Dear family of God,

As we are being prepared as the Bride of Christ, we can stand tall on the Rock of our Salvation. In light of the horrible events happening in our world, I believe it won't be long until we see our Bridegroom face to face.

We have God's Love Letter to guide us and direct us into the presence of the Father...daily. WE have been given all we need, if only we would take up the Shield of Faith and the Sword of the Spirit. God isn't going to fail us. He never has and never will.

Jesus is the Rock on which we stand! My prayer this morning when I woke was this from Psalm 19:14..."Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my [firm, impenetrable] Rock and my Redeemer."

I am coming to realize more and more that what enters my mind will enter my heart so I need to guard it continually. Haven't you seen that this isn't an easy thing to do? Not without the equipping of the Holy Spirit!

Look at Proverbs 4:23..."Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life."

I have watched programs where rock climbers are adventuring to unbelievable heights. It takes forethought. It takes courage and strength to trust the rope that holds them. The rock isn't going to move, but one miscalculation and down they go.

This is not the time to guess at the enemies games. It is time to know the Whole Truth and cling to that. While we do this God will take care of our enemies. Our thoughts, our words, our actions all count. 

You may be wondering what this has to do with standing on the Rock? Everything! Jesus, being the Rock, is our only hope! Your ONLY Hope.

Psalm 31:1-3..."In You, O Lord, do I put my trust and seek refuge; let me never be put to shame or [have my hope in You] disappointed; deliver me in Your righteousness! Bow down Your ear to me, deliver me speedily! Be my Rock of refuge, a strong Fortress to save me! Yes, You are my Rock and my Fortress; therefore for Your name's sake lead me and guide me."

Amen! There are many being saved from satan's trap, inspite of his efforts to destroy us. I am thrilled to see the hundreds, thousands who are falling before the Throne of Grace. My mind is recharged to press on and serve Him gladly. 

You may have lost your possessions to the fires all around you. We are seeing them encrouch upon us here too. Our once beautiful blue sky...well, It is still up there along with the sun, moon and stars. As I take in the Word of God each morning and lift up prayers for others, my faith sees me through. 

Watch Israel. Pray for God's chosen people. Keep your eyes on the quickly moving power of God to save. Our time here is looking pretty close to our wedding day in glory. We are living in Psalm 91! Commit it to memory.

Also, in my prayers I am praying for those new believers. That the Word of Truth will fall on good soil and not fall away in the rocky road. That the Spirit of God will equip and empower and diciple people in these last days and give them knowledge of God's will. That they will be teachable and have an answer for the hope that has been planted in their hearts. Will you agree?

Father, we ask for a fresh anointing of Your Spirit. Lead us in the Way, the Truth and the Life contained in relationship with Your Son, Jesus Christ. Take away the hardness of our hearts and call us to return to You, leaving all our idols and self importance behind, and Help us to trust and obey You, Father. In Your Holy name, amen.

If you are part of the Heartstrings family, I know we are growing on this journey of Faith. I know now is the time to walk, talk and respond as the Bride of Christ. If you haven't considered this awesome privilege, take time to think about this. It is for the honor and glory of our soon coming King.

It won't be long now! We are in a time to prepare for our evacuation from this planet. Do you believe this? I honestly didn't know even 4 months ago, like I do now. Spend time reading the scriptures and applying them to your lives! I have fallen in love with communing with God! 

Take care. Be safe and well as you place your life fully into the hands of the Lord. He will keep you. You are loved. All my heart, Patricia.

Abundance is...I am standing on The Rock