Faith and Trust

This is a word of encouragement I received today from a truly anointed sister. I pray it blesses you as much as it has me.

I want to encourage you today...trust Him! No matter what your situation, no matter what the circumstance, trust Him!

I heard someone say a long time ago, faith is confidence in someone's ability to do something, trust is putting yourself in their hands while they do it! The example I heard was like a man walking on a tight rope from one high rise to another, the man has done it before, so you have faith he can do it again. But trust is to get in a wheelbarrow and let him push you across the tight rope to the other side! Big difference!

So even if you are faced with a tight rope situation...Have faith and trust Him! He can and will do it! God is always true to His word!

(Word of encouragement via Valerie Saxion)

Be IN courage!

With blessings and joy,
In Victory,
Linda Michelle

The Light is ON - Move forward in Faith

Inspirational word of encouragement to help fuel your faith and annihilate your doubt:

"Look not mournfully into the past. It comes not back again.

Wisely improve the present. It is thine.

Go forth to meet the shadowy future, without fear."

-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

"You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.

With your help I can advance against a troop;

with my God I can scale a wall."

-Psalm 18:28-29 (NIV)

Be IN Courage!!

You ARE Winning.. Keep pressing and moving Forward!!

"Strange and difficult
indeed we may find it,
But the blessings that we
need is behind it."

The school of suffering gradutates exceptional scholars.
(Author Unknown)
( A word of inspiration from Streams In The Desert by L.B.Cowan, 1997)

Excerpts of Inspiration - Lift Up Your Head - Look UP

"He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm." (Matthew 8:26)

There are many different kind of "winds" blowing in our lives today. They blow in the form of health and financial challenges; time and energy dilemma's; family obligations and desires to honor frienships, on top of the time and energy dilemma. The winds take the shape of answered prayers and breakthroughs; manifestations and long sought after wisdom. These "winds" are welcomed as tropical tradewinds on gloriously sunny days. And yet, without the proper protection from even those wonderful winds, sunburn and chafing can take place. Protection is the key inspiration I focus on today; the protection of the promises of God's love and His Word.

God promises to never leave us, nor forsake us.

God promises to be our Refuge and our strength.

God promises to supply all of our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

God promises to give us peace in the midst of our storms. (Is.43:2; Is. 41:10; Phil 4:6,7)

God promises to give us wisdom for every situation.(James 1:5;Ps.32:8;Pro.3:5-6;2 Tim.1:7; Pro.16:3)

God promises to order our steps as we trust in Him.(Is.50:7; Ps. 32:8;Ps.32:8;Pro.3:5-6)

God promises to renew our strength as it is depleted.(Is.41:10;Is.40:29,31;Ps.27:14)

God promises to perfect those things that concern us.(Ps 138:8;Ps 55:22;1 Thess. 5:24)

God promises to take care of those we love. (Acts 16:31; Ps. 138:3;Ps. 115:,12,13)

God promises to give us rest when we are weary.(Is 30:15a;Matt. 11:28;John 14:16-17; Ps.27:14;Ps. 33:20; Ps. 145:18,19)

God promises to give us joy, beyond our hearts desires.(Ps.37:4; Is.65:24;Matt.21:22;
Jer.33:3)
God promises to give us courage in the face of battle. (Ps. 91:15; 2 Cor.3:17;2 Tim.1:7; Pro. 3:25,26)

God promises to give us comfort when we are in need. (Ro.8:31;Ps.138:3;Ps 23:Is
43:2)

God promises to love us, even when we don't feel loved.(John 16:27;Ro.8:38,39;John3:16;John 15:9,10;John 14:21)

God promises that His promises are true and can be trusted!(Is. 40:8; Malachi 3:6; Matt. 24:35; 1 Kings, 8:56b; Heb. 10:23)

Joyce Meyer encourages us to "..Refuse to live in Fear. A confident woman refuses to live in fear. "I will not live in fear, is the only acceptable attitude we can have towards fear. That does not mean that we will not feel fear, but it does mean that we will not allow it to rule our decisions and actions. Fear is not from God; it is the devil's tool to keep people from enjoying their lives and making progress. The Bible says in Hebrews 10:38 that we are to live by faith and not draw back in fear - and if we draw back in fear, God's soul has no delight in us. That does not mean that God does not live us; it means that He is diappointed because He wants us to experience all of the good things He has in His plan of us. We can recieve from God only by faith." (The Confident Woman Devotional, July 2)

Lift up your bowed down head, for your help is here, even now. Take time to look up each of those promises above for yourself in your own Bible and apply them to your current situaion. Then LOOK UP, away from your circumstances and situaion and see the winds shifting-- your help is at hand. The victory is yours!



Be IN courage!

Linda Michelle Trainer

Remember Who YOU Are

The thought came to me today that as we remember who we are, the stronger we are able to stand against the lies thrown towards us about who we are not.

During my training when I worked as a bank teller we are taught to recognize actual currency; studying the qualities of authentic, genuine monetary bills. By doing this our eyes were trained to spot the counterfeit instantly.

As you remember who you are you will remain strong and valid, regardless of what circumstances or situations are thrown your way. As a child of God, having accepted Jesus Christ as your life and surrendered to Him as Father over your life, that makes Him King and you His daughter (or son), a princess (or prince)!

He is your All - (1 Samuel 12:22:
He satisfies you with good things - Psalm 107:9;
He gives you a crown of beauty instead of ashes - Isaiah 61:3;
He really knows you - Jeremiah 1:5
He has a wonderful plan and purpose for your life - Jeremiah 29:11;
He loves you with an everlasting love - Jeremiah 31:3;
He will never forsake you - Psalm 27:10;
He makes you glad with the joy of His presence - Psalm 21:6;
He heals you - 2 Kings 20:5;
He is enthralled by your beauty - Psalm 45:11;
He leads you to quiet places and gives you rest - Mark 6:31;
He has set you free - John 8:36;
He turns your hardship to glory - 2 Corinthians 4:17;
He delivers you - Galatians 5:1;
He blesses you with every spiritual blessing - Ephesians 1:3;
He redeems your past - Philippians 3:13;
He gives you hope - 2 Thessalonians 2:16;
He gives you everything you need - 2 Peter 1:3;
He fearfully and wonderfully made you that unique You that you are - Psalm 139:14
He chose you and made you royalty - 1 Peter 2:9

Remind yourself of who you are with this declaration based on Psalm 139:14:
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."

Declaration of your faith:
"I,(state your full name), am fearfully and wonderfully made, and God is very proud to call me His child. My thoughts of myself are pure and positive. I know that I am a very special and unique individual with a grand purpose and destiny in my life."

Now, review and take to heart the follow pieces of "evidence" of that statement by studying the following scriptures:
Genesis 1:26, 27; Job 1:8; Ephesians 1:4; Hebrews 2:10,11; Romans 8:28 and Psalm 8:3-6)

Remember this as well:
"Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished".

Declaration of your faith:
"I am blessed (happy, joyful, and to be envied) because I believe that I am who God says I am, and I can do what He says I can do."
(Isaiah 55:11; Psalms 119:38; John 14:12)

You are an authentic, genuine, one of a kind masterpiece. No one on the planet has your same finger print, DNA or purpose in the same way as it has been intended for you! ACTIVATE AND EXECUTE NOW all you were created to do. You can do ALL things through your KING and Savior who strengthens you. (Philippians 4:13)
GO to your destiny, with your head held high and your shoulders back, walking in your royalty, now and forever more!!

Be IN courage!

Valued and Victorious,
Linda Michelle

Celebrate God's Love for YOU during This Season of Love, Renewed Hope and Joy

Regardless of your emotions, rejoice over the fact that you have feelings to process through.

Regardless of your budget, sing praises that you have a creative mind and hope that can/will bring forth wisdom for wealth,(remembering that wealth is more than just money).

Regardless of who you have around you to love, who isn't there to love you as you desire or who doesn't love you, recognize and celebrate the love of life that is flowing through your core being and the warm blood that is flowing through your veins fresh and anew right at this very moment.

Regardless of the outlook of the circumstances and situations around you, shout for joy that you are connected to the Supreme, Sovereign One Who loves you beyond measure and Who has absolutely EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL. ("In the day when I cried out, You answered me, and made me bold with strength in my soul. The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever." {Psalm 138:3,8)

(NOTE:Original meaning of the word perfect as stated above: Perfect = Gamar (gah-mar) Strong's #1584: to end, finish, accomplish, perfect; to come to an end, cease; to perform, fulfill. This verb occurs five times in the Old Testament. Three times it refers to something or someone being cut off or brought to an end (7:9; 12:1; 77:8). Twice it refers to the completing, finishing, and perfecting of God's work in one's life (57:2; 138:8). These two references are Old Testament parallels to Philippians 1:6. The idea is that God begins to work out His purposes in the life of His servant and continues His work until it is absolutely and completely done.) - Source: The Spirit Filled Life Bible, Jay w. Hayford, Litt.D General Editor, Thomas Nelson Publisher)

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:14

A Time to Think
It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child Himself.—Charles Dickens.

A Time to Act
Radiate the glow of Christmastime.

A Time to Pray
Lord, give me a spirit that unabashedly celebrates You and the joy of living.
(inspiration from GuidePost - Daily Scripture & Reflection Newsletter)

Notes from Jesus Calling by Sarah Young, Thomas Nelson Publisher:
Dec 17
"...As you rest quietly in My Presence, My Light within you grows brighter and brighter. Facing the emptiness inside of you is simply the prelude to being filled with My fullness..."
(used with permission, as brief quotation)

Share your praise testimonies with me via email at prayer@elegantdoves.org

Be IN Courage.
Merry Christmas & Blessed Holidays.

With Love, in His Glory Light,
Linda Michelle

Linda Michelle's Co-Author book Power to Change Virtual Summit Interview 16 November at 4pm (est)

Be inspired by my interview on the vital importance of rest as I share information about my new co-author book Power to Change this Wednesday, 16 November, 2011 at 4 PM (est).Call in to the THRIVE Virtual Speaker Summit at 415.671.4335. The code is 183758# The interview is about 30 minutes long.

Your success in business and life is largely determined how you well manage and navigate change, especially rapid and traumatic change. More than ever before, the world needs men and women who can step up to the challenge of embracing change and using it for life enhancement.

"Your well being is a prerequisite for the well being of those around you."
Linda Michelle Trainer - Using Rest As a Strategic Power Move, POWER to CHANGE

For more information see the attached flyer. Dial in, listen to the interview, get a copy of the book - Today
http://www.elegantdoves.org/index.php/en/online-store
and implement this simply and rewarding strategy into your life. Do this for yourself, first. Those around you will reap the benefits.

Be IN courage.

United with you in strength and victory,
Linda Michelle