I want to encourage Leaders in ministry and business in this season!  Jehovah God is calling all of us to come close to Him for direction that the world cannot give.

 

God is calling (through the wooing of the Holy Spirit) those leaders who have not received Christ as their personal Savior to make a commitment of faith.  He’s also calling Christ followers to recommit their lives and go deeper and wider in their faith.

 

If we are excited about our relationship with God through Christ, what we share will be contagious, because there will be an anointing on us.  There is a need to bring hope to the lost!  Many need to be made aware of the void in their lives – JESUS!

Precious Holy Spirit wants to comfort, teach, and guide . . . so that our plans are in line with the Word of God and the plan and purpose that He has ordained to be on our lives.

 

We must be bearers of Good News so that we will have a platform on which to stand that includes God’s promises to His people.  We have to be “salty” so that others thirst for The Living God.  We must be “hungry” to adopt the Word of God with an unwavering trust that causes others to want to be fed.  We must be a good example to those we lead.

 

Our God has made many promises to His believers.  We must stand firm in Christ and believe that He has our very best interests at heart.  Dying to self is absolutely necessary.  Calling upon the name of the Lord in every circumstance shows Him just how committed we are to following His leading.  He wants the two-way communion that will take us from glory to glory in His care.  He cares about every little detail of our lives.

 

So, as a Leader, continue to spend quality time worshiping, praying, studying the Word of God, and listening for what He has to say to you!  Use your influence as a leader to the best advantage through example and witness when the door comes open!

2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (NIV) - For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.  Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.         

This is the time of year when people can be plagued with negative emotions — dragging them off toward depression.  The enemy of their souls would like nothing better than for them to be tearful and full of concentration on their losses. It’s a time to remember this scripture:

 

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (AMP) — Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts and encourages us in every trouble so that we will be able to comfort and encourage those who are in any kind of trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

A look outward will show us that many need to be comforted in this hour.  And, the Holy Spirit has a way of prompting us to do things that will cheer others. It’s not about a bottle of wine – no, that’s looking to a solution other than God for comfort (just one example).  But, it is about pointing others to the comfort of the Lord that surpasses all other solutions.  There are so many ways to do this . . . but in-person contact is one of the best.  In this age of computers and phones, getting in touch has caused isolation for many. 

Matthew 11:28 (AMP) — “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened [by religious rituals that provide no peace], and I will give you rest [refreshing your souls with salvation].

How can you help someone who has been laboring and weighed down by life from a wrong perspective?  Help them remember God’s promises.  Help them focus on God’s character — God is love!  

Or, perhaps you know someone who is sick:

 

Psalm 119:49-50 (AMP) — Remember [always] the word and promise to Your servant, in which You have made me hope.  This is my comfort in my affliction that Your word has revived me and given me life.

  

How about taking healing scriptures to someone who needs it?  God’s Word is powerful!  

Don’t forget those who have recently lost a loved one: 

 

Isaiah 61:1 (AMP) — The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed and commissioned me to bring good news . . . to the brokenhearted,

 

Christians need to be an example of trusting God during these times to avoid overwhelming grief.  We are agents of hope in God’s hands. 

 

1 Thessalonians 4:13 (AMP) — Now we do not want you to be uninformed, believers, about those who are asleep [in death], so that you will not grieve [for them] as the others do who have no hope [beyond this present life].

And don’t forget those who are happy – those encouragers of others — because they really need you to reach out to them:

  

Jeremiah 29:13 (AMP) — Then [with a deep longing] you will seek Me and require Me [as a vital necessity] and [you will] find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. 

It's a new day as America approaches another July 4th. As Americans, we are happy for the freedoms we have received.

We continue to see that freedoms as Christians are being chipped away.  So, we have a mandate to pray for God to help us keep our freedoms and to pray for God to reveal Himself to the leaders in this country.

We find ourselves continually attacked in the media.  But, the Kingdom of God is far bigger than the media, the culture, or America!  Our Savior, Lord, and King - The Lord Jesus Christ - has won the battle for us at the cross.  Should we choose to believe and pledge ourselves to Jehovah God, we must go through Christ.  There is no other way to get to the Father and have everlasting life and an eternity with Him.  Our goal must be to honor God!  

This is no time for compromise.  We see many even in church buildings bringing in other religions and cults to their services and even allowing them to pray and read their religious books.  This is a travesty to God.  Don't get caught up in this.  Walk out should you find yourself in this position.  If you are bold enough, speak out about it.

We are not in the minority as Christians - we are the majority.  So, continue to pray for America even if you are from another country.  As we ban together in prayer as The Church, using the Word of God as a guide, we will see change!

October 30, 2015

In case you haven’t noticed, in October I have been talking about taking your friends to the mountain of God.  That involves the gift of mercy.  Because none of us are perfect, we are asked to stay in an attitude of love toward others.  We have friends who have stood by us in the hard times, and we appreciate them.  When they have troubles, we need to be strong for them and lift them up before the Throne of Grace.  All of us should be interceding for our friends.  It’s really not hard.  We treat them the way we would like to be treated ourselves. 

Our very best friend is JESUS.  He never fails us!  Exposed are the wonderful things He is doing for our friends.  We see the results of our prayers.  And, I love the way He prompts us when our friends need help.  When our attitudes need to be adjusted, we see benefits, and our hearts migrate back to mirror God’s loving heart.

During the course of friendships, sin is uncovered.  The Word says that “Love covers over a multitude of sins.”  As we speak the truth of the Word in love, pray, and uplift, we won’t give up on others.  What a blessing it is to have a praying friend that can go with us straight to the Master!  As change comes, it cements our belief in the power of the Holy Spirit to transform our lives and the lives of our friends.

Job’s friends left him down, but in the end He prayed for them and God was pleased.  Sometimes we are misunderstood and need the fortitude from God to be able wait and to let Him do the persuading.  In the Old Testament, the priests stood in the gap and prayed for the people.  We too will stand in the gap for our friends when we see they need God’s intervention.  Believe that your prayers will touch the heart of God!

As you go up to the high places in God today, focus on His goodness.  Apply the blood of Jesus to those things in your friends’ lives that need to be changed.  As you pray, ask for the heart of God, the compassion of Jesus, and the working of the Holy Spirit in all that concerns you. 

                     Mission:  “Helping Others Answer God's Call”

 

What does it mean to go up to the mountain of the Lord?  Well, have you ever had an encounter – a real encounter with the Lord?  I’m sure many of you have!  Some have not.  Will it take a more concentrated effort to meet with God?  Yes!  It will!

 

Perhaps you’ve had a fleeting moment when you had a divine thought that solved an immediate problem.  Or, maybe you had a feeling that God was watching you closely.  You know, God can communicate with us in so many ways – just the way you need Him to, and at just the right moment.

Everyone has that opportunity to connect.  It’s not just for leaders or the absolute holy.  The Bible proves that, because we see flawed humans who had divine encounters with a holy God – Jehovah, to be exact.  So, why wouldn’t He want to communicate with His very own creation?  Didn’t He have that in mind from the beginning?  Yes!  It’s all about relationship!

From the quiet moments in your own abode, to corporate worship with others . . . God is reaching out to those who are looking to Him.  When we don’t get all caught up in rules, regulations, and agendas and we shift our attention from man to open our hearts to Him, He responds.  He knows we aren’t doing everything perfect, and He will not press passed our intents to control, chatter away, and manipulate Him.  That’s why when we rest and get refreshed and sit quietly and wait for Him to take the initiative, He responds.  Oh my, don’t we forget to do that in this totally modern world of filling up the spaces with so much that has nothing to do with our relationship with Him? 

Just as the woman traditionally so often sets the tone of the home, each of us has an opportunity to set the tone of our lives to include our Maker.  Quiet, prayer, worship music, The Word, and concentration on making that live connection . . . results in positioning yourself to receive.  You must begin alone with Him  . . . then it will flow out in other places.  Drop that connection and we see a movement that is nothing but flesh, intellectualism, and a hit or miss objective.

 

So which is it for you?  It’s a wild call – a beautiful call from the God of the universe.  Connect on the Father level, the Son level, the Holy Spirit level.  You need all three:  Maker, Savior, Keeper.  Your very best interest is at the heart of The Trinity.  Won’t you answer the call that is going out today  . . . and tomorrow  . . . and throughout Eternity?  This call includes you!  You’re a part of the family of God, if you’ve given your heart to Jesus.  Why not be a close family member? 

And, don’t forget to make introductions to those who have never answered the call.  Connect with them, pray for and with them, and watch them grow.  This family is growing, and growing, and growing!  It starts for each of us with the mountain-top experience.   Take time today to seek God.  Wait for it!  You will have success!  You will have time together to enjoy the Kingdom of God and watch it grow . . . one heart at a time, going to the mountain.

Woke up one morning last week with the Ron Kenoly song in my spirit:  “Going Up to the High Places.”  The next line is “to tear the devil’s kingdom down.”  

It really is the intercessor’s job to do battle in the heavenlies.  And, when we get together with others who know how to get a prayer through, the corporate dynamic comes into play.  

How can that happen?  

Unity by the Spirit of God is not a new thing, but it has been tragically impeded by those who are building their own kingdoms.  As a woman apostle/prophet – or should I say moving in that anointing, because I am not hung up on titles – I want to gather people to pray in one accord for the purpose of enjoying an open heaven.  

How does that start?  

With real worship that centers on singing and talking directly to God, not just about Him.  We will be doing just that at our next meeting on September 26th here in Harrisburg, PA.  Join us if you can, or find others who are connecting through worship and prayer.  

And, remember that the Lord needs you to bring your requests to Him.

Last week, I was interviewed on international internet radio about my ministry and many, many subjects.  I thank God that He was with me and that Christopher Thomas of TheVoice17104.com is such an excellent host.  He has a way of drawing the best out and asking the right questions.  It’s always my desire to see souls saved and people encouraged in the Lord.  As I reminisce, it’s always a wonder of who in the world might hear this event.  This station is already reaching 93 countries.  In this world of scrolling by so many FB posts, emails, and websites  . . . could it be that the right audience will hear?  I certainly pray so.  One thing for sure, before I went on the air the Lord gave me a word, and it was “transition.”

The word “transition” continues to be a trigger word for many who are under the gun, so to speak, in knowing that change is inevitable and required.  Seeing some who are changing to the next season of their lives with a new career, mission or responsibility – it is not something to be sneezed at, or dismissed as easy. 

Some are transitioning into a new mindset because they are staying right where they have been for a while.  Because we love to try something new and sometimes look for being validated by being an expert at something, we don’t want to fall into the trap of being discontent or unsatisfied when we are required to continue in the same situation.  There are times when God just wants us to continue on in faith with the same people, places, or things on into the next season.  So whether the word is to “go” or “stay,” God can put an anointing on you that transcends above the unfamiliar or familiar.

My prayer for you today is that you have the peace and inner strength prompted by the Holy Spirit to continue in this journey, knowing that you are running the good race.