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Jesus, what is it that You would say to me today?

Stacey Linsalata was present in my seminar last weekend in Fort Wayne IN at Heartland church. As I taught the adults on hearing God's voice, Stacey taught the children on how to overcome nightmares. I have asked Stacey to write a blog, so I could introduce her and her ministry resources to my friends. 

Read LUKE 1:1-22 (NEW KING JAMES)

Focus on Luke 1:13-14
“Do not be afraid…for your prayer is heard…and you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice…”

“My Child, I see that you’ve had a stressful time lately.  Remember, this is about relationship. This is about spending time with Me and hearing My heart for you.”

Read Luke 1:46-55  NEW CENTURY VERSION

“Son, I love you.  Today, I am looking with you at the Song of Mary, and looking at the words ‘He has filled the hungry with good things’.  It is My desire and heart that you eat good things.  It is my desire that you be lifted up from a low place.”

For far too long, emotions have been viewed as soulish and to be ignored or even discarded. I forgot that Jesus, moved by compassion, healed (Matt. 14:14). The emotion of compassion was an integral part of His healing ministry, being the carrier wave upon which healing power flowed.

Read Luke 2:1-26 (New Living Translation)
 

“Come with Me to the stereo; Let Me put on some classic Christmas instrumental music on in the background, as we continue to enjoy company together.  My home is your home.  I desire for you to be at home in the Father’s heart.”

Have you felt it, this year, and in years past? Love, peace and joy are in the air. People become friendlier. It is God’s Spirit of love, poured out across the earth. For God so loved the world, He gave His only begotten son (1 Jn. 4:9). We celebrate and feel His love, joy and peace every Christmas season. And yes, Dec. 25^th may or may not be the exact day Jesus was born, but to me it makes no difference. We have chosen this day to commemorate His birth.

Do you have a theology concerning the role of kingdom emotions to release a miracle? I sure didn’t. I just scorned emotions as being soulish. However, 37 years ago when I began hearing God’s voice through two-way journaling, God reminded me that Jesus, moved by compassion, healed (Matt. 14:14). So I accepted, intellectually, that there was a place for emotions.

Numerous dreams surrounded the birth of Jesus, as the Wonderful Counselor provided guidance and direction through dreams to many of those involved. He is still providing  amazing counsel to you and me, free, every night. All we need to do is learn how to interpret the symbolism in dreams and how to have our hearts awaken us when our nightly dreams end. This CD series will teach you how to accomplish both these skills. Bless your friends by making this their Christmas present.

In working as a Personal Spiritual Trainer Coach with individuals, I get to read and affirm their journaling. Following is a dialogue I recently had with Patricia, a lady I am coaching as she begins two-way journaling.

Patricia, This is great journaling. Here is what I suggest. Turn the statements into positive, present-tense, confessions, just as David did in the Psalms. For example: