Small Straws In A Soft Wind - March
 

March 1: Refuse to get overwhelmed by the issues of life and the things that have the potential of keeping you awake at night. Settle yourself in the comfort of My presence and My care for you. Do not be afraid of what will be required of you in the future. You only have each moment to do the best you can with what you have. 1 Peter 5:6-8 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

March 2: Do not worry. It might seem like what you are facing is insurmountable, but with Me nothing is impossible. I will take you through the valleys and help you climb the highest mountain of achievement. Trust Me and let Me be your guide, your protector, and your very present help in trouble, says the Lord. Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

March 3: Instead of looking at your problems and woes, begin to count your blessings. There are many things that you can be grateful for. Focusing on the good things will lift your spirits and give you hope. Psalm 106:1-3 Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? Who can declare all His praise? Blessed are those who keep justice, and he who does righteousness at all times!

March 4: I speak to those who tend to be impulsive, and caution you to spend the time to think things through before acting. Do not be hasty. Ask for wisdom and guidance before jumping into something you will regret. James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

March 5: A unique path to life in the Spirit has been prepared for you, and when you have found that path, you must stay the course. Changes will be presented from time to time to aid your growth. However, no matter what you do or where you are, keep your focus on truth and righteousness. Continue to make your relationship with Me the number one priority, says the Lord. Isaiah 45:2-3 I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron. I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that I, the Lord, Who call you by name, Am the God of Israel.

March 6: I am a God of mercy, and it is not My will that you be too hard on yourself for missing the mark of perfection. Yes, make corrections that are necessary, but you must learn to be lenient and compassionate even with yourself. Give yourself a break. Psalm 86:15 But You, O Lord, are a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering and abundant in mercy and truth.

March 7: Yield your heart and soul to My perfect will for you. It is My desire that you never stop, even for a moment, seeking to be one with Me. Let us be in perfect union and of the same mind and heart, says the Lord. Only then will you prosper spiritually and naturally. Ephesians 4:1-3 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

March 8: When you face various trials and tribulation, remember that you are an overcomer. Stand strong and refuse to be brought down by difficult circumstances or be defined by them. This too shall pass, and you will find yourself to be victorious in the midst of chaos when you lean on Me, says the Lord. John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.

March 9: Rise above your fear and worries, and have faith in Me to lead you in the way you should go. Know that I care about you and the things that concern you, and that I am your Great Shepherd who watches over you to tend, feed and guard you. Put you faith in that truth. 1 Peter 5:6-7 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

March 10: You are in an in-between stage of life when things are not the same as they were and you do not know what the future holds. Go with the flow of transition as you trust Me to reveal things left undone and to give you hope for the days ahead. Face each new day with confidence that I know the beginning and the end, and I will lead, guide, direct and protect you, says the Lord. Revelation 21:6 And He said to me: It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. I will give of the fountain of the water of life freely to him who thirsts.

March 11: Refuse to be rattled by startling challenges when things do not go the way you expected. Roll with the punches, and do the best you can with the unexpected. Stay steady and go with the flow of the only constant in your life--My Spirit. Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

March 12: Life is full of ups and downs, but you can quite easily navigate your course when you stay connected to Me. I will give you purpose and direction and the ability to face and overcome every difficulty you encounter. Isaiah 45:2-3 I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron. I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that I, the Lord, Who call you by your name, Am the God of Israel.

March 13: This is a brand new day, a clean slate. You can make it a good day if you will rise up in the strength of My Spirit and walk with Me. Set your heart to follow My leading and to do good. Do not waste this day with worry or self-loathing. Be strong and courageous. Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.

March 14: In the midst of uncertainty and confusion in the world, you can be as steady as a rock. You are not your environment. You belong to Me, and I will provide stability and strength in otherwise precarious surroundings. I am your Rock and your Fortress. Put your trust in Me. Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

March 15: You are My emissary, a representative of the Kingdom of God, and it is My desire that you strive to represent My character and nature in all that you are and all that you do. It is just as easy to do right as it is to do wrong, but you have the power to choose to be a worthy ambassador. 2 Corinthians 5:19-20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.