SOMMER FAMILY BLESSING

Welcome to the blog for Linda Sommer.

My Blog will cover three subjects:

WORD FROM THE LORD, FAMILY, and MINISTRY.

WORD FROM THE LORD
Every day I spend time with the Lord in the morning and He speaks to my heart words that are encouraging, exhorting and sometimes rebuking.

At first, I felt not to share these words with others, but then I realized I am just one of His followers. There are many people who need a word daily from the Lord, but they do not have the time to seek Him. This is why I decided to share the words I received from time to time. The messages are in first person as the the Lord relayed them to my spirtual ears.

FAMILY
We have three sons and nine grandchildren. There is something new happening all the time in the Sommer family. I will post some of these events of interest.

MINISTRY
Tom and I have traveled the world. To find out more about our ministry you may consult our webpage -
http://www.voiceofthesword.com/.
I will keep you updated on future speaking enagements and ministry developments.


Friday, April 8, 2016

INTENTIONS

So often My beloved reason in their minds, and they miss obeying the still, quiet voice of My Holy Spirit.  Intentions come from your mind, and if you are walking in My Spirit, the majority of your intentions will be given to you by My Holy Spirit.

Quite often, I hear the expression, "Well, I intended to do something, but I did not follow through.  I want you to be very sensitive to hear those quiet instructions that come from My Holy Spirit in the form of your intentions.  Test what you hear with My Word, and if what you hear is not contrary to My Word, then follow through with those intentions.

Only My Word is able to divide the soul from the Spirit, so it is key for you to stay in My Word daily.  You will then be able to discern whether or not your good intentions are from My Spirit or not.

HEBREWS 4:12

Thursday, April 7, 2016

PENETRATE

My Word is like a sharp two-edged sword.  It is able to go into your inner man and divide your soul from your spirit.  It is able to even discern the thoughts and intents of your heart.  This is why I desire for you to not only read My Word daily, but also to allow My Holy Spirit to penetrate My Word deep into your heart.

The word "penetrate" means to enter by piercing, to have an effect throughout or to spread.  My Holy Spirit has the assignment to so fill your heart with My love, that My love will flow easily from your inner man to others.

The word, "penetrate" also means to mentally understand and grasp the meaning of what you hear or read.  When you allow My Holy Spirit to teach you, He will anoint both your physical and spiritual ears to clearly hear My Word, and then you will be able to release My faith within you to help heal and restore others.

HEBREWS 4:12; ROMANS 5:5, 10:17 

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

RELAX

You live in an age when it is extremely difficult to find time to relax.  Everyone is doing something to entertain themselves through technological devices that are available to you today.  I did not have these distractions when I walked on Earth.

One of My favorite things to do was just to find a quiet spot by the Galilee to rest, relax, and pray to My Father.  The scenery there was beautiful, and I sang praises to My Father along with the birds just as the sun was coming up over the lake.

You do have to be intentional in today's hurried pace to just relax and meditate on My Word and pray.  Make it your goal this week to find that time each day.  All of My beloved can find such a time even if it is in the middle of the day or as the sun comes up or goes down.  After your chores are done, carve out a time when you can just sit in My presence.  You will then be energized by My Holy Spirit and tomorrows troubles will fade away as you cast every care upon Me.

MATTHEWS 11:28-30

Sunday, April 3, 2016

EXTRAVAGANT

When you look at the word, "extravagant," the great word extra is in this word.  There are many words used to describe My love, but one of the words I like best is extravagant.  My love towards you is extravagant.  This means that I can lavish you with many extras when you receive My love.

Some of the extras are My peace, joy, patience, self control, grace, gentleness, meekness, faith, goodness, and abundant life.  Who would refuse to receive such extravagant love?  Yet, so many do reject My love.

Pray today for those you know who have refused to receive My love.  Pray that My Holy Spirit will influence them through My Word and through the testimony of others.  Have faith that your prayers will avail much.

GALATIANS 5:22-23

Saturday, April 2, 2016

MINISTRY

So many of My beloved look forward to the day that they can have their own ministry to others in My kingdom.  They are waiting until they are free from worldly jobs and responsibilities to start their ministry when they forget that the ministry is in the moment.

No one on Earth has their own ministry.  If laborers feel like their ministry is their own, they have not submitted to My Lordship.  I am the One Who works through laborers, and your duty on Earth is to pray for more laborers who will allow Me to work through them both to will and to do of My Father's good pleasure.

You already have a ministry in My Kingdom.  It is called the "Ministry of the Moment."  When I walked on Earth, I ministered to whoever was in My presence at the time.  Today and every day, understand that the person in front of you in a moment is the exact person I have called you to allow Me to minister to that one through the power of My Spirit.  Pray daily for divine appointments, and you will be amazed at the fruitfulness that will come as you labor in My kingdom on Earth.

MATTHEW 9:37-38; PHILIPPIANS 2:13

Friday, April 1, 2016

PRACTICE

You have to be intentional in order to practice My presence with you during the day.  I love to be included in many of your mundane duties during the day.  This is possible when you simply ask My Holy Spirit to guide you to do the next thing.

I sent My helper to assist you even in the practical things of life.  So often you forget to ask for His help.  My Spirit is My presence with you both within you and outside of you.  Also I have sent My holy angels to minister to you throughout the day.

Sing songs and make melody in your heart to Me while you are performing your duties, and then you will be constantly aware of My presence with you.

PSALM 16::11


PRACTICE