In each life, all is given in trade. An hour for the wage, a year for the apprentice, a lifetime for a craftsman. Each freedom is traded for one of seemingly more value, but many are false in their appraisal, and what appears a great bargain is indeed a thief. Read more
Once planted, the small sprig rises to the sun, not in strength, but in obedience to its call. It draws from the soil, and finds stability in the same. The Light to which it gives obedience, in turn, gives nourishment unseen. Roots reach for what is known, but in obedience Read more
Joyful are those with My peace. Without threat, their lives are under My hand, allowing only that which builds and draws. Little is lost and much gained. Even in the calamity, the joy of My fortress protects them. A strong tower is the refuge of My sheep, amidst the world, Read more
Work is a gift of the Father. To tend to responsibility is nourishment to the caregiver. Tasks required and completed give satisfaction. Challenge to strain, allows gift and talent to release. I gave the garden before the fall. To care and complete was the joy; effort yes, but great delight Read more
As the gifts of My Spirit are given for the benefit of others, so too your work and provision. There are those in great need among you, and it is for these that you are given much. Not all, but seek My will, and your generosity will be directed. I Read more
My children feed My children. It is of My hand through your own that My Kingdom is made known. I have chosen that by your work, My hand moves. The ability by My hand, but by yours the decision to do so. I do not rule as earthly kings, for Read more
A generation passes as a day. Light of the morning as birth, and twilight brings the end of years. A greater light is now yours, that you would walk with Me in the work of My Father. You have been lifted from darkness into My Light, drawn by the Father. Read more