My children do not give up on your prayers and do not put off spending time in your prayer closet. It is more important now than ever to pay very close attention to what I say to you and who I place on your heart to pray for. Now is not the time to be hesitant, second guessing, or putting off what you know you are to be doing with and for Me. The enemy has been working in overdrive to get you to believe I have not been or will not answer your prayers. This is a lie. It is a trap to get you to open the door so that deception can get in and take root. It is also designed to make you bitter towards Me and others in your life. Both of these things will destroy you if you are not careful. You must pay attention and do not allow lies to become your truth. You will not be able to see the truth because once you step into these traps your mind becomes clouded and your eyes do not see clearly.

The enemy is working over-time to destroy this season of love, joy, and peace that should be yours in double portion. You need to wise up to this trick. This is a time to share the birth of My son and draw together not pull apart. Now is the time to put away differences and let My love shine brightly so that miracles can happen in others’ lives. The only way to keep your vision clear right now is to be actively seeking My face and spending time with Me. There are things you are concerned about that are not for this time and season. Put them to the side and let’s work on what is at hand. Let us take care of the things that must be done in the present and get them accomplished. Once these things are finished we will start on the others that you ponder on and question Me about.

Put away the foolish things that the enemy has you doing to keep you from spending time with Me. See the distractions for what they are and get before Me. There is great devastation ahead and I want you to enjoy this holiday season. I want you close to Me and to know who I am so you will remain standing when everything hits. You will be alert and prepared because you have already been speaking with Me and know what to do. Come out of the shadows of deception and bitterness. Let Me destroy the root of these things. Then you can experience new freedom in Me and have less difficulty hearing My voice. See the importance of staying in My presence. Integrate Me into your day with praise, prayer and walking close to me as you go about routine.

Enjoy your holiday. Keep your eyes open and vision sharp, for the enemy comes as a thief and has no mercy. Do not waste your time on unanswered prayers but concentrate on those I put in your heart. I want you to focus, listen and obey My voice. Take heed this day and do not fall into the traps the enemy has set. Pray and intercede for the devastation is about to hit and now is the time to be rejoicing and learning to be with Me. Do not miss out on this chance. I love you.

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us–whatever we ask–we know that we have what we asked of him.” (1 John 5:14-15, NIV)

“I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing.” (1Timothy 2:8)

“If anyone sees his brother commit a sin that does not lead to death, he should pray and God will give him life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead to death. There is a sin that leads to death. I am not saying that he should pray about that.” (1 John 5:16)

“Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.” (Psalm 4:1)

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” (Ephesians 6:18)

“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” (Matthew 6:6)

“Pray continually” (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” (Mark 11:24)

“Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice.” (Psalm 55:17)

“Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.” (Isaiah 55:6)