Praying Ephesians 6:10-20 over us today: O God, make us strong in You and in Your mighty power. For You are our armor. Cover us fully, so we can stand as one against the devil’s schemes. Remind us that our struggle is not against our brothers and sisters, or any other person, but against theContinue reading “Armor of God”
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Into the Secret Citadel
Do you often feel disconnected from God? Like you’re working for Him, but missing out on the more somehow? Do you see others enjoying His power and His anointing, while you just feel weary and dry? What if you knew of a supernatural portal into His presence? What if, like a superhero, you had yourContinue reading “Into the Secret Citadel”
Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back
In what way has fear held you back from the greater things? What has God been calling you to do that you haven’t done yet? What’s keeping you from obedience? Fear not the storms ahead, for the One who calms the sea is with you. He has great things prepared to show you, to growContinue reading “Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back”
On Love’s Wings
How are you doing these days with love? In what ways has the enemy used you to weary, slander, attack or hurt someone you love? How have you allowed the troubles of this world to consume your thoughts and determine how you feel and act? Has the enemy stolen your peace and joy? Do youContinue reading “On Love’s Wings”
Awakening: The Great Invitation
One night, about a year after we were forced to flee the dark area of the world where we’d been serving the Lord, I awakened over and over to the thick presence of the Lord in the room and an inaudible voice breaking through my sleep to urge: Go higher….Press deeper….Push further….Higher up…. Awakening. TheContinue reading “Awakening: The Great Invitation”
Encouragement to Stand
Today, I feel the Lord speaking to our hearts from Isaiah 40. “I have a plan through this. I know you can’t see around the other bend, and what you think might be waiting for you there scares you. But trust Me. I know what I’m doing. I know what’s up there ahead. And aroundContinue reading “Encouragement to Stand”
Hand Me Your Future
A word from the Lord’s heart to those dealing with anxiety: I am here. This future you dread, the thoughts that spiral you into panic and fear for your children’s future, none of it changes the fact that I am still here. I am still all-powerful. And I still love you and your children moreContinue reading “Hand Me Your Future”
Are You Listening?
Has something happened to make you anxious or worried? Is your heart feeling troubled? Nothing happens unless God allows it. And if He has allowed it, then He’s doing something in the midst of it. Prayer is not just worrying with your eyes closed and words coming out of your mouth. Our conversations with theContinue reading “Are You Listening?”
Arm Us with Strength
What trials have you been through this year? And what has God shown you in the midst of them? How will He pull you through the trials yet to come? I have allowed these trials because there are ways I am pursuing you. I am not hidden. I’m right here with you. Always have been.Continue reading “Arm Us with Strength”
Stepping into My Role
The Lord has a very specific role for you to play in the trials of today and the days to come. Do you know what that is yet? Ask Him. What is He saying to you? Can you hear Him? If you don’t know what He’s leading you to do yet, start here: Matthew 22:37-40Continue reading “Stepping into My Role”
No Compromise
Nearly every day we hear of one more way a church or Christian leader has compromised, embracing worldly viewpoints and sin, bowing to those idols. This is nothing new. For all throughout the Bible we see God’s people bowing left and right to anything but Him. But cleansing of the church begins with our ownContinue reading “No Compromise”
The World This Week
INDIA, PAKISTAN: Heavy rain on Tuesday caused flash floods and landslides, killing more than 280, while rescuers search for more than 80 still missing in the Himalayan mountains of Kashmir. EUROPE: As temperatures soar and wildfires rage across GREECE, PORTUGAL and SPAIN, thousands have been displaced and at least three have died. About 15 firefightersContinue reading “The World This Week”
Rise Above It All
Are you in a situation now where you’re under attack? Do you feel the urge to not forgive those people? To ignore them or treat them with contempt? To talk behind their backs? To post ugly things about them on social media? For us today, from the One this life is for: Rise above theContinue reading “Rise Above It All”
Step Out of the World, into the Mind of Christ
Sharing with you this word from the Lord for His people. (From one of my quiet times with Him). If this is something for you, dive in and let Him complete you with His love. If it’s for someone you know, share it. My beloved child, I see your need to belong, to be acceptedContinue reading “Step Out of the World, into the Mind of Christ”
Do Not Fear. Rise Up and Live Your Purpose
Join us May 1 for the National Day of Prayer. With all that’s going on these days, has the enemy been sidetracking you from God’s purposes? Are your thoughts, words and posts laced with bitterness, judgment and slander, rather than the love, joy and peace that belong to those who walk in the Spirit? (GalatiansContinue reading “Do Not Fear. Rise Up and Live Your Purpose”
Awakening: The Great Invitation
One night, about a year after we were forced to flee the dark area of the world where we’d been serving the Lord, I awakened over and over to the thick presence of the Lord in the room and an inaudible voice breaking through my sleep to urge: Go higher….Press deeper….Push further….Higher up…. Awakening. TheContinue reading “Awakening: The Great Invitation”
On Love’s Wings
How are you doing these days with love? In what ways has the enemy used you to weary, slander, attack or hurt someone you love? How have you allowed the troubles of this world to consume your thoughts and determine how you feel and act? Has the enemy stolen your peace and joy? Do youContinue reading “On Love’s Wings”
All Is Not Lost. Stand Up and Fight!
As narratives rage in media these days — some false and some true — and so many with evil intentions vie for control and seem like they’re winning by earthly standards, it’s easy to feel hopeless, like any fight against this present darkness is to no avail. It is not. There is a stand weContinue reading “All Is Not Lost. Stand Up and Fight!”
Come to Me and Be at Peace
Today, I feel the Lord urging us to return to what matters most, to make the time needed each day to form a deep connection with God through personal quiet times with Him, so that He is the One guiding us through our days and decisions, and His Spirit is in control of our thoughts,Continue reading “Come to Me and Be at Peace”
Survivors and Mourners of the Georgia Shooting
Today, let’s pray for those affected by last Wednesday’s mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, in which four people died, and nine others were injured. This marks the 45th school shooting among at least 388 mass shootings so far this year in the US. (Gun Violence Archive) Father God, please comfort thoseContinue reading “Survivors and Mourners of the Georgia Shooting”
No Compromise
Nearly every day in the news we hear of one more way a church or Christian leader has compromised, embracing worldly viewpoints and sin, bowing to those idols. This is nothing new. For all throughout the Bible we see God’s people bowing left and right (pun on present political idolatry) to anything but Him. ButContinue reading “No Compromise”
All Is Not Lost. Stand Up and Fight!
As narratives rage in media these days — some false and some true — and so many with evil intentions vie for control and seem like they’re winning by earthly standards, it’s easy to feel hopeless, like any fight against this present darkness is to no avail. It is not. There is a stand weContinue reading “All Is Not Lost. Stand Up and Fight!”
Stepping into My Role
The Lord has a very specific role for you to play in the trials of the days to come. Do you know what that is yet? Ask Him. What is He saying to you? Can you hear Him? If you don’t know what He’s leading you to do yet, start here: Matthew 22:37-40 and 1Continue reading “Stepping into My Role”
Do Not Fear. Rise Up and Walk in Your Purpose
Join us now through May 2 for the National Day of Prayer. Sharing with you this sweet word from the Lord’s heart for His bride…. I am here. This future you dread, the thoughts that spiral you into panic and fear for your children’s future, none of it changes the fact that I am stillContinue reading “Do Not Fear. Rise Up and Walk in Your Purpose”
Nigeria: More Than 160 Massacred at Christmas
At least 160 people died, more than 300 sustained injuries, and hundreds of homes burned to the ground over Christmas weekend in brutal attacks on more than 20 mostly Christian communities in the Bokkos and Barkin Ladi region of Plateau State, Nigeria. Although Nigeria is nearly 52% Christian, it is by far the deadliest countryContinue reading “Nigeria: More Than 160 Massacred at Christmas”
Hungry Prisoners Ask for Bibles
“Prison Fellowship has witnessed a remarkable surge in testimonies of incarcerated men and women encountering Jesus Christ through personal Scripture study. With a dedicated program for distributing Bibles, (Christian) books and other valuable resources, the ministry has seen an extraordinary increase in the demand for God’s Word,” reported Charisma News on June 22. In fact,Continue reading “Hungry Prisoners Ask for Bibles”
Some Things Must Not Be Compromised
Nearly every day in the news we hear of one more way a church or Christian leader has compromised, embracing worldly viewpoints and sin, bowing to those idols. This is nothing new. For all throughout the Bible we see God’s people bowing left and right (pun on present political idolatry) to anything but Him. ButContinue reading “Some Things Must Not Be Compromised”
Know What You’re Fighting For
Lord, remind us what this battle is for, that it’s not for things to go my way, for me to feel comfortable, or for others to agree with me. This war is for oneness with You, and many times it’s the trials that make me lean on You all the more. Teach me to rejoiceContinue reading “Know What You’re Fighting For”
Rise Above
Lord, what battles have I been fighting in the trenches, when You have called me to rise above? In what ways have I used words as weapons to fight back against those who oppose me, when all You’ve called me to is love? Matthew 22:37-40. Lift me up now, O God, high above the mess.Continue reading “Rise Above”
Come to Me
“Only I can give you what you’re looking for. Isaiah 9:6, 26:3. “There are decisions you are making, things you are saying that you regret, ways you are treating others that they don’t deserve, courses you are on that will take your life faster in the enemy’s directions. Stop what you’re doing. Now. And getContinue reading “Come to Me”
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