I’m In My New Place, Embracing My New Position; Advancing Towards My New Assignment!

“For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.”

Isaiah 43:19 (New Living Version)

The Lord has said: “My people are all in a new place and have a new position.  (You should have realized this – if you didn’t already know this; go into a period of consecration as to awaken your discernment.)

Think it not strange that you “feel” different and that the things around you appear to be different. The winds have shifted and you are in a new place.  You are now in an enhanced dimension.  You are about to embark upon a new venture.  For some your physical location may be the familiar; however your mission has now been altered, elevated, enlarged and broaden.  Advance, proceed and press forward quickly and cautiously.  It is important that in this dimension you don’t become stagnate, idle or inactive.  Don’t look back with regrets (Remember Lot’s wife!). 

Stay freed from every entanglement that once held you captive …. the positive situations as well as the negative.  The enemy knows the important role that you are now in the position to assume.  He is going to attempt to keep you preoccupied with “being busy”…. doing and engaging in assignments that are positive but not God ordained for this season.

Embrace the change by altering whatever you can in the physical realm; this will assist your mind in forming new thought patterns.  If possible change something in your décor; the places where you shop or dine.  Be creative. It may even be as simple as changing something in your normal daily agenda….. But change something!  The shift has already occurred in the realm of the spirit; therefore it won’t be difficult to transform your physical realm.   We have the mind of Christ; therefore, change is only difficult because we have been programmed to believe so. Remember Philippians 4:13!

Don’t expect the assurance or the acceptance of others.  As long as you have my validation, said the Lord….that’s all that matters. Your mandate has already received my stamp of approval.  Continue to guard your heart.  Stand boldly and stand strong in your authority.  It is imperative that your mind stays free.  Walk in peace, walk in power, walk in my promises … and you will continue to walk in my provision as never before.”

And it is so!

“May the God of peace be with you all. Amen.”  Romans 15:33

A Rain of Abundance Is Falling!

A Refreshing Rain…Restoring Rain

“You, O God, did send a plentiful rain; You did restore and confirm Your heritage when it languished and was weary”.                    Psalm 68:9 AMP

Note: Today’s meditation is prophetic in nature and therefore might not be totally comprehended by everyone.  Nevertheless, please feel free to contact me for clarification. 

A drenching rain is coming!  However, some people won’t be able to reap the advantages of this rain … because it a supernatural rain that will yield increase in both realms. .  This rain will pour down upon the earth – to saturate those children of God who are waiting in great expectation of it.  The Lord is sending this rain: to cleanse, to heal, to restore and to maintain. 

The rain will be felt as you prophetically dance in the presence of the Lord to the beat that is within your spirit.  Worship in this rain.  Listen in this rain.  Obey in this rain. Receive your next instructions and strategic plans in this rain!

Not everyone will comprehend the fact that it’s raining.  Many  will know that something is occurring – but won’t understand exactly what.  Still others will know “ABOUT” the rain – but haven’t developed the type of relationship with the Lord that will afford them the opportunity to reap any of the benefits from it.

The effects which are being released from this rain are eternal.  They won’t wear off – but will wear in.  This rain will cleanse.  This rain will awaken.  This rain will unlock.  This rain will release.  This rain will saturate; producing healing wholeness and bringing total peace (NOTHING lacking, NOTHING broken, NOTHING missing!).

This rain will also confirm.  This rain will also seal. This rain will also bind.  This rain will also initiate a coagulation process for spiritual wounds that have bleeding for years.

Revelation, manifestation, transformation and reformation…. All benefits from soaking in this rain.  No umbrellas for this rain…. Only acquiring an enriched, a totally refreshing and an awesomely rewarding experience.  

So get free….. and Dance, Dance, Dance IN THIS RAIN OF ABUNDANCE!!!!  HALLELUJAH!!!

Have I erected Another God;

….Thus Provoking God’s Jealousy?

Today O God, may I not provoke your anger.

“El KANNA”

(The Jealous God – Exodus 20:5)

“You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me,” Exodus 20:5 

                                                                                           “El ZELOO”

(The jealous God – James 4:4&5)

⁴ Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. ⁵ Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously”?                      James 4:4-5 NKJV

Read James 4

Although we may not view it from this perspective; the truth is still very evident.   Sometimes we are – knowingly or through ignorance; forcing God to reveal another character quality which is motivated by His love for us. That expression is His jealousy.

We must always remain cognizant that every attribute of God that He reveals to us; is still His attempt to get us to understand His love for us.  It is because of that love, that He only desires for us to acquire the best in every arena.  Many times, because we don’t fully understand this total concept of God’s love for us; we think that He has established unrealistic demands or limitations upon us.  God’s guidelines for our lives are always motivated from a perspective of genuine love, true love – the which… most of us have no true concept.  If we could ever totally understand His love – then we would have no problem adhering to His word – Regardless. 

As I so often have stated; when in our lives, we have not received the proper application of unselfish love; then, we in return are more prone to lack the ability to properly love God.  In life, this is the reason why we can willingly and willfully disobey Him and reject His love – through our displays of disobedience.   Whenever we decide to walk according to our own desires or to delight ourselves in what the world has to offer; we are rejecting the love of God. In reality I am saying – “God I Still Don’t Understand Your Love For Me!”  The same holds true when we are engaged in procrastination, slothfulness and tardiness.  Far too often the Lord has instructed us to do or say something in a given situation; or to be at a given pace at a specific time; or better yet.. to BEGIN a function at a given time.  However, we have fallen short.  Regardless to the reasoning that we may have given; regardless to the excuses or the “validations” that we may have presented ….we have not valued the love of God to the extent, that we will place it as our first priority.  The spirit of pride is still masking its self in our lives. For example, when we are late, or when we procrastinate; we have decided that our “way of doing it” is better.  By do so…we are placing the importance of other things ahead of God …. and provoking Him to display His jealousy.  Why? Because we have become like the world; and placed our thoughts, plans etc. superior to those of the Holy Spirit.  Our actions may not reveal our true intent…. however they do reveal our final decisions!

The Message Bible states James 4:4-5 this way. “You’re cheating on God. If all you want is your own way, flirting with the world every chance you get, you end up enemies of God and his way. And do you suppose God doesn’t care? The proverb has it that “he’s a fiercely jealous lover.” And what he gives in love is far better than anything else you’ll find. It’s common knowledge that “God goes against the willful proud; God gives grace to the willing humble.”

So this is my prayer for today.   Holy Spirit; I ask you to assist me as I re-establish and continue to keep God as the focal point of my life.  In my list of priorities, it is my desire to esteem God.  I will have, and uphold an amended consciousness of Your love for me. Because I now understand Your unselfish, “no holds barred” love for me, I will immediately begin to return the same.  May I always remember that everything I do must be for no other reason - than to express to You and show others my love for You. Anything that has moved You from Your place of supremacy in my life; whether it be prestigious positions, business or personal relationships, money, assets – WHATEVER … it will now be moved a position of subordination in regards to my love for you .  I will no longer “cheat on you” Lord.  I will never again place my thoughts, motives or my actions in a position which will provoke you to display jealousy.  I will not lean to my own understanding; but will truly acknowledge you in ALL of my dealings.  You are number one in my life …. And my motives and my actions will now begin to reflect the same. 

Old Habits….

Are They Dead or Dormant?

Read Ephesians 6:10-18

As we progress and grow towards becoming that “profitable” servant; we should discover that many of our ungodly habits and desires appear to no longer be present…which is a great accomplishment.  However, as my Grandmother would say, “Every shut eye ain’t sleep”.

The Lord wants to deliver us from everything that would hinder our walk with Him.  Yet in many instances, we have mistaking thought that we have been delivered from a particular spirit when we really haven’t. Sometimes we’ve eliminated the fruit – but not the root.  For example, we may have seemingly had an issue with: uncontrolled anger, envy, or extreme competition. However, we may not realize that these are only the fruit which have been produced.  The seed or master spirit here may be jealousy.  So I may have dealt with the fruit – yet the root is still lying dormant within me – waiting….sometimes for years to manifest itself again in a different type of fruit.  (I’m really trying to keep this as elementary as possible… I know that some of you have no clue as to what in the world I’m referring to!  However, just hang in there…put this one on the shelf and come back to it later! LOL!)   

So we must ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to us any of the areas in our lives where we think that we have received a “healing”, or deliverance.  (Now…if you are one of those “perfect” people who really can’t see any areas in our life – let me help you a little. Your number one culprit is pride!)  We must make certain that whatever appears to no longer be prevalent in our lives, is truly dead….and not just still sitting around….dormant.

Therefore, because we are living in these endtimes, we can’t make assumptions.  We must make certain that total deliverance has occurred in various areas of our lives – and that we are truly dead in those areas.  We can’t afford to have an issue surface – that we thought was gone!  When we are ware of an unresolved issue in our lives; then we can avoid the “triggers” until we are totally delivered.  However, if we aren’t aware of the fact that an issue is still on board – th results could prove to be disastrous!

Lastly, the Lord is telling me to remind/inform you that deliverance will not be obtained through professional counseling.   It matters not whether the counseling is Spiritual or Secular.  Spirits can’t be counseled! Attempting to counsel a spirit is synonymous to applying a band-aid to a broken leg and wondering why it won’t heal; or why it healed improperly!   However, once an ungodly spirit is dead (and not dormant); once we have been delivered from it …. then we can seek the proper counseling; if it is still necessary. (Luke 11:24-26)

So just be certain that issues that you once encountered; without regards to how major or minor they may seem to be;… have truly been bound and cast out….. and that they are not merely lying dormant….. awaiting an opportunity to surface ….at just the WRONG time!

Old Habits….

Are They Dead or Dormant?

Read Ephesians 6:10-18

As we progress and grow towards becoming that “profitable” servant; we should discover that many of our ungodly habits and desires appear to no longer be present…which is a great accomplishment.  However, as my Grandmother would say, “Every shut eye ain’t sleep”.

The Lord wants to deliver us from everything that would hinder our walk with Him.  Yet in many instances, we have mistaking thought that we have been delivered from a particular spirit when we really haven’t. Sometimes we’ve eliminated the fruit – but not the root.  For example, we may have seemingly had an issue with: uncontrolled anger, envy, or extreme competition. However, we may not realize that these are only the fruit which have been produced.  The seed or master spirit here may be jealousy.  So I may have dealt with the fruit – yet the root is still lying dormant within me – waiting….sometimes for years to manifest itself again in a different type of fruit.  (I’m really trying to keep this as elementary as possible… I know that some of you have no clue as to what in the world I’m referring to!  However, just hang in there…put this one on the shelf and come back to it later! LOL!)   

So we must ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to us any of the areas in our lives where we think that we have received a “healing”, or deliverance.  (Now…if you are one of those “perfect” people who really can’t see any areas in our life – let me help you a little. Your number one culprit is pride!)  We must make certain that whatever appears to no longer be prevalent in our lives, is truly dead….and not just still sitting around….dormant.

Therefore, because we are living in these endtimes, we can’t make assumptions.  We must make certain that total deliverance has occurred in various areas of our lives – and that we are truly dead in those areas.  We can’t afford to have an issue surface – that we thought was gone!  When we are ware of an unresolved issue in our lives; then we can avoid the “triggers” until we are totally delivered.  However, if we aren’t aware of the fact that an issue is still on board – th results could prove to be disastrous!

Lastly, the Lord is telling me to remind/inform you that deliverance will not be obtained through professional counseling.   It matters not whether the counseling is Spiritual or Secular.  Spirits can’t be counseled! Attempting to counsel a spirit is synonymous to applying a band-aid to a broken leg and wondering why it won’t heal; or why it healed improperly!   However, once an ungodly spirit is dead (and not dormant); once we have been delivered from it …. then we can seek the proper counseling; if it is still necessary. (Luke 11:24-26)

So just be certain that issues that you once encountered; without regards to how major or minor they may seem to be;… have truly been bound and cast out….. and that they are not merely lying dormant….. awaiting an opportunity to surface ….at just the WRONG time!

Prepared or Unprepared….

It’s Imminent ….Are You Ready?

But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.                                                                                                                  I Peter 4:7

I read an article a while ago in which the author was sounding an alarming alert.  He was warning us of an attack of an insect called the Cicadas which is expected to make their appearance before the end of that month.  The problem that these insects are posing is the fact that billions of them had been “festering” underground for about 17 years and would now make their appearance. 

As I continued to read the article – I began to correlate this attack in the natural as a revelation to what is also occurring in the realm of the spirit.  We can’t ever forget that the enemy hasn’t played his “trump card” yet.  He also has “weapons of mass destruction” that have been previously hidden – but which will soon emerge.

Although his attack is imminent – you don’t have to be victimized by it.  Are you ready for these attacks?  Have you renewed your mind and thought patterns to those of a kingdom warrior?  Have your disciplined yourself physically and emotionally to the extent that you have the ability to maintain your focus in the midst of extreme adverse situations and conditions?   Will your stamina, allegiance and commitment to the Lord remain that unshaken foundation - regardless?

In the same fashion that we had been warned about the onset and destructive ability of these cicadas – the Lord has given to us a warning through His prophets about our future.  Have you correlated the recent attacks which have been directed towards various modes of transportation, to the release and strategy of the enemy?  Or have you not even noticed all of the recent “accidents” which have involved: the cruise liners (attacks in the water); the enormous amount of plane crashes and disappearances (attacks in the air); and now the devastating train wreck, tractor trailers and school bus accidents (attacks on the land)? …(and the school buses represented a dual attack; an attempt to destroy our seed and impose a fear concerning our children!)   If we take heed to these warnings – we will have the advantage and the ability to be prepared for every attack.  Now is the time to make the proper preparations.  If your mind is properly prepared – you will go through the fire and emerge not even having a hair on your head singed; nor having the smell of smoke.  

Be determined that you will begin today to aggressively seek the Lord for the wisdom to implement a strategic plan of endurance.  Gird up the loins of your mind NOW! Daily proclaim: “I have the mind of Christ”.  Be determined to not be distracted by what you see or hear or by what you see - physically.   Too many Saints are saying that they don’t listen to the news because it’s depressing.   Well….Get a grip and grow up!  It’s time to become more mature, face the enemy and not be swayed by what he is attempting to do.  We have no need to fear – only to be prepared.  We must also remember that the ultimate battle has already been won –  we simply have to know how to walk in that victorious state.

Yes,… another, more sever attack is imminent…. ARE YOU READY?

“So brace up your minds; be sober (circumspect, morally alert); set your hope wholly and unchangeably on the grace (divine favor) that is coming to you when Jesus Christ (the Messiah) is revealed.”   I Peter 1:13 AMP

I’m Still Holding The Reins

Therefore, I’m Yielded ….. But Not Broken

“Not of works”....  Ephesians 2:9

The Lord wants to be in total control of our lives.  However, for the most part, far too many of His faithful followers haven’t received the boldness which is required for them to operate from a platform of being “broken”.  They are faithful in the “doing” while lacking in the “being”.  In other words we are basically still living our lives from the position of observing the law (the covenant of works); instead of allowing the Holy Spirit to accomplish His work though us.

We have yielded our thoughts, actions and words to the LEADING of the Holy Spirit which is a great achievement… for a new convert.   When I “yield” in a given situation; I remain in control and decide the outcome of that situation.   When I am yielded, I will faithfully and in all sincerity: pay my tithes, “assemble myself with other believers”, study and read my Bible, etc.  However, because I am only yielded – I am still basing my relationship with the Lord on all of these things that I am “doing”.

When I become that broken vessel …. I have matured to the place where I am no longer in control at all.  Therefore my mind has been renewed to the extent that I will move in instant obedience to the voice of the Lord.  A broken vessel truly “Takes no thought for tomorrow” when they receive a command from the Lord. A broken vessel doesn’t worry, fret or become overly concerned about the outcome of situations or circumstances.  A broken vessel has learned the art of resting in the assurance of the unconditional love of the Lord – regardless. 

A yielded vessel will know that they’ve heard the voice of the Lord; but may delay in obeying…

A broken vessel will know that they’ve heard the voice of the Lord and w/o giving it a second      thought - instantly obey.

A yielded vessel will still “stake claims” on their material possessions….

A broken vessel will say, “Lord EVERYTHING that I have is yours” - …. And they will freely release ANYTHING that they possess when the initial instruction comes from the Lord

A yielded vessel is still in the process of being molded, reshaped and refashioned.   A yielded vessel is still developing into a vessel that has been stripped of every traditional ideology, concept and precept.  Then once stripped, this vessel can now be broken by the power of the Holy Spirit and refashioned to be used totally by Him for His glory.  

To be effective in these last days; we can no longer be just yielded vessels.  It’s a new day! The Lord doesn’t desire for us to only be yielded.   We must become broken vessels by Him for Him. 

I challenge you to sincerely seek the face of God, asking Him to reveal the areas in your mind where ungodly or immature strongholds still exist…. The areas where you are only yielded – and not broken.  

We must be determined to become broken vessels because:

Broken vessels are vessels of virtue;

Broken vessels are vessels of valor and above all;

Broken vessels are vessels of Victory!

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.  Isaiah 43:1

What type of fruit are you producing?

 Perennials or Annuals?

You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain….. John 15:16

One of the advantages of living in this region is that we have the opportunity to experience the distinct changes in the weather temperatures.  Accompanying those “seasons” are also a variety of flowers.  Some of which are classified as perennials, while others as annuals.  Both are capable of producing an array of blooming plants.  Although many will continue to bloom throughout the summer – with the arrival of the colder temperatures the distinction will be revealed.  

Perennials are those faithful plants that are able to endure the winter temperatures and remain unaffected by the cold. It doesn’t matter how bitterly cold the temperatures, nor how much snow falls during the winter season; those perennials will return year, after year, after year.  Even some of the early spring perennials will begin to bloom in the snow – because they have been made to endure.

Now on the other hand we have those annuals.  These are the flowering plants that we must purchase yearly.  Although many can endure the heat of the summer – when the temperatures begin to dip  – so will they.  These tend to be those “fussy” plants.  Some of them like and thrive in the sunny sections of the garden; while others enjoy the shadier sections.   Some enjoy daily waterings; while others will survive the heat of the summer days.  Nevertheless, they are beautiful – but only for one season.  It doesn’t matter what type of soil you plant them in, nor the mixture of food you give to them – when the temperatures begin to change – so will they.

Now… at this point you should already be able to anticipate the questions for today….which are..

1. What type of plant do you believe yourself to be perennial or annual?
2. What type would others consider you to be?   
3. What facts or truths can be presented as evidence to support or confirm your status?
4. What would be the basis for your responses? 

God has equipped us ALL to be “Perennial Saints”.  (II Timothy 2:3). His desire  and plan for us is that we learn how to “take a lick and keep on tickin”.  We must never permit the “winter season” in their lives to have the ability to prevent us from being the: faithful, dependable, loyal, committed, dedicated and true person that God has already fortified us to be.

While I’m not a farmer, I do know that fruit trees are perennials!  Therefore, if I am going to produce fruit in the realm of the spirit – I must be able to endure – as a good soldier.  The Bible declares that we will be known by the fruit that we produce (Matthew 7:16).  However, you can’t plant an apple tree today and receive apples tomorrow. (Normally!!)  Likewise in the realm of the spirit. If we are going to produce fruit for the kingdom, then we must learn to be perennials – and endure until we have produced the fruit that God has programmed us to manifest.

We can also learn another lesson from plants.  I have these tulips (perennials) in my yard that faithfully return yearly.  However, because I don’t go through the trouble of digging them up every year; (which would give them a chance to rest) – and replanting them  … each year when they return… they will bloom.   Yet the blooms are decreased in size yearly.  The change was gradual and barely noticeable for the first year or two.  Nevertheless, when I look at my lawn now over a period of many, many years, the tulips are much smaller than the newer purchased ones.  So what does this mean?  We must take the time to get our proper rest.  Far gone should be the times when we are permitting ourselves to work, and work and work – year in and year out and think that we will still be able to maintain and produce a maximum output.

I could continue with the comparison of Perennials and Annuals, however I’m sure that you’ve received the concept by now.

So, make the proper adjustments immediately; first to be a “Perennial Saint”.  Next, to establish a healthy regimen in the natural that will permit you with the ability to get the proper rest and vacation time….  That will avail you with the opportunity to be a fruit bearing tree.  Lastly, pray that your fruit also will be perpetual in nature.

The Big Fish Are in The Deep Waters!

Therefore….It’s Time To Move Your Anchor….Again!!!

………… Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. Luke 5:4

The word for today is one of encouragement and congratulations.  For the Lord has said that it doesn’t matter who you are; if you’ve committed yourself to advancing your walk with him - you are to be commended.  You’ve successfully conquered all that the enemy has thrown upon you.  You’ve excelled on your current level and within your current dimension.  The time has now come for you to take your spiritual walk into your uncharted waters.  However, bear in mind that promotion is a double sided coin.  While we ascend to the highest plateau in one dimension; upon reaching that next dimension, we are once again on the ground level. 

In the natural, we can usually realize our growth and know when we made the necessary accomplishments which are required for advancement.  However, far too often in the realm of the Spirit we don’t recognize the signs.   

As you continue to progress into this new season, move your anchor into deeper waters.  The deeper waters will produce those boisterous waves and the unpredictable undercurrents.   But you are now ready to ride out the waves while maintaining your focus in the midst of every storm.   Navigating through the deep waters will prove to be very advantageous.   Launch out into the deep.  Stretch your faith!  One will never receive mountain moving faith or produce “a prison door releasing praise”, while routing a course through shallow waters.

Leaders! (and potential leaders) Don’t permit the “spirit of passivity” to become a comfort zone.  This spirit has begun to occupy the seats in our churches simply because WE are not moving our anchors. WE must continue to take the proper measures to advance ourselves, if we are to lead those whom have been untrusted to us to the next level and to the next dimension within each new level.

Consider this:

Have your church services become so “routine” that they fail to permit the move of the Holy Ghost

Then it's time to move your anchor!

Note: Remember, an emotionally charged service is not necessarily the evidence that the Holy Ghost is at work.  

Are souls no longer receiving the conviction of the Holy Ghost?  

Then it's time to move your anchor!

Are people coming in and leaving the services, still unbroken under the anointing of the Holy Ghost?  

Then it's time to move your anchor.

Lastly, remember..the deep waters are not heavily populated.  Don’t become overly concerned about those who are not ready to accompany you.   Jehovah Shamah will alway (no “s”) and always be there!

Therefore:

1.   Seek the face of God in fasting and prayer for divine revelations, wisdom and power.  Maintain your focus and permit your fasting and praying to be purpose driven.

2.   Then... Pick up your anchor.  Uproot and carefully weed out every hindering spirit.  Wisdom is vital!

3.   Launch out into the deeper waters by elevating your level expectation, by embracing and not avoiding difficult situations and by asking God to uniquely use you to manifest or to give birth to a level of faith that has no limits. Move forward cautiously but not fearfully. 

4.   Watch as the materialization of God’s promises become a part of your daily walk.

Saints! Move your anchor and allow God to prove himself faithful to you and the ministry.  (Even if you are not the Pastor or one of the ministry leaders – if you move your anchor and begin to launch your spiritual walk into deeper waters – you will glean the ability to greatly impact your entire church or ministry!)

This is the season….. Now is the time…. And YOU are the channel!

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And Nothing Shall Offend You!

“Great peace have they which love thy law; and nothing shall offend them.” Psalm 119:165

Your ability to become offended reveals the level of maturity from which you operate.  The word offend in this verse refers to “stumbling block”.  Therefore when I permit anything to cause me to stumble or to divert my focus from the Lord; I have not learned to avail myself of His ever abiding peace. 

The peace of God represents the wholeness of God; His completeness – nothing missing.  When I realize that God has the ability to control the outcome of every situation; I will then receive the confidence in my spirit to rest in Him. 

I’m reminded of a toddler when learning to walk.  They must learn to be confident, as well as how to balance themselves.  When we haven’t learned to walk confidently according to God’s word; we permit the cares of this world, people and even our own undisciplined motives – to become a stumbling block and we lose our balance.  When we haven’t obtained the power to have the proper balance in our lives; we stumble and sometimes fall.

I must also realize that the spirit of fear is the anchored root system and underlying, hidden culprit that is still present when I am yielding to the influences of offence or of being offended.  When ungodly fear is eradicated from my life, I will recognize that offence will no longer be an issue.

Offences will come (Luke 17:1) – but I don’t have to permit them to divert my attention.  If I prepare myself daily with an awareness that I am more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37); I will know how to receive the peace of God; which has the power and the authority to permit me to remain stable and causes me to triumph in every situation (Philippians 4:7).  Peace is not the absence of chaos.  Peace is the mindset that affords me the ability to remain unshaken – regardless. 

To rest in the peace of God reveals that I have permitted the power of God to be my support system… and that I am trusting in His promises to be my daily provision.

Therefore, to prevent the offences that so readily appear in life from becoming a stumbling block in my life; the spirit of fear must be dealt with.  I also must appropriate the mindset that God’s unconditional love will yet prevail in every situation.  I can’t become distracted nor lose my balance; and above all I must trust the fact that God will vindicate every contrary wind that blows my way….and somehow….. always cause His favor to reign in my life! (Romans 8:28) 

“Those who love your laws have great peace of heart and mind and do not stumble.”

                                                                                                   Psalm 119:165(The Living Bible)

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And Nothing Shall Offend You!

“Great peace have they which love thy law; and nothing shall offend them.” Psalm 119:165

Your ability to become offended reveals the level of maturity from which you operate.  The word offend in this verse refers to “stumbling block”.  Therefore when I permit anything to cause me to stumble or to divert my focus from the Lord; I have not learned to avail myself of His ever abiding peace. 

The peace of God represents the wholeness of God; His completeness – nothing missing.  When I realize that God has the ability to control the outcome of every situation; I will then receive the confidence in my spirit to rest in Him. 

I’m reminded of a toddler when learning to walk.  They must learn to be confident, as well as how to balance themselves.  When we haven’t learned to walk confidently according to God’s word; we permit the cares of this world, people and even our own undisciplined motives – to become a stumbling block and we lose our balance.  When we haven’t obtained the power to have the proper balance in our lives; we stumble and sometimes fall.

I must also realize that the spirit of fear is the anchored root system and underlying, hidden culprit that is still present when I am yielding to the influences of offence or of being offended.  When ungodly fear is eradicated from my life, I will recognize that offence will no longer be an issue.

Offences will come (Luke 17:1) – but I don’t have to permit them to divert my attention.  If I prepare myself daily with an awareness that I am more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37); I will know how to receive the peace of God; which has the power and the authority to permit me to remain stable and causes me to triumph in every situation (Philippians 4:7).  Peace is not the absence of chaos.  Peace is the mindset that affords me the ability to remain unshaken – regardless. 

To rest in the peace of God reveals that I have permitted the power of God to be my support system… and that I am trusting in His promises to be my daily provision.

Therefore, to prevent the offences that so readily appear in life from becoming a stumbling block in my life; the spirit of fear must be dealt with.  I also must appropriate the mindset that God’s unconditional love will yet prevail in every situation.  I can’t become distracted nor lose my balance; and above all I must trust the fact that God will vindicate every contrary wind that blows my way….and somehow….. always cause His favor to reign in my life! (Romans 8:28) 

“Those who love your laws have great peace of heart and mind and do not stumble.”

                                                                                                   Psalm 119:165(The Living Bible)

Learn How To Employ The Word of God

And Nothing Shall Offend You!

“Great peace have they which love thy law; and nothing shall offend them.” Psalm 119:165

Your ability to become offended reveals the level of maturity from which you operate.  The word offend in this verse refers to “stumbling block”.  Therefore when I permit anything to cause me to stumble or to divert my focus from the Lord; I have not learned to avail myself of His ever abiding peace. 

The peace of God represents the wholeness of God; His completeness – nothing missing.  When I realize that God has the ability to control the outcome of every situation; I will then receive the confidence in my spirit to rest in Him. 

I’m reminded of a toddler when learning to walk.  They must learn to be confident, as well as how to balance themselves.  When we haven’t learned to walk confidently according to God’s word; we permit the cares of this world, people and even our own undisciplined motives – to become a stumbling block and we lose our balance.  When we haven’t obtained the power to have the proper balance in our lives; we stumble and sometimes fall.

I must also realize that the spirit of fear is the anchored root system and underlying, hidden culprit that is still present when I am yielding to the influences of offence or of being offended.  When ungodly fear is eradicated from my life, I will recognize that offence will no longer be an issue.

Offences will come (Luke 17:1) – but I don’t have to permit them to divert my attention.  If I prepare myself daily with an awareness that I am more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37); I will know how to receive the peace of God; which has the power and the authority to permit me to remain stable and causes me to triumph in every situation (Philippians 4:7).  Peace is not the absence of chaos.  Peace is the mindset that affords me the ability to remain unshaken – regardless. 

To rest in the peace of God reveals that I have permitted the power of God to be my support system… and that I am trusting in His promises to be my daily provision.

Therefore, to prevent the offences that so readily appear in life from becoming a stumbling block in my life; the spirit of fear must be dealt with.  I also must appropriate the mindset that God’s unconditional love will yet prevail in every situation.  I can’t become distracted nor lose my balance; and above all I must trust the fact that God will vindicate every contrary wind that blows my way….and somehow….. always cause His favor to reign in my life! (Romans 8:28) 

“Those who love your laws have great peace of heart and mind and do not stumble.”

                                                                                                   Psalm 119:165(The Living Bible)

Learn How To Employ The Word of God

And Nothing Shall Offend You!

“Great peace have they which love thy law; and nothing shall offend them.” Psalm 119:165

Your ability to become offended reveals the level of maturity from which you operate.  The word offend in this verse refers to “stumbling block”.  Therefore when I permit anything to cause me to stumble or to divert my focus from the Lord; I have not learned to avail myself of His ever abiding peace. 

The peace of God represents the wholeness of God; His completeness – nothing missing.  When I realize that God has the ability to control the outcome of every situation; I will then receive the confidence in my spirit to rest in Him. 

I’m reminded of a toddler when learning to walk.  They must learn to be confident, as well as how to balance themselves.  When we haven’t learned to walk confidently according to God’s word; we permit the cares of this world, people and even our own undisciplined motives – to become a stumbling block and we lose our balance.  When we haven’t obtained the power to have the proper balance in our lives; we stumble and sometimes fall.

I must also realize that the spirit of fear is the anchored root system and underlying, hidden culprit that is still present when I am yielding to the influences of offence or of being offended.  When ungodly fear is eradicated from my life, I will recognize that offence will no longer be an issue.

Offences will come (Luke 17:1) – but I don’t have to permit them to divert my attention.  If I prepare myself daily with an awareness that I am more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37); I will know how to receive the peace of God; which has the power and the authority to permit me to remain stable and causes me to triumph in every situation (Philippians 4:7).  Peace is not the absence of chaos.  Peace is the mindset that affords me the ability to remain unshaken – regardless. 

To rest in the peace of God reveals that I have permitted the power of God to be my support system… and that I am trusting in His promises to be my daily provision.

Therefore, to prevent the offences that so readily appear in life from becoming a stumbling block in my life; the spirit of fear must be dealt with.  I also must appropriate the mindset that God’s unconditional love will yet prevail in every situation.  I can’t become distracted nor lose my balance; and above all I must trust the fact that God will vindicate every contrary wind that blows my way….and somehow….. always cause His favor to reign in my life! (Romans 8:28) 

“Those who love your laws have great peace of heart and mind and do not stumble.”

                                                                                                   Psalm 119:165(The Living Bible)

Seven New Season Are Coming To The Sower!

(Read Proverbs 23:18 & Revelations 3:8)

Recently the voice of the Lord, uttered through one of His devoted and actuate prophetic voices; released the following declarations.  The prophet also stated that some of these have already begun to transpire; however we will begin to witness them all in the near future. 

Therefore, if you have been a good steward over the little; God will now permit you to become the ruler of much. If you have been a sower – REGARDLESS; the Lord will now release unto you a new season! 

7 New Seasons

1. Season of Abundance (Malachi 3:10)
2. Season of Joy………. (John 16:2)
3. Season of Peace……..(Isaiah 26:3)
4. Season of Favor……..(Psalm 84:11)
5. Season of Harvest……(Galatians 6:9)
6. Season of Power……...(I John 3:8)
7. Season of Intimacy…… (Jeremiah 31:3; 33:3)  

One relevant fact is that these seasons will not be terminated nor expire!  These seasons will continue to prevail as long as we walk uprightly before the Lord!  

So let us walk with a renewed hope and determination.  Let us continue to stand on the promises of God.  The tables have begun to turn in our favor!  Hallelujah!

Seven New Season Are Coming To The Sower!

(Read Proverbs 23:18 & Revelations 3:8)

Recently the voice of the Lord, uttered through one of His devoted and actuate prophetic voices; released the following declarations.  The prophet also stated that some of these have already begun to transpire; however we will begin to witness them all in the near future. 

Therefore, if you have been a good steward over the little; God will now permit you to become the ruler of much. If you have been a sower – REGARDLESS; the Lord will now release unto you a new season! 

7 New Seasons

1. Season of Abundance (Malachi 3:10)
2. Season of Joy………. (John 16:2)
3. Season of Peace……..(Isaiah 26:3)
4. Season of Favor……..(Psalm 84:11)
5. Season of Harvest……(Galatians 6:9)
6. Season of Power……...(I John 3:8)
7. Season of Intimacy…… (Jeremiah 31:3; 33:3)  

One relevant fact is that these seasons will not be terminated nor expire!  These seasons will continue to prevail as long as we walk uprightly before the Lord!  

So let us walk with a renewed hope and determination.  Let us continue to stand on the promises of God.  The tables have begun to turn in our favor!  Hallelujah!

Seven New Season Are Coming To The Sower!

(Read Proverbs 23:18 & Revelations 3:8)

Recently the voice of the Lord, uttered through one of His devoted and actuate prophetic voices; released the following declarations.  The prophet also stated that some of these have already begun to transpire; however we will begin to witness them all in the near future. 

Therefore, if you have been a good steward over the little; God will now permit you to become the ruler of much. If you have been a sower – REGARDLESS; the Lord will now release unto you a new season! 

7 New Seasons

1. Season of Abundance (Malachi 3:10)
2. Season of Joy………. (John 16:2)
3. Season of Peace……..(Isaiah 26:3)
4. Season of Favor……..(Psalm 84:11)
5. Season of Harvest……(Galatians 6:9)
6. Season of Power……...(I John 3:8)
7. Season of Intimacy…… (Jeremiah 31:3; 33:3)  

One relevant fact is that these seasons will not be terminated nor expire!  These seasons will continue to prevail as long as we walk uprightly before the Lord!  

So let us walk with a renewed hope and determination.  Let us continue to stand on the promises of God.  The tables have begun to turn in our favor!  Hallelujah!

Why Do I Do What I Do?

Do I Have Clean Hands….AND a Pure Heart?

……..Who may stand in his holy place?  The one who has clean hands and a pure heart…

Psalm 24:3 & 4

One of the prerequisites to maintaining a proper relationship with the Lord is for us to regularly monitor our actions AND our motives.  The above scripture acknowledges the importance of both of these qualities.

There are many instances when people have asked if doing certain things will cause them to go to hell.  However, while our eternal state is of great importance – our daily walk is of equal relevance.   My daily walk as a Christian will establish one of two points.  It will verify that I sincerely love the Lord – more than I love myself.  Or it will confirm that although I have acknowledged Christ as my Savior; I have not matured in my relationship with Him.

The statement “clean hands”; above the obvious, is also making a reference to those things that we are involved or associated with.  We also must be certain that we have not become members of various organizations (especially those of you who are in college) whose origin is demonic.  There are several groups who are accomplishing much within in our communities and making a great impact.   However their real motive is to get you to become connected with them.  Therefore, by doing so, you have willingly given satan an access.

A “pure heart” reflects on my intentions.  If my actions are correct – but my reasonings which support my actions are not resonating from the character qualities of the throne of God – then I am operating from a place of deceit, deception and dishonesty.  My actions also must not be the results of: the spirit of fear, past feelings of rejection, anger, pride etc.

Colossians 3:17 states, “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”

The word clean refers to the state of …while the word purity refers to the composition of.  Both are of grave importance to our ability to function successfully in our daily walk – as well as to our relationship with the Lord and His ability to use us effectively.

A pure heart is a heart in which the Holy Spirit has free reign; where He can manifest the fruit of the spirit; and a heart that has been guarded ……and protected from diabolical or wicked guidelines.

Clean hands also refer to our works. Are our gifts being used in unpolluted and uncontaminated manners?  Are we utilizing the proper methods to properly cultivate our gifts… hence producing “clean” and holy representations? 

Today, God is calling us to a greater place of discipline. A state that requires us to be more authentic than in days past. I often hear people in the body of Christ say, “Well, no one is perfect”.   This is true, however, the Lord is calling us to strive towards living a lifestyle that is in accords with His kingdom principles.  He is still requiring of us to be effective and to not make excuses for our lack of discipline that governs our lives years after year.

To have clean hands and a pure heart will assure us of the ability to excel in our effectiveness against every diabolical device which may be hurled at us.  This level of effectiveness will not just produce a “Church Service Emotional High”; but will manifest deliverance, change and “Fruit that will remain”(John 15:16)!

Is Your Mind Stable ..

Or

Are You a Spiritual Schizophrenic?

^“Think of yourselves the way Christ Jesus thought of himself. He had equal status with God but didn’t think so much of himself that he had to cling to the advantages of that status no matter what. Not at all. When the time came, he set aside the privileges of deity and took on the status of a slave, became human! Having become human, he stayed human. It was an incredibly humbling process. He didn’t claim special privileges. Instead, he lived a selfless, obedient life and then died a selfless, obedient death—and the worst kind of death at that—a crucifixion.”

                                                                                           Philippians 2:5-8 The Message Bible

Are you a Spiritual Schizophrenic?  If someone were to ask you that question, what would be your immediate response?  More than likely, everyone would emphatically reply NO!  But if we were to take an inventory of our lives- today - would our “walk” be in alignment with our “talk”?

Basically “schizo”; without getting into too much detail; is a mental disorder that makes it extremely difficult and sometimes impossible for a person to tell the difference between what is real and not real.  This disorder hinders one’s ability to think clearly; to have normal emotional responses; and act normally in social situations.

So, think about your daily walk.  Then consider the following;

1. In the realm of the Spirit…what influence do I impose to diabolical plots and plans?
2. Can I readily make the distinction between the real and the “temporal”?
3. Do I display on a regular basis wherever I go the character qualities of who I really am? ……Or am I still double minded; perpetrating a fraud and operating as an undercover Saint?

Schizophrenia is also categorized as a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that has affected people throughout history.  It’s a mental condition.  Ask yourself this question, “What is the real condition of my mind?”.   Has my mind been renewed to the extent that it has the ability not to fall prey to the down falls that have plagued my genetic bloodline?   Or am I just “pretending” when I am in the presence of others, that all is well?  Does my mind have the stability to resist and conquer the constant pressures which are hurled and directed towards me from the kingdom of darkness?  Or am I daily finding it more difficult to distinguish between right and wrong, between God’s divine destiny for my life and the plans that others have established for me.  Am I still attempting to straddle the fence in my mind and in my devotion to the Lord?   Am I still trying to appease my flesh; while claiming that all is well; instead of facing and confronting my real current status? 

We are truly in a new season – one that has not been experienced in times past.  Therefore, if we are going to make an impact and persevere in these last days, we will need the endtime wisdom, to strategically comprehend our mission of walking by faith and not by sight – a principle that first requires a “disengaging” of our current mind set.

We must encounter and embrace a spiritual “brain disengagement”  that will permit our minds to be totally governed by the Holy Spirit; rather that by the ordinances of this world’s systems, its boundaries and its limitations - (the former mindset which have been programmed into our minds for years).

To be classified as a schizophrenic in the natural would afford me the opportunity to be viewed from an extremely negative perspective.   However, to be classified as and operate as a schizophrenic in the realm of the Spirit, could lead to results which will be detrimental to the entire body of Christ! Now as ever before, my walk and my talk – as well as my decrees and my confessions must advance to a place of total reality and manifestation.  I must totally believe that my words – every spoken word… has the power to impact the atmosphere… and bring about a change!     

So, prayerfully consider James chapter 1.  Seek the face of the Lord for the ability to effectively and thoroughly apply kingdom principles to every situation that you encounter. 

As endtime Saints we are now in need of that type of wisdom and revealed knowledge which will enable us to be healed and made whole from any type of “spiritual schizophrenia” that might be still lingering within our minds.…….  Any thought patterns which are still hiding undetected and still being held in place within our minds by spiritual imposters!

“So get rid of all that is wrong in your life, both inside and outside, and humbly be glad for the wonderful message we have received, for it is able to save our souls as it takes hold of our hearts.” James 1:21  (The Living Bible)

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

^“…… if they pray to me and repent and turn away from the evil they have been doing, then I will hear them in heaven, forgive their sins, and make their land prosperous again.” 

                                                                                                            2 Chronicles 7:14 (GNT)

As we, the people of God all over our nation prepare to collectively petition the face of Almighty God on today; we must always remain cognizant of the fact that we are called to one main office in the body of Christ.  This bears not upon the individual gifting(s) that the Lord may have placed within us.  This is without regards to any type of ordination, consecration or celebration that we may have been privy to receive.  This one office that the Lord has mandated each one of His children to is the office of a SERVANT!  We are never to forget that the Lord has called us first and foremost - to SERVE! 

So on this National Day of Prayer, prior to interceding for my families (Spiritual & Natural), my community, my judicial system and everything that is of grave importance; I must FIRST ask the Lord to further equip me the be that “profitable servant”.  I must realize that until I enhance my Servanthood Mentality – everything else that I utter will not have the undertone of Agape Love …. And become as a sounding brass or a tingling cymbal. 

Let’s pray the prayer below - in all sincerity; asking the Lord to used us as never before to become His “Bona Fide” Servant.  Let’s be more determine to seize every opportunity to SERVE prior than to be serve.  As we do so, we will discover that an added dimension has been released within our Prayer Life and above all…we will continue to outwit the enemy on every hand!

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Servanthood Prayer Those Who Lead © 2003

(And Potential Leaders)

Father God I thank you for the opportunity to be used of the Holy Spirit to minister to your people......

Therefore, I have come to the realization that if I am to lead effectively, I must first become a servant.  I will therefore refine my servanthood mentality to the utmost.                                             

As I seek to obtain a more in-depth perception of those whom you have given me to serve, may I continue to curtail or “redirect” my fortitude, and submit to the spirit of humility that is required of me to serve.

Lord, I realize the mandate on my life to constantly cultivate every area of my being.  I will never permit pride to mask its self in my life, thus enabling me to become nonchalant, self-satisfied, or complacent in my relationship with you.

You require Excellence.  Not perfection; but rather that I operate from a mindset of brilliance and superiority; yet never headiness.   I therefore decree to align every aspect of my life to display the same.  I will continue to press into your sovereignty.  I will lead with integrity, with expectation and with dedication.  I am a faithful and obedient steward over all that you have positioned in my charge. 

Daily may I continue to realize that I must strive, with my entire being to love the unlovable, teach the unteachable, and reach the unreachable. Then will I possess the qualities displayed by Christ, and have at my disposal the mentality to serve all men to the highest.

This is your servant’s prayer….. decreed and declared in the name of Jesus – the chief servant; Amen.

Where Do You Go???

….“I Go To The ROCK!” 

Lord, YOU are my strength!

“JEHOVAH UZZI”

(The Lord my strength - Psalms 28:7)

“JEHOVAH TSURI”

(O Lord my strength - Psalm 19:14)

“My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. “  Psalm 73:26                                                  New Living Translation (©2007)

As we have daily encountered some of the adverse circumstances of life; we’ve realized that we have only maintained the ability to yet be triumphant because of an inner strength that has been and always will be prevalent.   This strength is not our strength, but strength of the Lord.

The word in the above texts for strength translates as “rock”. Therefore, Lord, may I remember that you are my perpetual “ROCK”.  When all else fails—you will remain constant.  Even if there comes a time as Psalm 73:6 references; when my health, wealth, and spirit become overwhelmed—you will always still be my strength.  Daily may I never attempt to stand in my own strength.  Daily may I acknowledge that you are my power source.  May I never attempt to exhort my own ideologies, methodologies, concepts or percepts – outside of the perimeter of who you are – but acknowledge your strength in all of my ways.  Daily may I remain cognizant that I CAN do all things through YOUR strength which is that rock; that pillar and that eternal fortress forever established in my life. 

So Lord, when everything: every foundation, every prop, every support system that has been erected in my life - is shaken….may I never, never, never forget that YOU are my strength …..my rock.  Therefore, I can Never fail nor fall…..because I’m anchored on the rock!

May I fully understand and cling to the essence of an old favorite hymn which states:

“On Christ the SOLID ROCK I stand, all other ground is sinking sand”.   You, O Lord are my Jehovah Tsuri…..You are my Jehovah Uzzi……You are MY ROCK!!!

I Go to the Rock – Dottie Rambo (also recorded by Whitney Huston)

Where do I go when there's nobody else to turn to? Who do I talk to when nobody wants to listen? Who do I lean on when there's no foundation stable?
I go to the rock, I know He's able, I go to the rock.
The Lord is the rock I go to the rock for my salvation, I go to the stone that the builders rejected. I run to the mountain and the mountain, He stands by me.
When the Earth all around me is sinking sand, On Christ, the solid rock I stand,     

 When I need a shelter, when I need a friend I go to the rock.
Where do I go, where do I go, when the storms of life are threatening?

Who do I turn to, when those winds of sorrows blow?

And is there a refuge, in the time of tribulation?

I go to the rock I know He's able I go to the rock.