Oceans in the Desert

By Kathi Pelton

I heard the Lord say, “Tell those with anxious hearts and fearful thoughts, ‘Just breathe— I’ve got you!’”

Whatever you are experiencing that is producing anxiety or fear— blow it out and let it go. Unclench your teeth, relax your jaw, let your shoulders down and take a deep breath in and slowly let it out. Now— turn the eyes of your heart on Jesus.

You are being held by the One who knew your need and your anxious thoughts before they were formed.

Drink deep of his love and allow your mind to remember his words that promise that he will never leave for forsake you. He has not promised that we will never experience suffering— as a matter of fact he says, “In this world you will have suffering, but be of good cheer for I have overcome the world.”

Whatever you are facing— the Lord has overcome it and you have inherited his overcoming victory.

He is the God who fed thousands with just a few fish and loaves of bread. He is the One who forgave Peter’s denial and restored him to be a cornerstone in our Christian faith. He is the One who healed the woman who had the issue of blood for so many years— and with just a touch of his garment.

This is who is with you, who is holding you and who has already overcome whatever you are facing.

Let go of all of that anxiety and reject all of that fear that is trying to keep you from trust and faith. Ask for his breath to fill your lungs and for his Spirit to minister peace to your soul and rest to your anxious thoughts.

God’s got you!

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NEW BOOK RELEASE

OCTOBER 1st, 2024

Kathi Pelton’s newest book, Seven Letters, will be released on October 1st.

It’s clear that in this season, God is calling His church to rise up in the power and authority He’s given it, and to demonstrate His Kingdom on the Earth. Part of this mission is to not stumble into the same pitfalls many in the early church fell prey to. In Kathi Pelton’s book, Seven Letters, she not only speaks to the historical and cultural context of the churches that Jesus writes to in Revelation, she applies it to the present day church and how we are all prone to make the same mistakes if we don’t carefully guard against falling into error. In this chaotic world that we live in, we must do what was warned to the church two thousand years ago, and “listen to the Spirit and understand what He is saying.” This timely book will help encourage and spur the body of Christ to hear what the Lord is speaking, and to become the pure and spotless bride that it’s purposed to be.

Ty & Daneen Bottler/ Senior Leaders Father’s House Portland, Authors, Worship Leaders

Endorsements From:

Lana Vawser

Barbara Yoder

Ben & Jodie Hughes

Ty & Daneen Bottler

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