak to her and that is what you all get to receive in the form of these letters. I was astonished as this started to develop. It was immediately evident what the Lord was doing. He was taking over these letters in a powerful way. He was speaking words of truth from His Scriptures that was way beyond Tricia's years in spiritual growth. As the Lord took over these letters, my editing needs dropped away drastically. If Tricia has allowed something to come up between her and the Lord I can sense it in her writings. I send it back to her and she goes to the Lord, searching for what has gone amis in her relationship with God. God shows her whatever it is, then she confesses it to Him and myself; and then she turns back to the Lord for His guidance again. She has learned so much from the Lord and it has been showing up strongly in her letters to you all.

I share these things with you all about Tricia because I want you to understand that God can and will take any ordinary person, with ordinary skills, and use them for extraordinary purposes when they submit themselves over to Him entirely, on a daily basis. These words about Tricia are in fact really words about what God will do with those who truly love and obey Him. You and I are no different than Tricia. We are just regular people, with regular jobs, regular lives, regular hopes and dreams and difficulties. But we have an extraordinary God who does unbelievably extraordinary things with His children who love and adore Him and are willing to give up their own lives, their own ways, and live to serve Him.

Isn't this what Jesus wants from all of us?? Doesn't He want us to turn to Him in every situation of life whether big or small? Don't the Scriptures say to trust in the Lord with ALL of our hearts and NOT to lean on our own understanding about anything? This is the thing that I teach my family. And this is the thing that Tricia encourages you all to do through the empowering and leading of the Holy Spirit in her letters.

Be encouraged dear ones. God is alive and loving and caring over all of His children. Submit your lives over to Him and let Him be in control of ALL that you do. Let His Will be the thing that makes the decisions in your own lives. He is God and we are not. He is God and we are His beloved children. Walk each day as "children of Light".

"For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart are completely His." II Chronicles 16:9 (HCSV)

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5,6 (Holman and NIV)

"love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind: and your neighbor as yourself." Luke 10:27 - JESUS.

Please continue reading as before. Stay in God. Walk closely to Him. And let your light shine before men.
Amen.

“Give God Glory for all His Great Love and Faithfulness”

Hello Dear Children, I, your Jesus, love to do great things in your life for My glory. I love to bring you joy and fulfill deep desires in your heart. Draw near to Me and seek Me in everything you do. I am always listening to the hearts of My children and I move on behalf of my faithful ones according to My will and purpose.

  My Dear Ones, I delight in praise and songs of praise from My grateful children. Those who know Me and love Me, through faith, receive all that I have to offer them with great joy. Each gift or blessing that I give stirs the hearts of My children to bless Me with their love and praise. This love is then extended to others in desperate need of My love. I came for this purpose, to defend the defenseless and provide for the helpless. Those who seek after Me alone will find true peace, provision and safety in My love.

  My children who praise Me in their prayers, singing, and dancing honor Me with their lives. They have come to understand in their hearts that I am all they truly need. They walk daily bringing glory and honor to Me in all they do and say.

  Through My abundant grace I pour out blessings on all people. Some may not see and understand the things I have done that blessed them. But My children know and become overwhelmed with gratitude for all that I have done and am doing in their lives.       Their great love for Me becomes larger as they grow closer to Me by daily reading My Word and spending time with Me daily.

  The very reason I came to earth is to rescue and redeem those who desperately need My love and salvation. Their gratefulness, praise and worship is a blessing to Me. Anyone who receives Me and follows me daily will walk in true peace, love and safety - everyday.

  “…may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful. Sing to God, sing praise to His name, extol Him who rides on the clouds – His name is the Lord – and rejoice before Him. A father to the fatherless, a defender of windows, is God in His Holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, He leads forth the prisoners with singing…Psalm 68:3-6

  “As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord, I want to see,” he replied. Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight, your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God. Luke 18:35-43

  “Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; He is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy in His dwelling place. Ascribe to the Lord, O families of nations, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength, ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name. Bring and offering and come before Him; worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness.” 1 Chronicles 16:23-29

  I am blessed by those who love Me with praise and worship. Their gratitude is given back to Me in the way they live their lives and love others through Me. Then others are blessed by their life and are drawn to come closer Me. I will rescue all who seek after Me from their life of shame, abuse or bad choices.

  We will begin reading Psalm 71-75 for two weeks.

Blessings,

Patricia