Donna K. Maltese - When Jesus Speaks to a Womans Heart Inspiration for Your Soul.

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Introduction

There is no doubt that in todays society, women belonging to the Way (Acts 9:2 AMP ) can use all the support they can get to keep themselves whole, healthy, and holy on the narrow but joy-filled road. Hence, the book you now hold in your hands When Jesus Speaks to a Womans Heart was written with you in mind.

The readings that follow will quench your spiritual thirst, uplift your sometimes bruised and battered heart, and give you more power and strength as you continue on your divine journey. Covering matters such as finances, worries, woes, dreams, priorities, and love, you will find encouragement, direction, and inspiration. Each devotion acts as a reminder that a woman is first and foremost on Jesus mind and that there is no broken heart He cannot heal, no strength He cannot imbue, and no miracle He cannot perform.

Permit these pages to draw you closer to Jesus, and explore

His presence in your life. His passion to save you. His plea for you to love and accept yourself as you are today. His purpose to empower you. His plan to help you become who you were meant to be.

The Lord bless you and watch, guard, and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon and enlighten you and be gracious (kind, merciful, and giving favor) to you; the Lord lift up His [approving] countenance upon you and give you peace (tranquility of heart and life continually) . N UMBERS 6:2426 AMP

Just Outside Your Door

I am standing just outside your door, only a breath, a prayer, a sigh away. Are your ears open to the sound of My knock? Will you open the door of your heart, mind, and soul to the light of My presence?

Allow the noises and the distractions, within and without, to fade away. Come to Me for the peace that this world cannot give. Then you will hear My tap, tap, tapping. Then you will relax and listen to what I have to say. As you heed My voice, barriers between you and Me dissolve. The veil between Me and your heart, soul, and spirit dissipates. Here, within the flooding light of My presence, you find rest.

You have entered a place where the world can no longer touch you. You have come to Me, your Shelter and your Refuge. You have sought My face and regained your soul. Tarry here for a little while longer. Breathe in My love and peace. Bask in My light. Then go in My strength, sated on Me, the Manna from heaven.

Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears and listens to and heeds My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will eat with him, and he [will eat] with Me . R EVELATION 3:20 AMP

This Is the Way

There may be days when you are unsure of the next step on your journey. Let Me be your compass, giving you direction for every path you take.

Know that at any time you can come to Me for renewal, encouragement, strength, fortitude, and guidance. With a sure sense of Me by your side, you will learn how to act instead of react to each and every situation you encounter. With the kingdom of God within you, there is no need to worry about mans kingdom without.

Simply trust, assured that I will not lead you astray. As My Father did with Abraham, I will lead you to a place you may not yet be able to imagine. Yet it is the place I have designated and designed just for you. For there is no one else who can be the person you are, who can do what I have created you to do, who can go where I have called you to go.

From this point on, may your steps be sure. And if by chance any hesitation arises, look to Me. Listen to My soft voice say, This is the way. Walk in it. Then go forward, knowing I am only a whisper away.

Your ears will hear a word behind you, saying, This is the way; walk in it, when you turn to the right hand and when you turn to the left . I SAIAH 30:21 AMP

Above All Else

You may be wondering why life can seem so hard sometimes, why you keep falling into the trap of fear, worry, and angst, why the world seems to be so upside down. It is because you are not seeking Me above everything else.

Each morning before your feet hit the floor, spend time with Me. Come into My presence and peace. Allow Me to fill your heart with My love, so much so that it will spill out onto those whose lives you touch.

Determine to view the world through My eyes, to see the light of God in each and every person. Rest in the assurance that all is well. I have laid out a perfect path for you. To find your way, you simply have to stop and ask directions. Be certain that no matter what happens, I am beside you. In My hand is everything you will ever need. Trust. Hope. Relax. Know that I am with you every step of the way.

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