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Do you long for a world of established and well-defined order? There is some comfort in this, but it is an unrealistic expectation, for I did not create a static world. Can you balance on a bicycle without moving? Yet you can ride a bicycle without falling over. Engineers distinguish between static and dynamic stability, and you can expect more of the latter than the former in the world of vital life that I created. Do you feel insecure when everything around you seems to be in motion? I know you need a fixed point of reference and I provide that in myself. Trust me to lead you onward in a safe path to peace and victory in this seemingly chaotic world. Please pray for Kim (not her real name (God knows who she is)) who is struggling with legal and marital problems related to alcohol. She has left home and feels she can’t forgive herself.

Dear Mark,
In Toronto, 2006, you taught a group of us your journaling technique on 'how to hear God's voice.' You stated that if we did this consistently for three months it would change our lives. I complied. Indeed I have been journaling in your manner almost daily ever since and it has been a most most comforting, encouraging and helpful element of my Christian walk. Thank you! Sincerely in Him - Michael Graham

Does it bother you to watch the success of the wicked? Many godless people come to an early ruin without attracting much attention, but are you bothered by the few who gain the visible success of wealth and fame? I promise to provide for all and not all are godly. Yet you receive the greater gift. For you sought me for my own sake and I have revealed my heart and mind to you. Do you understand that this enduring treasure is greater than material stuff or the approval of men? Have I not promised to provide your material needs as well? Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and all these things will be added to you. 

Have you ever had someone thank you for your kindness to them when you were unaware of any special effort to show them favor or consideration? Receive it gracefully. Perhaps it is in your character to treat them better than other people do. This is the result of my work in your life. My word poses the question, are not sinners kind to those who are kind to them? In like manner you make a deliberate effort to show kindness to your friends and those of high rank and others important to you. Yet by my transforming work in your life you are able to show the same courtesy to all, and be the children of your Father in heaven. 

Some amazing friends of ours, David and Tracy Ruleman, are organizing the second year of David's Tent, 40 days and nights of worship on the Ellipse of the White House. I want to introduce you to this upcoming event, and to David and Tracy and their ministry in and around Washington, DC.

Our nation is at the precipice of revival, and events like Reinhard Bonnke's crusades in the U.S. and David's Worship Tent on the Capitol grounds for 40 days of praise and prayer are key to this impending revival. Let’s all get involved in bringing America back to her knees before the Throne of God in worship to the true King of King and Lord of Lords. We are the light set on a hill that enlightens cities and nations. Let us shine and bring God's light to America!

I’ve love being able to share the things that God has done in my life with you.  I love the emails I’ve received from those seeing the extraordinary work of Jesus at work in their own lives.  Testimonies bring life.  They are power.  They are love.

My word teaches you that to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Do you think that a carnal mind refers only to thoughts of sinful things like greed and lust and hatred? It includes these and more as well. Have you ever tried to investigate the mysteries of my Kingdom within the limitations of your own intellect? Spiritual things are spiritually discerned; revealed by my Spirit. There are places I want to take you that the logical structure of human wisdom will not accept, yet you can receive them by revelation, by faith. Choose not to be offended by things beyond your understanding and I will increase your understanding to teach you of my Kingdom.

Have you ever gone on a treasure hunt? What about an Easter egg hunt? In the first case you quit looking when you find the treasure. In the second you look and find and keep on looking, because you know there is more. My word teaches you to seek and find. Do you think of this as a treasure hunt or Easter egg hunt? You know that I am the pearl of great price, and you begin with finding me. Yet I want you to think of your searching as an Easter egg hunt, for I have more for you to find. Search and keep on searching, and you will find and keep on finding. Don’t quit seeking when you find, for I have a lifetime of discovery available for you. 

Have you noticed that there are believers outside your circle of fellowship who read the same Bible and come to different conclusions on some doctrinal issues? There are major points of doctrine that are non-negotiable. To violate these is heresy. How do you handle the rest? Do you assume that the most righteous and Christlike person is the most exacting and narrowest in interpreting doctrine and in whom they will accept as a fellow believer? Isn’t it rather that the most Christlike person is the most loving, accepting, and inclusive? There are things you cannot yield. This should be a reluctant position after attempting conciliation rather than judgment. 

My word teaches you very clearly the importance of gratitude and a thankful heart. It is an inherent duty for every act of kindness and generosity, for everything you receive. You owe thanks to both God and men. You have devoted your life to serve me. Do you sense my gratitude for this? Do you think that I would expect anything of you I was not willing to do myself? I am thankful for your every expression of obedience, for your every sacrifice to me. I love a cheerful giver and am grateful for your gifts. If you are not aware of this now you will be at the end of the age when I commend you before the host of heaven as a good and faithful servant.