Straight From The Father's Heart

Yolanda Ballard

(A Refresher in the Basics)

Apr 12, 2004Once again I draw you near and explain to you that it isn't what you say that is important and powerful, but the faith behind it that is powerful. Words are just empty if it doesn't carry the power or the "dunamus" that brings the thing said to pass. That is only in certain situations though. Because on the other hand if you speak in the negative of My promises, then the enemy automatically adds his power to your spoken words and brings them to effect. So I say to you this day to watch your spoken words!

Life and death are in the power of your tongue. So speak life and add My power to it by adding faith, and believe that what you say will come to pass. I know these are basic terms, but you need to be reminded. Faith is not just a formula, but true faith is a relationship with the One who died and rose again and now lives forever. Reach out and touch the hem of the Father's garment, because He longs to touch you and heal you and set you free. Bow down and worship the One who gave His life for you that you would reign victorious with Him.

Don't allow the enemy to defeat you and rob you of what is yours. Believe that the enemy is under your feet and that all My promises are "yes" and "Amen" to you. Have you ever wondered how your trials will ever come to an end when in the natural it looks like an impossible situation to complete? Well, that is My business to consider. All you need to do is to look to Me, the author and finisher of your faith. Just look to Me for I will keep My words to you. If what you prayed is according to My will, then I have heard you. And if I heard you, then you know that you have the promise that you requested.

In the meantime between the asking and the waiting, I want you to rest and believe that you have already received the answer. Now that is a pretty simple formula, but when the fire is added in the middle of the trial, you start to panic and why is that? Because the fire is sent to purge and purify My holy vessels. Its a good thing. So rest once again in Me.

This is the day of salvation. This is the day to count the cost and examine your heart whether you are walking in all the light. If your heart does not condemn you, then do not receive the enemy's report. Do not listen to his lies. Cast down the vain imaginations that are sent to destroy your faith. I said that you are to prosper and to be in health as your soul prospers. And if you spend your time delighting in My presence and walking in My will, then you will overcome in the onslaughts of the enemy. Yes, he has come to destroy you, but I have come to give you life. So stay on My side and keep My commands, and you will truly reign victorious in Me. For I have truly said it and I will bring it to pass.