A PRAYER FOR STRENGTH

THE LORD IS A REFUGE FOR THE OPPRESSED, A STRONGHOLD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE

WELL DONE, MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT

By HandMaiden of the King

"On September 11, 2009 the Lord spoke this to me and as usual when I sense a special Word I get paper and pen ready. He loves to speak to us, just give Him the time and listening ear and He will fill it, His sheep do hear His Voice!

"Build yourselves up in your most holy faith. Do not let man lead you down a path I have not chosen for you to take. Lean not on your own understanding, must keep your heart and mind on Me and My Spirit, says the Lord."

"These days men's hearts are filled with fear that I have not placed there, but they have allowed the enemy to come in and then made choices based on that fear. Keep your soul in control. Submit your soul to My Spirit within you."

"Believe again, hope again, dance again and rejoice, I am here in your midst, I have never left you! Come to Me, close in, close in, inside of you, do you not know I dwell within you? I can quiet your soul. I can bring peace to all your members."

"Be still, bring your focus back to Me. I am your Healer, I am your Restorer, Trust Me. I never changed the plans I had for you, to give you a future and a blessed hope for your end. I shall prosper you as I promised."

"I know the pains you carry, give them to Me. I shall mend the broken pieces of your heart."

"This is no time for fear. This is time for hope! Hope again!"

Never for one moment feel that you are alone! Many strong Christians are getting STRONGER by the day with the adversity we have been enduring. I don't believe this is the enemy's doing, but rather God "toughening" us up. We must remember that He told us in His Word that we would go through many things and it would not be easy.

This is where the rubber meets the road, the time is rapidly approaching when the Word spoken about those who would "fall away" from the truth. We are the good ground and the seed in us will withstand to the end! I believe we are seeing an acceleration of events on a daily basis.

I believe God has "stood up" and wouldn't be surprised at all if JESUS returns even today!! Look at all the signs! Everywhere!! It won't be long Sister, and all you have suffered for will be brought into fruition! Even though we do not see the fruits of our work, they are there!! I am seeing even those who had no use for God ask questions and are now seeking Him! Remember that God wastes nothing!! (Ro 8:28) and soon those words will be said by Him, "well done my good and faithful servant".

A PRAYER OF PRAISE RECEIVING STRENGTH FROM THE LORD

By S.E.M.

Scripture References:

Psalm 9; 10; Psalm 28:7; Psalm 31:3; 8; 23-24; Matthew 25:23

Lord,

Those who know you seek your face, and call out in praise, for you alone Lord are worthy. I praise your Holy Name Father. All praise belongs to you. You see how my enemies persecute me! Have mercy and lift me up from the gates of death, that I may declare your praises, and rejoice in your salvation.

You are known by your justice, let the nations be judged in your presence, let them know they are but men. The wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands, their deeds find them out, as your justice prevails. Break the arm of the wicked and evil man; call him to account for his wickedness that would not be found out.

Though the enemy waits like a lion in cover to catch the helpless. The victim commits himself to you; for you are the helper of the fatherless. You, Oh Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry, defending the fatherless and the oppressed, in order that man, who is of the earth, may terrify no more. I trust in you Lord, for you are my stronghold in times of trouble. For you never forsake those who seek you.

You Lord, are my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in you, and I am helped. You alone are my rock and my fortress. You have not handed me over to the enemy but have set my feet in a spacious place. I proclaim to the world, "Love the Lord, all His saints! The Lord preserves the faithful, but the proud He pays back in full. Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. For we shall live to hear, 'Well done, good and faithful servant!'" To God Be The Glory, Great Things He Has Done. All hail the power of Jesus name. For He is King of kings, and Lord of lords, and He alone is worthy of our praise!

Amen.