What's On Your Heart Lord?

I began listening more intentionally to the Lord, asking him to tell me what was on his heart, and writing it down on March 4, 2020 (8 Adar, 5780). This is the 1st scripture he showed me for this time...

"Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. Behold, I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander for the peoples. Behold, you shall call a nation that you do not know, and a nation that did not know you shall run to you, because of the LORD your God, and of the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you. "Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. "For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. "For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress; instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle; and it shall make a name for the LORD, an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off."
(Isaiah 55:1-13 ESV)

Happy Fathers Day

Happy Fathers Day to my Perfect Father in Heaven. Thank you for all that you have made, all that you have given me, so many amazing gifts and adventures. So much majesty, such beauty, so much love and everything good. You are good ALL the time Father God. I am forever grateful for your love that sacrificed your son for my freedom.

Matthew 11:25-30 TPT Then Jesus exclaimed, “Father, thank you, for you are Lord, the Supreme Ruler over heaven and earth! And you have hidden the great revelation of your authority from those who are proud and wise in their own eyes. Instead, you have shared it with these who humble themselves. Yes, Father, your plan delights your heart, as you’ve chosen this way to extend your kingdom—by giving it to those who have become like trusting children. You have entrusted me with all that you are and all that you have. No one fully and intimately knows the Son except the Father. And no one fully and intimately knows the Father except the Son. But the Son is able to unveil the Father to anyone he chooses. “Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Then come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis. Simply join your life with mine. Learn my ways and you’ll discover that I’m gentle, humble, easy to please. You will find refreshment and rest in me. For all that I require of you will be pleasant and easy to bear.”

Erasing History?

Last night, rioters in Portland defaced and toppled a statue of our nation's first president, George Washington. I am not a fan of statues, but I am a fan of art and history. Don't let globalist funded and trained youth erase history, and art that remind us of what once was. No one is perfect, but the story of transformation needs to be told and remembered. 

The battle is in the memory, and telling the story. It is a testimony of what we have been through and how we changed with God's grace. Similar to the battle in our mind, without memory we are lost, doomed to repeat the same mistakes over and over. Our spiritual enemy wants nothing more than to wipe out our memory, and our Nation's testimony. 

Revelation 12:11 TPT They conquered him completely through the blood of the Lamb and the powerful word of his testimony. They triumphed because they did not love and cling to their own lives, even when faced with death.

Gaze upon His Face

Psalms 11:4-7 TPT "Yet the Eternal One is never shaken—he is still found in his temple of holiness, reigning as Lord and King over all. He is closely watching everything that happens. And with a glance, his eyes examine every heart. For his heavenly rule will prevail over all. He will test both the righteous and the wicked, exposing each heart. God’s very soul detests those who love to resort to violence. He will rain down upon them judgment for their sins. A scorching wind will be their portion and lot in life. But remember this: the Righteous Lord loves what is right and just, and every godly one will come into his presence and gaze upon his face!"

A Breeze is Coming

"A breeze is coming. A breeze is blowing. A gentle breeze hovers, and wisps through the atmosphere. My breath is in the breeze. Life is in my breath. I am breathing life back into dry bones. They are coming to life! ARISE! ARISE, AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD! You will see abundant life flourish on earth as my Kingdom comes down onto it. My Kingdom is glorious. Wonderful, beautiful." ~ Whispers from God

Vision of Heaven Invading Earth

Closest gif I could find to a vision God gave me of a 3D swirling blue vortex of light that looked like it was coming out of space down to earth.
Yay God! 

Revelation 11:15 ESV Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever."

Spiritual Gifts

Different kinds of gifts but the same spirit. Refresher...

1. Romans 12: 6 – 8, 7 Motivational Gifts or Redemptive gifts
2. 1 Corinthians 12: 7 –11, 9 Manifestation gifts – work of the spirit.
3. Ephesians 4:11-13, 5-fold Office gifts or Governmental gifts.

Redemptive Gifts Overview (gifts you are born with): http://storage.cloversites.com/crossroadscommunitychurch9/documents/Redemptive%20Gifts%20Outline%20%28filled%20in%29.pdf

Download the Redemptive Gifts Test in an Excel Spreadsheet – Gifts Test: https://www.roberthartzell.com/.../2014/04/Gifts-Test.xls

Lingering with the Lord

Lingering with the Lord this morning I heard...

"I am going to challenge your thinking. Holy Spirit is power and might. The spirit of counsel, and of power. Expect power to come on you, in and at, the appointed time. My timing is important. Wait on me. Rest in me. Read my promises. Focus on me even in the midst of trials and chaos. Faith will be increased in my people."
"Get ready to ride the wave. The tsunami wave of blue (might), and green (counsel) is crashing over the Nation. In its path demonic strongholds are being demolished. Witness the power of my Holy Spirit."

Mary experienced the power of the Holy Spirit: Luk_1:35 And the angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.

Jesus experienced the power of the Holy Spirit: Luke 4:14 TPT Then Jesus, armed with the Holy Spirit’s power, returned to Galilee, and his fame spread throughout the region.

Before Jesus was risen he told his disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them: Act_1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."

The disciples laid hands on others that received power when the Holy Spirit came upon them: Acts 8:17 TPT As soon as Peter and John arrived, they laid their hands on the Samaritan believers, one after another, and the Holy Spirit fell and filled each one of them!
1Th 1:5 For our gospel came to you not merely in the form of words but in mighty power infused with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.

We receive the power of the Holy Spirit:
(Acts 2:16-19 TPT) This is the fulfillment of what was prophesied through the prophet Joel, for God says: ‘This is what I will do in the last days—I will pour out my Spirit on everybody and cause your sons and daughters to prophesy, and your young men will see visions, and your old men will experience dreams from God. The Holy Spirit will come upon all my servants, men and women alike, and they will prophesy. I will reveal startling signs and wonders in the sky above and mighty miracles on the earth below."

Financial Miricle

God did an instant financial miracle today. My daughter asked for prayer for healing and provision. I was praying about it, and the Lord told me to transfer $1000 into her account. I didn't really have it, but was obedient. After I did the transfer I looked at my bank account to see what I could juggle around, and there was a $1004.25 deposit from DSHS for back child support! I have not received a payment for child support since 2005! 15 years! I am still owed over $30,000 in back child support, but I never expected to get anything. We all started crying because it was amazing what God just did!

Traveling Circus

I heard the Lord this morning...

"Travel. Traveling circus has begun. Let the trapeze be put into place. Perfect precision. Perfect timing, like the artists of motion and strength, my righteous ones will perform their act and bring my justice to earth. Watch and see the goodness of God. I will accomplish my will on earth. Do not listen to the false reports, and false prophets of the world. Repent of the power you have given them. Look away from their hypnotic screen. Turn off their voices, and listen to me. I will break the spell that they have put on you when you look and hookup with me. The governed. They will see me. As perfectly as I have made the heavens and all creation, I am making everything new. In that process the old must be demolished, to make room for the new."

Global Intolerance

Yes, praise God! The night before this happened the Lord woke me up and showed me the symbol for the WHO, and said, "Global Intolerance". I looked up what it meant and it says, "Global intolerance is the lack of respect for other cultures and ways of life, different than your own."

https://nationalcenter.org/ncppr/2020/06/01/policy-experts-praise-trump-for-u-s-withdrawal-from-world-health-organization/

THE HEIGHTS & DEPTHS OF PENTECOST

Did you know that at sundown on May 28, 2020 the people grafted into the commonwealth of Israel celebrate the 3,333rd occurrence of Shavuot since it was instituted at Mount Sinai? Christians call the Feast of Shavuot (חג השבועות) “Pentecost.” The word “Pentecost” in the Greek (πεντηκοστή) means “fifty days” and refers to the 50th day of the Omer Counting. The time between the Feast of First Fruits (Bikkurrim) and Pentecost is called the “Counting of the Omer.”Please refer to https://sapphirethroneministries.wordpress.com/2020/05/29/counting-the-omer/
Shavuot is one of the three forever festivals where the Jewish people were, and are still, required to “appear before the Lord God” (Exodus 23:17) in order to “celebrate a feast to Me” (Exodus 23:14).
Shavuot can be thought of as the climax of Pesach (Passover). Just as the smearing of the blood of the lambs on the believer’s door posts led to the giving of the Torah on Sinai fifty days later, so did the crucifixion of Messiah Yeshua lead to His resurrection and the pouring out of the Holy Spirit on those who tarried: “These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to prayer” (Acts 1:14). “When the day of Pentcost had come, they were all together in one place” (Acts 2:1).
The Hebrew Mystics believe that during the Feast of Shavuot the divine consciousness of Torah (the Word of God) enters into our third-dimensional realm anew, but each time it enters into our third-rock-from-the-sun from a higher realm and it penetrates deeper. Oh, to behold the heights and depths of Pentecost! In this Kingdom Day, we are entering into the time and place where the Holy Spirit and the Bride of Christ are perfectly coming together as one with the Word of God (Messiah Yeshua).
As mentioned before, this will be the 3,333 occurrence since Shavuot’s inception on Mount Sinai. The same Bible-believing Hebrews, who have kept track of 3,333 Shavuots, reveal how the four 3s are significant. “Blessed is the Compassionate One who gave a three-part Torah to a three-part nation through a third-born child on the third month” (Shabbat 88a).
Behold, the 4th dimension shift of divine completeness (3s) for divine government (3+3+3+3=12)!
May the three parts of you and I – body, soul and spirit – celebrate the Word, the Spirit and the Bride in their fullness this Shavuot (Pentecost). May His Presence, purity and power fill you to overflowing.
Give em heaven!!!
Robin Main

Was Jesus political?

By Mark Sullivan

Who was the recognized government during Jesus’ time?
Rome occupied Israel during the time of Jesus, but they were an adversarial invading army...
Much like the Nazi German forces occupied France... the French people never recognized Germany as their government...
Neither did Israel recognized Rome as their government...
Israel still had their own recognized government, it was ruled by the Sanhedrin by appointed Priests, Scribes and Pharisees... the religious leaders were considered by the people of Israel as their recognized government...
Hmmm... I believe Jesus also recognized them as Israel’s government, and He was not shy in speaking out against their hypocrisy...
In Matthew 23 alone, Jesus calls these religious leaders names 16 times.
The names are
- “hypocrites” (7 times),
- “sons of Hell” (once),
- “blind guides” (twice),
- “fools and blind” (3 times),
- “white washed sepulchres” (once)
- “serpents” (once),
- “offspring of vipers” (once).
To deny this as political, is to deny what was real and true in the culture of the time...
Hmmm... Since Jesus was without sin, might we deduce that name-calling as such is not a sin?
Hmmm... Since everything Jesus did was righteous and virtuous, might we even deduce that accurate name-calling is a virtue?
Remember it was these religious government leaders (politicians) who plotted to kill Jesus throughout His 3 1/2 years of ministry...
It was these same politicians who arrested Him, illegally tried Him using false witnesses, and condemned Him...
Yet they were not allowed to kill Him by edict of the occupying army of Rome, so they appealed to the occupying governer to demanded “crucify Him”!!!
Jesus was not a-political... He was very outspoken against the recognized government of the people Israel...
I believe He was political, He represented the Kingdom of God... and it was His political opponents who were responsible for lying, plotting, defaming and His murder...
Why? Becouse He would not bow to their rule... this was nothing but a political spirit opposing the Kingdom of God...
Is America any different?
We in America are not under occupation by an invading army (even though it may seem like it), we elect our leaders to represent us, not to rule over us... to protect and defend us, and our deeply held religious beliefs as defined by the Constitution and our Bill of Rights... not by executive order (edict)...
Just like during Jesus’ time we too have political leaders who are,
- “hypocrites”
- “sons of Hell”
- “blind guides”
- “fools and blind”
- “white washed sepulchres”
- “serpents”
- “offspring of vipers”
attempting to silence us with fear and rule over us demanding by executive order (edict) that we obey or else...
This is the same political spirit who ruled over the people during the time of Jesus... same lies, same deceiver...
Let me ask you, what part of a lie is the truth?
And when you believe the lie, you empower the liar...
One more thought... these same politicians brought a coin to Jesus and asked Him...
“So tell us, then, what you think. Is it proper for us Jews to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”
Jesus knew the malice that was hidden behind their cunning ploy and said, “Why are you testing me, you imposters who think you have all the answers? Show me one of the Roman coins.”
So they brought him a silver coin used to pay the tax.
“Now, tell me, whose head is on this coin and whose inscription is stamped on it?”
“Caesar's,” they replied.
Jesus said, “Precisely, for the coin bears the image of the emperor Caesar. Well, then, you should pay the emperor what is due to the emperor. But because you bear the image of God, give back to God all that belongs to Him.”
Matthew 22:17-21
So let me ask you, who did Caesar claim to be? A god, right?
Hmmm... was Jesus was asking them a deeper question?
‘Who do you believe God is?’ ‘Is it Caesar’?
‘If you believe he is god, give to him’... but if he is not God, give it to God’...
So Church, rise up... your time of silence is no more... for this sleeping giant is about to wake up... speak up... and hold our recognized government accountable to uphold the Constitution and our Bill of Rights!!!
I for one, will not be silent... how about you?

The Year of the Mouth

Think about this. Prophetic Word Jewish Hebrew year 5780 (2020) "Year of the Mouth". Given 9/2/2019.

The enemy wants to cover our mouths, and stop us from shouting our praise to the Lord. The governor's proclamation tells churches not to sing or praise God with our mouths. Masks literally restrict our breath and our voice. We need to pray against this with our mouth and voice. Do not underestimate your voice used in praise, prayer, declaration and petition.

Memorial Day

The Lord keeps impressing on me how important "remembering" is. Throughout the Bible, when the Lord has delivered, blessed, healed, and saved he tells us to "remember" those events regularly, and teach them to our children.
Let's teach our children the history of what happened in the forming of Memorial Day. Memorial Day began by honoring the thousands that fought and died in the Civil war to free the slaves, and continued as others also laid down their lives to protect our freedom. 

John 15:12-13 ESV "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. (13) Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

Mom's Dream

Mom called me this morning, and said she had a wonderful dream last night that she couldn’t wait to tell me. 
In it, President Trump was at the White House, and it was Christmas time. He had semi truckloads of gifts that he was giving out to everyone, children, adults, families. Big wonderfully wrapped presents there were so many. But before these presents came, he took a group of people into a room and closed the door. These people did not get any presents. There were so many presents and great joy. He gave his wife, Melania, a huge mold of a gingerbread replica of a church with a spire on it that was probably 4 feet tall. She cried she was so overjoyed. There was great joy and celebration like never before.

The Mystery of God | Kim Clement

I loved these teachings on the Prophetic. 

"Prophecy is the power of seeing the future. Revelation is the telling of it."
"God builds his church on 'Revelation'." 

~ Kim Clement

Work Work Work

The Lord woke me up this morning telling me to 'get up, get up, I have things to tell you'. Lol. I crawled out of bed very early this morning, 'Okay Lord, okay' Lol.
I got my pen and journal and this is what he told me...

"Work, work, work! I am putting this Nation back to work! Tell my people to be encouraged. Don't lose hope, because I am in control. My perfect 'will' is being established! Nations will fall that I desire to fall. America will not be destroyed. Look for fruits of my Spirit. I will transform this Nation into my 'will'. Be ready for a SHOCKER, a surprise because you will see the glory of the Lord manifest in this Nation. Trees of corruption will come falling down. Don't waste your time listening to liars. They will be brought to justice! LOOK AT ME! SPEND TIME WITH ME. Focus on me first, and all these things you are worried about will melt away. Fear is a survival mechanism put into the body at the 'fall of man'. It is part of the curse that you have been set free from." 

Matthew 16:21-23 MSG Then Jesus made it clear to his disciples that it was now necessary for him to go to Jerusalem, submit to an ordeal of suffering at the hands of the religious leaders, be killed, and then on the third day be raised up alive. (22) Peter took him in hand, protesting, "Impossible, Master! That can never be!" (23) But Jesus didn't swerve. "Peter, get out of my way. Satan, get lost. You have no idea how God works."

Galatians 3:13 TPT Yet, Christ paid the full price to set us free from the curse of the law. He absorbed it completely as he became a curse in our place. For it is written: “Everyone who is hung upon a tree is doubly cursed.”

Confront our enemies

We can't fight an invisible enemy if we never confront it. Our bodies immune system is designed to identify and destroy hostile pathogens, microbes and viruses. That is how we build immunity. Not by man made vaccines that have other ingredients that are untested and have been proven to cause irrevocable damage to thousands of people. Hiding from the enemy only makes it stronger. Let's demolish this stronghold once and for all by God's design. Focus on strengthening your immune system.
Trust God, and he will give you all that you need to overcome.

Thankful

I am so thankful, and so blessed to live in such paradise.
In 1989, Mom and I bought this land, lived in a tent, and built our own cabin with our own two hands. We didn't have much money, and that first winter was a cold one with no windows or doors, but I would never trade the experience for anything. Through our chosen hardship we kept our joy, and have been drawn closer to God in many adventures along the way. Thank you Yeshua.

Heavenly Dementions

I love The Passion Translation of these verses...

2 Corinthians 10:3-5 TPT For although we live in the natural realm, we don’t wage a military campaign employing human weapons, using manipulation to achieve our aims. Instead, our spiritual weapons are energized with divine power to effectively dismantle the defenses behind which people hide. (5) We can demolish every deceptive fantasy that opposes God and break through every arrogant attitude that is raised up in defiance of the true knowledge of God. We capture, like prisoners of war, every thought and insist that it bow in obedience to the Anointed One.

Don't ever underestimate the power of prayer. Heavenly dimensions are being transformed that will manifest in the physical.

The word of the Lord is amazing!

Psalms 37:1-40 TPT
"Don’t follow after the wicked ones or be jealous of their wealth. Don’t think for a moment they’re better off than you. They and their short-lived success will soon shrivel up and quickly fade away like grass clippings in the hot sun. Keep trusting in the Lord and do what is right in his eyes. Fix your heart on the promises of God and you will be secure, feasting on his faithfulness. Make God the utmost delight and pleasure of your life, and he will provide for you what you desire the most. Give God the right to direct your life, and as you trust him along the way you’ll find he pulled it off perfectly! He will appear as your righteousness, as sure as the dawning of a new day. He will manifest as your justice, as sure and strong as the noonday sun. Quiet your heart in his presence and pray; keep hope alive as you long for God to come through for you. And don’t think for a moment that the wicked in their prosperity are better off than you. Stay away from anger and revenge. Keep envy far from you, for it only leads you into lies. For one day the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the Lord will live safe and sound with blessings overflowing. Just a little while longer and the ungodly will vanish; you will look for them in vain. But the humble of heart will inherit every promise and enjoy abundant peace. Let the wicked keep plotting against the godly with all their sneers and arrogant jeers. God doesn’t lose any sleep over them and he knows their day is coming! Evil ones take aim on the poor and helpless; they are ready to slaughter those who do right. But the Lord will turn all their weapons of wickedness back on themselves, piercing their pride-filled hearts until they are the helpless. It is much better to have little combined with much of God than to have the fabulous wealth of the wicked and nothing else. For the Lord takes care of all his forgiven ones while the strength of the evil will surely slip away. Day by day the Lord watches the good deeds of the godly and he prepares for them his forever-reward. Even in a time of disaster he will watch over them, and they will always have more than enough no matter what happens. All the enemies of God will perish. For the wicked have only a momentary value, a fading glory. Then one day they vanish! Here today, gone tomorrow. They break their promises, borrowing money but never paying it back. The good man returns what he owes with some extra besides. The Lord’s blessed ones receive it all in the end, but the cursed ones will be cut off with nothing to show for themselves. The steps of the God-pursuing ones follow firmly in the footsteps of the Lord, and God delights in every step they take to follow him. If they stumble badly they will still survive, for the Lord lifts them up with his hands. I was once young, but now I’m old. Not once have I found a lover of God forsaken by him, nor have any of their children gone hungry. Instead, I’ve found the godly ones to be the generous ones who give freely to others. Their children are blessed and become a blessing. If you truly want to dwell forever in God’s presence, forsake evil and do what is right in his eyes. The Lord loves it when he sees us walking in his justice. He will never desert his devoted lovers; they will be kept forever in his faithful care. But the descendants of the wicked will be banished. The faithful lovers of God will inherit the earth and enjoy every promise of God’s care, dwelling in peace forever. God-lovers make the best counselors. Their words possess wisdom and are right and trustworthy. The ways of God are in their hearts and they won’t swerve from the paths of steadfast righteousness. Evil ones spy on the godly ones, stalking them to find something they could use to accuse them. They’re out for the kill! But God will foil all their plots. The godly will not stand condemned when brought to trial. So don’t be impatient for the Lord to act; keep moving forward steadily in his ways, and he will exalt you at the right time. And when he does, you will possess every promise, including your full inheritance. You’ll watch with your own eyes and see the wicked lose everything. I’ve already seen this happen. Once I saw a wicked and violent man overpower all who were around him, a domineering tyrant with his pride and oppressive ways. Then he died and was forgotten. Now no one cares that he is gone forever. But you can tell who are the blameless and spiritually mature. What a different story with them! The godly ones will have a peaceful, prosperous future with a happy ending. Every evil sinner will be destroyed, obliterated. They’ll be utter failures with no future! But the Lord will be the Savior of all who love him. Even in their time of trouble God will live in them as strength. Because of their faith in him, their daily portion will be a Father’s help and deliverance from evil. This is true for all who turn to hide themselves in him!"

Prayer Warriors take your Places

The Lord is telling me that this is a very important day. Prayer warriors take your places.
A while ago I was telling Roy about using my tractor, and he said he saw a picture of me riding on a huge bulldozer. The last two days I have received understanding that this is a bulldozer in the spirit.
This morning I heard the Lord tell me...

"4/14/2020 - The Day of Justice." "Debra, use the bulldozer I have given you, and demolish the City of Edon. Demolish every trace, and push the remains in the fiery pit. Today is the day the cabal of great evil is being destroyed and demolished!" 

I looked up Edon in Hebrew and it means "place of pleasure". As I used the bulldozer this morning I could see it demolishing every trace. There was only dirt left where the city had been. Remember this day.

My Kingdom Come

When I asked the Lord what was on his heart, this glorious morning, he shared this with me:
"My heart bursts with joy and pride in my people who are connecting with me, and praying during this time. If you could see the immense power that is being released by me as a result of my people who have humbled themselves and are praying, you would be astonished!
Agreement with me = great transforming power on earth. Darkness is removed and the demonic strongholds of those principalities that have ruled the earth are being demolished!
Keep declaring my word, and praying with me! We are 'one' and my GLORY, and power, and love RAVISH the earth and all of its inhabitants. My Kingdom has come!"

The Kingdom of the world has BECOME the Kingdom of our Lord and of Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever. (Rev 11:15b)

Nation Great Again

The Lord woke me at 2:42 AM this morning with this message...

Debra, I am going to make this Nation great again. I will redesign the infrastructure, and build new highways. I will reform the healing system to be one that uses my creation, based on my heart of love. It will not be like the old ways of the world, but a new era of transformation that I am awakening in my people. Look for me in it. You will learn my ways.
Debra, tell the people not to give up. Do not lose hope. I am at work in the midst of the storm. As I have said in my word, there will be great earthquakes, storms, famines, and pestilences, but DO NOT BE AFRAID because I am with you. Be still and get to know me. I long to tell you my heart.

Psalms 46:1b-11 TPT
God, you’re such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You’re a proven help in time of trouble—more than enough and always available whenever I need you. So we will never fear even if every structure of support were to crumble away. We will not fear even when the earth quakes and shakes, moving mountains and casting them into the sea. For the raging roar of stormy winds and crashing waves cannot erode our faith in you. God has a constantly flowing river whose sparkling streams bring joy and delight to his people. His river flows right through the city of God Most High, into his holy dwelling places. God is in the midst of his city, secure and never shaken. At daybreak his help will be seen with the appearing of the dawn. When the nations are in uproar with their tottering kingdoms, God simply raises his voice and the earth begins to disintegrate before him. Here he comes! The Commander! The mighty Lord of Angel Armies is on our side. The God of Jacob fights for us! Everyone look! Come and see the breathtaking wonders of our God. For he brings both ruin and revival. He’s the one who makes conflicts end throughout the earth, breaking and burning every weapon of war. Surrender your anxiety! Be silent and stop your striving and you will see that I am God. I am the God above all the nations, and I will be exalted throughout the whole earth. Here he stands! The Commander! The mighty Lord of Angel Armies is on our side! The God of Jacob fights for us!

Unleavened Bread

I decided to try making unleavened bread for Passover.

Mat_4:4 But he answered, "It is written, "'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"

(John 6:32-35 ESV) Jesus then said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world." They said to him, "Sir, give us this bread always." Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. 

Luk_22:19 And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me."

The Lord of Angel Armies

The Lord of Angel armies is about to move across the earth this 2020 Passover. Cover your house and family with the blood of Christ and you will be protected and passed over. I am seeing power being let loose, that will result in great freedom, miracles and deliverance for those that are called and love the Lord.
It is TIME for the REIGN of global oppressors to END. 

(James 5:1-6 TPT)
Listen all you who are rich (and corrupt), for it’s time to weep and howl over the misery that will overtake you! Your riches lie rotting, your fine clothing eaten by moths, and your gold and silver are corroded as a witness against you. You have hoarded up treasure for the last days but it will become a fire to burn your flesh. Listen! Can’t you hear the cries of the laborers over the wages you fraudulently held back from those who worked for you? The cries for justice of those you’ve cheated have reached the ears of the Lord of armies! You have indulged yourselves with every luxury and pleasure this world offers, but you’re only stuffing your heart full for a day of slaughter. You have condemned and murdered good and innocent people who had no power to defend themselves.

Great Treasure

The Lord says, "Great treasure has been given to you all...

"Psa_18:24 I’ve kept my integrity by surrendering to him. And so the Lord has rewarded me with his blessing. This is the treasure I discovered when I kept my heart clean before his eyes.
Psa_31:19 Lord, how wonderful you are! You have stored up so many good things for us, like a treasure chest heaped up and spilling over with blessings—all for those who honor and worship you! Everybody knows what you can do for those who turn and hide themselves in you.
Psa_89:24 Because I love him and treasure him, my faithfulness will always protect him. I will place my great favor upon him, and I will cause his power and fame to increase.
Psa_119:11 I consider your prophecies to be my greatest treasure, and I memorize them and write them on my heart to keep me from committing sin’s treason against you.
Psa_119:55 Throughout the night I think of you, dear God; I treasure your every word to me.
Psa_119:70 Their hearts are dull and void of feelings, but I find my true treasure in your truth.
Psa_119:97 O how I love and treasure the revelation of your word; throughout the day I fill my heart with its light!
Psa_119:111 Everything you speak to me is like joyous treasure, filling my life with gladness.
Psa_119:162 Your promises are the source of my bubbling joy; the revelation of your word thrills me like one who has discovered hidden treasure.
Psa_135:4 For Yahweh has chosen Jacob for his own purpose, and Israel is his special treasure.
Pro_2:1 My child, will you treasure my wisdom? Then, and only then, will you acquire it. And only if you accept my advice and hide it within will you succeed.
Pro_2:4-5 For if you keep seeking it like a man would seek for sterling silver, searching in hidden places for cherished treasure, then you will discover the fear of the Lord and find the true knowledge of God.
Pro_3:14 As wisdom increases, a great treasure is imparted, greater than many bars of refined gold.
Pro_7:3 Treasure my instructions, and cherish them within your heart.
Pro_8:19 What I impart has greater worth than gold and treasure, and the increase I bring benefits more than a windfall of income.
Pro_18:22 When a man finds a wife, he has found a treasure! For she is the gift of God to bring him joy and pleasure. But the one who divorces a good woman loses what is good from his house. To choose an adulteress is both stupid and ungodly.
Pro_22:18 You’ll become winsome and wise when you treasure the beauty of my words. And always be prepared to share them at the appropriate time.
Pro_24:7 Wisdom is a treasure too lofty for a quarreling fool—he’ll have nothing to say when leaders gather together.
Mat_6:21 For your heart will always pursue what you value as your treasure.
Mat_13:44 “Heaven’s kingdom realm can be illustrated like this: “A person discovered that there was hidden treasure in a field. Upon finding it, he hid it again. Because of uncovering such treasure, he was overjoyed and sold all that he possessed to buy the entire field just so he could have the treasure.
Mat_19:21 Jesus said to him, “If you really want to be perfect, go immediately and sell everything you own. Give all your money to the poor and your treasure will be transferred into heaven. Then come back and follow me for the rest of your life.”
Mar_10:21 Jesus fixed his gaze upon the man, with tender love, and said to him, “Yet there is still one thing in you lacking. Go, sell all that you have and give the money to the poor. Then all of your treasure will be in heaven. After you’ve done this, come back and walk with me.”
Luk_12:33-34 “So, now, go and sell what you have and give to those in need, making deposits in your account in heaven, an account that will never be taken from you. Your gifts will become a secure and unfailing treasure, deposited in heaven forever. Where you deposit your treasure, that is where your thoughts will turn to—and your heart will long to be there also.”
Joh_8:55 But in reality, you’ve never embraced him as your own. I know him, and I would be a liar, like yourselves, if I told you anything less than that. I have fully embraced him, and I treasure his every word.
Rom_8:32 For God has proved his love by giving us his greatest treasure, the gift of his Son. And since God freely offered him up as the sacrifice for us all, he certainly won’t withhold from us anything else he has to give.
2Co_4:7 We are like common clay jars that carry this glorious treasure within, so that the extraordinary overflow of power will be seen as God’s, not ours.
Col_1:27 Living within you is the Christ who floods you with the expectation of glory! This mystery of Christ, embedded within us, becomes a heavenly treasure chest of hope filled with the riches of glory for his people, and God wants everyone to know it!
Col_2:3 For our spiritual wealth is in him, like hidden treasure waiting to be discovered—heaven’s wisdom and endless riches of revelation knowledge.
2Ti_1:14 Guard well this incomparable treasure by the Spirit of Holiness living within you.
Heb_10:34 You sympathized with those in prison and when all your belongings were confiscated you accepted that violation with joy; convinced that you possess a treasure growing in heaven that could never be taken from you.
1Pe_2:9 But you are God’s chosen treasure—priests who are kings, a spiritual “nation” set apart as God’s devoted ones. He called you out of darkness to experience his marvelous light, and now he claims you as his very own. He did this so that you would broadcast his glorious wonders throughout the world.
Rev_2:9 I am aware of all the painful difficulties you have passed through and your financial hardships, even though, in fact, you possess rich treasure. And I am fully aware of the slander that has come against you from those who claim to be Jews but are really not, for they are a satanic congregation.

Presence of God

I love you all. I sit here this morning feeling the presence of God, so heavy. He wants us to spend time with him. Now more than ever. He wants to purify our hearts.

And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them, and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away."
Revelation 21:2-7

Perception

We don’t see things how they are, we see things how we are.
That is why to see the Kingdom of Heaven on earth we must surrender all to Christ Jesus. 

Rom_12:2 "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."
Repentance means to 'change our perspective to God's perspective'. We change our mind through gratitude, thankfulness, and repetitively meditating on God's promises. He heals our hearts as we give him everything in our hearts that is not aligned with Heaven.

Mat 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
To be poor in spirit is not only to be humble but also to be emptied in our spirit, not holding on to the old things of the old self but unloaded to receive the new things, the things of the Kingdom of the Heaven.”

I am the One you are looking for

John 4:26 TPT Jesus said to her, “You don’t have to wait any longer, the Anointed One is here speaking with you—I am the One you’re looking for.”

God's Marvelous Mercies

Rom 12:1 Beloved friends, what should be our proper response to God’s marvelous mercies? I encourage you to surrender yourselves to God to be his sacred, living sacrifices. And live in holiness, experiencing all that delights his heart. For this becomes your genuine expression of worship. 

Psa 139:23 God, I invite your searching gaze into my heart. Examine me through and through; find out everything that may be hidden within me. Put me to the test and sift through all my anxious cares. 

Psa 139:24 See if there is any path of pain I’m walking on, and lead me back to your glorious, everlasting ways—the path that brings me back to you.

Humility

Pro 19:23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.
Pro 22:4 The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life.
Luk 1:50 And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.

Water off a ducks back

The Lord has a sense of humor. Haha!
He showed me an ungodly belief I had:
"I don't handle criticism well".
He then gave me a new godly belief to meditate on:
"Criticism rolls off me like water on a duck's back! I can be at peace knowing that my identity and worth is in my savior and Lord. He turns criticism into honey in my heart."
Yay God!

Angelic Visitor

We had an angelic visitor very early this morning. I ask him what his name was. He said, "I am Gabriel, and I am here to protect you." 

How can it be, that someone as insignificant as me, is worth so much to God that he sends Gabriel to protect us? After the warring in the Spirit the morning before, I am so glad that he is protecting Bill and I. Lord I am humbled, and in awe of your love. Thank you. 

Psalms 34:7 The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.

Demolish Demonic Strongholds

The last few weeks the Lord has told me that the assignment that he has for me during this new era is to be a voice and a visionary of what the Kingdom of Heaven looks like on earth, and how he wants me and others to co-labor with him to establish it.

Even though the dream I had (below) and the warring he had me do this morning seemed to focus on demolishing extreme levels of evil, the Lord says, "DO NOT BE AFRAID". He is on the move on the earth in this new era of transformation like never before.

I had a dream this morning that I won't go into detail with, because it was very disturbing having to do with pedophilia. I woke up warring in the Spirit against these principalities and powers of darkness as the Lord led me, using the sword (with the wrecking ball on the end) that He gave me to DEMOLISH DEMONIC STRONGHOLDS. It was extremely powerful, and my body was literally being hit by wave after wave of the power of God as I prayed, declared and fought alongside powerful angels of our God and King.
These are some of the principalities that He is destroying and demolishing on the earth:
Mammon (greed)
Pan - (fear and panic)
Witchcraft (pharma, modern medical, gov corruption)
Pedophilia (in all forms)
Satanic ritual abuse & Child sacrifice (Baal)
There are many more, as he leads me in this divine adventure of ushering in the Kingdom of God and of Heaven on earth.

This is the word he gave me this morning:

"All leaders in the churches or anyone calling themselves a Christian that is participating in these sins (pedophilia), and does not repent, will be removed. All government leaders in this State will be removed that voted for, or signed the bill sexualizing children in this State and any other. The modern medical association was founded by WITCHCRAFT and has evil roots that partner with the principalities of MAMMON (greed), and PAN (panic, fear). These THREE principalities will be removed! They are being DEMOLISHED as we speak. I will REFORM, REBUILD, and RESTORE HEALING in and for the Nations. I have given the 'White hats' my divine protection and power to destroy the global cabal and its satanic ritual abuse using women and children. This evil empire will come down and is being destroyed by me NOW. The global cabal, as you call it, is Satan himself working in and through the world system to kill, steal and destroy. However (as you put it), FEAR NOT for I have defeated Satan and all of his minions. I have defeated all of the principalities and powers of darkness! I only weight (wait) for my people to reign with me, and awaken to the power and authority that I have given those that I HAVE SANCTIFIED (purified, cleansed, transformed by my blood). Reign with me in glory and power to transform the earth and the world into the Kingdom of Heaven. Together we will demolish every principality, demonic stronghold on this earth! Together we become 'one' as my Son and I are one, so are we one."

He had me listen to and look up Revelation 11. He is having me say these words over and over...
Revelation 11:15b "THE KINGDOM OF THE WORLD HAS BECOME THE KINGDOM OF OUR LORD AND OF HIS CHRIST, AND HE SHALL REIGN FOREVER AND EVER"

The heart of Jesus (Yeshua)

I feel compelled to remind my brothers and sisters in Christ, of the heart of Jesus. I listened to the book of Luke today, and the thing that repeatedly jumped out at me was the heart of Jesus, especially toward those that had sinned the most. His compassion, mercy and forgiveness is repeatedly expressed throughout his ministry. This post is a reminder, of the many examples that Jesus gave us.

Isn't it our destiny to become Christ like? Why do Christian's tend to want to judge others and condemn them for their past? Have we forgotten that we are to have the same heart and mind of Christ of forgiveness, compassion and encouragement toward others that Jesus did?

For those that are not followers of Jesus Christ; let me tell you that being a Christian never means we are perfect. It simply means we have made a choice to believe that Jesus is 'Lord' of out lives. We desire to become like him, but we know the only way for that to happen is to allow Him into our hearts and renew our minds. Repentance literally means to 'change our mind' (vision, thoughts, beliefs) so that we think, and ultimately act like Christ does.

It begins in the heart, and mind, but it doesn't all happen at once. It is a process of transformation that is ongoing, as we surrender different parts of ourselves to Him and ask him into that part to transform us. Those of us that have experienced the transforming power of Christ know that it is bit by bit, little by little, as we become aware of areas in our heart and mind that are not Christ like, that we can ask Him to give us His vision and mind in that area.

If we don't think we have any issues, then we shut the door to His transforming power. The more we humble ourselves, and admit our weaknesses, and ask Jesus into that area, is when transformation and change truly come. Never does being a Christian mean we don't make mistakes, or get into pride, greed or fall into temptation. We may fall, but we get back up, ask for forgiveness, forgive ourselves and move forward with Christ. In the beginning it is like a baby learning to walk.

Some of us take many years to learn to walk with Christ. We have one foot in the world's way of thinking and one foot in Heaven. This trips us up repeatedly. We fall, we get hurt, but we get back up and eventually learn to walk without falling. Some fall and don't get back up because the the shame and guilt they feel is too overwhelming and so they reject God. But shame and guilt are not from God. They are thoughts that originate from lies we have believed about the character of God. God isn't judging our every action. The judgment comes from us. Think about Jesus, who is God's heart, he knew peoples thoughts and history of sin, yet instead of judging and condemning them, he showed them love, compassion and forgiveness time after time.

This didn't mean Jesus condoned sin, it meant that he had compassion for humans that struggled with sin. If sin leads to death, and Jesus came to bring life, and he wants us to live life to the fullest, then he is not going to judge us every time we make a mistake and sin because of the fallen nature that we battle with in our flesh. It all takes time to 're-program' our mind, body, soul and spirit to all submit to the Holy Spirit of Christ. We were created to be lead by the Holy Spirit, but it is so foreign to us, that it feels uncomfortable at first. We constantly battle our flesh that has its own desires, our soul that has been hurt, and our mind that is still being renewed to the truth of who we are and who God is.

Our identity needs to be reprogrammed to identify with Christ. To do that we need to understand what his heart is toward us. He loves us so much that we can barely comprehend the depth of his love. The closest example is a parents love for their child. That is why we call him 'Father' or "Abba" which is more a kin to 'Daddy'. He desires everything good for us, but He knows more than we know, and so we need to be able to humble ourselves, be teachable and allow His transforming power to change us.

Jesus said, "Do to others as you would have them do to you. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." 

(Luke 6:31-38)

Holding back my Excitement

So, it's been over a week since the election. I chose to restrain my excitement of Trump winning the election because of the despair that it seemed to trigger in some of my friends and family. One thing I have been having a difficult time understanding; protesters are still protesting, which is their free choice, but the difference now from protests in the past, was that protesters used to actually be protesting against something that was being done to them or someone else. Some injustice that needed correcting. But so far the protests are about what people are afraid MIGHT happen, not anything that has actually happened yet. Those that are protesting Trump being elected, are actually protesting against democracy itself.
Don't you think we felt bad when Obama was elected twice?? Why is it that when we have different fears from a different view we are labeled racist, bigots? Many of us truly believed that Obama was groomed from a young age, to be a major piece of a evil Islamic plan to destroy western civilization from within (which is they do not try and hide, but is well documented in the Muslim Brotherhood's own decrees from the 90's). It had absolutely nothing to do with the color of his skin. It had everything to do with his upbringing, and early influences in his life. I felt fear, dread and deep disappointment, but then I moved on, trusted God, and tried to look for the good in the situation, but we didn't feel the need to protest Obama being elected.
Give the new president a chance to prove himself. He deserves that, and the American people that voted for him deserve the same respect that they gave in previous elections. Please accept the majority of the people's will in each state and accept our new president.
Honestly, if our elections were held by the popular vote then California and New York would decided every election and other State's would have no say in who their president is. We are the United States of America, not just America. In the past, the criticism of the electoral college was not their existence, but that some were not voting in accordance with the majority of the will of the people in their state. That fueled anger and seemed un-democratic, but as long as the electoral college votes in accordance with the will of the people in their state, then democracy is working as it should.

Victory mixed with sadness

I feel sad that so many people are afraid of Trump and are judging those that support him. I blame the media and the powers behind it for painting Trump in such a horrible light. There is no need to be afraid, he is not what they said he is. Yes, he speaks his mind and is not perfect, but he is not the racist, misogynist, etc. that the media and apposing ads painted him to be. Those are smear labels and judgments that were meant to keep people from voting for him. But the people were fed up with being lied to by the main stream media and political elite. The internet gave us the avenue to research these attacks and find they were not true.
So, there is no need to be afraid of Trump as president. He will be a great president.

Vision of the Lion and the Lamb

Last Saturday night, during worship at house church, God gave me a vision that I shared of the Lion and the Lamb walking into the White House. When their feet touched the floor, light went out in all directions and darkness disappeared as I saw the State capital buildings light up across America. I was encouraged, but now I know what it meant. I thank God for his mercy on our Nation and His anointed leader, who will bring strength, integrity, honesty, prosperity, love and peace to the White house and the Nation.
Please keep praying for our Nation, and all people, that darkness will disappear as the lights are turned on.

How the Very Future of America Is At Stake

If You're On the Fence About Your Vote, This Pastor Clarifies How the Very Future of America Is At Stake

Yes, the future of our nation and our freedom depends on it. American born millennials tend to take their freedom for granted. The US Constitution and Bill and of Rights were put in place to protected those freedoms. As new Supreme Court Justice's are appointed, their decisions will affect generations. If they are not grounded in interpreting the US Constitution as our forefathers intended, we can and will loose our constitutional rights. This will affect every American for generations to come.

We can already see the writing on the wall:

1. The word 'disagreement' has been redefined to mean 'hate' or 'hate speech', 'bigotry' or 'racism'. 
2. The focus and emphasis on 'anti-bullying', instead of personal responsibility, is redefining a generations perception of 'free speech', and creating a culture of 'blame' and 'dependence'. 
3. Emotion has become the driving force in our political decisions, instead of education, common sense, and Holy Spirit lead decisions. 
4. The cultural perception of our freedom being taken for granted as something that will not, and cannot be taken from us, has created a generation that is in a dangerous state of 'denial'. Those that live in war and terror torn countries know that freedom is not easily established, once lost. 
5. The cultural perception and redistribution of Christian charity and love from the Church, to the Federal Government enables every form of greed, corruption, waste, crime, and oppression that the world has ever known, and will know, to manifest. 
6. Fear has driven people to push legislation to 'protect' people, but fear creates a cycle of 'outside' control instead of personal responsibility and God enabled self-control. It also opens the door to every companion to fear; true hatred, corruption, control, greed, pride... and the list goes on. 

Catch Up - Married after 50

It's been a few years since I have posted anything to this blog. I want to give some updates and then begin a new series about 'Getting Married after 50'. Yes, I got married about a year and a half ago. What a wonderful blessing. Although, the blessings aren't always what I had hoped for, if I let God in, He turns it into something beautiful.

I found this article about 'Getting Married after 50' that rings true with me especially when it comes to blending finances...
"It can be hard to compromise. And I don’t think it’s just women -- it’s women and men. When you come to marriage in your 20s or your 30s, you haven’t had as many years to convince yourself that you’re so right about the way that you do things. By the time that you’re in your 50s or your 60s, you do things the way you do things and you have this sense that your way is the best way. You may find it harder to meet in the middle. But that’s what marriage is: Marriage is meeting in the middle. And if you want your marriage to work, you better figure out how to do that. And in a way that you’re not constantly fighting about money because we know that the more times couples fight per week about money, the more likely they are to divorce."

Everyone Is A Candidate ~ Bill Johnson

Everyone in our community is a target for God’s love. There are no exceptions. The testimonies of radical transformation come from every sector of society and every conceivable place—school, work, home, the malls and stores, and even the parks, streets, and homeless camps. Why? There is a growing company of people who have the Father’s business in mind. They consciously take Him wherever they go. When Jason, one of our students, was asked to come to the courthouse to serve on a jury, he went with the Father’s business in mind. As he walked from the parking lot to the jurors’ building, he saw two young men who looked troubled. The Lord began to talk to Jason about the older of the two. As Jason ministered to him, he addressed specific problems he had with his father. He realized that Jason couldn’t have known this information without God showing it to him. Therefore, the young man received Christ. Jason finally made it to the jury selection building.

During a long break he began to pray for God’s leading. He noticed a man on the other side of the room seated in a wheelchair. It was the electric type that moved by a toggle switch on the armrest. After a brief conversation with him, he found out he, too, was a believer. Jason encouraged him with God’s promises and then asked him to look at him. They held hands and prayed. Strength came into the man’s body as the pain left. Jason told him to stand. The gentleman asked, “What if I fall?” To which Jason responded, “What if you don’t?” It was enough to bring the courage needed, and in plain sight of all the others in the room, this man stood to his feet, waving his arms about. It had been years since he was able to stand. Jason turned to the crowd and declared, “God is here to heal!” Before the day was over, two others had received the healing touch of Jesus. That is the Father’s business, and every believer has a part to play in carrying out this privileged assignment.

Johnson, Bill (2005-01-28). When Heaven Invades Earth (pp. 77-78). Destiny Image. Kindle Edition.

Are you believing a lie?

I am reading this book; "10 Lies the Church Tells Women" by J. Lee Grady.

Lie: A woman should view her husband as the authority/leader of the home.

Quote from page 83-84:

"When church leaders raise the issue of male headship, they are referring to two passages in the New
Testament: Ephesians 5:23 ("For the husband is the head of the wife") and 1 Corinthians 11:3 ("the man is the head of the woman"). Some people have assumed that this means men have been designed by God to be the leaders in society, while women are called to be followers. And they assume this is God's model for the church as well."

"But we need to be careful here, noting that in both of these passages Paul is discussing a wife's relationship with her husband, not a woman's relationship with all other men."

"If we investigate these two passages deeper, we discover that the concept of headship is not really about authority at all. It is about intimacy, mutuality, and the unique connection that exists between a husband and wife. The word used here for "head" in the Greek is kephale, which can be translated "source", as the headwaters of a river are the source of the river. If Paul had meant to say, "The husband is the boss of the wife," or "The husband is the leader of the wife," he would have used the Greek word archon, which is often used in the New Testament to denote authority. Instead he uses kephale, a rarer term."

"Why would Paul say that the husband is the source of the wife? In both passages, he is referring to the origin of woman in the Garden of Eden. Adam was the "head," or "source," of Eve because she was taken from his side. And because she came from him, she as the wife enjoys a unique connection to him that cannot be paralleled by any other human relationship."

"The headship principle, therefore, really has nothing to do with authority in the home. It stresses, rather, the mutual dependence that a man and wife have on each other, and it calls on husbands to nourish and cherish their wives since they have such an intimate connection with them in a spiritual sense."

Daily Exercise

To stay fit as a Christian we need daily exercise and healthy food just like our bodies do. We need to eat and drink the spiritual flesh and blood of Jesus, his word, truth and life. Exercise by jogging in faith, throwing off sin by confession and forgiveness, and running toward Jesus, receiving and wearing God's armor, praying always using our words to bind evil, loose love, praise God, and encourage others. Keeping in mind that our fight is not in this world of flesh and matter, but in the spiritual dimensions where forces fight for control and power over us.

The Power of a Thankful Heart ~ Rylisms, by James Ryle

“As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.” Col 2:6-7

Several extraordinary things happen to us when we purpose to always be thankful.

First – the power of a thankful heart keeps you from the destructive influence of bitterness, for it lifts you to a higher perspective and lets you see things from God’s point of view. Yes, people will treat you badly and unjustly; but the Lord works all things for your good. Be thankful, and watch Him work.

Second – the power of a thankful heart prevents you from falling into pride; for thankfulness presupposes humility. A grateful man is a humble man; and a humble man receives the grace of God to face and overcome all things.

Third – the power of a thankful heart cultivates peace of mind and composure of character. When your life becomes rooted and built up in the truth of God’s word, there is very little that can disturb your spirit.

Fourth – the power of a thankful heart increases your sense of purpose in God’s work, for you know that He has plans for you; plans to bless you, to prosper you, to use you as a blessing for others, and to bring your life on earth to a happy end.

Fifth – the power of a thankful heart gives you a confident assurance for the future — not only for the life you live on earth, but after you pass from this world into the next; you will enter His presence with thanksgiving, seeing you’ve practiced it your whole life.

Sixth -  the power of a thankful heart permeates the atmosphere with positive energy. Your outlook of faith is empowering for others who may not be able to see things so clearly. Your glad disposition brightens their dark moments, like Paul and Silas singing praise to God in the Philippian jail.

And finally - the power of a thankful heart honors God, for it dares to look beyond the obvious to see the actual. Circumstances may be bleak, and things may be bad; the economy of your life may be teetering on collapse, and situations may seem all but hopeless — but God is still in control. Your thankful heart demoralizes the powers of hell and glorifies your heavenly Father.

Abound in thanksgiving today and you’ll see I’m right. All these things and more will be yours!

"Your Sins are Forgiven"

I have understood the principle of forgiveness for many years, and practiced it regularly...but God led me to begin to take it a step further. So yesterday I started to forgive everyone's sins...and it was fun! Haha! Something amazing began to happen, as I thought of different people and said, 'your sins are forgiven!'
I hadn't realized how I had held bitterness towards people in government, TV shows, news media, internet meanies, and all those in the world that seem bent on hate, greed and power. I forgave all their sins. I feel so free, and I know that it has changed the atmosphere on earth and in heaven! I got it! Yay God!

Luke 5:20-24 And when he saw their faith, he said, "Man, your sins are forgiven you."  And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, "Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?" When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, "Why do you question in your hearts? Which is easier, to say, 'Your sins are forgiven you,' or to say, 'Rise and walk'? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins"--he said to the man who was paralyzed--"I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home."

Mark 11:24-25a "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone..."