SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND

By Marsha Burns

Archive 2007

December 31, 2007:

Revelation That Overcomes

You will arise to a new level of overcoming.  You have already begun to see patterns in your life that have consistently opened the door to the enemy’s work against you.  These patterns will become increasingly apparent as you progress and punish disobedience with your obedience.  Rejoice in this process.

Your struggle is not over, but if you look back you can see that victory has come more speedily than in times past.  This is because you have learned to release your anger and bitterness and have refused the victim position.  You will continue to rise up to defeat the enemy more effectively as you choose to exercise your faith in Me to bring you through.

Do not be afraid of unknown challenges that lie ahead.  You cannot fight the battle until you see the enemy and discover his method of attack.  Rest in the assurance that My grace is sufficient, and that I will bring you through to victory as you yield to the leading of My Spirit, says the Lord.  Luke 12:11-12 "Now when they bring you to the synagogues and magistrates and authorities, do not worry about how or what you should answer, or what you should say.  For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say."

This indeed is a season when you discover in greater dimension the power to overcome every obstacle.  Old mindsets that bring defeat to you will become crystal clear.  It will be like suddenly awakening from a dream to see the absolute reality of your existence and spiritual dominance.

High Place of Discernment

I am lifting you up to a high place spiritually where you can see the valley below with great clarity.  You will no longer see the world and people around you with natural eyes, but you will see through eyes of discernment that penetrate through the veil that separates flesh and spirit.

Be prepared to have the eyes of your understanding enlightened.  I will cause you to grasp the wisdom of things you have not been able to comprehend.   This will enable you to overcome obstacles and walk in confidence and victory. 

You have already had significant breakthroughs in understanding how the spirit realm affects your body and soul, but I tell you honestly that your level of comprehension is not even half of what you will come to know and grasp.  Every new revelation will become your possession and strengthen you.

If you ask anything in My name, according to My will.  I will do it.  I will teach you and show you by My Spirit the difference between what you want according to your carnal nature and what My will is.  It will be a divine separation of soul and spirit.   Yield yourself completely to this process.  Hebrews 4:12  For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two–edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

I Am Your Pilot:

Things have not worked out exactly as you expected.  This is because you cannot see the end from the beginning.  I have designed it to be this way so that you can be built up in faith and know that I am with you to direct you along your path to destiny.  Take delight in the fact that I am your Pilot, and I will maneuver you through even the most dire straits.

Don’t miss or overlook opportunities that look small and insignificant by looking too far out and focusing on the big picture.  I have great things in store for you, but you must not despise the days of small beginnings.  Job 8:7  Though your beginning was small, yet your latter end would increase abundantly.

I say, establish clear boundaries and reorder your priorities, so that My blessings can flow like a river – uninterrupted.  The temptation will be to create your own blessings and to depend on your own strength to accomplish your desires, but I hold all power over heaven and earth.  Depend on Me to cause you to be fruitful.  Your accomplishments are of a temporary nature, but what I produce in you is everlasting.

Your most difficult days are behind you.  You have endured much and been strengthened by your perseverance.  Truly you are stronger now than you have ever been.  Your faith has been tested through many trials and tribulations, and you have come through in victory.  I count your faithfulness as righteous.

You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby!

You’ve come a long way, baby, but you have not yet gone as far as you can go.  The possibilities for your life have not been exhausted.  On the contrary, you will be surprised and delighted at what I have in store for you.  But, you will have to hold your own dreams and desires loosely to allow My will to manifest so that you can receive the best that I have for you, says the Lord.  Trust Me!

Prepare to be stretched.  But, know that you will not be challenged beyond your ability to accomplish what is set before you.  Trust Me for strength to overcome and endure.  It is true that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.

Those things in your life that seem to have been fragmented or left undone will now be brought to a conclusion as the door to the past is shut and a new and exciting door is opening before you.  Rejoice in this time of new life and hope.

Breaking The Chains

I am taking you step by step through the things that have consistently made you stumble and lose heart.  It will be like breaking the chains one link at a time so that you can see clearly the nature of the bondage, and you will never again be ensnared as in days gone by.  Rejoice in a new level of liberty, says the Lord.

There have been times in your life when you have swung between two poles, one of ultra hope and blessing and the other abject poverty and hopelessness.  If you will yield to the work of My Spirit along these lines, I will bring you from extreme ups and downs to a plateau of spiritual reality and faith.  For, certainly I am the Author and Finisher of your faith, and I will establish you on this level ground. 

Refuse to allow the enemy to use condemnation to remove you from the flow of revelation by the Spirit.  His tactics won’t be anything new.  Expect the same old lies that bring guilt, shame, and rejection.  But, now I will give you greater capacity to see quickly and deal with the attacks, so that your times of oppression will be immediately cut off like awakening from a bad dream.

I am releasing healing in you that will wash away the rejection and failures from the past and equip you to go forth with wisdom and endurance.  Let go of the labels that have been assigned to you by various people and circumstances, for I call you My beloved.

Open Doors

Prepare to make some of the most important decisions of your life as I present opportunities that you could never have imagined.  You are Mine, and My plan is to establish you and bless you in ways that will remove even the vaguest remembrance of past disappointments and struggles. 

I will open doors before you, and you will behold new vistas and prospects for the future that you really never dreamed of.  And, I will bring you by a way that you have not known and make your feet like hinds’ feet that will enable you to negotiate even the most difficult of paths.  You will scramble up the craggiest places as though it were level ground because I am with you to make the crooked places straight and the rough places smooth.

You will have choices to make in the days ahead that have the potential to change the landscape of your life forever.  Seek Me for wisdom, and choose wisely.  If you ask for wisdom, I will certainly give it to you.

In this season you must recapture the gifting and flow that you once embraced.  In the passage of time and circumstances you lost confidence, but now is the time when you can reclaim what was rightfully yours from the beginning.  You cannot go back to the old manifestation of your gift because it had to become like a seed that fell to the ground and died in order to take root and grow up in you to produce fruit for this time.  Be open and yielded, says the Lord.

December 28, 2007:  Refuse to become discouraged when it looks like you've run into a dead end.  I have already gone before you to bring you to a new place of expression spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically.  It may seem like you are going down this road blindfolded, but I would have you see by faith and not through your experience.  Trust Me to direct your steps and bring you to that new plateau that will not only challenge you, but will be a place of much sought-after growth and development, says the Lord.  2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.

December 27, 2007:  I am releasing a new wave of revelation to give greater understanding of the spiritual principles in My Word.  If you will seek Me for this wisdom, I will open your eyes to see and your heart to receive this insight.  Allow Me to enlarge the boundaries of your knowledge so that you are not limited in your thoughts by what you have been taught.  Set yourself to receive this special impartation, says the Lord.  Ephesians 1:17 ...that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.

December 26, 2007:  Be still and discern the shaking, for the voice of the Lord has come forth to shake the foundations of the earth.  This is a spiritual earthquake to loose the chains of darkness and set captives free.  I call to those who have become complacent in their places of confinement and restrictions, limited by hindering forces, and I call to you to come forth and shake off the restrictions that you have allowed to rule over you.  Loose yourself from your chains and rise up in the liberty of My Spirit, says the Lord.  Acts 16:26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed.

December 25, 2007:  Beloved, take the time to rise above the natural realm and everything that demands your attention, and come up to Me in the Spirit and be renewed and refreshed in My presence.  This supernatural infusion will be like a breath of fresh air that will restore and invigorate you.  You are at a pivotal point in your spiritual progression and on the threshold of a new season that will require maximum strength and concentration if you are to gain the highest benefit from all that it offers.  A regular and frequent spiritual impartation will establish you in the flow of My Spirit.  Come to Me, says the Lord.  Revelation 11:12 And they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, "Come up here."

December 24, 2007:  You had to brace yourself and stand strong in order to endure the trials that you've encountered.  But, much of what you had to do to overcome  these difficulties has also caused your heart to harden in an effort to protect yourself from trouble.  I say, the worst is over.  Relax, and trust Me to be your Shield, for you are not alone.  I have not left you to fight your battles by yourself; I am with you.  I am your very present help in times of trouble.  Now, I call you My tender-hearted one, for the hard shell around your tender heart will melt as you remember My great love for you, says the Lord.  Psalms 18:2 The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

December 21, 2007:  Face the things you dread.  Ignoring difficult circumstances will not make them go away.  If you will courageously face your difficult trials you will find that I have been there the whole time to give wisdom and direction and to bring you through in dignity and victory.  I am your help in troubled times, and My grace is sufficient to every task.  Do not be afraid to confront, and do so with the determination and confidence that you are not alone in this battle, says the Lord.  Psalms 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

December 20, 2007:  Beloved, there are always two roads before you -- one that always leads to and produces life in you and everyone and everything around you.  The other leads to death and destruction, and it also affects everyone and everything around you.  You will choose the path you take by the decisions you make daily.  If you cannot decide what to do in any situation push each option to its ultimate logical conclusion, and ask Me to give you the wisdom you need to choose wisely, says the Lord.  Deuteronomy 30:19 "I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live."

December 18, 2007:  Beloved, pay attention and observe.  Things that have been problematic and uncertain will now begin to be settled and fall into place.  You will suddenly be aware that your inward struggle and worry did not help one bit.  Let this time be a mile-marker in your journey that will always bring to remembrance the certainty of My mercy and grace.  Certainly, I am with you to bring resolution to every dilemma and to simplify even the most complex problems.  Trust Me with your whole heart, says the Lord.  Lamentations 3:22-25 Through the LORD’S mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him!"  The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, To the soul who seeks Him.

December 17, 2007:  During our after-service prophetic psalming I had a vision of men dancing in celebration of their soon-to-be Bridegroom.  It seemed to be a time of reaffirming His covenant with His Bride.  And I had the sense that He was restating for all who would hear His promises to protect and provide for His Beloved.  Though I never saw the Bride, she seemed near, almost ready and perhaps even waiting.  As I watched the powerful and victorious celebration there was an air of unbelievable excitement of the consummation of this marriage covenant.  The dance was under an open heaven, a clear night with a starry sky.  And, I thought of these scriptures: 
John 3:29 "He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled.
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Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.

November 30, 2007:  You are on a fast learning curve.  What would have taken you weeks or months to learn will now only take days or minutes.  I will impart to you the understanding you need by showing you the essence of the subject.  Do not depend on man's teaching, but ask Me for true wisdom, and I will show you the ultimate nature of the thing you seek to know rather than elements of its existence.  Trust Me to open your eyes wide with cognizant awareness such as you have not experienced until now, says the Lord.  1 John 2:27 But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him.

November 29, 2007:  You have been in a whirlwind of activity, and changes are occurring all around you and in you.  Take time today to reflect on what I have done in the past weeks, says the Lord, and rejoice.  And, look at the place where you are now standing, for you have indeed ascended to a new plateau.  The surroundings are as yet somewhat unfamiliar, but you will find that it is a broad place that gives you plenty of room to explore and grow.  Don't forget that I am always with you to direct this exploration.  Refuse to yield to anxiety or the temptation to go back to what you just left.  John 6:66-69 From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more. Then Jesus said to the twelve, "Do you also want to go away?" But Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.  Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

November 28, 2007:  I am bringing more clarity and a precise order to various areas of your life.  Be sensitive to the moving of My Spirit as I fine-tune and bring you to greater efficiency.  You will find that you will suddenly be able to make more use of your time, energy, money, and opportunities.  I will do this in you supernaturally.  This will require only small changes on your part to make the most of this process, says the Lord.  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."

November 27, 2007:  Beloved, it is important for you to maintain peace in your heart.  As you change course or introduce new things into your life experience stay within the confines of peace.  Otherwise, you may lose spiritual and physical equilibrium.  Exercise your awareness so that you stay in touch with your discernment and submit completely to My Spirit, says the Lord.  If you do this you will sustain health and balance on every level.  Philippians 4:7-8  Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

November 26, 2007:  My people, I am not saying this to entertain you; I am bringing you a word of Truth!  I have indeed gone before you to make the crooked places straight.  I have prepared a straight path before you so that you can move to your destiny on a direct, continuous, and proper course.  I have made a way for you to have victory.  You are winners; there are no losers among you because I, your God, am leading the way, says the Lord.  2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.

November 23, 2007:  Regroup and take another look at your plans and goals for the coming months.  You may have to revise your thoughts to include changes brought about by recent developments and decisions.  However, in your planning,  factor in your need to be flexible.  For, even your best plans will have to be revised as you progress.  I am with you, says the Lord, to lead you through the days ahead with absolute spiritual precision.  Do not fear!  Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.

November 22, 2007:  You've gotten over an important hurdle, but there is only a little time to prepare for the next hurdle.  Things are moving quickly, and you must keep the pace or fall behind.  This is no time to dawdle.  You can make meaningful progress if you refuse to get afraid or slack off.  Trust that I am guiding your every step and that you will reap great benefit from the decisions you make by the Spirit in this season.  Everything you do will have significant long-term consequences.  Be diligent, says the Lord.  2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

November 21, 2007:  I have spoken to you, My people, of promises fulfilled and manifold blessings.  However, the fulfillment of My promises to you is contingent upon your trust in Me.  When you grumble and complain it is evident that you are in unbelief and that you are dissatisfied and discontent.  Yet, I have brought you to this time and place by a way that would build your faith and character.  When you first entered this phase of growth you thanked Me, and you were grateful for the opportunities given to you at that time.  Now, some find no pleasure in My provision and have begun to curse your blessings.  Your murmurings are seeds of discontentment that will only produce the corruption of your carnal nature.  This is a good time to remember where you have come from and to reflect upon the provision I have already made available to you with thanksgiving.  The doors to the next phase of your spiritual growth and blessings depend upon how you respond to the blessings you have already received, says the Lord. 
Hebrews 13:5  Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."

November 20, 2007:  Changes will begin to occur in the spirit realm before you ever see the physical manifestation.  This will create a strange spiritual atmosphere that is unfamiliar and perhaps even disconcerting.  But, I say to you that it is important that you maintain your equilibrium and poise of soul.  Stay calm and trust Me in these times of transition.  Let Me lead you through in perfect peace.  You must also let go of things past before you can embrace what is ahead.  Be fluid as you yield quickly to the pressure of the circumstances that move you in the flow of My will, says the Lord.  Jeremiah 17:7-8  "Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD.  For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river, and will not fear when heat comes; but its leaf will be green, and will not be anxious in the year of drought, nor will cease from yielding fruit.

November 19, 2007:  Beloved, there are many things hidden that have not come to light.  I tell you that these things are like seeds planted in the soil.  They are putting down roots, but have not yet broken ground.  From your vantage point it may look like there is no life, but not being able to see the manifestation of the planted seed does not mean it does not exist.   The life is in the seed that you've planted, and soon you will see first the blade, then the head and after that the full grain in the head (Mark 4:28).  You will not only see the days of harvest of these hidden things, but you will partake of their fullness and enjoy the multiplied blessing of this seed, says the Lord.  Isaiah 37:30-31-30  This shall be a sign to you: You shall eat this year such as grows of itself, and the second year what springs from the same; also in the third year sow and reap, plant vineyards and eat the fruit of them. And the remnant who have escaped of the house of Judah shall again take root downward, and bear fruit upward.

November 16, 2007:  Doors of opportunity are opening before you, but if you cannot see them you will not go through them.  It is important that you quiet your soul and look through spiritual eyes to see the possibilities.  Listen carefully for the leading of My Spirit, for I will open your eyes to see and your ears to hear.  Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures to accomplish all that is set before you in this season.  I have called you for such a time as this, I have equipped you, and I will send you.  And, you will not suffer lack, says the Lord.  Psalms 103:2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.

November 15, 2007:  Don't give up; you're almost there.  To stop short of your goal is to not see My goodness.   The truth is that NO weapon formed against you shall prosper and every tongue that rises up against you in judgment is condemned.  I tell you that breakthrough is absolutely imminent.  Refuse to waver in your hope, but rather hold fast the beginning of your hope steadfast until the end.  I have made a way through this winding path that leads ever upward to your destiny.  Follow My leading, says the Lord.  Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

November 14, 2007:  Take a deep breath and continue to push through this time of transition.  Refuse to allow the stress of the demands on your time and energy to be a ruling factor.  Even though you are faced with sudden events that require decisive action, I am not surprised nor am I unprepared to bring creative solutions to difficult problems.  Let Me be the Lord even over these things, and trust Me to lead you through in perfection, says the Lord.  Psalms 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!

November 13, 2007:  Your days have been established since the foundation of the world.  I know the end from the beginning, and you are entering a season of change that will alter your path and prepare you for the future.  Do not try to fashion your own future because your expectations fall short of what I will actually do in your life.  Just go with the flow of My Spirit as I take you ever higher into the realm of My glory, says the Lord.  Psalms 145:5 I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, and on Your wondrous works.

November 12, 2007:  Beloved, do not be afraid, nor enter the days ahead with fear or a sense of trepidation.  I will give you wisdom and direct your steps.  In the not-too-distant future you will look back at this time as absolutely supernatural, and you will know that your God has been with you.  Let Me lead you, for surely I have gone before you to make a way even against impossible odds.  Trust Me, says the Lord.
1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him."

November 9, 2007:  I am giving you a window of time to accomplish what is set before you.  This open window is set as an opportunity to establish order in various areas of your life.  Procrastination will take you out of the flow of productivity and blessing.  Be particularly sensitive to the temptations that come to divert your attention from the business at hand.  Be sensitive to the leading of My Spirit.  Your obedience is imperative and will be of great benefit to you on every level, says the Lord.  Isaiah 30:21 Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, "This is the way, walk in it," Whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left.

November 8, 2007:  Refuse to sit down or give up.  This is no time to get overwhelmed, but rather continue your forward motion in a positive progression.  Long-standing problems and dilemmas are about to be resolved, and when this transitional time has ended you will have a greater sense of safety and stability.  Trust Me to supply the wisdom and guidance that you need to overcome and conquer opposing forces and circumstances, says the Lord.  1 John 5:4  For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world––our faith.

November 7, 2007:  As you let go of the past and move to a new plateau spiritually, it will affect every area of your life.  Expect change on every front, and be prepared to make decisions that will release you into new realms of experience and blessing.  Yield to My Spirit, and I will take you higher.  Do not be afraid to make the changes that present themselves to you, for I am with you, says the Lord.
Isaiah 42:16 I will bring the blind by a way they did not know; I will lead them in paths they have not known. I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. These things I will do for them, and not forsake them.

November 6, 2007:  Watch for opportunities to be an instrument of My benevolence.  I will not only empower you to help and to give, but I will give you the desire to do so.  Regard these gifts as good seed in fertile soil that will put down roots, spring up, and produce a harvest of multiplied blessings.  For many who labor under a spirit of poverty, these acts of obedience will be the catalyst for breakthrough into the freedom you have longed for, says the Lord.   
2 Corinthians 9:10-11 Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God.

November 5, 2007:  I am moving you to higher ground spiritually, so you need to take with you only that which is beneficial in My kingdom.  Now is a perfect time to leave behind everything that will be a hindrance to your journey of elevation.  I speak to you, My children, of the works of the flesh and the work of the devil that you have allowed to prosper in your life.  These need to be cut off so that you can prosper according to My Spirit, says the Lord. 
Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
Galatians 5:19-21 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

November 2, 2007:  Beloved, be quiet and listen for My still small voice.  I will give you the revelation that you need to overcome in every situation.  Resist the temptation to be afraid, for a spirit of fear will keep you from victory.  Trust Me to bring you through these trials, and rest in the assurance that I am with you.  I am upholding you with My righteous right hand.  I will not fail you, nor will I forsake you, says the Lord.  Isaiah 41:9-13  You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called from its farthest regions, and said to you, ‘You are My servant, I have chosen you and have not cast you away:  Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.  Behold, all those who were incensed against you shall be ashamed and disgraced; they shall be as nothing, and those who strive with you shall perish.  You shall seek them and not find them––those who contended with you. Those who war against you shall be as nothing, as a nonexistent thing.  For I, the LORD your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’

November 1, 2007:  The fires of purification are burning red-hot.  The fire is testing your works to see whether or not they can withstand the heat.  Be prepared to be confronted and tested by the fire of My Spirit.  Quickly let go of everything of the flesh that is being consumed so that what remains is pure.  Many of the issues you will face in this time of testing are things you have ignored or hoped would simply go unnoticed, but it is to your advantage that these things go through the fire, says the Lord. 
1 Corinthians 3:12-15  Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is. If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. If anyone’s work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.

October 31, 2007:  Now is the time when you can find answers to questions or conclusions to long-standing dilemmas.  You can now get closure on things that have kept you from moving forward in the flow of spiritual progression.  Even though this time may cause some consternation or make you feel unsettled temporarily, you will soon have a sense of relief and freedom.  Rise up and rejoice in a new beginning, says the Lord.  Psalm 146:5-10 Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God, Who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; Who keeps truth forever, Who executes justice for the oppressed, Who gives food to the hungry. The LORD gives freedom to the prisoners.  The LORD opens the eyes of the blind; the LORD raises those who are bowed down; the LORD loves the righteous.   The LORD watches over the strangers; He relieves the fatherless and widow; but the way of the wicked He turns upside down.  The LORD shall reign forever––Your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the LORD!

October 30, 2007:  Beloved, quiet your soul and discern.  Satan has sent a prince of darkness against you to block the anointing and stop the flow of My Spirit in your midst.  Its operation is like the  jamming of radio signals, and it covers you with a spiritual blanket of fog to hinder My work in and around you.  Its purpose is to bring discouragement and condemnation to you.  Rise up, My people and break this assignment, shut the door in the devil's face, and allow your faith to become a shield against this intrusion.  I declare to you that victory is assured, says the Lord.  Ephesians 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

October 29, 2007:  I will do a particular and valuable work in your heart if you will allow it.  I will reveal all stubbornness and rebellion that cause you to want things to be according to own your will instead of yielding by the Spirit to My will.  Your unwillingness springs from your carnal nature and hinders the flow of spiritual blessings in your life.  I speak to many who have lived your life trying to manipulate situations, circumstances and people so that you could be in control.  The sense of being in control is a comfort to your flesh, but it hinders the flow of My Spirit.  My ways are higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.  I will bring you to your highest good and greatest blessings if you will allow Me to do this work, says the Lord.
Galatians 6:8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.

October 26, 2007:  You can expect for the spiritual fog to begin to lift so that you can see with greater clarity.  The decisions that you make at this time will be born out of truth and justice rather than coming from a need to simply survive.  You can enter into this place of righteous momentum by the Spirit, which will open a direct way through a maze of dead ends that you have experienced in the recent past.  But, you must align your will with Mine, says the Lord, by asking in faith for divine guidance and then by yielding to My direction.  Proverbs 4:12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, And when you run, you will not stumble.

October 25, 2007:  My people, you will now begin to see the unveiling of a new order in My kingdom.  In this time I will establish truth and justice, and in  this process hidden indiscretions will come to light and will be judged, for you are entering a time of disclosure.  By the same token, those who have committed sins and have lost fellowship with Me will begin to seek to be restored to their kingdom position.  Their restoration will depend on whether or not they are truly repentant.  Those who have an ear to hear will begin to raise up a standard of spiritual and moral integrity for this new plateau.  You will be required to question what you really believe, and thus define your doctrine more precisely.  You will have to examine your code of ethics to make sure that your responses are consistent with the Word.   Be on guard, for this new level of kingdom experience will be met with opposition from the enemy.  This war will be called the Battle of Integrity as you face circumstances, situations, tests and trials that reveal your heart.  War is always required to take new spiritual territory.  If you yield to the work of My Spirit, you can win these battles one decision at a time as you establish and maintain integrity.  You, My Church, are in a process of preparation, which will result in your being without spot and blameless, says the Lord. 
Ephesians 5:25 -27  Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.

October 24, 2007:  Be aware that you may be seduced by numerous distractions that would be unproductive, a waste of time, energy and resources.  Be alert and stay focused in order to avoid any level of dissipation.  This is a time of restoration, of conservation, of preservation and of gathering.  It is not a time to allow distractions to cause you to be scattered or to be spread too thin.  Quiet your soul when temptations come and judge the outcome of your decisions.  Be strong and resolute, says the Lord.  1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

October 23, 2007:  Now is the time to take command of the situations that you have fallen victim to.  Have you forgotten that I have given you authority over all of the powers of darkness arrayed against you?  Rise up and forbid the enemy to undermine your faith or to wreak havoc or bring destruction.  Take your position as a warrior and speak to your mountain of trouble.  Whatever you prohibit on earth is prohibited in the spirit realm, and whatever you allow on earth is allowed in the spirit.  Pull yourself up to the full measure of the faith that I have given you and make your declarations.  Proclaim victory by My Spirit, says the Lord.  Matthew 16:19 "And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."

October 22, 2007:  The enemy is on the rampage and is trying to find open doors by activating your flesh to create contention and division.  Refuse to entertain this antichrist spirit.  Do not yield to this attack even for a moment.  Stand strong in unity and refuse to allow the devil to use you as a pawn in his strategy to bring ruin.  Let love reign and be the force that overcomes.  Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good, says the Lord.  1 Peter 4:8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins."

October 19, 2007:  Beloved, don't take anything for granted.  Things are not as they seem.  Hide yourself in the safety of My presence, and be alert to My instruction.  Listen for My voice to give direction and to guide you through this unsettling time.  Guard against becoming afraid, and establish yourself in the faith that I will hide you under the shadow of My wings.  I am your refuge and your place of protection from danger and distress.  Be at peace, says the Lord.  Psalm 17:8-13  Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me under the shadow of Your wings, from the wicked who oppress me, from my deadly enemies who surround me. They have closed up their fat hearts; with their mouths they speak proudly. They have now surrounded us in our steps; they have set their eyes, crouching down to the earth, as a lion is eager to tear his prey, and like a young lion lurking in secret places.  Arise, O LORD, confront him, cast him down; deliver my life from the wicked with Your sword.

October 18, 2007:  Bring the questions on your heart to Me, for I will hear and give you the wisdom that you are longing for.  Ask and it will be given; seek and you will find; knock and the door will open.  I will not lead you astray.  I  will speak the truth in love so that even hard answers to difficult questions will be easy for you to receive.  Do not be afraid that I will turn you away or cause you any injury.  You are My child, and I will never abandon you, says the Lord.  Trust Me to bring the light you need in this place of darkness.  James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.

October 17, 2007:  This is a time to hide and watch, to be quiet, listen, and discern the spiritual climate.  If you misread the signs of this season, you may turn a corner and find yourself in darkness not knowing which way to turn.  Now is the time to be still and wait for direction.  If you wait on Me, says the Lord, I will give you the revelation necessary to walk in the light.  You must be alert and aware in order to perceive the spiritual reality that dominates at this time, and you must be instant in or out of season, ready to move with the flow of My Spirit.  2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.

October 16, 2007:  Think of your experiences as a platform that will provide opportunities for growth and renewal.  Your first instinct will be to resist that which is unfamiliar or to be afraid that you will fail.  Refuse the temptation to yield to the spirit of fear.  Yield instead to the moving of My Spirit to enable you to see, discern, understand and act in harmony with My purposes for you.  Rise up in the confidence you have in Me.   I will go before you and make a way for you to move forward in a clear and well-defined path -- one which will be consistent with divine order.  My part is to direct your steps; your part is to go with the flow, says the Lord.  Proverbs 3:26 For the LORD will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught.

October 15, 2007:  I keep hearing the Lord say, "Don't give up!"  And, the Lord says, I see the great effort that you have put forth to break through and come through, to be where I want you to be and to do what I want you to do.  The devil is doing all he can to keep you from moving forward, but I tell you, My people, do not give up.  Do not give up!  Hebrews 10:35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward.

October 12, 2007:  Reflect, rejoice, and return to simple faith.  Reawaken that child-like attitude towards Truth.  Let My Word become to you again as the sharp sword that separates the soul and the spirit.  Many of you, My people, have allowed the complexities of life to spoil your pure, unadulterated commitment to fulfill your destiny in My kingdom.  Purpose once again to yield to the moving and working of My Spirit to manifest in, around, and through you without fanfare.  Be done with attitudes that are unbecoming to a child of God, that bring disgrace to the Body of Christ.  Be merciful, says the Lord.  Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.

October 11, 2007:  You are about to find out that what you thought would be a quick fix is actually a process.  When your quick fix does not work, ask for wisdom and look for alternative ways to accomplish what you need to do.  This is no time to give up or get discouraged.  As you move through this process you will learn some things that will be very helpful in the days ahead.  You will also come to the understanding that My ways are not your ways, and that your methods are inferior to Mine.  Yield to this process and keep moving forward.  The end will justify the means, says the Lord.  Isaiah 55:9 "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts."

October 10, 2007:  My beloved people, take time to put your issues of life into perspective.  As long as you focus on your circumstances and feel like you have been victimized you are living life according to the flesh and not walking in the Spirit.  And, that is not a good place to be.  You are in training and being trained by the Spirit to exist in the Spirit realm.  Refuse to allow the enemy to shift your focus from life in the Kingdom to life in the flesh.  It is the difference between life and death, victory and defeat.  Look up, says the Lord.  Romans 8:5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.

October 9, 2007:  Expect to be stretched as your encounters take you beyond the ordinary.  You will need to exercise patience in every situation in order to avoid frustration.  I am going to shine a light on attitudes, motives and hidden agendas, which will be valuable in making decisions and will in some instances cause you to make a course correction at this time.  Your responses to challenges that you face will be extremely revealing and will be a stage for spiritual growth if you are willing to be honest with yourself.  Take advantage of these opportunities to grow in discernment, says the Lord.  Luke 21:19 "By your patience possess your souls.

October 8, 2007:  Be strong, beloved, and refuse to allow the enemy to single you out and whisper in your ear of your failures and shortcomings.  The attack against you will come with singular intensity to make you feel like you are the only one "not getting it."  It is designed to paralyze you with condemnation so that you can't hear My voice or the voice of encouragement from those around you.  Rise up and shut the door to the accuser of the brethren by not receiving the devil's lies.  You can choose to only receive the truth of My word, says the Lord, which will usher you into the realm of supernatural victory.  John 8:44b " He  (the devil) was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.

October 5, 2007:  Seek Me for wisdom, says the Lord, because the spiritual land you are now moving into will require fresh revelation as to the challenges you will face.  You must be clear and alert if you are going to understand how to overcome.  Watch for definitive opportunities to overcome the works of the flesh through fear, failure and frustration.  Be ready to resist the devil vehemently.  The term "new levels; new devils" will be given detailed definition as you encounter princes of darkness in this unfamiliar territory.  Now is the time to function at your highest level of perception and discernment because life will not be business as usual.  Ephesians 2:1-7 And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others.  But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus  that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.

October 4, 2007:  Watch for the enemy to test you again in old places of defeat, which have recently become places of victory.  As you move toward your new spiritual plateau the opposing forces will exert great strength to hold you back or even cause you to lose ground.  Refuse to give up one inch!  Stand your ground, and exercise your authority to push back the powers of darkness.  Remember that as formidable as the enemy seems, I am still stronger, says the Lord, and I have already gained the victory on your behalf.  But, you must fight the good fight of faith.  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.

October 3, 2007:  Beloved, I see your dilemma; that you seem to be between a rock and a hard place, but I say to you this is the time that you need to come into My rest.  Rest in My presence, for when you have done that you know to do then you must release the situation to Me and rely on Me for help.  Do not despair and do not be afraid, for I am with you wherever you go.  Trust Me to bring you through to complete victory, and do so in confidence that I have heard and answered your prayers, says the Lord.  Psalms 37:7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.

October 2, 2007:  I have indeed opened a door before you.  You have been on the threshold and have now stepped through into a new dimension.  There is no going back, ever!  I have set before you revelation and life, life in the Spirit.  Come through, come through the door.  Come up, come up higher.  Do not be afraid.  Do not look behind you.  Do not fall back into remorse or regret over the things you are leaving behind because I'm bringing you to new life, says the Lord.  Isaiah 62:10 Go through, Go through the gates! Prepare the way for the people; build up, build up the highway! Take out the stones, lift up a banner for the peoples!

October 1, 2007:  Again, My chosen vessels, I am opening your eyes so that I can show you how to achieve greater efficiency through establishing a higher level of divine order in, around and through you.  Simplicity is the operative word, for certainly you will find the supernatural wisdom necessary to unclutter and simplify every process.  Be alert to the leading of My Spirit as I bring you through this procedure, and rejoice in the freedom that it brings, says the Lord.  Psalms 18:33 He makes my feet like the feet of deer, and sets me on my high places.

August 31, 2007:  Watch for stormy moments that will give you an opportunity to maintain peace.  Be aware that you do not have to react emotionally to difficult situations.  You can subject your emotions to the authority of the Spirit and respond with wisdom and understanding.  These moments of overcoming evil with good will produce a leap in your spiritual growth.  It will be well worth swallowing your pride and yielding to My Spirit, says the Lord.  Mark 4:39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace, be still!" And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.
 

August 30, 2007:  You are entering a short season that will require continued flexibility.   The more determined you are to have your way and the more rigid you are in keeping your schedule the more difficulties you will face.  If you will hold your plans loosely it will be easier to make changes when necessary.   Be sensitive to the leading of My Spirit.  As you yield to My flow, I will move you in a flow of blessings that will serve you well, says the Lord.  Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps.
 

August 29, 2007:  I had a mini-vision of a baseball pitcher throwing a curve ball, and the Lord said:  Watch for the enemy to throw you  a curve.  You will think that you are in complete control of your circumstances because you believe that you know how they are going to turn out, but at the last second they will take an unexpected turn.  I say to you, do not be afraid or panic when this happens, for I am with you to cause even this to work to your benefit, says the Lord.  Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
 

August 28, 2007:  You've heard it said, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going."  And, this is true for you, My people.  I say to you, that as you face difficult challenges that seem to wear you down and deplete your energy, I will uphold you with My mighty right hand.  I will infuse you with the strength necessary to accomplish all that you have been given to do.  Indeed, My strength will be made perfect in your weakness, says the Lord.  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.
 

August 27, 2007:  The Lord gave me the word gall.  And, I heard the Lord say, I speak to those who have endured a difficult time, and yet have become bitter.  You have become venomous in your response to everything that even remotely resembles a threat.  You suffer from a constant state of exasperation and chronic irritation.  You are producing gall, which will eventually result in poor health both spiritually and physically.  Forgiveness is the  only way for you to be healed and restored.  Release your anger and repent for this bitterness of spirit, so that you do not bring defilement to those around you, says the Lord.  Hebrews 12:15 ...looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled.
 

August 24, 2007:  It is important at this time that you maintain good boundaries and that you neither violate others' boundaries nor allow your boundaries to be breached.  You can do this by taking the time to recognize your area of authority so that you don't shirk your responsibility or take on burdens that are not yours to bear.  The enemy will try to blur this distinction in order to bring confusion and lack of clarity in your relationships.  Refuse the temptation to step outside of your calling and purpose, says the Lord.  Acts 17:26-28a  "And He has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings, so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us; for in Him we live and move and have our being."
 

August 23, 2007:  I have opened doors before you and have made a way of breakthrough in various areas of your experience.  What you must do is discern between what is good and what is evil.  Seek Me for clarity so that you will know absolutely what is true and what is false.  I will answer you with peace that surpasses your understanding.  Do not move ahead until you have peace, says the Lord.  Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
 

August 22, 2007:  You've heard the old adage, looking for love in all the wrong places.  I say that many of you, My people, are not only looking for love in the wrong places, but you are looking for answers in the wrong places.  Try receiving love from Me, for it is an eternal love that will never disappoint.  Try asking Me for wisdom, for I will answer every time.  Try reading My Word to establish a foundation of truth in your heart, says the Lord.  These are the right places that will produce everlasting life, love, joy and peace. 
James 1:5-8 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.  For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double–minded man, unstable in all his ways.
James 3:15 This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. For where envy and self–seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there. But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
 

August 21, 2007:  Beloved, you are about to arise and come up.  You are going to grow up and ascend to a new spiritual level.  Many of you have been isolated and separated from the Body of Christ because of disappointment and wounding.  But, I tell you that the time is coming when your wounds will be healed.  The scars will remain, but the pain will be gone.  You will be restored to true fellowship with members of My Body, says the Lord, for truly I am gathering My people to establish My kingdom in the unity of the Spirit and in the bond of peace.  Ephesians 4:1-6   I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
 

August 20, 2007:  The enemy is bringing temptation to compromise for fear of being rejected.  Rise up, My people, and do not put your righteousness in jeopardy.  Maintain truth and your kingdom position no matter the cost.  For I say that your true acceptance comes from Me and is eternal.   Man's approval is for the moment and is temporary.  Refuse to cave in to the pressure to choose the temporary above the eternal, says the Lord.  Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.
 

August 17, 2007:  You are on a fast track to fulfilling your destiny.  I have gone before you to make the crooked places straight and the rough places smooth.  Let Me lead you in this well-choreographed dance so that every step you take will be in perfect rhythm to the sound of My voice.  Refuse to be distracted by the chaos that is around you and the other voices that demand your attention.  Stay completely focused on Me, says the Lord.  Isaiah 40:4 Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill brought low; the crooked places shall be made straight and the rough places smooth.
 

August 16, 2007:  To the faithful, I show myself faithful.  So, My people, I call you forth into the realm of faithfulness, and I admonish you to be loyal to My kingdom purposes.  Be steadfast and resolute in obeying My word.  Then, you shall enter the blessing flow and be prosperous in all that you set your hand to do, for I will lead you into the land that flows with milk and honey, and I will direct your steps, says the Lord.  Psalm 1:1-3  Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.  but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.
 

August 15, 2007:  Beloved, I have given you great and precious promises.  Indeed it was I who spoke to you seven years ago about things that would come to pass in these days, and you have wondered if these promises would ever produce fruit.  Yet, now you will begin to see the signs that I have been working these things out in ways that you have not recognized.  Get ready now to both recognize and receive what I have promised, says the Lord.  2 Peter 1:2-8  Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.  But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self–control, to self–control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
 

August 14, 2007:  I had a vision of driving into an area that could have had a sign that read something like, "Entering Arapahoe National Forest."  But instead this sign read, "Entering Resurrection Power."   As the vision progressed along the way I was aware of a warning sign, which was diamond-shaped, yellow with black letters, that could have read, "Falling Rocks."  However, this sign read "Sudden Revelations."  It was a beautiful day with clear skies and perfect weather, and it was a narrow, winding road that led upward to high mountain peaks.  Matthew 7:13-14 "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it.  Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it."
 

August 13, 2007:  Stop, look, listen and discern.  Check the spiritual climate.  There is an acceleration that will require you to be alert and attentive in order to move with a more rapid flow.  This can be an extremely exhilarating time if you are willing to yield to this refreshing and stimulating move of My Spirit, says the Lord.  Song of Solomon 8:14 Make haste, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or a young stag on the mountains of spices.
 

August 10, 2007:  I will confirm all that you have heard Me speak directly to your heart.  I will confirm these words with visions, dreams, and signs, which will bring great hope and comfort to your heart and strengthen your resolve to stand still and see My great work in your life and circumstances.  Be alert and watch, for certainly you will find the  assurance that what I have spoken I will bring to pass, says the Lord.  Isaiah 46:11b   Indeed I have spoken it; I will also bring it to pass. I have purposed it; I will also do it.
 

August 9, 2007:  Maintain a clear and concise focus on your purpose and destiny.  Keep looking straight ahead so that you are not distracted or diverted from the path that has been set before you.  Any deviation from the path that leads to your destination could bring a time of failure and destruction.  Do not look to the right or the left, but rather make sure that every decision is consistent with what you already know about the direction of your life, says the Lord.  Proverbs 4:25-27  Let your eyes look straight ahead, and your eyelids look right before you.  Ponder the path of your feet, and let all your ways be established.  Do not turn to the right or the left; remove your foot from evil.
 

August 8, 2007:  As you move into the season of expansion and increase watch and discern carefully.  There will be opportunities for you to be strengthened in faith and service in My kingdom, but there will also be opportunities that will draw you away from your current level of dedication and consecration.  Consider and weigh the outcome of the decisions that you make at this time.  Make faithfulness and commitment a priority in all of your considerations at this time, says the Lord.  2 Chronicles 2:4b Behold, I am building a temple for the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to Him...
 

August 7, 2007:  Be sensitive to possibilities and opportunities for expansion.  I will bring to your attention doors that you can go through that will result in increase.  Allow Me to direct you to take advantage of your potential to grow.  Do not be afraid to be stretched as you move forward into unfamiliar spiritual territory, for I am with you every step of the way, says the Lord.  Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
 

August 6, 2007:  I keep hearing the Lord say the word "transition."  And, when I think about transition I think about giving birth and that transitional phase just before the child is born.   That child has been growing in the womb, in safety and seclusion, and that final transition is really difficult.  The last part of that transition is the hardest fight before emerging.  I believe the Lord is saying to us that we have all been in transition.  The final push is coming, the hardest part, but if we will persevere we will issue forth or proceed into a whole new spiritual realm.  We will come into the light of a new day, new revelation, and understanding.   Our eyes will be opened to see with greater clarity.   We will burst forth into new life, new growth, new strength, greater knowledge and wisdom in the Kingdom of God.  Psalm 139:14-17  I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them. How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them!
 

August 3, 2007:  You are poised and ready to rise up to a new plateau of breakthrough in various areas of your experience, but you must be persistent in order to push through the places where you have been blocked.  Do not give up or settle for less than what you consider to be your optimum goal at this time.  I have gone before you to make a way for you to achieve this breakthrough; trust Me to bring you through, says the Lord.  Isaiah 45:2  I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron.
 

August 2, 2007:  My children, I will make you aware of hindering forces that have been sent against you to keep you from moving in a divine flow.  Set yourselves to see spiritually that which has held you back and remember that I have given you authority to overcome everything that would impede your progress or block you from achieving My will and purposes for you.  Be strong and move through these obstructions by the power of My Spirit, says the Lord.  Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
 

August 1, 2007:  Watch for signs of an attack from the enemy that will cause you to experience frustration and irritation.  Refuse to allow these emotions to rule.  Make the decision and carry out the choice to exhibit the fruit of the Spirit (Galations 5:22-23) in making every moment holy and pristine.  Recognize that this intrusion from the devil is for the purpose of separating you from Me, says the Lord, for you cannot maintain fellowship with Me when you take a position that is against My word and My nature.  1 Corinthians 10:21 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons; you cannot partake of the Lord’s table and of the table of demons.
 

July 31, 2007:  Now is a time when you can yield to My Spirit and develop greater discernment, insight and vision.  Make the most of the opportunities that present themselves to gain understanding and revelation of My work in your life to bring you to a higher level of spiritual maturity.  These opportunities will reveal places where fear and insecurity have kept you from the liberty of knowing who you are in Me, says the Lord.  Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.

July 30, 2007:  Beloved, listen and learn.  What you deem as failure is not necessarily so.  Failure is not measured by success or achievement but is measured in My kingdom by obedience.  The only way you can fail is to be willfully disobedient to My word and directives.  And, you must always be mindful that the enemy will use those times when it does not seem that you have measured up as an opportunity to dump you down into condemnation, which only results in spiritual bankruptcy.  Know that the circumstances you face always give you the choice of obedience or disobedience, says the Lord.  Choose wisely!  Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

July 27, 2007:  Please be advised that I will cause you to make adjustments in your plans for the future that will bring your destiny into clear and precise focus.  I am expanding some areas of your calling while diminishing or cutting off other areas.  This is a refining process that will redefine your purpose and responsibility in My kingdom, says the Lord.  This transition will be a smooth one if you yield quickly to these modifications.  Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

July 26, 2007:  Beloved, listen for My directions and guidance.  I will show you the way and cause you to see your circumstances with greater clarity.  As you make corrections in answer to My conviction, you will find yourself in a position of extreme favor.  If you refuse to make corrections, you will find yourself on a circular path that will bring you back to this point repeatedly until you yield to righteousness, says the Lord.  Job 6:29 Yield now, let there be no injustice! Yes, concede, my righteousness still stands!

July 25, 2007:  Watch and carefully consider the opportunities that present themselves.  Now is a time when you can move forward with the greatest of ease.  But this will only happen when you flow with the power of My Spirit to bring blessing and victory.  Don't force anything.  Rather, position yourself to yield to the anointing and direction of the Holy Spirit, says the Lord.  You will not be disappointed.  Ephesians 1:3-4  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love.

July 24, 2007:  Be sensitive to the work that I am doing in you to continue to bring order to your life.  There are areas that need to be brought under My rulership before you can experience the full blessing of your destiny.  Be willing and ready to yield to the moving of My Spirit as conviction comes to bring the necessary correction that will position you to receive optimum favor and blessings.  John 16:8 "And when He has come, He (the Holy Spirit) will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.

July 23, 2007:  Beloved, you cannot fight the good fight of faith and maintain the mentality of the victim.  You cannot be victorious and be the victim at the same time, for this puts you in the position of being double-minded.  And, the double-minded man gets nothing.  Make up your mind, for you must establish yourself in faith so that you absolutely know that you have the victory before you ever engage in battle, says the Lord. James 1:6-8   But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.  For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;  he is a double–minded man, unstable in all his ways.
 

July 20, 2007:  This is not the time to make major decisions that would greatly affect your life.  Put off making these decisions until you know that this period of chaos and misunderstandings is over.  You will need to re-examine your motives, direction, and purposes in greater detail when things have calmed down.  It is important for you to have clarity of mind and strength of purpose before you make important changes.  Ask Me for wisdom, says the Lord.  Jeremiah 10:23 O LORD, I know the way of man is not in himself; It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps.

July 19, 2007:  The powers of darkness have risen up to bring war to you, but if you will be blameless and stay focused with your faith unshaken and unshakeable, I will cause you to rise up in the victory flow.  You will need to quiet your emotions and refuse to be afraid.  Do not allow yourself to be overwhelmed or swallowed up in chaos.   Be silent and strong, says the Lord.  Psalms 41:11 By this I know that You are well pleased with me, because my enemy does not triumph over me.

July 18, 2007:   Beloved I am bringing things to light that have been shrouded in darkness and obscured from your understanding.  These things have hindered you in specific ways, but once you come face to face with the hidden truth, you will find great freedom.  Do not be afraid to pursue truth and light no matter how intimidating it may seem.  Be strong and courageous, says the Lord.
Isaiah 45:3  I will give you the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that I, the LORD, Who call you by your name, Am the God of Israel.

July 17, 2007:  Double check to make sure that what you think you know is actually the truth, for the enemy has sent chaos against My people.  Pay attention to details and confirm that you have perceived reality in every situation where precision is important.  During this attack misunderstandings will abound, so you must bind the powers of deception and confusion.  Ask, and I will bring light where darkness exists, clarity where confusion exists, and peace where chaos exists, says the Lord.  James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

July 16, 2007:  Exercise your voice, for that is your weapon against the enemy.  Many of you, My people, have been silenced through accepting condemnation and rejection designed to intimidate you and shut your mouth.  But, now you must arise and use your voice as a sword, your weapon of choice.  Speak against the devil and his devices.  Resist him and refuse to allow him to violate your spiritual boundaries, and he will be defeated, says the Lord.  Ephesians 6:13-18 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.  Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.  And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.

July 13, 2007:  If you are willing to receive it, I will reveal aspects of your life that keep you from being your spiritual best.  All I need is your permission and cooperation to move you forward in truth and revelation.  Now is the time to bring all things into the light because the devil can only work in the dark shadows of hiding and deception.  Discover the freedom that comes from being open and honest in all things.  Be assured that nothing you think or do is hidden from Me, says the Lord, but that there is nothing that can separate you from My love.  1 Corinthians 10:23 All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify.

July 12, 2007:  Beloved, refuse to allow the unexpected events or news of the day to cause you to become frightened or disoriented.  Calm yourself and seek Me for guidance and direction.  I will give you wisdom and show you what to do next.   You must not try to deal with these issues in the power of your own flesh.  Rise above the temptation to allow your emotions to get out of control.  Be strong, trust Me to bring you through to greater understanding and spiritual depth, says the Lord.  Galatians 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

July 11, 2007:  You will find yourself reminded of various aspects of your past, and you must choose to be refreshed by the pleasant things and to be released from the things that were devastating.  At this point in your life you can be strengthened by choosing what to take with you into the next spiritual phase.  By remembering the good things you will be encouraged and strengthened.  Rejoice and be glad in the progress you have made and prepare to move on with courage and boldness, says the Lord.  2 Samuel 10:12 "Be of good courage, and let us be strong for our people and for the cities of our God. And may the LORD do what is good in His sight."

July 10, 2007:  Beloved, make every effort to be in the absolute center of My will, says the Lord.  Do not deviate from what you know to be righteousness and truth.  In this season of war, it is necessary to set yourself apart to My purposes alone.  Make sure that you have no open doors (through sin) that would give the enemy an advantage against you.  Stay focused and be on guard and alert to threatening intrusions and invasions, and be ready to rise up and bind the powers of darkness arrayed against you. 
Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light
9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth),
10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord.
11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.
12 For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret.
13 But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light.
14 Therefore He says: "Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light."
15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise,
16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

July 9, 2007:  You are going to face situations that will challenge the very foundation of your motivation.  Even though this will seem very difficult at times, it is necessary for you to allow this time of soul searching to bring you to a new plateau of faith.  Your circumstances will provide opportunities to seek Me for wisdom and establish trust, for I am your very present help in times of trouble and I alone will bring you through.  This is a time when the refining fires burn hot.  Let those things burn that cannot withstand the heat, for certainly that which remains will be cherished for its great and eternal value, says the Lord.  1 Corinthians 3:12-13 Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is.

July 6, 2007:  Be aware that attacks against your emotions will manifest as confusion and chaos as well as feeling condemned.  Beloved, this is the work of the devil.  Do not cave in under the powers of darkness, and more particularly the spirit of heaviness.  Rise up in the assurance that you are Mine and that I am not the author of confusion, nor do I condemn you.  Establish yourself in the truth of My love for you and resist the devil in the strength of your trust in Me, says the Lord.  1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.

July 5, 2007:  Be at peace and refuse to allow petty annoyances to arouse your anger and cause you to sin.  Forgive quickly and maintain a calm spirit.  You will be tempted to rise up to defend your position or to prove your righteousness, but that would be foolish.  There is no need to defend a righteous position; it speaks for itself.  Do not allow the enemy to push buttons that trigger unwarranted responses and behavior, says the Lord.  Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
 

July 4, 2007:  Beloved, you must guard against exhaustion in this season.  It will come from a variety of attacks by the enemy aimed at  draining your energy.  Set a watch for the lies of the devil that open a door to memories that re-establish a foundation for fear or rejection.  If you entertain this work of the enemy against you through believing the lies, it will sap not only your physical strength and stamina, but will also diminish your mental acuity, your emotional stability and your spiritual strength.  Rise up and defeat this enemy of your soul by resisting him vehemently, says the Lord.  Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

July 3, 2007:  Come under My canopy of optimum favor by faith.  Release everything in the past that has kept you from moving in the blessing flow, for certainly the oppression of the past can be an anchor that will impede your progress.  The doors are wide open for you to enter into a new phase of triumph.  Go through deliberately and without restraint.  Rise up in confidence with the assurance that you can trust Me to bring you by the way of knowledge, wisdom and victory, says the Lord. 
Ephesians 3:8-13 To me, who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ; to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by t