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John 3:8 "The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit."

January 1, 2009: I see your places of weakness, and I am touched with the feeling of your infirmities because you lack the power and resources to accomplish your goals. But, I say that without Me you can do nothing. You have no strength on your own to perfect any area of your life by the flesh. But now, release those things to Me that have become a burden and a source of despair, says the Lord, for I have begun a good work in you and I will bring it to completion. Have faith that I see and know all things about you, and that I will be your very present help in times of trouble. I will extend My mercy and grace to bring you through. Do not be afraid, and do not doubt.

2 Corinthians 12:9 And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

January 2, 2009: I've been seeing a vision of a chicken turned loose in a house, and I've watched as it flaps around and squawks, making a whirlwind of a mess in the house. What, Lord? And, He said that this is a picture of what happens when we allow our out-of-control emotions to react to situations and circumstances that are disturbing or frightening. He said to put the chicken out of the house and then be very deliberate in responding to life's difficulties by allowing the Holy Spirit to bring wisdom, peace, and direction. Our answer: Yes, Lord! Psalms 131:2 Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with his mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me.

January 5, 2009: Beloved, I call you out of the whirlwind and into a place of clarity and order, says the Lord. You cannot have the insight necessary to be effective in this season when you stay in that whirlwind of activity and lack of self-control. You will need discernment in the days ahead to know and see the attacks of the enemy coming against you, to be armed for battle, and to wage an effective war. I will direct you and empower you, but you must position yourself to hear and receive from Me.
Luke 10:19 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

January 6, 2009: You have been crushed and stomped and broken, but I tell you that you are becoming vintage wine. You will be My broken bread and poured out wine that I give to those around you. Do not despair. Rise up in faith that I will use you, says the Lord. Philippians 2:17 Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.

December 1, 2008: Be alert for circumstances that present tests of faithfulness and loyalty, and know that in the midst of trials and great tribulation that even if those around you are faithless, I remain faithful. I will not allow the enemy to wreak utter havoc, for I have placed a hedge of protection around you. These tests are not to bring destruction, but are to bring clarity and understanding that will help you see your own level of faithfulness and loyalty to others and to Me, says the Lord.
2 Corinthians 4:6-10 For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed––always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.

December 2, 2008: Come into rest where you can be succored in My presence. The pressures from the issues of life have taken their toll, and you need to be restored and rejuvenated. But, you must come to Me. Come, bringing your cares and burdens to leave with Me, says the Lord. You can do nothing more than you have already done, and I can do nothing unless you leave them with Me without picking them up again. Trust Me. Psalms 55:22 Cast your burden on the LORD, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.

December 3, 2008: You, beloved, have again been reproached through the disappointment and disapproval of others. This has brought a sense of condemnation and a subtle, vague impression of guilt and shame. Take the time and make a conscious effort to roll away this reproach from you because it is an attack of the devil and a curse against you. Rise up in the reality of My love for you and refuse to allow this attack to bring you down, says the Lord. Psalms 119:22 Remove from me reproach and contempt, for I have kept Your testimonies.

December 4, 2008: Deliberately let go of everything that hinders your forward spiritual and physical momentum. Don't let up, stop, give up, or go back. If you will persist in moving through the difficulties that have materialized at this point in your life, breakthrough is just ahead. Refuse to allow disappointment or discouragement to devastate your hope or debilitate your faith. Be strong. The enemy will lie to you and try to make you believe that you are not strong enough or smart enough to do this, but I tell you that in your own strength, you may not be, but I am with you and in you, says the Spirit of the Lord, to give you the strength and wisdom that you need to overcome. 2 Corinthians 12:9 And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

December 5, 2008: It is impossible for you to accomplish anything when you are overwhelmed by frustration. You must quiet your emotions. Be still so that you can receive My wisdom and direction to get through this roadblock. Look to Me, and know that what is frustrating you is no surprise to Me, and this is a moment in time when you can choose to release it to Me and get some real help. Either I will use this opportunity to bring you to a place of greater understanding and faith, or you will sit at this barricade for as long as it takes to awaken you to realize your inability to progress apart from My help, says the Lord.

December 8, 2008: I speak to those who have sat in silence. You have held divine revelations in the secret place of your own heart and have observed and learned, and yet have not spoken. Beloved, I am releasing you to open your heart and break the code of silence. The wisdom and knowledge that I have imparted to you will now find outlets and opportunities to encourage and strengthen others. Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might as you go forth in faith and confidence, and do not be afraid, says the Lord.
Ezekiel 29:21 ‘In that day I will cause the horn of the house of Israel to spring forth, and I will open your mouth to speak in their midst. Then they shall know that I am the LORD.’"
Note: A code of silence is when a person opts to withhold what is believed to be vital or important information.

December 9, 2008: Beloved, My Word is a great leveler. It is the truth that brings you into a position of stability and equality. When you begin to think that you are either superior or inferior, neither of these perspectives is true. What is true is that I am no respecter of persons, and my love is not biased. It is the work of the enemy to establish prejudice among My people and to make distinctions that favor one above another. Stand against this insidious attack, and arise to the truth of your acceptance in My kingdom, says the Lord. Acts 10:34-35 Then Peter opened his mouth and said: "In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him."

December 10, 2008: Consider, with a grateful heart, all that you have endured and come through in victory for it will become a springboard of faith to move through the challenges that you now face. Remember the One who has enabled you to break through and overcome the wicked one and his schemes against you. And, know that I am with you to give you wisdom, strength, to guide your steps, and to cause you to be triumphant, says the Lord.
Malachi 3:16 Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD listened and heard them; so a book of remembrance was written before Him For those who fear the LORD and who meditate on His name.

December 11, 2008: The enemy is doing all he can to undermine your faith through discouragement, so that all you can see is that which troubles you. But, I say to you, do not lose heart in the middle of your trials and tribulation. Rather, rise up in faith, come before My throne with boldness, and let your requests be made known. Refuse to allow doubts to arise in your heart, but have confidence that if you ask anything according to My will, I hear you and will answer, says the Lord. 1 John 5:14 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

December 12, 2008: I am moving you in a direction that will establish a new level of authority. But, authority only comes as a result of your responsibility. Responsibility is the ability to respond to every situation with moral, legal and mental accountability. The avenue of accountability is open before you as you have opportunities to validate the genuineness and quality of your standard through your words and actions. As long as your intentions are honorable in My sight, says the Lord, I will make up the difference between your abilities and your objectives. Trust Me. Philippians 2:13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

December 15, 2008: I had a really quick vision of someone pulling taffy, it started with one lump and then was pulled into two lumps. The lumps were still connected but getting really thin in the middle. And, the Lord was showing me that this is how the things of the past will be separated from the future. We cannot take stuff from the past into the days ahead. Past issues will become a dim memory. We will no longer experience the pain of these events, but neither will we forget. They will simply become history. We are now in transition as we are being separated from the bitterness of our personal history that has held us in bondage, so that we can be healed and move forward.

December 16, 2008: Raise a standard, blow the trumpet, and sound an alarm. Take up the sword, the Word of God, and run to turn back the battle at the gate; defeat the devil where you find him! You, My beloved, are My battle axes and weapons of war. With you I will pull down strongholds and destroy the devil's kingdoms. Speak My word and proclaim liberty to the captives. Be strong and courageous, going forth in the power of redemption, says the Lord. Romans 16:20 And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

December 17, 2008: You, My children, have been reconciled to your God through the blood of Christ, and you have now been given the ministry of reconciliation. Just as your sins were forgiven, so must you forgive those who have sinned against you by not holding their trespasses against them. You need to forgive others so that you can receive complete forgiveness. This is a release that will bring liberty to your soul and spirit, for when you hold others in bondage by your bitterness, you yourself are also bound, says the Lord. Forgive!
2 Corinthians 5:18-19 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.Mark 11:25 And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

December 18, 2008: In a vision I was given a new Day-Timer refill for 2009. As I looked through it, I was surprised to see that it didn't have all of the extra pages such as calendars, maps, dividers, expense and mileage pages, address book, five-year planner, etc. It was simply one blank page per day; no frills. As I contemplated the meaning of this vision, I believe the Lord was telling me that this coming year will require that we take one day at a time and respond with simplicity. It is a time when we need to stay with basic essentials as we redefine and restate our priorities in life. Streamlining our lives will result in less resistance and will give us the ability to flow with the moving of the Holy Spirit.
2 Corinthians 1:12 For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you.

December 19, 2008: Beloved, when you face the storms of life--even blinding, destructive storms--quiet you soul and calm your fears, for I am with you, says the Lord. Again, I say, do not be afraid. Call upon Me in times of trouble, and I will speak to your storm and command peace so that it will not wear you out. Do not lose hope or become overwhelmed; trust Me that I will hear your prayer of faith. Be strong.
Psalm 107:23-31 Those who go down to the sea in ships, who do business on great waters, they see the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep. For He commands and raises the stormy wind, which lifts up the waves of the sea. They mount up to the heavens, they go down again to the depths; their soul melts because of trouble. They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits’ end. Then they cry out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brings them out of their distresses. He calms the storm, so that its waves are still. Then they are glad because they are quiet; so He guides them to their desired haven. Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men!

December 22, 2008: The Lord has been speaking to me about how pleased He is with us coming together and allowing Him to use us in His gifting. I heard Him say, "As you have taken a step towards Me, I am taking a step towards you. I am even now releasing a greater impartation of My prophetic gifting and anointing upon you." Receive this touch of My power, says the Lord. 1 Corinthians 12:6-11 And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all, for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.

December 23, 2008: The Lord says: though the storms rage around you, I will speak to you in the wind, and I will speak to you in the whirlwind. But, you must stand still and not be moved or carried away by the winds of adversity. I say, stand still and see the salvation of your God. You will see many moved from their place of stability and even moved from their place of power, but you must continue to stand on the Rock of My salvation. For, I am your place of safety from the storms.

Beloved, your well-being depends on your willingness to obey My word, and My leading. You must repeatedly and deliberately come before Me in quiet submission, positioning yourself spiritually to hear My voice. Rebellion will result in immediate and almost instantaneous breakdown.

There will be ground blizzards, which represent the storms in the natural realm that have the ability to blind you for a season. But I am with you and will be with you in these storms. Trust Me to call to you to "come up here" where I can give you hope and perspective. Certainly, I will show you the way to endure and overcome every obstacle.
You are Mine. I have chosen you and called you by name. I will lead you forth in peace regardless of the uncertainty that surrounds and threatens to engulf you. Do not be afraid!

The challenges that you face in this season are not meant to weaken or destroy you. But, you must rise up to meet these challenges like David ran to Goliath-- with faith, courage and boldness. You are equipped with the weapons necessary to win every battle and gain the victory.

This is a time when you must discern between the battles that are yours to fight and those not yours. Watch for the temptation to take on the offenses of others and try to champion their cause when it is not your responsibility to do so. Not every war is yours; not every battle is yours; fight only as you are led by My Spirit, says the Lord. I alone will lead you into battle and cause you to triumph.

I have brought you forth in this season to speak; yes, even to prophesy to the mountains, the hills, and the rivers. I call you to prophesy to the mountain that stands in the way of your progress, and command by faith that it to be removed.
As you prophesy, be aware the enemy wants to shut your mouth so that you do not speak My word. Refuse to allow him to silence you so that you do not bring forth the revelation, wisdom, and comfort that I give you. Open your mouth, and I will fill it.

Set a watch, for the enemy will try to re-establish old strongholds. He will intimidate you with past failures and old mindsets in an effort to cause you to lose confidence. He wants to gain control through fear, guilt, shame and regret. Refuse to allow this attack to gain a foothold, for the devil is a liar and the father of lies.

I am with you in your times of trouble and your season of tribulation, and what is being worked in you can never be taken

away. You are being built up in endurance and perseverance. I am with you to comfort you and strengthen you, and when this season is over you will be amazed at the strength and assurance that you have acquired.

You, beloved, must go deeper before you can go higher. A new level of revelation awaits you, but you cannot go up until you go down to the depths of your soul to deal with the reproach that renews the besetting sin of fearing man. These bonds must be broken before you can be liberated to soar in the Spirit. Loose yourself and be free, says the Lord.

December 24, 2008: I had a mini-vision of people trudging through a blinding snow storm in their effort to get to a place of warmth and safety. And, although the people could not discern the angels that were with them, I could see by the Spirit that the people were being guided and helped. And, I heard the Lord say to those weary travelers through life who seem to have lost their way, "I have dispatched My angels to minister to you in your times of despair. Rest and be rejuvenated."
Psalms 91:11 For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.

December 25, 2008: Because the devil is walking about as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, he has sent a spirit of fear to those who will open to it. Be alert and listen. Those who have ears to hear, let them hear Me now. The words of your mouth will reveal your heart and your spiritual condition. When you begin to speak words of despair, hopelessness, and negativity, you will know that the enemy is at work in your life. Have you not read that death and life are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21)? Your words are creative.   Set a watch over your mouth and speak only what brings life and health, says the Lord.
Psalms 19:14   Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer.
1 Peter 3:10   For He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.

December 26, 2008: You are entering a short period of time when you can receive revelation that will ultimately result in breaking through barriers that have kept you from being productive. You are about to experience a sense of great liberty and victory. As you flow with the moving of My Spirit, you will be carried to new levels of understanding and purpose. If you will quiet your soul and relax, you will discover the anointing of ease that transports you to a new level of spiritual experience, says the Lord. Revelation 4:1 After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, "Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this."

December 27, 2008: Beloved, you have been distracted by many things that have demanded your attention and energy. And, I say, that there are yet things in the days and weeks ahead that will require your consideration and response. Take every opportunity to come to Me, says the Lord, to be restored and renewed, for I will rejuvenate you on every level and give you the strength you need to accomplish all that is necessary. Psalms 73:26 My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

December 29, 2008: Hide and watch, for the enemy has released an attack of deception in the form of a barrage of scams in order to steal from you. These fraudulent operations will offer a wide variety of products and possibilities as bait to draw you in to their web of treachery. Be particularly cautious of things that seem too good to be true. Stay with what you already know and within the confines of what you need. This attack will particularly target your fantasies and desires, says the Lord. Beware! Proverbs 12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but counselors of peace have joy.

December 30, 2008: I am releasing truth and a sense of reality among My people to bring those out of deception who have labored under self-focus, delusion and fantasy. I call you to awaken to My presence and exercise true faith. Rise up from that place where everything around you is filtered by your own thoughts. I say, that many of you are praying with yourselves, focused on your fears, desires, and needs instead of seeking My face, says the Lord. Come to ME!
Luke 18:10-14 "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men––extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. ‘I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’ And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!' I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

December 31, 2008: I call you, My people, to come forth and stand against corruption in every area of your experience. Choose to stand in truth, honesty, integrity and incorruptibility. There is a mighty conflict in the heavenly realm as the powers of good and evil collide. The terrible sound of this clash will shake heaven and people and nations of the earth. Though you are in the world, you are not of it; you are citizens of My kingdom and are the offspring of righteousness. You must discern and choose between good and evil. Choose well. Justice will prevail, says the Lord. Hebrews 5:14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

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