Encouragement

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At the beginning of time, I planned for you.
Even as the world took form, by name I called you.
Before the sun shone brightly in the morn,
And the moon gleamed in the dead of night,
With the stars twinkling high in the evening sky, My thoughts were toward you.
Of all My designs, in My image I formed you.
At the moment of man’s creation, I breathed My Spirit in you.
As I walked in the Garden of Eden, I looked forward to you.
While waiting for Noah to build the ark, I longed for you.
When Abram stepped out in faith to a new place, I promised a Seed for you.
As Moses met with Me at the tent of the meeting, My presence now meets with you.
Like the children of Israel in the desert, I provide for you.
Hearing Rahab’s cry for a new life, My heart also cried for you.
Truly as the walls of Jericho fell, I tear down walls between Me and you.
As Boaz redeemed Ruth, I thought of the day My redemption would come to you.
Just as Elijah saw My army protecting him, I send angels to guard over you.

Taking on the form of a man, I surrendered My heavenly place for you.
Walking on water and calming the seas; that which seems impossible comes to you.
Giving you a grain of mustard seed, I supplied My faith to you.
Bearing My wounds, I took transgression from you.
My bruised and battered body carried your iniquity, now gives freedom for you.
Through My stripes, I brought healing to you.
Carrying your sin, I became the perfect sacrifice for you.
As I hung on the cross, I made a way for you.
At the point of My death, I ripped the veil opening the way to the Father for you.
In My death, I took the keys of hell and death, releasing their effect on you.
On the day of My resurrection, I obtained new life for you.
When the Holy Spirit descended at Pentecost, I gave My Comforter to you.

The disciples I called in My love, that same love now extends to you.
As clearly as I revealed calls and destinies of others,
Some to be mighty prayer warriors,
Others proclaiming My Name aloud,
In My time My purpose becomes clearer to you.
Just as the scales fell from Saul’s eyes, I opened your eyes for you.
Trust this truth, I have a plan and a future for you.
Sitting at the right hand of the Father, I intercede for you.
With an everlasting love, I love you.
For you are chosen one, My beautiful Bride, and I do cherish you.

Joyce Sykes © 2006

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