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Enjoy My Presence

January 3, 2019 By Paul Bane

I invite you to enjoy my presence, and even though I’ve always been with you, it takes a spiritual awakening to perceive and be aware of that reality. Seek me with your whole heart as you would an oasis of water in a parched desert and discover my all-encompassing love to satisfy the thirst of your soul. (I am the Treasure you Seek) I describe the full awareness of my kingdom as being born again which Nicodemus a religious leader… Read more

Be Slow to Judge Others and Quick to Judge Yourself

December 31, 2018 By Paul Bane

The words do not judge never were intended to be an excuse for anyone to say, don’t judge me I can do anything I want too. There are decisions you make in life, and there are either good or bad consequences for every one of them. A major problem is you judge people in how they live their lives and what you like and don’t like about them. I challenge you to be slow to judge others and quick to… Read more

Let Me Guard the Words of Your Mouth

December 28, 2018 By Paul Bane

I know it’s easy to become entangled in the gossip game. It is human nature to engage in stories and accentuate the troubles and weaknesses of other people. Everyone loves to talk and be the focus of the narrative. However, I want you to understand when you speak negatively by putting others down it is to make you feel better about yourself and to be in control of the dialogue. When you talk about others, it helps you hide and… Read more

God Became One of US

December 23, 2018 By Paul Bane

For some, it is the outer edge of folly, and for others, it is the transcendent hope of our souls that the bread of heaven came down appeared and took on flesh and God became one of us. The enchantment of Christmas is the acknowledgment that the “Christ” child is “Immanuel” God with us. The baby born in Bethlehem is the eternal light of God and all the universe. (The day God lifted the lid off the sky!) At the… Read more

I am the Treasure you Seek

December 22, 2018 By Paul Bane

There are strong desires driven by internal forces where you try and fill the emptiness of your heart with anything your mind can imagine; money, power, relationships, or whatever you crave the most. The cry of your heart is if I have the right job or the right person is in my life, I will be happy. (Where are you going?) When you are young, you are never satisfied with what you have and want something more to make you… Read more

Healing Your Past

December 18, 2018 By Paul Bane

The moment you begin to pray there is a flurry of thoughts in your mind that hinder you from being able to focus upon me. (Calming My Restless Mind) You have memories that seem like they only happened yesterday but are decades old holding you a prisoner in your mind. Those memories recall hurtful words you spoke to someone or something someone said about you. Without healing your past, you remain forever trapped in the self-imposed prison of your mind. Let… Read more

Worrying about the Future

December 14, 2018 By Paul Bane

Don’t waste any more time worrying about the future. The future like the present all belongs to me. Worrying robs you of experiencing the joy and excitement of living today. My love for you is beyond what you can even imagine or think so don’t lose any sleep over what may happen to you and your loved ones. Live each day with the confidence and assurance you can overcome with my help whatever evil the world throws at you. Do… Read more

Healing For Your Wounded Heart

December 11, 2018 By Paul Bane

In your brokenness, you seek healing for your wounded heart. You ponder for hours on end why loved ones seem to take pleasure in attacking and hurting you. It’s natural to react negatively but don’t let their actions cause you to seethe with anger and resentful. Don’t allow being wounded to change the identity of who I created you to be. You suffer at the hands of those you trusted, and it impacts how you think about yourself. You remain… Read more

Exhausted, Burned Out and Depressed

December 8, 2018 By Paul Bane

There are times when you think the weight of the world is sucking the very life out of you. So it is not surprising even as my child you feel exhausted, burned out and depressed while you are doing my will. The truth however you are trying to do my will in your own strength without being aware of it. Doing my will under your own power and effort is impossible. As a result of carrying the load on your… Read more

Open Your Heart And Trust Me

December 4, 2018 By Paul Bane

I know in your heart you understand what I desire for your life, but you fear and resist my presence. There’s this notion in your head it’s impossible to carry out what I want for you. The result of questioning me causes feelings of unrest and uncertainty for your life. In the depths of your heart, you believe I love you beyond measure, but you still have lingering questions and doubts of assurance. In the disappointments you encounter and the… Read more