As I spent some time in prayer on a recent morning, I confess I felt a bit overwhelmed by all that has been going on in the world and atmosphere around us. Particularly weighing on my heart was what has been happening in the Body of Christ with all the exposures and the recent uncovering of sin.
My heart had been burdened with the weight of pain that I sense many are experiencing as we walk through this necessary time of purification and cleansing.
As I cried out to the Lord, I heard Him say three simple words: "Come in close."
The more I pondered the three words He had spoken, the more He began to reveal His heart, not only for me in my grief, but for many who have been caught in webs of chaos and confusion.
To Those Hurt by Sin and Evil
I heard Him say, "Come in close. For the victims of evil and those hurt by the sin of other people, come in close, for I am close to the brokenhearted.
"You have My attention, and My ears are tuned to hear your cries of desperation. Your cries have not gone unheard. (Photo via Unsplash)
"Know this, I have promised to never leave or forsake you. We will walk through this together. Come in close.
"My throne rests on the foundations of righteousness and justice, and I am establishing both in the earth. I am your advocate. I will wipe away your tears and bring healing to the broken places of your heart. You can trust that I will guide you with My counsel. I will strengthen your heart. Yes, people will fail you, but I never will. Come in close.
To the Spiritual Leaders Navigating Difficult Times
"To the spiritual leaders navigating difficult times and situations, come in close. I see the weight and burdens you are carrying. Apart from Me and My grace, you cannot easily walk this path. Come in close.
"Have I not said My yoke is easy, and My burden light? Yes, you may fail at times, but My love for you never will. My love for you is a constant in your life.
"Those around you will often look at your performance and outward appearance, but I notice and observe your heart. Never stop coming to Me with an open and tender heart. Never stop acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with Me. Come in close."
To the Offenders and Prodigals Who Have Walked Away from Truth
"To the offenders and prodigals who have walked away from truth and the wisdom of fathers, come in close.
"You find yourselves standing at a crossroads. You can choose to return home or you can step out of the grace I have appointed for you. Choosing the latter will surely bring you to your own muddy pigpen of despair and isolation. But, even in your rebellion I will never abandon you. My love for you is steadfast and unswayed by your offenses.
"I am watching and waiting for your return. When you choose to return, coming in repentance, I am here waiting to embrace you. (Photo via Picryl)
"Yes, I require confession. Yes, I require repentance. But I already paid the debt for your sin. It is PAID IN FULL.
"Come in close. My child, I am watching and waiting for your return, and I will run to meet you. I will wipe away your shame and reproach, causing you to stand upright once again. Come in close."
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." (1 Corinthians 13:4–8 NIV)
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Sylvia Neusch
True Life | The Hundredfold Woman Ministry
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Sylvia Neusch is a wife, mother, pastor, author, prophetic voice, and prophetic blogger. Sylvia operates with an anointing to sense the times and seasons and encourages the Body of Christ in stewarding the current and coming move of God. Through her writing and teaching, Sylvia has a passion to encourage and equip people to discover their true God-given identity, to mature in Christ, and to walk in their God-given destiny. Sylvia and her husband, Richard, are the apostolic founding leaders and elders at True Life, a non-denominational church in Round Rock, Texas. Sylvia recently started a prophetic mentoring ministry for women called The Hundredfold Woman. Sylvia is the author of two books: Rags to Royalty, and Abba's Song: A 49 Day Journey with the Father into Healing, Identity, and Destiny.
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