Don’t Run Again

by Kathy Brasby | Jul 30, 2024 | The Listening Project

Stay. 

You have hidden too often, but please don’t run again.

 When pain strikes, don’t race away. Walk into the pain. I give you the tools to meet hollowness and fear with courage and wisdom.

Let me guide you into fresh places and new experiences. Have faith in me and everything I’ve taught you.  

I will protect you and will find the place for your voice. 

Yes, you have a new mission. Please accept it.

Trust me, dear one. Trust me. I will lead you into purpose and a new life.

But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. 
I praise God for what he has promised. I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me?

Psalm 56:3-4

Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. All rights reserved.

Walk In Life Today

by Kathy Brasby | Jul 25, 2024 | The Listening Project

Out of the water, I rise. Out of the misty depths, I step up. I have conquered evil: you need not fear.

I have finished the battle. You are free. I rise in victory and reach out to you. Take my hand and let me lift you. 

Let me fill you with my Spirit so that you walk in confidence.

In joy.

In peace.

In love.

And life and freedom.

The list goes on and on. 

Walk in life today. Lift your hands and look at me. 

Be refreshed by my strength and by my love. Come. We will run through meadows of green grass. 

Take my hand and we will dance in the spring rain. 

Trust me, dear one. Trust our love. 

I will never leave you or forsake you.

The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.

Psalm 18:2 Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. All rights reserved.

One Day

by Kathy Brasby | Jul 12, 2024 | The Listening Project

This world is a jar for butterflies. But don’t lose sight of the beauty and freedom I have given you now.

When you enter eternity, this world will resemble the jar that held the butterfly.

Think about dear loved ones who have left you. They are precious to you and their loss bites into your soul.

Your anguish stems from being left behind. You remain in the jar for now.

Remember that they are now butterflies set free. I enjoy watching the butterfly with its oranges and yellow and blues, free to fly.

I want you to embrace your time in this world. I want you to enjoy bold colors now. Feel the cool air beneath your wings. Float in the breeze. All in this time that you still have in this world.

Also envision a future of freedom, beauty, and vibrant colors in the new world. One day, with me and with your loved ones.

Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness
while I am here in the land of the living.
Wait patiently for the Lord.
Be brave and courageous.
Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.

Ps 27:13-14 Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. All rights reserved.

Choosing Love

by Kathy Brasby | Jul 8, 2024 | The Listening Project

Your steps follow what you think. Consider that which is honorable, true, pleasing, and commendable.

In your mind, you choose the path of life or death? Of hope or hatred?

I give you choice. Freedom. 

Love forced is not genuine love. I allow you to direct your mind and your decisions.

When you choose to love me, it comes freely. Not forced by me.

This love is rich and deep and holy. I want such love for my children.

Choose my love, my child, in the freedom and life I give.

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.

Philippians 4:8-9 Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. All rights reserved.

Music of the Air

by Kathy Brasby | Jun 30, 2024 | The Listening Project

Listen, my child, to the music of the air as the breeze whistles through branches. The air is fresh with the cool scent of the morning. As the sun rises in the east, birds join the orchestra.

Creation sings praise to me.

Lean into me, my love. I give you a fresh day, a day of love and hope. Look ahead to find the joy of each dawn, the music of the rising, the faith of the morning newness.

Take my hand and we will stroll into the songs of creation. I want you to sense the vibrations of new life.

You delight me as you find hope in shattered dreams, joy in fallen rocks, purpose in each dawn, because you walk with me.

Together we will find newness in this day. Joy. Love. Purpose.

I am always with you, and healing happens in my presence. 

My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises! 
Wake up, my heart! Wake up, O lyre and harp! I will wake the dawn with my song. 
I will thank you, Lord, among all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations. 
For your unfailing love is as high as the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. 

Ps 57:7-10 Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. All rights reserved.

Embrace My Grace

by Kathy Brasby | Jun 25, 2024 | The Listening Project

Ice crystals chime in the trees, joined by hollow notes as frosty twigs twist in the breeze. Walk through this ice palace of crystal and sweet music. 

For a moment, the cold temperatures fade as you heed the charm of sound and sight. 

In this world, crisp weather produces discomfort yet reveals beauty. Choose where you look and what you notice.

Seek my beauty in hidden places. Relish it as my gift to you. As you draw near to my artistry, your soul will be replenished.

Hear the notes chime as the tang of icy weather strokes your skin. Soon spring blossoms will poke through the ice and snow, but now, my dear one, in this white and frozen time, rejoice in my life and my beauty.

Embrace the grace of this day.

How amazing are the deeds of the Lord!
All who delight in him should ponder them.
Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty.
His righteousness never fails.
He causes us to remember his wonderful works.
How gracious and merciful is our Lord!

Psalm 111:2-4 Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. All rights reserved.